At a time when equality and women's empowerment were notions still unheard of, Sarla Thakur became the first Indian woman to fly an aircraft. Born in 1914, she earned an aviation pilot license in 1936 at the age of 21. By that time she was already married and had a four-year-old daughter. In spite of … Continue reading Femcyclopaedia by Kirthi Jayakumar
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Femcyclopaedia by Kirthi Jayakumar
Amrita Sher-Gil was an eminent Indian painter. She has been called "one of the greatest avant-garde women artists of the early 20th century" and a "pioneer" in modern Indian art.Drawn to painting at a young age, Sher-Gil started getting formal lessons in the art, at the age of eight. Sher-Gil first gained recognition at the … Continue reading Femcyclopaedia by Kirthi Jayakumar
Femcyclopaedia by Kirthi Jayakumar
Rani Lakshmi Bai was one of the leading warriors of the India's first struggle for independence. A symbol of bravery, patriotism and honour, Rani Lakshmi Bai was born on 19 November 1828 at Poona. Her actual name was Manikarnika. Her father Moropant Tabme was a court advisor, and mother Bhagirathi was a scholarly … Continue reading Femcyclopaedia by Kirthi Jayakumar
INCREDIBLE WOMEN OF INDIA 