by Admin | Jul 19, 2025 | Padma Bhushan, Social Work
Zehra Ali Yavar Jung was a distinguished and pioneering Indian social worker who dedicated her life to uplifting the vulnerable and improving urban environments. Born in Hyderabad in 1920 and educated there and in England, her commitment to social causes was evident...
by Admin | Jul 17, 2025 | Education, Urdu Literature
Zehra Begum Fyzee (Faizi) (1866-1940), also known as Zuhra Faizi, was a pivotal figure in the landscape of early 20th-century India, championing the cause of women’s empowerment, education, and social reform. Alongside her distinguished sisters, Atiya Begum...
by Admin | Jul 25, 2025 | Indian Music
Zila Khan is a distinguished Indian vocalist celebrated for her profound contributions to Sufi music and Hindustani classical traditions. As a member of the illustrious Imdadkhani gharana, a musical dynasty spanning seven generations, she is a trailblazer, being the...
by Admin | Aug 1, 2025 | Freedom Movement
Begum Zohra Ansari (1915–1988) was a dedicated Indian freedom fighter whose significant contributions to the independence movement have often been overlooked. Her life was a testament to sacrifice and a steadfast belief in a united, secular India, a conviction...
by Admin | Aug 26, 2025 | Science and Medicine
Dr. Zohra Begum Kazi (1912-2007) was a pioneering physician and social worker, widely regarded as the first Bengali Muslim woman to earn an MBBS degree in undivided India. Her life’s work extended beyond medicine, establishing her as a trailblazer who dedicated...
