Indira Gandhi was the first and, to date, the only female Prime Minister of India. She served as the Prime Minister from 1966 to 1977 and then again from 1980 until her assassination in 1984. Gandhi was a key political figure, known for her strong leadership during challenging times.
Anjezë Gonxhe Bojaxhiu, better known as Mother Teresa, was an Albanian-Indian Roman Catholic nun and missionary. She devoted her life to helping the poor and sick in Kolkata (Calcutta), India. Mother Teresa received numerous awards for her humanitarian work, including the Nobel Peace Prize in 1979.
Sarojini Naidu was a poet, politician, and freedom fighter. She was the first Indian woman to be the President of the Indian National Congress and the first woman to be the Governor of an Indian state (Uttar Pradesh). Naidu was also known as the "Nightingale of India" for her poetry.
Kalpana Chawla was an astronaut and the first woman of Indian origin in space. She first flew on the Space Shuttle Columbia in 1997 as a mission specialist and primary robotic arm operator. Unfortunately, she lost her life in the Space Shuttle Columbia disaster in 2003.
Aishwarya Rai Bachchan is a renowned actress and former Miss World. She has appeared in numerous Bollywood and international films and has received several awards for her performances. Apart from her acting career, Aishwarya is also known for her humanitarian work.