sarojini naidu

Hindustani Classical vocalist Hirabai Barodekar of the Kirana Gharana was a recipient of the Padma Bhushan and paved the way for female artists at a time when they were not allowed to perform on stage. Her immense talent and popularity earned her several awards and disciples, including Padma Shri winner Prabha Atre, Vrinda Limaye, Bakul Pandit, Saraswati Rane and many more.

“The working of the Constitution will depend upon how the people will conduct themselves in the future, not on the actual execution of the law. So, I hope that in the course of time there will not be such a community known as Untouchables.”

Kabali had named his aircraft “Feather of the Dawn” and conducted a religious ceremony at Croydon before his flight. Renowned poet, freedom fighter and the first female governor, Sarojini Naidu, had attended the ceremony.

A freedom fighter, social activist, and free-thinking feminist all rolled into one, Kamaladevi’s ideas continue to remain relevant even today. Here's the little known story of this amazing woman.

Although patriarchy is deeply entrenched in modern-day India, the country has a long tradition of women who resisted conformity, even under severe societal pressure. Here is a look at the fascinating journey of feminism through the ages in India.

India has been and is home to several fascinating women who have penned beautiful poems that will enthral the most demanding of readers. Here's a list of 8 of them.