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Anandi Gopal Joshi – India’s First Woman Doctor in Western Medicine

In the late 19th century, when women in India were expected to remain within the confines of their homes, one young woman dared to dream beyond boundaries. Anandi Gopal Joshi (1865–1887) became one of the first Indian women to obtain a degree in Western medicine, breaking social barriers and setting a precedent for generations to […]

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Kittur Rani Chennamma: The Forgotten Queen Who Challenged the British

In the grand saga of India’s freedom struggle, the courage of many women has often remained hidden beneath the dust of time. One such name that deserves to shine in bold letters is that of Kittur Rani Chennamma—the fierce warrior queen who rose against British imperialism long before the First War of Independence in 1857.

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Savitri Bai Phule: The Woman Who Lit the Torch of Education and Equality

Savitri Bai Phule: The Woman Who Lit the Torch of Education and Equality In the annals of Indian history, few names shine as brightly as Savitri Bai Phule’s — a pioneer of women’s education and social reform. At a time when women were shackled by illiteracy and societal oppression, she emerged as a revolutionary force,

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