BasantiBisht- The first and only woman who sings the ancient form of Jagar.

New Delhi, January 19, 2018: SmtBasantiBisht is the first and only woman lead Jaagar-Singer of India. She is an “A”Gradefolk artist of Aakashwani, a member of Program Advisory Committee and an empaneled Artist with...

Anila Jacob- First woman sculptor to receive a national award in 1965

New Delhi, January 19, 2018: Her father, Late Mr. K. C. S. Panicker organized an association of 30 graduated (Painters & Sculptors) and started the Cholamandal Artists’ Village in 1966. Her works are displayed...

Kajal Singh- India’s first female graffiti artist

New Delhi, January 19, 2018: It was a modest beginning in 2011 when she joined a graffiti event at the German Embassy in New Delhi. Soon Kajal was commissioned to present the young India...

NainaLalKidwai- First woman president of FICCI

New Delhi, January 19, 2018: NainaLalKidwai was elected President FICCI (Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce & Industry) for 2013 - the first woman tohead FICCI in its 86 years. She is Chairman, Max...

Chandrani Prasad Verma- First female mining engineer

New Delhi, January 19, 2018: Dr. Chandrani Prasad Verma, Ph.D. (Mining), M.Tech (Mining), B.E. (Mining) and Diploma in Mining and Mine Surveying. Principal Scientist, CSIR-CIMFR, Regional Centre, Nagpur, Ministry of S&T. Born and brought...

K.S. Chitra- First Female singer to be honoured by House Of Commons, British Parliament,...

New Delhi, January 19, 2018: K.S.Chitra, made her debut in 1984 as a playback singer. She sung about 18000 film songs in various Indian languages to date. She has achieved six National Film awards...

NeeluRohmetra- First woman to head an IIM

New Delhi, January 19, 2018: Professor NeeluRohmetra, born on 1965, is the Director of Indian Institute of Management Sirmaur (IIMS), Himachal Pradesh; the first ever woman Director to head any IIM, assuming the role...

Dr. Varsha Agrawal- First Indian Lady of international recognition for her performance on Santoor.

New Delhi, January 19, 2018: Dr. Varsha is one and only female artiste from India who has received international recognition for brilliant performance on Santoor. She hails from Jhalawar. She is a disciple of...

Vijayalakshmi Subbaraman- First female grandmaster (chess)

New Delhi, January 19, 2018: Vijayalakshmi Subbaraman, was born on 25 March 1979. She is the first female player in India who holds the FIDE titles of Woman Grandmaster and International Master. Vijayalakshmi has...

BharulataKamble- First woman driver in the world to complete a transcontinental car journey alone,...

New Delhi, January 19, 2018 BharulataKamble is a real-life story of indomitable courage. She drove solo, without back-up vehicle/crew through the Arctic circle and 32 countries. She drove through 9 mountain ranges, 3 deserts,...