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Manju Devi took to the demanding task of hauling luggage at the Jaipur Railway Station (Photo: PTI)

Porter No 15: Life of North-West railways' first woman coolie

Manju Devi has been the sole breadwinner for her three teenage children. She lost her husband Mahadev, 10 years ago.

28 May 2018 10:32 AM

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