Women

Many young brides in India are often chided for their obsession with gold. But, in an attempt to shatter two stereotypes at once, Sahla Nechyil, a graduate in political science from the University of Hyderabad, has asked that she be given 50 books as Mehr.

Garment workers in Bengaluru recently came out to protest against the proposed new rules related to their provident fund, and their voices were heard. Here’s how they are slowly becoming aware and are speaking up against injustice.

Coming to Mumbai from Andhra Pradesh in search of livelihood, to working in Dharavi slum as vegetable seller, domestic worker and more. This is the story of one woman, and many others like her who are fighting for their rights.

Travel blogger and photographer Pooja Kochar shares some beautiful portraits from Himalayas with stories of hope, dreams and happiness from the region.

Strong-willed women in Odisha are slowly changing the structure of workforce in the construction sector, which is usually seen as a male-dominated area.

Meet Urmila Chanam, a health-activist who is fighting taboos and myths around menstruation and is spreading awareness about menstrual hygiene across India.

Lalitha Kumaramangalam, the Chairperson of the National Commission for Women (NCW) shares her thoughts on the dismal child sex ratio, land rights for women, equal pay for equal work, marital rape, and more.

As the elected representative of Jaisingpura panchayat, Ranjana Kaamdar feels that better access to government schemes and jobs will enable Rajnat families to end their dependence on prostitution to keep their homes running. And she plans to make that happen.

Meet Geet - an engineer with a doctorate in law who used to work in the US and quit her well-paying job to work with for the welfare of children living in slums in India. She is a dancer and an aspiring actress – and she is in a wheelchair.

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.