women in india

The first Raasta Kholo Abhiyan drive was launched on July 31. 38 pathways were cleared, and named after girls who have topped their exams.

Over 88% of Indian women and girls are forced to use alternatives like old cloth, rags, hay, dry leaves, sawdust and even ash during their menstrual cycles. This exposes them to dangers like skin allergies, infections and in some cases, even cervical cancer.

Josephine Selvaraj is ensuring empowerment of women in rural India using bee-farming and bee-keeping.

From diving into male-dominated careers, to fighting disability for their adventurous passions – here are five inspiring Indian women who chased their dreams and achieved success in the face of innumerable challenges.

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.

Who wants to ride through 17 cities, over 3000 kms, in 2 weeks over bumpy roads in a flimsy vehicle? Only crazy extreme-adventure-sport-loving foreigners, right? Wrong! There’s one daring 29-year-old from Mumbai who also decided to take on the challenge.