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Behind every salute lies a journey. From different corners of the country and with varied, incredible stories to tell, meet 10 fearless women from the Indian Army, who continue to break barriers, serve with dignity, and who inspire us to dream without limits. They inhabit a world where courage is measured not by words, but by action and the power of perseverance. Featuring: Colonel Sofiya Qureshi, Colonel Meghna Dave, Colonel Ponung Doming, SM, Colonel Anshu Jamwal , Lieutenant Colonel Krutika Patil, Major Dwipannita Kalita, Captain Ojaswita Shree, Captain Shraddha Shivdavkar, Lance Naik Aashika, Lance Naik Manju A special thanks to the Indian Army (@indianarmy.adgpi) for all their help. Editor: @missmuttoo Digital Editor: @shilpadubeyy Videography: @ishaan_cine Video producer: @s_cube_ Video Editor: @_sai_kolte_ #Femina #FeminaAugust2025 #IndianArmy #InTheLineOfDuty #FeminaXIndianArmy

In 1992, when the Indian Army opened its doors to women in non-medical roles for the first time, a new chapter in military history was written. Since then, countless women have turned their calling into service. This Independence Day, as our country marks 78 years of freedom, we honour the strength, discipline, and unflinching courage of all the women who serve in the Indian Army. These 10 women warriors represent the evolving face of India’s defence forces. They lead from the front, with an unwavering spirit, standing guard so the rest of us can live free. A special thanks to the Indian Army (@indianarmy.adgpi) for all their help. Featured on the cover (from bottom): First row (L–R): Colonel Anshu Jamwal, Colonel Sofiya Qureshi Second row (L–R): Colonel Ponung Doming, SM, Lance Naik Manju, Colonel Meghna Dave Third row (L–R): Captain Shraddha Shivdavkar, Lieutenant Colonel Krutika Patil, Captain Ojaswita Shree, Lance Naik Aashika Alone at top: Major Dwipannita Kalita Editor: @missmuttoo Photographs: @tenlhagyal Fashion Editor/Interviewer: @ashwini.arun.kumar Art direction: @bendivishan Digital Editor: @shilpadubeyy Makeup: @pammi_makeupartist for @maccosmeticsindia Makeup team support: @huesofbarik @chirag_mua @mayankmac_mua for @maccosmeticsindia Hair: Udit Kumar, Ranjan Kumar Jha, Zafar Mustaqeem Salmani for @lakmesalon #Femina #FeminaAugust2025 #IndianArmy #InTheLineOfDuty #FeminaXIndianArmy

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