Arati Saha became the first Indian woman to cross the English Channel in 1959, showcasing extraordinary swimming prowess and determination, and inspiring countless individuals with her remarkable achievement.
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Vijaya Lakshmi Pandit became India’s first woman Ambassador to the United Nations in 1946, playing a crucial role in India’s diplomatic efforts and advocating for global peace and equality.
Nirja Bhanot was the first woman to receive the Ashoka Chakra, India’s highest peacetime gallantry award, posthumously in 1987, for her bravery and sacrifice during the hijacking of Pan Am Flight 73.
Anna Chandy became India’s first woman Sessions Judge in 1937, breaking gender barriers in the judiciary and paving the way for greater women’s participation in the legal profession.
Justice Leila Seth became India’s first woman Chief Justice of a High Court in 1991, leading the Himachal Pradesh High Court and breaking gender barriers in the judiciary.