STORIES OF THOSE WOMEN WHO STOOD AGAINST ALL ODDS.
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[1] Dr. Ghazala Mohammad Hanif Ghanchi: Gujarat's First Muslim Woman IAS Officer Dr. Ghazala Mohammad Hanif Ghanchi has made history by becoming the first Muslim woman from Gujarat to crack the prestigious UPSC examination and enter the Indian Administrative Service (IAS). Her achievement is not only a personal triumph of perseverance and dedication but also an inspiration for countless women, especially from minority communities, who aspire to serve the nation. Early Life and Education Dr. Ghazala hails from Ahmedabad, Gujarat. Her father, Mohammad Hanif Ghanchi, is a pharmacist at a government hospital, and her mother, Naseeba Ghanchi, is a homemaker. She completed her 10th grade in 2011 with 85% marks and her 12th grade in 2013 with 89%, consistently showing academic excellence. She secured admission to medical college through the Gujarat State Medical Entrance Exam and pursued an MBBS degree. During her MBBS studies, she excelled every year, eventually secu...
Captain Meera Dave: Pride for Surat City and Nation and Inspirational to women. Captain Meera Dave, a veteran of the Indian Army Ordnance Corps, is not only the pride of Surat but also an inspiration for millions of women across the country. She had been dreaming of defending the nation since she was just nine years old, and she achieved it at the age of 23 by becoming the first Gujarati woman army officer from Surat. She is also the brand ambassador of four NCC battalions in Gujarat. How the Kargil War Sparked Her Patriotism and Passion for the Army: As the nation celebrates Kargil Vijay Diwas on 26th July to commemorate the victory of the Indian Armed Forces over the Pakistan Army in the 1999 Kargil War, Captain Meera recalls how she was motivated to join the Military by the news of the war. She was studying in class 11 at an international boarding school in Chennai when she read about war and felt a surge of patriotism. She also used to see the posters of ‘Join Indian...
Rapido Rider Sindhu Kumari Becomes Overnight Hero After Rescuing Lost Tourist Rapido Rider Sindhu Kumari Becomes Overnight Hero After Rescuing Lost Tourist Goa, India | January 2026 A simple act of humanity has captured the nation’s attention after a female Rapido bike-taxi rider, Sindhu Kumari , helped a lost foreign tourist late at night in Goa. The incident went viral on X (formerly Twitter), drawing praise from thousands of users, including public commentators and influencers. When Google Maps suddenly stopped working at 10 PM in Goa, a foreign tourist found herself lost, alone, and scared in an unfamiliar place. With no help in sight, panic began to set in—until a Rapido bike-taxi rider stepped forward. Sindhu Kumari, showing remarkable courage and compassion, stopped to help the distressed woman, comforted her, and safely escorted her to her hotel. She refused payment, asking nothing in return excep...
The-Hard-Life-Style-Of-Salt-Workers. Serving for social welfare is a sacred act. Those who engage in such work do not expect any reward or praise. Social work requires patience and hard work. Many social workers in the country are working for the welfare of the needy people of a democratic nation. Although the list is very long here, some women social workers of Gujarat have published information for information and education. I hope you like this post. Content Strong-willed Kanchanben ignites the flame of knowledge in 123 poor children of the remote village. The Women's Industrial Training Institute at Rajkot works to make many women self-reliant. Social worker Minaben Desai made 25000 women self-reliant. A 21-year-old female social reformer travels to the desert for the welfare of salt workers. A Goanese Ocean Scientists dedicated her life to the salt workers and became more than Gujarati. Video: The hard lifestyle of the salt workers. [1] △ Strong-willed...
IAS Priya Rani UPSC Success Story: Overcoming Odds to Become an IAS Officer IAS Priya Rani: The Inspiring UPSC Success Story Against All Odds: An entire village tried to stop her from studying, but her grandfather's support helped her become an IAS officer on her first attempt. Hindi... From Small Village to Big Dreams IAS Priya Rani hails from Kurkuri village in Fulwari Sharif, Patna district, Bihar. She grew up in a modest family where traditional mindsets often limited girls' education. Many villagers believed girls didn't need extensive schooling, but Priya's grandfather broke these stereotypes by taking full responsibility for her education. He sent her to Patna for better studies, where she lived in a small rented room while pursuing her education. Leaving Corporate Career for UPSC Priya has always been a meritorious student. She completed her BTech in Elect...
