making South Asian women visible
"Dr. Dipti Tripathi graduated in 1944 and was the first graduate in our family. She did her Masters and earned a Doctorate degree from Calcutta University. She was a professor and became the principal of Bethune College which produced India's and the whole British Empire's first women graduates in 1883. She was a renowned classical dancer too. She... Continue Reading →
"I am happy to introduce my wife - Dr. Brindha Moorthy, the first woman graduate in the family - from my side as well as her side. I should thank my father-in-law for having sent his daughter to college- that too a Medical college, in the 1960s when college education for girls was frowned upon... Continue Reading →
A PRAJNYA ARCHIVES PROJECT TO MARK INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY 2014 FEBRUARY 8 TO MARCH 7, 2014 Who was the first woman in your family to graduate from college/university? Do you know and do you have photos that tell her story? Prajnya invites you to share the photos with us by submitting them to "The First... Continue Reading →
Dr. Vibhuti Patel, professor at SNDT university, is seen here participating with fellow activists in demonstrations against gender violence in Mumbai at the end of 2012. The occasion was a protest gathering of 18 women's rights organisations on 22nd December 2012, at the same spot where a young woman was slashed with a sickle by... Continue Reading →
A Prajnya 'Life Stories' entry Interview and photos, courtesy Archana Venkatesh
Dr. Leela Dube, pioneering scholar of women's studies and feminist anthropology Photographer Mukul Dube. Photograph shared with Prajnya by Dr. Vibhuti Patel.
Leela Dube with colleagues in Segovia, Spain (July 1990) (1923-2012) L to R Leela Dube, Veena Mazumdar, Neera Desai, Hanna Papanek and Gail Omvedt in Segovia, Spain (July 1990)
[slidesh ow] Some images from a full day in the cafeteria at Cognizant Technology Solutions' beautiful campus. Enthusiastic members started visiting even as we began to pull the photographs out of their plastic wrappers. We must have had over 200 visitors. We got most people to sign our guestbook--in fact we opened up a few... Continue Reading →
The Rainmakers exhibit had 2 winners! Based on jury comments and visitors' observations, we gave two first prizes. One prize, a photo printer, went to Prasant Mohanty of Madhya Pradesh for his photo: 'Surviving. being resourceful.' The other first prize, a gift certificate, was awarded to Sakshi Kumar for 'University Graduate, New Delhi.' Surviving. Being... Continue Reading →
Filmed by Rajesh Advani.
Mythily Sivaraman at the United Nations (New York), 1967. The photograph was taken when Mythily worked from July 1966 to mid-1968 as Research Assistant in the Permanent Mission of India to the UN. Her research work related to non-self-governing territories and their problems and included the preparation of statements to be made by the Indian... Continue Reading →
Anjum Zamrooda Habib, Srinagar, February 4, 2011 "Anjum Zamrooda Habib is part of a human rights organization in Kashmir and is seen here protesting for the rights of women in Kashmir. These protests took place after two girls from Sopore were killed by unknown gunmen in Kashmir. She also preaches Islam among the Muslim women community. She... Continue Reading →
Outside Kathmandu City. Photo submitted by Arun Budhathoki.
Kathmandu, Nepal. Photo submitted by Arun Budhathoki.
A woman who sells food outside Kathmandu, Nepal. "On the way to Jiri, outskirts of Kathmandu City, a place for trekkers to begin their journey." Photo submitted by Arun Budhathoki.
Contributor Lokendra Singh Kot (Bhopal)
Photo submitted by Lokendra Singh Kot (Bhopal).
Shanta bai, "woman of substance," (based in Mumbai) is nothing short of an entrepreneur, who has spent her life combining domestic service with micro-enterprises that include a taxi service. She has raised her children and helped raise her grandchildren well, and ensured they have access to better opportunities than she did. Her work and life... Continue Reading →
"This photo was taken during the Joy Of Giving Week in 2010. Along with Ms .Malathi, trustee of Tanker foundation, we visited 5 orphanages and fed 650 orphan children. The above photo shows me with the kids of the Seva Samaj orphanage in Chennai. " Submitted by K. Nandhini Santhala Dinesh, Director Of DSIN Technology... Continue Reading →
Meghna Guhathakurta and Rina Barman of ICSSR with Prime Minister Indira Gandhi, 1973 during the visit of the 1st Education Commission of Bangladesh to India (contributor Meghna Guhathakurta)
Basanti Guhathakurta, present in the picture, along with Dr. Khudrat e Khoda, renowned scientist and chair of the Education Commission, talking with President V.V. Giri , Raj Bhavan, New Delhi (1973). Photo submitted by Meghna Guhathakurta.
"Meeting with President V.V.Giri of India 1973 , accompanying my mother with the Khudrat e Khoda Education Commission. Seen in the picture are my mother Basanti Guhathakurta, and Prof. M.U. Ahmed, psychologist, members of the commission and myself (Meghna Guhathakurta)." Photo submitted by Meghna Guhathakurta
1954: Basanti Guhathakurta, headmistress of Maniza Rahman Girls School, Gandaria, Dhaka (old town), back row standing 4th from left, during a cultural function. Centre front row: Begum Shamsunnahar, writer and student of Rokeya Shakhawat Hossain; on her right, Asha Lata Sen veteran Congress leader; The rest are teachers, volunteers (standing) and leading community leaders (in the... Continue Reading →
Aideu Handique, the first heroine of Assamese cinema. Photo submitted by Nilim Dutta.
