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Why Militants Fear Assam IPS Officer Sanjukta Parashar?

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As the entire country fights corruption and terrorism these days, the efforts of many dedicated female police officers have come to light. Known as the Iron Lady of Assam, Sanjukta Parashar is one such IPS officer who is making headlines for her commendable work and bravery. Sanjukta, who is the first woman to be have been appointed as an IPS officer in Assam, has arrested over 64 militants in the last 15 months and set an example for others. Sanjukta completed her early education in Assam and went to Indraprastha University for a graduation degree in Political Science. She later did her PhD from Jawaharlal Nehru University. Sanjukta has keen interest in sports since she was a child and has won many awards.Even while she was in school, Sanjukta was extremely worried about the increasing corruption and terror in Assam; hence, she decided to stay back in her state and work towards these issues despite getting a good rank. She was first sent to Makum, Assam, in 2008, as an Assistant
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Rajani Pandit – India’s first woman private detective

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Rajani was only 25 when she started her agency named Rajani Pandit Detective Services, in 1991. Today, she has a team of about 20 people and together they have solved over 75,000 cases. Being a woman in a field dominated by men was not easy. Rajani had to face several challenges for even the most basic things like getting ad space in a newspaper. Born and brought up in a middle class family in Thane, Rajani studied Marathi literature at Ruparel College. After that she took a temporary job and worked there for three months before setting up her agency. For Rajani, one of the most memorable cases she solved is the one in which she had to live in a stranger’s house as a servant for six months; at the end of this period, a murderer was arrested.
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Sunitha Krishnan: Rape survivor to saviour

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Krishnan was born in Bangalore, about 570km from her current Hyderabad office. Her parents, who belong to the southern state of Kerala, supported her in her decision to pursue social studies and support social causes even as a student. Little did they know that an incident as grave as a rape would change her life forever. Walking down the lane of the college that nurtured Krishnan, one is tempted to know if the young today recognise her. Gang-raped by eight men when she was 15, Krishnan has had to deal with all that and more. Though violated, she refused to be broken and she gave birth to an instituion that assists trafficked women and girls in finding shelter. Measuring no more than four feet and six inches (140cm), Krishnan today is perhaps one of the tallest figures of hope in contemporary India. She co-founded Prajwala (eternal flame) in 1996 with Brother Jose Vetticatil, a Catholic missionary who died in 2005. The journey began by converting a brothel in India’s
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The Tragic Story of Shanti Tigga – The First Woman Jawan in Indian Army

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With the new wave of feminism in India and breaking stereotypes, The Indian Army is finally fulfilling its due. In a society like India, it is not easy for a woman to break the barrier and set an example but some did, and we live in awe of them. Shanti Tigga is one of those women. When a widowed 35 years old mother of two outperformed all the male candidates of her group and made it to the first woman jawan in Indian Army, many still could not believe it. Although she does not have a happy ending, her story is something that will inspire thousands of rural women in India.  The Journey of Being the First Woman Jawan in Indian Army While she was doing the job with the Railway, she came to know about Territorial Army of Railways. And after giving it a thought, she volunteered to join the TA of Railways. She was inspired by some of her family members who were already a part of the armed forces. She worked hard on her physical abilities and passed the tests of being a Jawan. In
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How India's First Woman Bartender Set Out on a Career in an All-Men Industry

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Over the years, women have been facing exploitation and violence at every step of their life. Even if they have reached to the moon, flying fighter planes or ruling the corporate the world, they are still becoming the victim of heinous crimes like rape, molestation, and acid attack. But many women fought against the patriarchal society, defied gender roles and redefined themselves in front of the whole world.  In the 1980s when most Indian women looked on to their fathers and husbands to make decisions about their marriage, life and career, Shatbhi Basu without any actual intentions, was breaking gender stereotypes. As the first woman bartender in India, Basu feels that bartending is something that you should do only if you are seriously passionate about it and not just because you want to break stereotypes. As a young woman, bartending was not the first choice for a 21-year-old Basu. She wanted to be a Chinese cuisine chef. But life has a different plan for her. She reca
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The Inspiring Story of Harshini Kanhekar – The First Woman Firefighter in India

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Kind Heart, Fierce Mind and Brave Spirit – This defines the first fire woman of India. Today, the article is all about a 37 year old woman, who has changed perceptions. She is not scared of fire and she plays with fire like a Pro. In a country where women are worshipped but tortured behind the doors, Harshini Kanhekar is an inspiration. She is the first woman firefighter in the history of India. Why not? If women can reach the moon, they can play with real fire too.  As a young girl, she always dreamt of joining the armed forces. She studied in a girl school in the city of Nagpur. Did she ever imagine playing with fire? She was not a bright student in school and she admitted it wholeheartedly. However, she was always up for extra-curricular activities. Some people are born to do greater things like saving lives and changing perceptions. Harshini Kanhekar is one of those women, who inspire us to chase our dreams and be fearless. It may seem like a simple job but it is not. It re
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Meet Puja Thakur, the officer who led Guard of Honour for Obama

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Wing Commander Pooja Thakur became the first woman to lead the ceremonial tri-service guard of honour inspected by U.S. President Barack Obama at Rashtrapati Bhavan. Wing Commander Thakur, from Rajasthan, belongs to the administrative branch of the Indian Air Force and is currently posted at ‘Disha,’ the publicity cell at the Air Force Headquarters. She was commissioned into the IAF in 2001. She has been active in para-jumping and adventure sports, Air Force sources said.  Wing Commander Thakur said: “It is a very proud moment for me and the Indian Air Force, to be creating history, to present the guard of honour to the most powerful man in the world” “The message it sends is that we all are equal. In the Indian Air Force, men and women receive the same training. It is not a job, but a way of life,” she added.
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