She Shakti 2024

Indian Women Making a Mark on the Global Stage

News 18 SheShakti 2024 – the biggest forum to celebrate women leaders breaking barriers and taking India to global heights.

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A pioneering initiative by News18 Network, She Shakti celebrates and honours women making significant strides from all walks of life. The second edition focuses on women breaking barriers in social, economic, and cultural spheres on the global stage. Let’s explore how women are elevating and contributing to reshaping the world.


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2024

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Empowering Women Leaders, Celebrating Achievements and Shaping the Future at News18 SheShakti 2024.

A powerful message from the President celebrating the spirit of She Shakti and women empowerment

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Session 1 - Special Message

Session 1

Smt Droupadi Murmu, Honourable President of India

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Session 2 - Special Message

A vibrant musical performance to kick off She Shakti 2024, celebrating women’s strength and resilience

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Session 2 - Opening Performance

Session 2

Opening Performance

Session 3 - Opening Performance

Session 3 - सशक्त नारी, सशक्त भारत

A discussion on how empowered women are the driving force behind a stronger India

Session 3

Bansuri Swaraj, Member of Lok Sabha | Shambhavi Choudhary, Member of Lok Sabha

सशक्त नाारीी, सशक्त भाारत

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Session 3- सशक्त नारी, सशक्त भारत

Session 4 - Science की शक्ति

Women leaders in science share insights on their contributions to India’s scientific advancements

Session 4

Dr. Annapurni Subramaniam, Director, Indian Institute of
Astrophysics | Nigar Shaji, Project Director, ISRO’s Aditya L1 Solar Mission | Sanghamitra Bandyopadhyay, Director, Indian Statistical Institute

Science कीी शक्ति

Session 4- Science की शक्ति

Session 5 - Bharat's नारी-preneurs

Inspirational stories of Indian women entrepreneurs shaping the business landscape

Session 5

Joita Sen, Director, Senco Gold & Diamonds | Chaitali Das, Chairperson & Managing Director, Route2Jute | Rinzing Choden Bhutia, Founder & CEO, Agapi | Sankari Sudhar, Founder, Overqualified Housewives

Bharat's नारी-preneurs

Celebrating the women behind successful partnerships and ventures in various fields

Session 6 - Super Star Partners

Session 6

Priyanka Chaudhary Raina, Co-Founder, Maate | Puja Pabari Pujara, Mother, Manager, Homemaker

Super Star Partners

Radhikaraje Gaekwad shares her journey as a royal leader committed to social causes

Session 7 - A Queen of the Masses

Session 7

Radhikaraje Gaekwad, Maharani of the Erstwhile Princely State of Baroda

A Queen of the Masses

Session 8 - TED TALK: Finding Your Inner Light

A motivational talk by Jaya Kishori on discovering inner strength and purpose

Session 8

Jaya Kishori, Motivational Speaker & Spiritual Guru

Finding Your Inner Light

Jaya Kishori, Motivational Speaker & Spiritual Guru



Session 9 - किसी को पीछे न छोड़ना

A session on ensuring inclusivity and leaving no woman behind in the journey to progress

Session 9

Shaheen Mistri, CEO, Teach For India | Radhika Yuvraj Iyengar, Director, Women In Tech India

किसी को पीछे न छोड़ना

Young female achievers share their experiences and aspirations in breaking new ground

Session 10 - Next-Gen SHEnsation

Session 10

Geet, Student, Participated in NASA Space Camp | Namya Joshi, Minecraft Wiz | Atiqa Mir, GoKarting Prodigy

Next-Gen SHEnsation

Session 11 - Empowered Hands बुने सपने

Women artisans share how they are weaving their dreams into reality through craftsmanship

Session 11

Pabiben Rabari, Founder, Pabiben.com | Nitika Gupta, Founder, Pine Cone, Jammu

Empowered Hands बुने सपने

A discussion with women in defense on breaking barriers and serving the nation

Session 12 - Saber Edged Shakti

Session 12

Sqn Ldr Shivangi Singh, First Woman Rafale Fighter Pilot | Captain Shilpi Singh, Indian Navy | Major Seeta Ashok Shelke, Wonder Woman Wayanad 

Saber Edged Shakti 

Exploring the impact of Indian women diplomats on the global stage

Session 13 - Bharat’s Rajnayikas

Session 13

Lakshmi Puri, Former UN Assistant Secretary General & Ambassador of India | Ruchira Kamboj, Former Permanent Representative / Ambassador of India to UN

Bharat’s Rajnayikas

Actors discuss portraying female police officers in cinema and its societal impact

Session 14 - Cops on Reel

Session 14

Shefali Shah, Actor | Rasika Dugal, Actor


Cops on Reel

A session addressing the safety systems in place for women and how they can be strengthened

Session 15 - Safety, Systems, Society

Session 15

Justice Indu Malhotra, Retired Judge SC & Senior Counsel - Supreme Court of India | Suman Nalwa, DCP & PRO Delhi Police | Saheli Chakraborty, Asst. Professor of National University of Juridical Sciences  

Safety, Systems, Society

Session 16  - INTERACTIVE SESSION: Yog Shakti

A special interactive session on the transformative power of yoga for physical and mental well-being

Session 16

Padma Shri Nouf Marwaai, President of Saudi Yoga Committee, Ministry of Sports, Saudi Arabia | Sadhvi Bhagawati Saraswati, Motivational Speaker & Author

Yog Shakti

Session 17 - Success, Struggles & साहस 

A candid conversation with Kirron Kher and Sikander Kher on their personal and professional journeys

Session 17

Kirron Kher, Former Member of Parliament & Actor | Sikander Kher, Actor

Success, Struggles & साहस 

Session 18 - न्याय शक्ति

A keynote address on the role of women in justice, delivered by the Hon'ble Chief Justice of India

Session 18

Hon'ble Chief Justice of India, Dr Justice D Y Chandrachud

न्याय शक्ति

Para-shooter Avani Lekhara shares her inspiring story of triumph at the Paralympics

Session 19 - Guts & Glory

Session 19

Avani Lekhara, Para Shooter &  Paralympics Gold Medalist 2024

Guts & Glory

Actor Bhumi Pednekar discusses her journey and commitment to social causes

Session 20 - भूमि for Bhoomi

Session 20

भूमि for Bhoomi

Session 21 - सशक्त और सम्पन्न

A keynote address by Shri Jagdeep Dhankhar, Honourable Vice President of India, on the future of women empowerment

Session 21

Shri Jagdeep Dhankhar, Honourable Vice President of India

सशक्त और सम्पन्न

A joyful performance by Padma Bhushan Usha Uthup celebrating life and music

Session 22 - A Celebration of Life

Session 22

A Celebration of Life

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Meet the trailblazers of News18 SheShakti 2024—women leaders who inspire and empower.

Indian Women making a mark on the Global Stage

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