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Widowed at the age of 18 and with an infant daughter to care for, A Lalitha continued with her studies, to become self-sufficient.
5 most-interesting facts to know about India’s Nightingale “Sarojini Naidu”
The sweet-toned voice yet reminiscent in her speeches, a dominant yet a tender-at-heart leader, often regarded by the sobriquet as…
Sepia Stories: Aktarbai Begum Akhtar is the legend of Hindustani music
https://vimeo.com/189503883 Begum Akhtar, the legendary ghazal singer passed away on Oct 30, 1974. She was a pathbreaker for many reasons…
Cornelia Sorabji, India’s first female barrister
https://vimeo.com/157014725/ Our popular 'back to history' series is here again. This feature on Sepia Stories is on India's first female…
Sepia Stories: Bachendri Pal first Indian woman to reach Mount Everest
https://vimeo.com/138948935 Bachendri Pal is an Indian mountaineer who became the first Indian woman to reach the summit of Mount Everest.…
Sepia Stories: Indira Gandhi as a leader, a daughter, a woman
https://vimeo.com/134383503 Indira Gandhi's leadership skills put the spotlight on quick, decisive and inspiring efforts by the first female prime minister…
Sepia Stories: Rani Laxmi Bai
https://vimeo.com/134381276 When the words queen and warrior are used for the same person, it ought to exude wonder, admiration…
Sepia Stories: Tun Tun Moti
https://vimeo.com/128247210 The first commediene of Indian cinema, Uma Devi Khatri is known to us as Tun Tun Moti. She regaled…
Remembering Sitara Devi
https://vimeo.com/112980542 She resisted marriage at 8, she pursued study and dance and was recognised by Tagore. He described her as Nritya…
