Naseema Turabul Hasan

Naseema Turabul Hasan was a distinguished Urdu writer, poet, essayist, and critic from Hyderabad who left a significant mark on Urdu literature. A multifaceted literary figure, her work is particularly celebrated in the specialised forms of essay writing (inshaiya...

Nasreen Mohamedi

Nasreen Mohamedi (1937–1990) is widely recognised today as one of the most significant artists of Indian modernism, celebrated for a singular artistic vision that defied the dominant figurative trends of her time. Her practice, characterised by a rigorous...

Nasreen Shaikh

Nasreen Shaikh (born 7 November 1998, Shakurpur, Delhi) is an Indian kho-kho star, former captain of the India women’s national kho-kho team, and only the second player from the sport to receive the Arjuna Award. Emerging from a humble background to become one...

Naushaba Khatoon Qureshi

Naushaba Khatoon Qureshi was a significant, multifaceted figure in early 20th-century India, remembered as a trailblazer for women in higher education and as a talented literary voice. Born in 1900 in Amroha, Uttar Pradesh, and later residing primarily in Hyderabad,...

Nawab Faizunnessa Chaudhurani

Nawab Faizunnessa Chaudhurani (1834-1903) was a trailblazing figure in 19th-century Bengal, an era when Muslim women were confined mainly by societal norms. She was a pioneering author and a relentless advocate for women’s education, leaving an indelible mark on...