Bimala Maji was one of India’s freedom fighters who must get far more credit for her role than she does. She was central to a movement in Bengal that sought to abolish the zamindari (feudal landlord) system. Her name widely features in the Tebhaga Movement of Bengal in 1946. This movement saw large participation of women […]

India’s struggle for freedom is entirely incomplete without the mention and celebration of the women who participated in it. Through this detailed article, explore the lives, struggles and successes of women who brought us where we are. As SheThePeople launches the Indian Women’s Museum, we will be sharing a lot of rich, interesting and often […]