Pasumpon Muthuramalinga Thevar, a titan of Tamil Nadu's politics, was a sage-like nationalist and social reformer who defied oppressive norms and championed equality for all, whose name still sends shivers down the spine of Dravidian demagogues
Pasumpon U. Muthuramalinga Thevar is remembered as a pivotal figure who transcended the boundaries of just one region or community through his impactful actions and humanitarian efforts. Despite his significant contributions, including the donation of thousands of acres of land to dalits and Muslims and his efforts to abolish the Criminal Tribes Act, his legacy is often confined within the state of Tamil Nadu and associated predominantly with one community.
Sarla Thakral, India's first woman pilot at just 21, defines Nari Shakti, rising in a saree amidst a male-dominated era, she transitioned as a visionary artist and designer, her legacy remains an emblem of resilience and women empowerment in India
In 1936, a period when most aspirations, especially those of women, were tethered firmly to the ground, Sarla Thakral, a young mother of 21, shattered societal norms. Flying high in the cockpit of a Gypsy Moth aircraft, Sarla, adorned in the traditional Indian saree, claimed her rightful place among the stars. That historic flight marked her indelible legacy as the first Indian woman to fly.
