PORTRAITS OF WOMANHOOD

As these women from across Maharashtra look straight into the camera, we celebrate the attributes that characterise their lives

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HOPE

SUMAN SANTOSH JHUGRE, 29

Suman is ready to work in any field and looks forward to supporting herself.

VITALITY

PUSHPA LAXMAN POKALE, 23

Pushpa is sure the future will bring opportunities to grow alongside her daughter.

STRENGTH

CHHABUBAI ANANDA POKALE, 73

Despite never having worn chappals nor travelled in an automobile, Chhabubai has walked through life with fortitude.