Who knew that the legendary tale of Nangeli was just the beginning and the coastal state of Kerala has many more stories of fierce females who walked away from the herd and trailblazed their way into the history books and continue to do so in the present?

So to all the wonderful women of Kerala, The New Indian Express salutes you!

The media conglomerate launched the Devi Awards over a decade back to honour women who lead the way in the sectors they work in and to the cause they serve. We proudly bring the Devi Awards back to Kochi for the second time. The award ceremony has seen 31 editions across many cities in India, slowly and steadily building our legacy of acknowledging the female forces.

Two-time Olympian Anju Bobby George, actor Bhumi Pednekar, businesswoman Kaviya Maran, scientist Gagandeep Kang, art patron Shalini Passi, media icon Kalli Purie, disability rights activist Preethi Srinivasan and many others — every one of our Devi Awardees has been an inspiration.

The 32nd edition of Devi Awards in Kochi will be held on March 20, 2025, at Taj Vivanta, Marine Drive, Kochi, at 4.30 pm.