The Women who dare to break free
With courage and determination, these remarkable women are redefining their lives on their own terms as they lay the doundation for a brighter.
Rashami Desai
Breaking Free From Debt
Actor Rashami Desai’s sheer gumption has taken her from growing up in poverty to becoming one of India’s highest-paid television stars
Growing up, my family’s financial situation was pretty dire. Even at the age of just 13 or 14, I knew I had to do something, and I found work as a dancer. When I look back at those days, I feel extremely sad; I don’t remember really having a childhood. 
“Nothing has ever been handed to me. I have had to work hard for everything. I have always told myself, ‘This too shall pass,’ but things don’t always work out the way you’d want them to. 
“It took me a while to understand what was important for our family’s financial planning. I did a lot of pension and financial planning. I’ve realised that it was very important to know how to invest correctly, because that’s how money grows. 
“Life is all about planning and attitude. It is the same even with work, it’s very easy to get demotivated with the competition around. Yet, I feel that the universe has been on my side. 
“I finally have a lifestyle that is quite high maintenance due to my job, but I ensure that I save, invest, and also donate. That is very important to me. Now, I live securely with proper financial planning.” 
As told to Karen Alfonso
Women Officers Assist PM Modi In Hoisting Tricolour At Red Fort
India celebrated its 77th Independence Day with celebrations spanning across the country. Prime Minister Narendra Modi hoisted the national flag at the Red Fort and addressed the nation on this momentous occasion. This moment gained even more significance as two women officers accompanied the Prime Minister to assist in unfurling the tiranga. Major Nikita Nair and Major Jasmine Kaur stood strong as they assisted PM Modi in the historic Tricolour hoisting which was witnessed by 25000 people in attendance. Having previously won a beauty pageant and being an accomplished Bharatanatyam dancer, Major Nikita Nair achieved the title of Miss OTA (Officers Training Academy) during her time in army training. Commissioned as a Lieutenant in the Army in 2016, she has subsequently advanced to the rank of Major. She graduated from Chennai's Officers Training Academy.
While addressing the people of the country,
Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted India's approach of women-led development, which will also be one of the key focuses in 2024.
The flag hoisting was accompanied by a 21-gun salute performed by the elite 8711 Field Battery (Ceremonial), led by Lieutenant Colonel Vikas Kumar.
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