Dharitri Terangpi[1] (born 24 February 1996) better known as Babie and Nirdhar, is a woman Royal Enfield bullet biker from Guwahati, India.[2] Terangpi is a competitive motorcyclist, long-distance rider and photographer. She is a member of the Assam Bikers,[3] and has ridden from Guwahati to Delhi, a distance of more than 8,000 kilometres (5,000 mi).[4] Terangpi believes in female empowerment, and is establishing an awareness campaign of safe riding among the biker groups of Northeast India.[5][6]
Dharitri Terangpi | |
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| Born | 24 February 1996 Guwahati, India |
| Other names | Nirdhar |
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| Years active | 2016–present |
| Known for | First women-biker from Guwahati |
| Political party | Independent |
| Awards | Red FM Band Baaja Samman Award |
Early life
editTerangpi was born on 24 February 1996.[7][8] She formed a riding group named Niradhar,[7] a backronym consisting the initials of the members' names. "Niradhar" means determination, and the group intend to inspire women to follow their passion.[citation needed]
Achievements
editDharitri has covered 7,000 km (4,300 mi), traveling through eight Indian states. She is the first female rider from the Indian state of Assam to do so. Her top speed is 150 km/h (93 mph) on a bullet.[1][8][9][10]
Gallery
edit- Achievements gallery
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Terangpi interviewed by DY 365 News
References
edit- ^ a b "Meet The First Women-Bikers From Guwahati To Kick Patriarchy On Their Way To Leh". scoopwhoop.com. 29 June 2016.
- ^ TNT-The North East Today (15 October 2018). "Empowering women and girls in biking: Dharitri Terangpi". thenortheasttoday.com.
- ^ The Times of India (15 October 2018). "Assam bikers: Latest News, Videos and Photos of Assam bikers". The Times of India.
- ^ Tripto (15 October 2018). "These Women Overcame All Barriers To Bike From Guwahati To Leh!". tripoto.com.
- ^ shethepeople.tv (5 November 2018). "Biker Traverses Tough Terrain For Women's Rights: Dharitri Terangpi". shethepeople.tv/.
- ^ thekararnivang.com (5 November 2018). "Guwahati pen Delhi arongsopi an bike vekpon letsi Karbipi angbong pen Dharitri kechengsi aphurkimo kachibi". Thekar Arnivang.
- ^ a b "Up close and personal with Nirdhar: Lady Bikers from Guwahati all set to conquer Leh". nelive.in/. 15 October 2018.
- ^ a b "Royal Enfield Himalayan Odyssey 2016: Women bikers from Guwahati are breaking stereotypes!". india.com. 15 October 2018.
- ^ "Meet Royal Enfield bikers ride from Assam to Leh to promote women empowerment". thehansindia.com. 5 July 2016.
- ^ "DHARITRI TERANGPI, A WOMAN COMMITTED TO HER GENDER". womanonwheels.es. 27 February 2018.