Women

Several widows in Uttarakhand are working hard to make ends meet after the deadly floods of 2013. From working at flour mills, to becoming expert knitter – these strong women are doing their best to restore a sense of normalcy in their lives.

As per a new regulation passed by the University Grants Commission (UGC), male students can now file cases of sexual harassment against men, women and transgenders.

Girls from slums in Mumbai were quitting school halfway because they didn’t know how to deal with menstruation. Two young women decided to intervene. Today, they are spreading awareness about menstrual health and helping hundreds of girls study as much as they want to.

India has been and is home to several fascinating women who have penned beautiful poems that will enthral the most demanding of readers. Here's a list of 8 of them.

The Rajnat community relies on commercial sex work done by mothers, sisters and daughters to make ends meet. But these Rajnat women are determined their daughters will break free from this vicious cycle by gaining a proper education.

This mother has worked hard to save her family from economic ruin. Today, she is determined to help other women and mothers like herself.

Women in certain remote parts of rural Kashmir have to walk for miles before they can reach a safe drinking water source. Trying to ease their burden and ensure they have easy access to safe potable water are Kulsooma Begum and Raja Begum in Baramulla district.

These 5 young women from rural India have seen their families go through financial difficulties and fight for daily survival. Cathy Pin-Chun Chen recently toured the country and documented how their lives have changed following digital interventions.

All-women biker groups are fast gaining popularity in India, as women bikers break social barriers, hop on to their bikes and take on the long road. We take a look at 8 biker groups for women, and tell you how you can be a part of this new age revolution.

“I combine art and activism to addresses the importance of a positive body image. Every woman holds a universe of courage and determination within; I want to celebrate their commitment through photography,” says blogger Pooja Kochar.