When Conviction Is Stronger Than Doubt Every transformative idea is first met with resistance. Dr Armida Fernandez knows this well. When she proposed setting up a human milk bank at Mumbai’s Sion Hospital, the idea was questioned, doubted, and even debated at the highest levels of power, Parliament itself. Many were uncomfortable with the thought […]
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Mangala Kapoor was just 12 years old when her life changed forever. An acid attack shattered her childhood, leaving her physically scarred and emotionally traumatised. For years, fear became her constant companion. She was afraid to step out of her home, unsure of how the world would look at her—or how she would survive in
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How a life spent in the wild shaped one woman’s commitment to purpose, resilience, and meaningful work. For many people, success follows a predictable route. For Dr Latika Nath, it never did. Her career unfolded far from comfort zones, deep inside forests, amid uncertainty, resistance, and long periods of solitude. Yet it is precisely this
I’ll admit it, I’m a little late in putting this list together. But I believe these stories deserve to be told, no matter the timing. So, following the philosophy of BETTER LATE THAN NEVER, I thought of sharing these incredible stories with you. 2025 will be remembered as a year when Indian women across fields,
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When Dr Anjlee Agarwal was 18, doctors told her she had limb-girdle muscular dystrophy. Most people would have seen this as the end of their dreams. She saw it as the beginning of her life’s work. Today, at 30+ years into her career, Dr Agarwal is the reason millions of Indians can access buildings, schools,
In December 2025, Supriya Sahu received global recognition that many only dream of. She was named a UNEP Champion of the Earth 2025, the United Nations’ highest environmental honour. What makes this moment special is not just the award, but how she earned it. This recognition came in the Inspiration and Action category, acknowledging her
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In many parts of rural India, stepping outside the home without permission is still a dream for countless women. But Rajkumari Devi from Muzaffarpur, Bihar, refused to let restrictions stop her from fulfilling her dreams. Today, she is known as KISAN CHACHI, a name that symbolizes courage, entrepreneurship, and community upliftment. Her journey is the
A Story of Courage, Reinvention & Unstoppable Spirit If strength had a face, it would look a lot like Dr Malvika Iyer, a woman who turned unimaginable tragedy into a life of purpose, leadership, and global inspiration. At just 13, Malvika survived a devastating grenade blast at her home in Bikaner—an explosion that blew off
How one woman turned a simple act of care into a lifelong legacy of green. Some names stay with you long after you meet them or read about them, not because they chased fame, but because they lived a life that changed the world without their c. Saalumarada Thimmakka is one such woman. Saalumarada Thimmakka
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Anita Devi: The Mushroom Mahila Transforming Rural Bihar Anita Devi, better known as the ‘Mushroom Mahila of Bihar,’ has single-handedly revolutionized rural livelihoods in Nalanda district by empowering hundreds of women through organic mushroom farming. She Struggle, She Survived, She Success When Anita Devi began her mushroom farming journey in 2010, she faced skepticism and
