Women

Founded in 1999, Dwaraka (Development of Weavers and Rural Artisans in Kalamkari), a not-for-profit organisation spearheaded by Anita Reddy aims to revive Kalamkari and empower the artisans behind the craft.

When Lalitha called a number by mistake one day, she had no idea that three months later the person on the other end would become her husband.

Kochi Metro may not have officially opened it's door to the public, but it's already making headlines, for all the right reasons. From hiring individuals from the transgender community to employing women to pilot it's trains, Kerala's first metro system is showing all the signs of commitment to a more inclusive society.

A survey, conducted with inputs from residents of Jharkhand villages, gives insights into the real situation on the ground.

“People there believe that menstruating women have a follow a lot of traditions, which when broken can anger the Gods.”

Sunder Rang, a unique initiative, is empowering livelihoods of rural women in Rajasthan through arts and crafts.

Local women in various parts of Uttaranchal are being trained to make healthier and more eco-friendly prasads using organic produce from local farmers.

With the future of oral traditions threatened by modernity in India, the department of education in Rajasthan are making efforts to keep it alive by recruiting grandmothers.

Undeterred by displacement from Pakistan during the 1971 war and resettled in the unforgiving Thar Desert, women now living in Bikaner district have used their skills of traditional embroidery to earn a living with dignity. Tarun Kanti Bose takes a closer look.

The versatile bowler had earlier achieved the title of the all-time leading wicket-taker in the world last year, when she claimed 181 wickets in 153 ODI matches.