Muthulakshmi Reddy (1886–1968) was a pioneering Indian physician, social reformer, and legislator who achieved several historic milestones, including becoming British India’s first woman legislator and the Madras Presidency’s first woman doctor. Early Life and Education Born in 1886 in the princely state of Pudukkottai, Tamil…
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The Trailblazing Journey of Cornelia Sorabji: India’s First Woman Lawyer Who Defied Odds to Graduate from Oxford
Born in 1866 in Pune, India, Cornelia Sorabji emerged as a pioneering figure in the legal profession, overcoming societal and institutional barriers to become the country’s first female lawyer. Her journey was marked by a series of groundbreaking accomplishments that paved the way for future…