Book Title: "LIFE (Liberation, Inspiration, Freedom, and Empowerment): The Legacy of Indian Women"
Editors: Prof. (Dr.) Asheesh Srivastava | Dr. Chandan Adhikary | Dr. Parimal Sarkar | Mr. Amit Adhikari
Editors:
Prof. (Dr.) Asheesh Srivastava
Professor of Higher Education Policy and Dean of Academic & Research IUCTE-BHU Varanasi, An Autonomous Institution of UGC, MoE, Govt of India
Dr. Chandan Adhikary
Associate Professor, Department of Education,The University of Burdwan,Purba Bardhaman, West Bengal, India
Dr. Parimal Sarkar
Assistant Professor, School of Education, Netaji Subhas Open University, Kalyani Regional Centre, Kalyani, Nadia, West Bengal, India
Mr. Amit Adhikari
State Aided College Teacher (SACT - Category -I), HOD, Department of Education, Sankrail Anil Biswas Smriti Mahavidyalaya, Jhargram, West Bengal, India
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ISBN Number: 978-93-6008-387-8
(Hardback)
Edition: 1
Rs: 800/-
First Published: 28th February 2025
Language: English
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CHAPTER: 1
Savitribai Phule: Pioneer of Women’s Empowerment
through Education in Colonial India
Authors: *Debasmita Kundu1 & Dr. Amrita Dutta2
CHEPTER: 2
The Role of Savitribai Phule in Shaping Modern Indian
Education
Author: Dr. Chandan Mandal¹
CHAPTER: 3
Maitreyi: Embodiment of Wisdom in Vedic Traditions
Author: Ratan Sadhu¹
CHAPTER: 4
Space Science through the Eyes of Kalpana Chawla
Author: Dr. Ranajit Kumar Khalua¹
CHAPTER: 5
Gargi Vachaknavi: Illuminating the Path of Women's
Empowerment in Vedic India
Authors: *Mira Mandal1 & Dr. Sashibhusan Mishra2
CHAPTER: 6
The Feminine Philosopher: Maitreyi’s Wisdom in
Ancient Times
Author: Dr. Debanjan Das¹
CHAPTER: 7
Cultivating Justice: Vandana Shiva’s Fight for Farmers
and Women’s Rights
Author: Gopal Adhikari¹
CHAPTER: 8
Kamala Harris: A Voice for Justice and Equality
Author: Dr. Tarun Kumar Maiti1
CHAPTER: 9
Dr. Anandi Gopal Joshi: A Trailblazer in Women's
Medical and Educational Empowerment
Author: Dr. Rajib Sinha¹
CHAPTER: 10
Sarojini Naidu: Bridging Poetry and Politics in the
Struggle for India's Independence
Author: Swarup Rana¹
CHAPTER: 11
Dr. Tessy Thomas: ‘Dr. Tessy Thomas: Redefining
Science Education through Innovation in Defense’
Author: Shiza Thakur¹
CHAPTER: 12
Mirabai’s Bhakti and Knowledge Legacy: Educating
through Devotion and Poetry
Authors: Sandip Koley1 & Dr. *Chandan Adhikary2
CHAPTER: 13
Medha Patkar’s Legacy: Educating Communities on
Social Justice in the Narmada Valley
Authors: Mr. Biswajit Manna1 & *Dr. Parimal Sarkar2
CHAPTER: 14
Kamala Harris: Fostering Global Change with Roots in
Indian Educational Philosophy
Author: Sima Maity¹
CHAPTER: 15
Begum Rokeya Sakhawat Hossain: ‘Begum Rokeya:
Visionary of Women’s Rights and Education in Bengal’
Authors: *Barun Ganai1 & Shubhankar Saha2
CHAPTER: 16
Examining Sarojini Naidu: A Voice of Poetry and a
Vanguard of Freedom
Author: Kasturi Saha¹
CHAPTER: 17
Savitribai Phule: The Architect of Indian Women’s
Education
Author: Mr. Biswajit Singh¹
CHAPTER: 18
Educating Souls: The Knowledge and Bhakti of Mirabai
Author: Dr. Pulak Chakraborty1
CHAPTER: 19
Lopamudra: A Beacon of Wisdom in Vedic Tradition
Author: Dr. Baneswar Jana¹
CHAPTER: 20
Indian Women in STEM: Dr. Ritu Karidhal's Leadership
in Space Education and the Mars Mission
Author: Amit Kumar Bhunia¹
CHAPTER: 21
Mirabai: of Bhakti, Bhajan and Bharat
Author: Dr. Maumita Sengupta¹
CHAPTER: 22
Begum Rokeya: Pioneer of Women's Empowerment and
Educational Reform in Colonial Bengal
Author: Subhankar Sengupta¹
CHAPTER: 23
Empowering Indian Women through Education: The
Life of Pandita Ramabai
Author: Dr. Mahesh Kumar Panigrahi ¹
CHAPTER: 24
Gargi Vachaknavi: Redefining Gender and Knowledge
in Vedic Philosophy
Author: Dr. Biswajeet Saha¹
CHAPTER: 25
Vijaya Lakshmi Pandit: Pioneering Global Influence
through Education and Diplomacy
Author: Suman Banerjee¹
CHAPTER: 26
Empowering Change: Kasturba Gandhi’s Role in
Education and Society
Author: Tarun Mandal¹
CHAPTER: 27
Arundhati Roy: Using Literature as a Tool for Education
and Social Awareness
Author: Aishwarya Chauhan¹
CHAPTER: 28
Razia Sultana : A Trailblazer in Leadership and
Education in Medieval India
Author: Sarathi Hembram¹
CHAPTER: 29
Empowering Through Eternity: Lopamudra’s Role in
Shaping Vedic Knowledge Systems
Author: Dr. Anup Kumar Ghorai¹
CHAPTER: 30
Challenging Conventions: Ismat Chughtai's Role in
Addressing Gender and Social Taboos
Authors: *Suparna Sarkar1 & Monalisa Maitra2
CHAPTER: 31
Guiding Stars: Dr. Ritu Karidhal’s Impact on Indian
STEM and Space Education
Author: Debasish Das¹
CHAPTER: 32
From Classroom to Cosmos: Bridging STEM Education
and Research through the Work of Ritu Karidhal
Authors: Bidhan Mantri1 & Dr. Chandan Adhikary2
CHAPTER: 33
Matangini Hazra: A Symbol of Liberation and Education
in the Freedom Movement
Authors: *Mr. Amit Adhikari1 & Prof. (Dr.) Asheesh Srivastava2