NewDelhi,21stMarch2025–The GrihshobhaInspire Awards 2025,heldon20thMarchat Travancore Palace, New Delhi, celebrated extraordinary women who have created a lasting impact in their fields.

Theeventhonouredfearlesspioneers,changemakers,andachieversinfieldssuchasfolk arts, governance, public policy, social impact, business, STEM, automotive, and entertainment. The awards recognized those who have redefined leadership and broken barriers in their respective domains.

Astandoutmomentoftheeveningwastherecognition of K.K.Shailaja,former Kerala Health Minister, for her transformative leadership in public health and governance.

Among the most celebrated honourees, the legendary ShabanaAzmiwas honoured as Empowerment through Entertainment – Icon for her contributions to cinema and portrayal of strong and complex characters, and her advocacy for social change. Dr. SoumyaSwaminathanreceivedtheNationBuilder–Iconawardforherpioneeringleadershipinpublic health and scientific research. SuparnaMitra, CEO of Titan Watches, was recognized as Business Leadership – Icon, setting new benchmarks in corporate leadership.

Other distinguished awardees included ManjariJaruhar, honoured as Fearless Warrior – Icon for her trailblazing career in policing. Ruma Devi, a grassroots leader empowering ruralartisans,receivedtheGrassrootsChangemaker–Iconaward,while AmlaRuiawas recognized as Grassroots Changemaker – Achiever for her pioneering work in water conservation. VijiVenkateshwas named New Beginnings – Icon for her advocacy in cancer care.

Inthebusinessworld,TageRitaTakhe,India’sfirst Kiwiwinemaker,received Business Leadership – Achiever, while Aditi Gupta, founder of Menstrupedia, was awarded Homepreneur – Achiever.

KripaAnanthanwas celebrated as Changemaker – Automotive Industry, and KirubaMunusamywasnamedSocialImpact–Achieverforherlegalactivism.Dr.MenakaGuruswamy&ArundhatiKatjujointlyreceivedSocialImpact –Changemakerfortheir historic legal battles for gender equality and rights of LGBTQ community.

Forhercontributionstopreservingfolkarts, Dr.RaniJhawasawardedFolkHeritage–Icon. Dr. BushraAteeqwas honoured for Excellence in STEM.

In entertainment and digital influence, TillotamaShomeand KonkonaSenwere honoured for Empowerment through Entertainment – Onscreen and Offscreen, respectively. LeezaMangaldaswas awarded for her excellence as Content Creator – Empowerment, ShrutiSethforContentCreator –Parenting,andDr.TanayaNarendrafor Content Creator – Health.

Guests of Honor

The awards were presented by Aruna Roy, RTI activist; Indira Jaisingh, senior advocate; ShovanaNarayan,renownedKathakdancer;and SubhashiniAli,women’s rightsactivist&politician.Thesedistinguishedguestscelebratedthewinners’achievementsand contributions with their words of encouragement.

Jury Panel

The awards were judged by a prestigious jury panel of distinguished and respected women, including Sathya Saran, writer and former editor of Femina; PadmapriyaJanakiraman, popular Actor, Richa Shah, editor of Champak; Nuriya Ansari, President,LearningLinksFoundation; DilshadMaster,Director,OutwardBoundHimalaya; and Surabhi Kanga, web editor, the Caravan.

Speakingattheevent, PareshNath,Editor-in-ChiefandPublisherofDelhiPress, stated:

“The Grihshobha Inspire Awards is a tribute to those who refuse to settle for the ordinary, who usecreativityandcouragetochallengenormsandshapethefuture.Inaworldoverwhelmedby noise, these awardees remind us that true leadership lies in the quiet yet transformative impact of those who dare to speak truth to power and lead with integrity.”