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M. Haleema Beevi

M. Haleema Beevi (1918-2000) was a trailblazer from Kerala whose life’s work was dedicated to social reform, journalism, and the empowerment of women, particularly within the Muslim community. Despite her profound contributions, her legacy was largely overlooked...

Nayeema Ahmad Mahjoor

Nayeema Ahmad Mahjoor is a distinguished Kashmiri journalist, fiction writer, and social activist whose career spans from local Kashmiri radio to the international platform of the BBC World Service. Her work, both in journalism and literature, has focused on issues of...

Rana Ayyub

Rana Ayyub is one of India’s most renowned investigative journalists, celebrated internationally for her courageous reporting on political corruption and human rights abuses, despite facing intense persecution. Born in Mumbai to a literary family, Ayyub’s...

Saba Naqvi

Saba Naqvi is a distinguished Indian journalist, author, and political commentator known for her extensive reporting on national politics and India’s social fabric. With a career spanning over two decades, she has established herself as a key voice in analysing...

Sahar Zaman

Sahar Zaman is a highly accomplished Indian journalist, author, and cultural curator with a career spanning over two decades. Her diverse professional journey has made her a prominent and influential figure in Indian media and cultural discourse. Zaman’s work...

Seema Chishti

Seema Chishti is a prominent Indian journalist and author based in Delhi, with an extensive career spanning over three decades in print, radio, and television. Educated at St. Stephen’s College and Jawaharlal Nehru University, where she earned a master’s...