by Admin | Jul 22, 2025 | Padma Shri, Social Work
Fathema Ismail (1903–1987) was a pioneering social architect and pragmatic activist who built India’s foundational infrastructure for polio rehabilitation and disability rights. Born into a family deeply involved in the nationalist movement—her...
by Admin | Aug 14, 2025 | Journalism, Padma Shri
Fatima Zakaria (1936-2021) was a trailblazing Indian journalist, educationist, and social reformer whose five-decade-long career left an indelible mark on Indian society. Born in Mumbai, she was the second wife of Dr. Rafiq Zakaria, a prominent politician and scholar....