Women

'Poshan Vatika', a pilot project by Prabhat Jal Sarakshan Yojana, roped in migrant workers from Madhya Pradesh to start harvesting fruits and vegetables like spinach, fenugreek, radish, papaya, lemon and guava on their land and earn from it during the lockdown.

IIT-Madras alumni, Deepthi Nathala's fabric ‘Hecoll’—abbreviation for ‘Healthy Cover For All’—claims to block 99% UV rays, filter 95% pollution and inhibits viruses and bacteria upon contact.

“For a girl in a village, access to technology education can open up a world of opportunities--enabling social mobility, improved gender equality, and a chance to break out of the cycle of poverty,” says one of these brilliant changemakers.

Meet Monika, a woman who turned obstacles into opportunities with her indomitable spirit. This is how her experiences motivated her to fight harder and be stronger.

The exemplary stories of these young women are testimony to the invisible battles won with sheer determination and courage.

Founded in 1971 with a Rs 1 lakh investment, Ajanta Orpat has grown over the last 50 years into a Rs 1,250 crore revenue giant.

On the occasion of International Women's Day, we bring you the long list of women who have made their mark in the field of Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths (STEM).

Indian mothers and grandmothers have incorporated principles of sustainability in their lives for decades. Take a look at these inspiring 10 hacks that can help you reduce waste and live a greener life.

From setting up a decentralised rice and milling centre in Kanjariguda village, Odisha, to printing and mobile recharge services, this all-women's self-help group (SHG) is helping boost the income of the village.

The first Indian-origin woman, Kalpana Chawla, ventured into space in 1997 and since then there have been a number of Indian women playing an integral role in NASA.