Women

Proving yet again that compassion is key to bridging all divides, this gay man's story about how his traditional Sikh family finally accepted him, will make you feel warm all over.

Talking about issues like menstruation, female hygiene, and other “taboo” topics can be particularly difficult in ultra-traditional and conservative settings in villages. Bhawna Khattar talks about a unique experience where the introduction of ‘safe spaces’ helped women in a small village in Rajasthan open up about these subjects.

When Samya Gupta was sexually harassed while travelling in a bus, she decided not to let her perpetrator get away with just an apology. Instead, she bravely took him to task to ensure she got justice.

By completing a 5,000 km solo road trip in Siberia in the freezing winter, 35-year-old Nidhi has become the first Indian to drive to the coldest permanently inhabited place on earth -- Oymyakon in Siberia, also known as the Pole of Cold.

When a man harbouring one-sided love tried to burn her face with acid, this woman found love in someone who accepted her for who she is.

Actress Tamannaah was blissfully watching the film Dangal, when she came across callous remarks made by her director, Suraj on women in the Tamil film industry.

Women have faced a steep struggle in getting equal rights and recognition at the workplace in India. However, these women have chosen to take on male-dominated workspaces head on, and come out triumphant.

2016 has been a year of many changes and developments, big and small. These women have, in their small ways, made huge impact on their communities and their own lives, and as the year ends, we celebrate their indomitable spirits!

In an open letter published on Facebook, singer Sona Mohapatra has bravely taken a stand against the organisers of IIT Bombay's annual festival Mood-Indigo, who she claims showcase "only men headliners on their stage".

From a barber to a painter: these Indian women who have defied societal norms and stormed male bastions.