single mothers

From Krishna Yadav’s pickle empire to Dr Michelle Harrison’s nurturing home for orphans, these stories remind us of the unyielding strength and creativity that motherhood inspires, affirming that while a mother's path might be challenging, it can also lead to extraordinary accomplishments.

Mahadevan Muthalampet, a philanthropist and former professor, has transformed thousands of lives through ‘charity cafes’, where he trains single mothers, people with disabilities, inmates, burn victims, and the poor in earning a better livelihood.

Neelam Kumar, author and life coach, talks about her journey as a single mother of two, her struggles with breast cancer, how she fell in love with literature, and how she's using it to change the narrative around cancer in India.

Delhi-based Sarita Kashyap quit her comfortable job as a saleswoman to set up a makeshift stall named ‘Apna Pann Rajma Chawal’ and feed scores of hungry street children, ragpickers, and homeless people every day.

Hernoor, who is just one girl among four female siblings had her mother participate in all the rituals that are performed by men on the bride’s side.

The Delhi high court ruled that a mother’s signature is sufficient to issue a child’s passport in special cases and the father’s signature is not required.

Single mothers of adopted daughters talk about their heartwarming journeys into motherhood and the changing definition of family.