To speak of "Indian women" is to speak of a billion realities woven into one. India is not a monolith; it is a kaleidoscope of 29 states, over 1,600 languages, and a multitude of religions. Consequently, the lifestyle and culture of an Indian woman vary drastically—from the snow-clad mountains of Kashmir to the tropical backwaters of Kerala, from the bustling financial streets of Mumbai to the tribal forests of Chhattisgarh.