
Appreciating the changes: World of Women 2026 award winners with The Hindu Group Chairperson Nirmala Lakshman and CEO LV Navaneeth in Chennai on Friday. | Photo credit: B. VELANKANNI RAJ
At The Hindu Group World of Women (WoW) Awards 2026, themed “Breaking Ceilings. Reaching for the Sky”, women from various spheres and sectors were honored on Friday in thirteen award categories ranging from health to rural development, celebrating their wide list of achievements while recognizing the obstacles they have overcome.
The World of Women Awards is more than a recognition platform as it is a celebration of purpose and perseverance, said Nirmala Lakshman, Chairperson, The Hindu Group. “Each category represented, whether it’s leadership in business, innovation in business, contribution to society, advances in health and education, excellence in sport or influence in the arts and culture – tells a powerful story of courage, determination and vision,” said Ms Lakshman, adding that from those driving change at the local level to those influencing industry and institutions, each journey is unique but united by a common by intention.
Published – 28 March 2026 0:35 AM IST





