“Being a girl is the biggest challenge for anyone in India and I, too, faced the same,” says martial arts champ and self-defense instructor Richa Gaur.

Clad in a saree, swords held in hand, feet perfectly balanced, Aishwarya Manivannan is the warrior we pledge our allegiance to. A professor of art and design, she specialises in Silambam, an ancient traditional martial art form of India dating back to more than 3000 years. A martial artist and dancer, Aishwarya has represented India in various championships […]