International Women's Day

Lack of support while recovering from a terrible illness can cause further complications. Sreoshi Bakshi suffered the same, but timely intervention by a friend and the discovery of a new passion helped her maintain her fighting spirit.

Courage can take many forms. Leaving your home with your young children in search for a better life, and to escape the clutches of domestic violence, takes a special kind of courage, that Nirmala exemplifies.

The online initiative driven by Ministry of Women and Child Development, Government of India has gone viral for the best reasons!

Why do we need special laws for women in India and what are these laws? Here is an attempt to decode protection of women under Indian law.

Mr. India, Anil Kapoor, fondly talks about his love for his daughters and why it was important to him they grow up strong, independent women.

On the occasion of International Women's Day, we can't think of a more inspiring woman than India's fastest one, 19 years old Dutee Chand, who has been courageously fighting against years of gender prejudice for the right to compete in the women's athletic events. The strong woman athlete from Orissa refused to accept the verdict that sports bodies thrust on her for her natural body condition, and decided to put up a fight.

International Women's Day 2013 is on 8th March. Here at The Better India, we are paying tribute to the indomitable spirit of women in our own special way. Starting with the giveaway of a book on one of the most remarkable women of our times, to several stories of women with exceptional grit and determination, who are working to bring about a positive change in their communities. Join us as we celebrate the women around us, and thank them for their infinite sacrifices and courage to hold on and make things better.