A list of some of India's most badass women.

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

3. Sudha Murthy

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.

5. Nangeli

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

7. Savitribai Phule

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

9. Irom Sharmila

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.

11. Fathima Beevi

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

13. Sarla Thakral

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.

15. Palak Muchhal

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.

@TaniaSachdev big fan here