Women

Before women had a place in India’s bureaucracy, Anna Rajam Malhotra created one. When told to opt for an “easier” service more suited to women, she stood her ground and chose the IAS. From facing bias in interview rooms to taking on tough field postings, she challenged patriarchy at every step — opening doors for generations of women to follow.

In Naggar, Himachal Pradesh, 400+ women artisans are reviving indigenous Desi Oon wool, natural dyes, and traditional Kullu weaving. Their handcrafted pieces, priced up to Rs 2 lakh, are now sold in 20+ countries.

Over 200 women in the Himachal Pradesh postal circle deliver mail to the state’s remotest villages. Battling snowstorms, rain and steep mountain paths, these postmasters ensure letters, pensions, and essentials reach communities, keeping people connected.

A new Hindi film ‘Me No Pause Me Play’ brings menopause to the centre of the conversation — without drama or stigma. Through the journeys of three women, it portrays midlife with honesty, warmth, and depth, urging society to listen and understand.

When Rajeev Ranjan left Europe to return to Jharkhand, it wasn’t for comfort — it was to revive tribal art forms like Sohrai, Khovar, and Dokra, empowering over 300 rural women artisans.

From Rohtak to Siliguri, their grit shone through. India’s women cricketers lifted the ICC World Cup 2025 — rewriting the story of Indian cricket forever.

Dr Shirley Vasu, Kerala’s first woman forensic surgeon, spent 40 years inside mortuaries uncovering truths buried in silence. From the Soumya and Safiya cases to 15,000 post-mortems, her courage turned science into justice.

Two Pune doctors left their city to start MASUM — a movement that has empowered over 10,000 rural women to understand their bodies and access reproductive healthcare.

Sunita Pahal defied stereotypes, societal pressure, and grueling training to become an IAF Wing Commander. Her story is a testament to courage, determination, and breaking barriers for women in defence.

From metros to small towns, thousands of women log in every week to access free workshops, mentorship, and resources through 46 XX Foundation.