Potter in Beldaur panchayat, Khagaria, 28.1.2011. "Many female artisans, indulge in pottery work to establish an alternative and local source of livelihood for existence." Photo contributed by Eklavya Prasad.
Deepa Malik, wheelchair bound athelete and ATV car rallyist, 13.09.09, Ahmednagar. Photo submitted by Ashish Verma.
Deepali Dharmadhikari, two-wheeler mechanic, 15.09.09, Pune. Photo submitted by Ashish Verma.
Firdaus Sheikh, stunt biker, 17.01.10, Pune. Photo submitted by Ashish Verma.
Jhabua district, Madhya Pradesh, India. Photo submitted by Lokendra Singh Kot (Bhopal).
Harshini Kanhekar, Fire Officer, 22.12.09, Mehsana (Gujarat). Photo contributed by Ashish Verma.
Photo taken in Kanikaipair, on the way to Periyapalayam from Redhills, 19.03.2011. Contributed by R. Kasiviswanathan.
Photo submitted by Putul Tiwari.
Construction worker in Golahalli, outskirts of Bangalore. "The lady was working on the construction of a primary school building. There were 40 people listed for the job but only she turned up that day. When asked, she told that she has a grandson to look after and that is the reason she comes to work... Continue Reading →
Photo submitted by Putul Tiwari.
"An early morning sight of a woman sweeping the streets of an educational institution in Mumbai. Women have been historically pushed to the margins in the caste hierarchy... . This is particularly the case with the many women who choose or are forced to serve this country by cleaning its streets and sewers. The citizens... Continue Reading →
Photo taken at Shivaji Nagar bus stand. Submitted by Putul Tiwari.
Photo taken in 2010. Submitted by Putul Tiwari.
Flower seller in Perambur, Tamil Nadu, India, 26.3.2011. Photo submitted by Gowtham Raj.
"Most of the women in in Devegere, a village on the outskirts of Bangalore, are barely literate. They are engaged in sericulture (silk farming), which is the only source of income of lot of families in the area." Photo submitted by Putul Tiwari, Bangalore.
"A woman salvages burnt utensils from the remains of what used to be her house until last evening. On the evening of the 2nd of March, a fire that broke out in the slums on the eastern side of Bandra Station (Mumbai) spread to 500 households and by next daybreak all house were leveled to... Continue Reading →
"A woman holds her daughter by her side as they wait for the waves to return to their feet on a beach. All around the world, parenthood is celebrated. But for many in India, the birth of a girl child is considered a scar on parenthood. We need protect the girl child and the perils... Continue Reading →
"Vaishali Patil, a Konkani activist, is at the forefront of the struggle against the coming up of the proposed Nuclear Power Plant at Jaitapur in Maharashtra. Women like Vaishali from all walks of life are paying serious heed to the process of development happening around them and the impact it will have on the people... Continue Reading →
A woman is seen demonstrating her dissent and dismay at the atrocities perpetrated by the state & the police against the people of Jaitapur, the site of the proposed Nuclear Power Plant in Maharashtra. "The country is at a turning point in history now. Having exhausted all resources that the Governments could lay their hands... Continue Reading →
Mothers meet with the organizers of Chakma learning centres for young children to discuss their children's welfare before the school started. Photo contributed by Saifuzzaman Rana. Background: Research Initiatives, Bangladesh is a research support organization which specializes in Participatory Action Research. Over the eight years of its existence (see www.rib-bangladesh.org) it has developed certain tools... Continue Reading →
in Khagrasori, Champa Kis running a Kajoli learning centre. Contributed by Saifuzzaman Rana, Dhaka. Photo contributed by Saifuzzaman Rana. Background: Research Initiatives, Bangladesh is a research support organization which specializes in Participatory Action Research. Over the eight years of its existence (see www.rib-bangladesh.org) it has developed certain tools through which to reach out to the... Continue Reading →
Kemi Chakma conducting a learning session with children using the pocket-board (contributor Saifuzzaman Rana, Dhaka) Background: Research Initiatives, Bangladesh is a research support organization which specializes in Participatory Action Research. Over the eight years of its existence (see www.rib-bangladesh.org) it has developed certain tools through which to reach out to the marginalized and impoverished through... Continue Reading →
Photo contributed by Lokendra Singh Kot, Bhopal.
Lambadi protest against NREGA system in the state, 15.3.2011, Chikkalalbagh, Bangalore "They took part in a protest which included around 3000-4000 people from all over North Karnataka. They were protesting about the job card, allotment of work on time, proper wages paid on time, and demanding a halt to the violation of women’s rights." Photo... Continue Reading →
Dr. Lata Deshpande at her home, which is a memorial to her father, a freedom fighter, town mayor, social worker and accomplished doctor. Among the wall displays are letters and photographs of many freedom fighters (Contributed by Manisha Joshi).
Dr. Lata Deshpande, social worker, in her timeless kitchen. Nutritious meals are planned and resources sourced for more than 40 destitute girls who live on top floor of the house (Joshi).
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