by Admin | Jul 20, 2025 | Freedom Movement, Urdu Journalism
Fatima Begum (1890-1958) was a pioneering journalist, a dedicated educator, a relentless political organiser, and a compassionate humanitarian who emerged as one of the most significant unsung heroes of pre-partition India. As a central figure in mobilising women in...
by Admin | Jul 16, 2025 | Freedom Movement, Urdu Journalism
Nishatunnisa Begum (1885-1937), also widely known as Begum Hasrat Mohani, was a formidable figure in the Indian independence movement, celebrated for her pioneering work as both a political activist and a journalist. She holds the distinct honour of being the first...
by Admin | Sep 7, 2025 | Urdu Journalism
Sayyida (Syeda) Begum Khwishgi was a distinguished figure in early 20th-century Hyderabad, best known as the editor of Humjoli (A Woman Friend), a pioneering women’s magazine that played a crucial role in advancing women’s education and social reform...
by Admin | Jul 25, 2025 | Urdu Journalism
Waheeda Begum Yaqub was a pioneering Indian journalist and social reformer active in the early 20th century, best known for her leadership of the influential Urdu women’s magazine Tehzeeb-e-Niswan. She was the daughter of Sayyid Mumtaz Ali Deobandi, a prominent...
