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Anakaputhur is a suburb of Chennai that lies a little beyond the international airport on the banks of the Adyar. Around 15-years-ago, a group of third-generation weavers of this village decided to stray away from a tradition of almost 9 decades.

While various versions and renditions of Valmiki’s Ramayana have surfaced over centuries in different parts of the subcontinent, the narrative has always lingered around Prince Rama’s perspective, quite similar to the original poem.

Considered as one of the most important literary works in India, Ramayana has influenced the art, culture and religious beliefs of the Indian subcontinent and countries of South East Asia. Here are some of the versions.

From putting the perpetrator behind bars to helping victims of commercial sex exploitation and rape, these 5 amazing women have risen from the ashes stronger than ever. Know more about these inspiring women who are a motivation to all of us.