From stepping out of their traditional roles and breaking barriers to entering unexplored territories and challenging conventions, women around the globe have come a long way. To mark International Women’s Day on 8 March, we bring you seven inspiring stories of Indian women who dared to defy gender stereotypes and made a significant and pioneering contribution in typically male-dominated fields. These are ordinary women with extraordinary grit and resilience. Driven by their passion and perseverance, they exhibited exemplary courage and excellence that paved their way to success. We salute the indomitable spirit of these women who were—and still remain—ahead of their times.

GUTS & GLORY

• Dr Punita Arora

ON STRIKE!

• Diana Edulji

NO FORMULA HERE

• Dr Armida Fernandez

OH, BABY!

• Dr Indira Hinduja

I SPY

• Rajani Pandit

MARTIAL LAW

• Meenakshi Raghavan

AT THE WHEEL

• Surekha Shankar Yadav

Featured in Harmony — Celebrate Age Magazine
March 2017