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A list of some of India's most badass women.
1. Shakuntala Devi
Human computer, mathematics genius, author, astrologer, politician
1. Shakuntala Devi
Human computer, mathematics genius, author, astrologer, politician
2. MS Subbulakshmi
Supreme Carnatic singer, first Indian musician to receive Bharat Ratna, Ramon Magsaysay and perform at UNGA
Supreme Carnatic singer, first Indian musician to receive Bharat Ratna, Ramon Magsaysay and perform at UNGA
3. Sudha Murthy
Chairperson of Infosys Foundation. Philanthropist, writer and known for her extensive social work.
Chairperson of Infosys Foundation. Philanthropist, writer and known for her extensive social work.
4. Arunima Sinha
World's first female amputee to scale Mount Everest and volleyball player.
World's first female amputee to scale Mount Everest and volleyball player.
5. Nangeli
An Ezhava woman who cut off her breasts to protest against Breast tax imposed by the British raj
An Ezhava woman who cut off her breasts to protest against Breast tax imposed by the British raj
6. Karnam Malleswari
First Indian women to win a medal at the Olympics. Retired Weightlifter
First Indian women to win a medal at the Olympics. Retired Weightlifter
7. Savitribai Phule
Social reformer, educationalist, poet and first female teacher of India
Social reformer, educationalist, poet and first female teacher of India
8. Onake Obbava
Brave woman who fought forces of Hyder Ali single handedly in Chitradurga, Karnataka
Brave woman who fought forces of Hyder Ali single handedly in Chitradurga, Karnataka
9. Irom Sharmila
Iron lady from Manipur. Civil rights activist who was on a hunger fast for 16 years. Also a poet
Iron lady from Manipur. Civil rights activist who was on a hunger fast for 16 years. Also a poet
10. Anandi Gopal Joshi
India's first female physician who studied in the USA in the 19th century.
India's first female physician who studied in the USA in the 19th century.
11. Fathima Beevi
First female judge of the Supreme Court of India
First female judge of the Supreme Court of India
12. Chhavi Rajawat
Youngest Sarpanch of India who is also a qualified MBA. Known for her social reforms in her village in Rajasthan
Youngest Sarpanch of India who is also a qualified MBA. Known for her social reforms in her village in Rajasthan
13. Sarla Thakral
First Indian woman to fly an aircraft. Got her aviation license in 1936 at the age of 21.
First Indian woman to fly an aircraft. Got her aviation license in 1936 at the age of 21.
14. Saalumarada Thimmakka
108 year old Indian environmentalist who planted nearly 8000 trees throughout her life time.
108 year old Indian environmentalist who planted nearly 8000 trees throughout her life time.
15. Palak Muchhal
Playback singer who performs shows in India and abroad to raise money for children for medical treatment of heart diseases.
Playback singer who performs shows in India and abroad to raise money for children for medical treatment of heart diseases.
16. Tania Sachdev
Indian chess player who holds FIDE titles of International master and Woman Grandmaster.
Indian chess player who holds FIDE titles of International master and Woman Grandmaster.
@TaniaSachdev big fan here
