Her Life is a showcase of India’s unsung heroes, women navigating their way through a changing world. Using audio, video, photos and text, women share their successes and hopes on Her Life, but also their failures and fears. It’s her life – in her own words.
When Nomita Sar was widowed early, the art of idol-making she had learnt from her father came in handy. With a handful of good orders this year, the Durga Puja is bringing colour to her life after the pandemic doldrums.
Bhagyashree Lekami was focused on entering the sports profession until the people in her village made her head of the panchayat. Now she tries to ensure her village progresses, from winning workers’ confidence to busting vaccine hesitancy.
Enchanted by nature’s variety and the work of conservationists, an idea was planted in Sowmya Balasubramaniam’s mind - compelling her to quit her IT job and take on the challenging role of creating a seed conservation collective with local farmers instead.
Seeing alcohol-induced domestic violence all around her, Malti Singh is tearing down illegal liquor-brewing units, despite losing her husband in her fight against hooch.
Chandrakala Verma didn’t have the opportunity to complete her schooling. Married at 18 and filled with an urge to do something, she enrolled for a training in making soft toys. Her skills have not only made her an entrepreneur and an employer, but got her a national award.
Though a school dropout, Rabia Khatun used her Kantha embroidery skills to help support her family. Now her embroidery unit not only employs some 100 Kantha artisans but also takes her mind off her battle with cancer.
Namita Patojoshi bought a cow to avoid the high costs of milk. From selling surplus milk to neighbours, her cattle shed has grown into a large dairy farm. Having educated her three children, she now aims to educate her staff’s kids.
Wildlife biologist Prachi Mehta has been attracted to jungles and wildlife since her school days. The jungles, where many women hesitate to tread, are her passion, where she does her own wildlife research and conservation work along with her husband, through their Pune-based organisation, Wildlife Research and Conservation Society.
Defying traditions, Laxmi Bisht (nee) Nauriyal stayed with her parents after marriage to complete her education. Her early passion for teaching continues as she teaches underprivileged children despite challenges.
