Women

From Manipur’s Thanga village, Bijiyashanti Tongbram turns lotus stems from Loktak Lake into handwoven, sustainable fabrics while creating steady livelihoods for 30 women.

In 1974, Dr Rukmani Krishnamurthy entered Mumbai’s Forensic Lab when no woman dared. Four decades later, she had transformed Indian forensics with DNA and cyber tools.

During World Breastfeeding Week, moms speak out on why India needs more feeding zones in public spaces like malls, temples, and government offices.

Sisters Taniya & Sujata started Suta with Rs 6 lakh. Today, it’s a Rs 50 Cr saree brand empowering 16,000 weavers. Here's how they did it.

Discover the transformative impact of Kirti Cards in Harda as Aditya Singh IAS leads a revolution towards gender equality and empowerment in Madhya Pradesh.

With safety features, subsidies, and women at the wheel, Chennai’s Pink Autos are redefining mobility and empowerment in public transport.

Periods don’t pause for conflicts — and neither should dignity. Support women in Poonch with reusable pads that last up to four years. Just Rs 245 can make the difference.

She crossed continents and caste lines to challenge supremacist science. Meet Irawati Karve, India’s first female anthropologist who defied Nazi ideology.

Usha Sundaram, at 22, was not only the first female pilot of India after 1947 but also was the most trusted among the dignitaries. Read to know her story.

Dr Suniti Solomon and her student Sellapam Nirmala opened India's first HIV Clinic because they knew the stigma killed faster than the virus.