Meet Milkuri Gangavva, the unlettered woman from a Telangana village who has emerged as a sensational YouTube star through My Village Show.
The story of Anshula Kant, first woman MD & CFO of the World Bank group, is an example of how Indian women can break glass ceilings with the right family support, something men take for granted.
Indian women have to juggle multiple roles and as result they are often overwhelmed and stressed. But, it is possible to find that balance and lead happier lives.
The Zoya Factor, Anuja Chauhan's bestselling book, is being made into a Bollywood movie releasing on 14th June 2019. Here's Sunaina Sainath speaking to the author herself.
Having a career and the financial independence it means creates an identity for women beyond their traditional roles in homes. Which is why workplace equality should be a given.
"I always thought you looked so very like her," said Asha Devi. "But it seems you have also inherited her spirit. You must do what you truly believe in, Gargi Shona. Or else, your life's efforts will be in vain."
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