Women Who Dared

Rani Durgavati - The Warrior Queen

“It is better to die with dignity than live without self-respect. I have served my motherland for a long time, and at a time like this I won`t let it get stained. There is no option but to fight.” Those were the words of the warrior queen of Gondwana, Rani Durgavati, who fought valiantly against multiple invaders. She fought 51 fierce battles and never lost once. But her battle with the mighty Mughals became her last one where she fought till her last breath. Her martyrdom day is even today commemorated as "Balidan Diwas".

Mary Anning - The Fossil Girl

This is the story of Mary Anning, the fossil collector, dealer and paleontologist, who started collecting fossils at a tender age of five. her discoveries include Ichthyosaur, plesiosaur and pterosaur skeletons and fossils. Despite her remarkable skills and discoveries she never received her due recognition in the male-dominant scientific community. She struggled most of her life but her grit and passion for her work is still an inspiration for many girls. For more stories, visit https://storytokri.com