Archive · 10 Jan 2026
Indian Women in 70s and 80s Defy Age Stereotypes
In India, many elderly women are breaking traditional stereotypes.
Roshni Devi Sangwan, a 71-year-old from Haryana, is a weightlifter who started lifting weights at 69 and now lifts more than many men half her age.
She wants to inspire other elderly women to stay active and healthy.
Rekha Mody, 71, started a program called She Leads to help women in politics.
Meenakshi Menon, 66, created an app called Gen S Life to help elderly people live independently.
Valsala and Ramani Menon, sisters aged 86 and 84, travel the world and share their experiences to encourage others.
These women are showing that age is just a number and that life can be fulfilling and exciting at any stage.
Roshni Devi Sangwan, 71, from Haryana, is a weightlifter who started lifting weights at 69 and now lifts more than many men half her age.
Rekha Mody, 71, founded the She Leads program to groom women politicians and help them navigate political leadership.
Meenakshi Menon, 66, created the Gen S Life app to support elderly people with curated services and promote independence.
Valsala and Ramani Menon, sisters aged 86 and 84, travel the world and share their experiences to inspire other women.
These women are defying traditional age stereotypes and living life on their own terms.
- Who
- Indian women in their 70s and 80s
- What
- Defying age stereotypes by lifting weights, building startups, and traveling the world
- When
- Present day
- Where
- India and various international locations
- Why
- To live life on their own terms and inspire others
- Roshni Devi Sangwan
- 71-year-old weightlifter from Haryana
- Rekha Mody
- 71-year-old founder of She Leads program
- Meenakshi Menon
- 66-year-old founder of Gen S Life app
- Valsala Menon
- 86-year-old traveler
- Ramani Menon
- 84-year-old traveler