Her husband kept her away from all finances, and she felt it was 'protective' of him. But now that he was gone, how was she to understand any of it?

The 26-year-old Nirma Manubhai Thakarda from a village in Gujarat has not let her lack of vision deter her either in education or sports.

Everyone treated her like a second-class citizen, not in words, but in action. One day, her younger son said, ‘Mama, don’t disturb me, go cook.’

Income through traditional Indian embroideries has empowered women to invest in education, for themselves and for their children as well.

Women often fail to accomplish their dreams because of lack of confidence. Let's look at 5 tips that can help build confidence and realize that big dream.