Bhubaneswar: The popular Oriya serial Tulasi on the ETV channel completed its 700 episodes on Wednesday, setting a historic record among all the TV serials so far.

The serial, relating to the struggle of a woman against the orthodox male-dominated society in which she has been able to emerge triumphant, has given it a unique status. Tulasi, the main character, around whom the whole plot revolves, shows enough grit laced with softness and discretion in finding ways to wriggle out of the most critical situations in her life, thereby making her a role model for millions of women.