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India's 10 Inspiring Women of 2025

In 2025, ten remarkable women from India made significant achievements in their respective fields.

Payal Kapadia became the first Indian to win the Grand Prix at Cannes for her film.

Varsha Deshpande received the UN Population Award for her work against gender-biased sex selection.

Dr. Anjlee Agarwal advocates for accessibility for people with disabilities.

Leena Nair became the Global CEO of Chanel.

Banu Mushtaq won the International Booker Prize for her Kannada literature.

Janvi Jindal set multiple Guinness World Records in skating.

Jayshree Vencatesan restored wetlands in Chennai.

Dr. Sonali Ghosh won an award for her wildlife conservation efforts in Kaziranga.

Bibi Jaan leads a collective of women farmers.

Diana Pundole became the first Indian woman to race a Ferrari internationally.

These women inspire others with their dedication and achievements.

Key facts

Payal Kapadia: First Indian to win the Grand Prix at Cannes for her film 'All We Imagine As Light'
Varsha Deshpande: UN Population Award winner for fighting gender-biased sex selection
Dr Anjlee Agarwal: Accessibility advocate and founder of Samarthyam
Leena Nair: Global CEO of Chanel, former Hindustan Unilever CHRO
Banu Mushtaq: First Kannada writer to win the International Booker Prize
Janvi Jindal: India's youngest Guinness record holder with 11 records
Jayshree Vencatesan: Ramsar Wetland Conservation Award winner for restoring Chennai's wetlands
Dr Sonali Ghosh: First Indian to win the IUCN Kenton Miller Award for wildlife conservation
Bibi Jaan: Leader of The Millets Collective, UNDP Equator Prize winner
Diana Pundole: First Indian woman to race a Ferrari internationally

thebetterindia.com · 9 months ago