by Admin | Jul 13, 2025 | Freedom Movement
Kulsum Sayani (d.1987): Mother of Ameen Sayani, the well-known radio broadcaster, she did pioneering work in the educational upliftment of purdah-clad Muslim women in various localities of Bombay. Her interest in social work and adult literacy began as a result of her...
by Admin | Jul 13, 2025 | Encyclopedia
Saeeda Bano (1913-2001) was a trailblazing figure in Indian media, celebrated as the country’s first professional female newsreader. On August 13, 1947, just two days before India’s independence, her distinct voice delivered the news in Urdu over the...
