A brilliant example of female empowerment, Swasti Mehta is an inspiration for all those who may feel like giving up when life appears to be rocky and bumpy.

Sudha Chandran has recently spoken up about having to remove her artificial limb every time at security checks during travel, starting a conversation on the lack of inclusive mindsets and infrastructure for persons with disability.

Muniba Mazari, the first Goodwill Ambassador for UN Women Pakistan, continues to spread positivity and is an inspiration for others.

While the queer community faces discrimination, being queer and disabled is a further problem in India, especially if further marginalised by caste, class, or gender.

Like Adira, my father had a knack for being blunt. But unlike her, his words usually hurt more than they invigorated or showed support.