Chhanda Gayen was a Bengali mountaineer, martial artist, explorer, and teacher of self-defense. She is best known for being first civilian woman from the Indian state of West Bengal to climb to the summit of Mount Everest, 18 May 2013. She summited Mount Everest and Lhotse in 2013 in the same expedition.

Chhanda Gayen was a Bengali mountaineer, martial artist, explorer, and teacher of self-defense. She is best known for being first civilian woman from the Indian state of West Bengal to climb to the summit of Mount Everest, 18 May 2013. She summited Mount Everest and Lhotse in 2013 in the same expedition.

West Bengal is famously known as the land of Durga Puja. A woman slaying the evil and being celebrated in her glorious form every year!

Which shows how the women of Bengal have always been respected and movements have happened for them (Sati abolition) and have created paths to follow for generations to come.

Be it politics, be it social work, be it academics or sports – Bengali women over ages have been pioneers in their own way and have created history.

From freedom fighters to scaling mountains or representing India in a world stage, women from Bengal have always shone bright.

These podcasts by RJ Nilam wills hare such achievements and reveal the unheard side of their life and inspire many more to carry on this legacy.

This prestigious list includes names like Dr. Kadambini Ganguly, the first surgeon & physician of South Asia, Kamini Roy – the first Indian graduate and social reformer to names like Jhulan Goswami , the fastest Indian bowler in Women’s cricket, to Channda Gayen the first Bengali women to climb Mt. Everest , national award winning director Aparna Sen, the list goes on.

Each episode of the podcast will share their stories of such achievements, how they beat the odds as a woman in this society and created a path for themselves.

Which will be inspiring, and at times reveal an unknown side of the personality.

A tribute to these women who has helped create a legacy like none other.

West Bengal is famously known as the land of Durga Puja. A woman slaying the evil and being celebrated in her glorious form every year!
Which shows how the women of Bengal have always been respected and movements have happened for them (Sati abolition) and have created paths to follow for generations to come.
Be it politics, be it social work, be it academics or sports &ndash; Bengali women over ages have been pioneers in their own way and have created history.
From freedom fighters to scaling mountains or representing India in a world stage, women from Bengal have always shone bright.
These podcasts by RJ Nilam wills hare such achievements and reveal the unheard side of their life and inspire many more to carry on this legacy.
This prestigious list includes names like Dr. Kadambini Ganguly, the first surgeon &amp; physician of South Asia, Kamini Roy &ndash; the first Indian graduate and social reformer to names like Jhulan Goswami , the fastest Indian bowler in Women&rsquo;s cricket, to Channda Gayen the first Bengali women to climb Mt. Everest , national award winning director Aparna Sen, the list goes on.
Each episode of the podcast will share their stories of such achievements, how they beat the odds as a woman in this society and created a path for themselves.
Which will be inspiring, and at times reveal an unknown side of the personality.
A tribute to these women who has helped create a legacy like none other.

Bonger Doshobhuja by Nilam Podcast

West Bengal is famously known as the land of Durga Puja. A woman slaying the evil and being celebrated in her glorious form every year!

Which shows how the women of Bengal have always been respected and movements have happened for them (Sati abolition) and have created paths to follow for generations to come.

Be it politics, be it social work, be it academics or sports – Bengali women over ages have been pioneers in their own way and have created history.

From freedom fighters to scaling mountains or representing India in a world stage, women from Bengal have always shone bright.

These podcasts by RJ Nilam wills hare such achievements and reveal the unheard side of their life and inspire many more to carry on this legacy.

This prestigious list includes names like Dr Kadambini Ganguly, the first surgeon & physician of South Asia, Kamini Roy – the first Indian graduate and social reformer to names like Jhulan Goswami , the fastest Indian bowler in Women’s cricket, to Channda Gayen the first Bengali women to climb Mt Everest , national award winning director Aparna Sen, the list goes on.

Each episode of the podcast will share their stories of such achievements, how they beat the odds as a woman in this society and created a path for themselves.

Which will be inspiring, and at times reveal an unknown side of the personality.

A tribute to these women who has helped create a legacy like none other.

West Bengal is famously known as the land of Durga Puja. A woman slaying the evil and being celebrated in her glorious form every year!
Which shows how the women of Bengal have always been respected and movements have happened for them (Sati abolition) and have created paths to follow for generations to come.
Be it politics, be it social work, be it academics or sports &ndash; Bengali women over ages have been pioneers in their own way and have created history.
From freedom fighters to scaling mountains or representing India in a world stage, women from Bengal have always shone bright.
These podcasts by RJ Nilam wills hare such achievements and reveal the unheard side of their life and inspire many more to carry on this legacy.
This prestigious list includes names like Dr Kadambini Ganguly, the first surgeon &amp; physician of South Asia, Kamini Roy &ndash; the first Indian graduate and social reformer to names like Jhulan Goswami , the fastest Indian bowler in Women&rsquo;s cricket, to Channda Gayen the first Bengali women to climb Mt Everest , national award winning director Aparna Sen, the list goes on.
Each episode of the podcast will share their stories of such achievements, how they beat the odds as a woman in this society and created a path for themselves.
Which will be inspiring, and at times reveal an unknown side of the personality.
A tribute to these women who has helped create a legacy like none other.

Bonger Doshobhuja by Nilam

EP - 4 Chhanda Gayen

Rani Rashmoni was the founder of the Dakshineswar Kali Temple, Kolkata, and remained closely associated with Sri Ramakrishna Paramhansa after she appointed him as the priest of the temple.

Rani Rashmoni was the founder of the Dakshineswar Kali Temple, Kolkata, and remained closely associated with Sri Ramakrishna Paramhansa after she appointed him as the priest of the temple.

EP - 8 Rani Rashmoni

Kanan Devi was an Indian actress and singer. She was among the early singing stars of Indian cinema, and is credited popularly as the first star of Bengali cinema. Her singing style, usually in rapid tempo, was used instrumentally in some of the biggest hits of New Theatres.

Kanan Devi was an Indian actress and singer. She was among the early singing stars of Indian cinema, and is credited popularly as the first star of Bengali cinema. Her singing style, usually in rapid tempo, was used instrumentally in some of the biggest hits of New Theatres.

EP - 4 Chhanda Gayen

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