First Female President for India

Pratibha Patil is to become India's first woman president after winning a comprehensive election victory, Indian officials say.

Mrs Patil, 72, won nearly two-thirds of votes cast in state assemblies and in India's parliament, they said...

Mrs Patil's supporters say her election to the largely ceremonial role will be a boost to millions of Indian women.

I hope this improves women's lives in India, they really need it.

A. for President