News for 'extraordinary-women'

Women We Admire: India's Legal Eagles

Women We Admire: India's Legal Eagles

Rediff.com8 Mar 2025

This Women's Day Week, we celebrate the groundbreaking achievements of Justice Anna Chandy, Justice M Fathima Beevi and Justice Leila Seth.

In Pics: Celebrating extraordinary women

In Pics: Celebrating extraordinary women

Rediff.com28 Apr 2017

Gauri Sawant, who shot to fame for the Vicks advertisement was honoured with the I Am Woman Award.

These Awesome Ladies Inspire Me Daily

These Awesome Ladies Inspire Me Daily

Rediff.com8 Mar 2024

Through their triumphs and struggles, these athletes have not only rewritten the narrative of women in sports but have also ignited a flame of empowerment and inspiration, asserts Laxmi Negi.

My Superhero: The Multi-Talented Teacher

My Superhero: The Multi-Talented Teacher

Rediff.com8 Mar 2022

Rupali Goshalia from Juhu, Mumbai writes about the inspiring lessons she learnt from Prochy Master.

My Superhero: 'I admire her self-respect'

My Superhero: 'I admire her self-respect'

Rediff.com8 Mar 2022

Prabhat Kumar from Kishtwar, Jammu and Kashmir explains how his wife Ranjana supported him and kept his family together in difficult times.

My Superhero: Doctor who fought Covid

My Superhero: Doctor who fought Covid

Rediff.com7 Mar 2022

Mithileysh Sathiyanarayanan from London writes about the lessons he learned from Dr Sharanya Rajan's commitment to work and society during the pandemic.

My Superhero: 'Woman With A Golden Heart'

My Superhero: 'Woman With A Golden Heart'

Rediff.com2 Mar 2022

Parag Sejpal tells us about the woman who inspires him.

My Superhero: 'My wife taught me an important lesson'

My Superhero: 'My wife taught me an important lesson'

Rediff.com3 Mar 2022

'Even though I had forgotten about the people who had helped me during our difficult times, my wife remembered and reminded me to repay their dues during my good days,' says R K Chand.

Women's Day: Who Is Your Superhero?

Women's Day: Who Is Your Superhero?

Rediff.com28 Feb 2022

This International Women's Day, let's celebrate the women who make our lives more meaningful.

Reader invite: The one life lesson you want to share

Reader invite: The one life lesson you want to share

Rediff.com2 Apr 2019

Write to us with your life lessons and we'll publish the best ones.

Full text: President's address to the nation on the eve of Republic Day 2023

Full text: President's address to the nation on the eve of Republic Day 2023

Rediff.com25 Jan 2023

Here's the full text of address to the nation by President Droupadi Murmu on the eve of the Republic Day 2023.

US Open PIX: Medvedev dashes Djokovic's Grand Slam bid

US Open PIX: Medvedev dashes Djokovic's Grand Slam bid

Rediff.com13 Sep 2021

Novak Djokovic's bid for a record 21st major title that would have completed the calendar-year Grand Slam collapsed at the final hurdle in a stunning 6-4, 6-4, 6-4 defeat by Russian Daniil Medvedev in the US Open final on Sunday.

20 most powerful women in politics

20 most powerful women in politics

Rediff.com4 Jun 2014

Here's a Forbes annual list of the extraordinary women from across the world that dominate the world of politics.

Mandira designs saris for women who rule the world

Mandira designs saris for women who rule the world

Rediff.com13 Mar 2014

Mandira Bedi, who presented her first-ever collection of saris on Day 2 of the Lakme Fashion where nine extraordinary women - including her mother Geeta Bedi - showcased her designs, speaks candidly with Divya Nair about her inspiration for choosing to design saris, how she manages to stay so fit while sharing two cents of advice on how to drape the nine-yard.

The women who took over Modi's social media accounts

The women who took over Modi's social media accounts

Rediff.com8 Mar 2020

From conserving water to fighting for the rights of the disabled, the seven women who were given access to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's social media accounts have made significant contribution in various fields.

It's a wrap! Bolt conquers, Farah delivers but too many empty seats

It's a wrap! Bolt conquers, Farah delivers but too many empty seats

Rediff.com22 Aug 2016

Usain Bolt delivered. Mo Farah, Elaine Thompson, David Rudisha, three world records and a dominant United States played their part too, as athletics enjoyed being back in the limelight.

Our government transformed Padma award selection process: PM

Our government transformed Padma award selection process: PM

Rediff.com28 Jan 2018

People were being honoured without a recommendation, he stressed in his monthly radio programme.

'If you have a dream, fight for it'

'If you have a dream, fight for it'

Rediff.com25 Feb 2019

'It's not about how many times you get rejected or you fall down or you're beaten up. It's about how many times you stand up and are brave and you keep on going.'

Karan Johar: I loved Tamasha

Karan Johar: I loved Tamasha

Rediff.com30 Nov 2015

A look at the top posts on social media from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.