Not all heroines make flashy entries; some arrive quietly, without any fanfare, roll up their sleeves, and simply get to work. No spotlight, just sheer dedication to life-altering service. This International Women’s Day, DARPAN salutes two such women—Dr. Mandakini Amte and Advocate Varsha Deshpande.
It's Bombay (now Mumbai) from the 1940s. A young boy from present-day Gujarat lived with his large family on the footpaths of Mumbai. Every night, he and his father slept on the footpath while the others in his family slept inside a one-room home. Every morning, he witnessed fights for each and every drop of water. Even decades later, he could not forget his childhood struggles with clean water.
The word Ehsaas means ‘realization’. In 2002, when Shachi Singh and a group of like-minded individuals founded the organization, they recognized a painful truth: children like Kajal live in danger every day, their rights violated, their voices unheard.
Born in 1944 in Gujarat, Soni was a gifted student. He earned a master's degree in mathematics from MS University of Baroda, graduating first class with distinction and setting a record that remains unbroken.
For over eight decades, The Poona School and Home for the Blind has stood as a beacon of hope and empowerment for visually impaired children in Pune, India. Established in 1934 by the visionary Dr. SR Machave, the institution has grown into a sanctuary where dreams flourish, independence is nurtured, and societal integration is achieved.
This International Women’s Day, DARPAN salutes two extraordinary women whose relentless efforts are making the world a safer and more compassionate place. These inspiring warriors are fighting battles that many turn away from. Dr Sunitha Krishnan: A Leading Advocate Against Sex Crimes