Lady Dinkie Flowers: A 102-year-old formerpro dancer still dancing. Born on the 7th of May 1921, Dinkie Flower still shakes the dance floor with her energetic dancing. Recently in May 2023, she crossed the 102nd year of her life. She wants to carry on her passion to the last breath. Since when she was just three years old in 1924, she used to dance. Now She is a mother of a son and grandmother of three children, but her passion for dancing is still on. In her long life span, she had traveled to the destinations of the world to display her dancing mastery in Belle. She performed the Dance show in front of the Shaikh in Baghdad. And in 1952, she made the show at the event of Ice Gala in Paris against Prince Phillip. Dinkie learned dancing and skating skills at London’s Italia Conti Academy Theatre Of Arts and traveled the world for her programs. She was the only British acrobatic skater once.However, in 1940 in Paris, she was arrested for wearing a red dress in the show ...
Story of 12 Real Life Brave Heroines of India's Independence: Women who never accepted the slavery of British rule. From Rani Lakshmi Bai to Sarojini Naidu, India has a long history of courageous women who have fought for freedom, justice, and equality. Hundreds of female freedom fighters in India have made immense contributions to the country’s independence. Some are widely known for their leadership, bravery, and sacrifice, while others are unsung heroines who deserve more recognition and appreciation. Here are 12 examples of women who fought for India’s freedom in different ways: [1] Rani Chennamma: A brave queen who fought against the British.(1778-1829) Rani Chennamma was the queen of a place called Kittur in India. He was born in 1778 in a small village called Kakati in Karnataka. When she was young she learned to shoot arrows, fight with swords and ride horses. She was very brave and strong. When she was 15, she married Mallasarja Desai, the kin...
From Supreme Court Ruling to Parade Ground: First Women NDA Graduates Make History May 30, 2025, will be a memorable day for women in the Indian Armed Forces. The passing out parade of 19 women cadets graduating from the National Defence Academy (NDA) is scheduled to be held on that day. The NDA's ability to keep pace with the times and include women is a landmark fact in its history. On May 30, 2025, history will be made at the National Defence Academy (NDA) as the first batch of women cadets graduate alongside their male counterparts. This passing out parade is a major step forward in India's military history, showing how the armed forces are evolving to become more inclusive and equal. Content Hindi... The First Batch of Women Cadets A total of 19 women cadets were admitted to the NDA in 2022, following a historic decision by the Supreme Court of India. Out of these, 17 will now graduate in the 2025 p...
Rambai is a remarkable woman who has defied the age and odds to become an athletic sensation in India. I published the post on 6th June 2023 on this blog about Dinkie Flowers of Florida , a 105yo Belle Dancer, and skater. Now read here about an athlete in India aged 105 years. Rambai, who is 105 years old, set a new record in the 100-meter sprint, breaking the previous record held by the late Man Kaur, who was 101 when she ran the race in 74 seconds in 2017. She also broke the myth that older can't do any activities. She clocked an impressive 45.40 seconds in the inaugural National Open Masters Athletics Championships (NOMAC) held in Vadodara, Gujarat, in June 2022. She also won the 200-meter race in one minute and 52.17 seconds, completing a golden double. Rambai has earned her praise and admiration from all quarters, including sports minister Anurag Thakur, who tweeted: “ An age is just a number! Meet Rambai - a 105-year-old athlete from Haryana who has set ...
The story of a woman who never went to school; but provided higher education to her children. Where there is a will - there is a way: Faced with adversities, Mehrunnisan, who was presented as an excellent social worker today, was born and grew up in the Kairana village of UP. Her father was a cleric, and he taught his daughter Urdu and the Arabic language at home. Children were never used to being sent to school in their village. But the children of Mehrunnisa's maternal uncle used to go to school. Mehrunnisa also had a desire to read, so she used to read their books with the help of her cousins. Due to this study, his confidence and spirit grew. เคนिंเคฆी... Her married life: The financial condition of the family was not good. When she was 14-year-old Mehrunnisa married in a family in Budhana, 30 km away from her homeland. The monetary situation at her husband's family too was weak, and there was a big family, so there was a hard struggle life.After a year, Mehrunnisa ...
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