STORIES OF THOSE WOMEN WHO STOOD AGAINST ALL ODDS.
"Challenges are gifts that force us to search for a new center of gravity. Don’t fight them. Just find a new way to stand.” - Oprah Winfrey. List
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 Arm...
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."/> 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 a...
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 ...
True story of a Dalit woman, connected 800 children to school. Fought the upper castes bravely. The caste system is a social hierarchy that has been prevalent in India for centuries. It divides people into different social classes based on their birth. The caste system has been a subject of controversy and criticism due to its discriminatory nature. The Indian government has taken several steps to eradicate caste-based discrimination and promote social equality. Motivational Story of a Dalit Woman, UP- Jalaun | Rita devi a fearless woman ||
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-...
Video... The radio turned out to be the means of education to Hiraben which impacted the lives of thousands of illiterate villagers. The dwelling of Sidi community in India: The Siddi, a race of African descent, inhabits many cities and villages in India. They are a hardworking community. Siddi people like to dance and sing. Their distinctive dance, known as DHAMAAL, and song reflect the glimpses of the culture of their native country, Africa. From about the sixth to the sixteenth century, the Arabs traded with India. They brought with them Africans as laborers (slaves) for shipping and other labor. Afterward, the British and the Portuguese also used to enslave them. Many Siddhi families settled down in India. Hiraben Bai Ibrahim Lobi, a Sidi woman from Jamboor Village: This post is about the story of Hirabaiben Lobi, a Siddi woman from Jambur village in Junagadh district...
Hindi... The story of Bulbul Panjri is an inspiring tale that highlights the power of determination, community, and achieving one's dreams despite obstacles. Content Bulbul Panjre: India's extraordinary deaf and mute nurse Bulbul Panjre, a nurse from Shalby Hospital, Indore, has been providing dedicated care and support to patients and doctors for the past two years. Bulbul's unique story sets her apart from her colleagues, making her an exceptional healthcare profeional. Victory over silence: India's first ever deaf and dumb nurse: Bulbul's extraordinary journey began when she became India's first ever nurse who was both deaf and mute. Despite her communication challenges, he is dedicated to her profession. Bulbul underwent cochlear implant surgery, an unprecedented procedure in which a device is surgically implanted behind the ear to help deaf individuals hear sounds. However, financial constraints prevented him from receiving ther li...
Pregnant British Para Archer Makes History with Bronze and Gold Wins. गर्भवती ब्रिटिश पैरा तीरंदाज ने कांस्य और स्वर्ण पदक जीतकर इतिहास रच दिया। " उसने बाद में खुलासा किया, "मुझे प्रतियोगिता के दौरान बच्चे की हरकतें महसूस हो रही थीं" शानदार लचीलापन और कौशल का प्रदर्शन करते हुए, ग्रेट ब्रिटेन की जोडी ग्रिनहम ने पेरिस पैरालिंपिक 2024 में इतिहास रच दिया, उन्होंने कंपाउंड महिला तीरंदाजी स्पर्धा में कांस्य पदक हासिल किया और मिक्स्ड टीम कंपाउंड स्पर्धा में स्वर्ण पदक जीता। इस उपलब्धि को और भी असाधारण बनाने वाली बात यह है कि ग्रिनहम ने सात महीने की गर्भवती होने के बावजूद ये उपलब्धियाँ हासिल कीं, जिसमें उन्होंने बेजोड़ दृढ़ संकल्प और शक्ति का प्रदर्शन किया। दृढ़ता की यात्रा जोडी ग्रिनहम की पेरिस पैरालिंपिक तक की यात्रा कुछ भी साधारण नहीं थी। एक अनुभवी तीरंदाज के रूप में, उन्होंने पहले ही खेल में अपना नाम बना लिया था, लेकिन 2024 में उनके सामने आने वाली चुनौतियाँ अनोखी थीं। गर्भावस्था की शारीरिक माँगों और उच्च श्रेणी की प्रतियोगिता के लि...
How a Brick Maker Overcame All Odds and Pursued Her Dream of Medicine: The Story of Yamuna Chakradhari. 13th June 2023 - This day brought infinite happiness for Yamuna Chakradhari and her family as she passed the *NEET exam in the fourth trial. She Scored 516 marks in the NEET exam, and her All India rank is 92683, while the OBC rank is 42684. At last, she succeeded against all odds, with no resources, no coaching, no money, and hard labor work. *What is NEET? NEET (UG) is a national-level exam for aspiring medical students in India. It is the gateway to various undergraduate courses in medicine, dentistry, and AYUSH (traditional and alternative health care courses). It also qualifies students to pursue primary medical education abroad. the ultimatum of father and her struggle: Yamuna had been attempting the exam for four years. But she always missed the passing score by a few points. Her father warned her to end her education if she did not q...
Hindi... The story of 13 year old brave girl Anushka from Dholpur district of Rajasthan. Who sacrificed himself to save children from drowning in the overflowing river. On August 25, 2021, the people of Khubpura village in Dholpur district of Rajasthan were celebrating the festival of Rakhi. This village is located near the Parvati River. On the festival day, villagers offer flowers and bathe in the river as a ritual. Anushka’s Heroic Act: That day, Anushka, a 14-year-old girl, went to the river with her two brothers, Pankaj and Govinda (both 10 years old), a sister named Khushboo (12 years old), and a cousin sister Charvi (7 years old) to offer flowers. They arrived at the river bank a little earlier. Other villagers had yet to reach there. After offering flowers to the river, they entered the river to bathe. Unfortunately, due to the rain, the river was flowing a bit strong. So, the children started drawing with the water. Anushka soon pulled those children to the shor...
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