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Arfa Khanum Sherwani

Arfa Khanum Sherwani is a distinguished Indian journalist known for her incisive reporting on social and political issues, particularly those affecting marginalised communities. Born on November 1, 1980, in Khurja, Uttar Pradesh, she comes from a progressive family...

Fatima Zakaria

Fatima Zakaria (1936-2021) was a trailblazing Indian journalist, educationist, and social reformer whose five-decade-long career left an indelible mark on Indian society. Born in Mumbai, she was the second wife of Dr. Rafiq Zakaria, a prominent politician and scholar....

Fehmida Zakeer

Fehmida Zakeer is a distinguished Indian writer, translator, and journalist, celebrated for her contributions to contemporary Indian literature. Born in Thalassery, Kerala, and raised in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, her bicultural upbringing has profoundly shaped her literary...

Ghazala Wahab

Ghazala Wahab is a distinguished Indian journalist, author, and the executive editor of FORCE magazine, a premier publication on national security and defence. Her work is highly regarded for its in-depth examination of national security, Muslim identity, and...

Huma Siddiqui

Huma Siddiqui is a pioneering figure in Indian journalism, with over three decades of experience specialising in defence, space, and foreign affairs. As a senior correspondent for The Financial Express, she has established herself as a respected and authoritative...

Laila Samad

Laila Samad, born on April 3, 1928, in Kolkata, West Bengal, emerged as a multifaceted pioneer in Bengali journalism, literature, and theatre. Her life’s work bridged the cultural and social history of colonial Bengal with that of independent Bangladesh. Born...