Indian legends Indira Gandhi, Amrit Kaur inspire the world  

As we celebrate Women's Day, two iconic Indian women are being saluted by the world.

TIME magazine has named Indira Gandhi and freedom fighter Amrit Kaur among the world’s 100 powerful women.

This recognition came in a new project that “spotlights influential women who were often overshadowed.”

TIME named Amrit Kaur as ‘Woman of the Year’ for 1947...

Indira Gandhi is 'Woman of the Year'for 1976 in special covers of the magazine.

The profile in TIME calls Indira Gandhi, “‘Empress of India" and "charismatic".

Kaur’s profile said that the young princess returned to India in 1918 from Oxford...

.. and soon became fascinated by Mahatma Gandhi’s teachings.

Born into the royal family of Kapurthala, Rajkumari Kaur “decided to help India...

.... break free from its colonial ties and oppressive societal norms.”

She tackled social issues, pushing for women’s education and the right to vote...

..and to divorce, and speaking out against child marriage.

Indira Gandhi was the woman of action.

She is one of the strongest pillars of world politics.

In today's India, Indira is an icon not only for women but for each citizen of the nation.

Her early childhood teachings stood by her through her life.

In 1999, Indira Gandhi was named "Woman of the Millennium" in an online poll by the BBC.

In 2012, Indira Gandhi was ranked number 7 in Outlook India's poll of the Greatest Indian.

Due to her bold and brave devisions, Indira Gandhi was called the 'iron lady' of India.

Indira Gandhi and Amrit Kaur continue to inspire women in the world.