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By India Today Web Desk: History has stood witness to the brilliance of women in politics, time and again. From Marie Antoinette to Queen Elizabeth, women across the world have often held the political sceptre firmly in their hands whenever needed. India has also seen such influential female political figures from time to time. Their schemes and political traits have been appreciated by many and criticised by many more. However, their contribution to the development of the country can never be overlooked. Sheila Dikshit was the Chief Minister of Delhi from 1998 to 2013. She is a senior member of the Congress party. Dikshit has led the national party to three consecutive electoral triumphs in the capital. She became the governor of Kerala on 11 March 2014, however, she resigned from the post on 25 August 2014. • Mamata Banerjee: The first woman Chief Minister of West Bengal, Mamata Banerjee, popularly known as Mamata didi, dethroned the 34-year-old left front government in the state. She was also the first woman railway minister of the country. In 1997, she launched Trinamool Congress, an anti-leftist party, to consolidate her position in West Bengal. • Jayalalitha: At present, Mayawati is the most powerful dalit leader in India. Four times chief minister of Uttar Pradesh, she belongs to the Jatav caste, which is at the upper end of the scheduled castes and communities. Her powerful influence over UP's political spectrum has been revered by all the political leaders of the ...

(Photo by Tasos Katopodis/Getty Images) Getty Images In light of International Women’s Day, March 8th - this month we focus on women, and the contributions they make every day. We certainly don’t need a month to give women much deserved recognition, we need women leaders top of mind every single day. Editor In honor of International Women’s Day, here are 15 of the world’s most inspiring leaders. These women are motivating others around them, breaking the glass ceiling and paving their own paths—all while lifting up others around them and setting the example for the next generation of female leaders. 1 . Kamala Harris, Vice President of the United States Even before she became the first female vice president of the United States, Kamala Harris was breaking barriers. As an accomplished lawyer and senator, Harris has often been in rooms where no one else looks like her. During challenging times, she maintains a message of hope for the future and works to improve the world and motivate future leaders. Harris shows women and girls of all ages that they can reach their dreams—I had tears in my eyes watching Harris win the vice presidency with my daughter and dreaming of the world she will be a part of. No matter your politics, it’s incredibly inspiring to see a woman make it to the White House. 2 . Mel Robbins, Author and Speaker In a world full of male keynote speakers, Mel Robbins brings a fresh female perspective to her insightful and motivational speeches. She provides an ab...

A true leader is marked by the qualities of courage, selflessness, and unhindered dedication. India has had the fortune of being gifted with many such eminent leaders. Having clear knowledge on the important men & women in Indian history is important from the In India’s governance as a free and independent country, the contributions of women are unseparable. Along with being capable leaders, women have also inspired many other men and women alike to follow their path. There are two categories to factor in here. Many courageous women have put in efforts to free India from the British Rule. Also, many brave women have stood out as flagbearers of the Independent India. In this article on female national leaders of India, we will go through both the categories of freedom fighters and political leaders. The goal of this article is to emphasize on how they rose into national importance despite the conditions of women and the limitations put upon them by society. Lakshmibai, the Rani of Jhansi, was an Indian queen who served as the Maharani consort of the Maratha princely state of Jhansi as the wife of • Rani Lakshmibai was born Manikarnika Tambe and was fondly called Manu by her family and friends. • In 1842, Manikarnika married the Maharaja of Jhansi, Gangadhar Rao Newalkar, and was renamed Lakshmibai in honor of the Hindu deity. • She gave birth to a baby called Damodar Rao in 1851, but he died four months later owing to a severe ailment. • On the day before the Maharaja died,...

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The 62-year-old Kerala Health Minister has been credited and renowned the worldover for her effective strategy to deal with COVID-19 in the state. Her exceptional work in handling the pandemic was recognised by the United Nations. Featured on the cover of a leading magazine for being one among the women of 2020, she is also among the FT readers’ list of most influential women of 2020. 2. Nirmala Sitharaman Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman was recently ranked 41st on Forbes’ list of 100 most powerful women in the world. She is also the first woman in India to hold the portfolio full-time. 3. Rana Ayyub From covering India’s migrant crisis to being vocal about the government’s policies, Rana Ayyub has been instrumental in showing the way forward. She was rewarded the most Resilient Global journalist at the Peace Palace in Hague in 2018 and also received the McGill award for journalistic courage in 2020. 4. Roshni Nadar Malhotra Featured on the Forbes’ list of most powerful women in 2020, Roshni Nadar Malhotra is the chairperson of IT giant, HCL Technologies. She was hailed as the wealthiest woman in India in 2019 with an estimated net worth of ₹36,800 crore. 5. Zia Mody Founding partner of AZB & Partners, a leading Indian law firm, Zia is recognised as one of the top-most lawyers in India and abroad. She was ranked 2nd on 6. Divya Gokulnath Co-founder of Byju’s, Divya was featured in 2020 Forbes Asia’s Power Businesswomen list who have showcased great leadership in ...

1 of 11 There is something about those moments during the flag hoisting which makes our heart bloom with pride and patriotism, isn’t it? And as India celebrates its 63rd Republic Day today, let’s take a moment to remember all the brave women who made our country proud. Read iDiva for the latest in Bollywood, fashion looks, beauty and lifestyle news. 2 of 11 Rani of Jhansi: You will hardly find an Indian who hasn’t grown up hearing the brave adventures of Rani Laxmibai of Jhansi. She was one of the leading personalities in the National Uprising of 1857. Because of her never-say-die spirit, today she is an epitome of courage and her name is used as a metaphor for bravery! 3 of 11 Sarojoni Naidu: Sarojini Naidu has been a beacon of inspiration to many women. At a time when women were oppressed to a large extent in many states, she was one of the first few women who stepped out and took the reins of leadership in her own hands. As the first woman President of Indian National Congress and Governor of Uttar Pradesh, she displayed some rare qualities. Her poems continue to inspire us. 4 of 11 Begum Hazrat Mahal: She was one of the iconic freedom fighters of the National Uprising in 1857. When the mutiny began, she was one of the first freedom fighter who urged the rural folk to rise up against the British oppression. She thus seized the control of Lucknow and announced her son as the King of Oudh. However, when the British recaptured Lucknow, she was forced to retreat to Nepal. 5...