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Arfa Khanum Sherwani

Arfa Khanum Sherwani is a distinguished Indian journalist known for her incisive reporting on social and political issues, particularly those affecting marginalised communities. Born on November 1, 1980, in Khurja, Uttar Pradesh, she comes from a progressive family...

Attia Hosain

Attia Hosain (1913-1998) was a distinguished Indian-British writer, journalist, broadcaster, and actor, recognised for her insightful portrayal of a society in transition. Born in Lucknow, India, into a progressive, aristocratic landowning family of the Kidwai clan,...

Naghma Sahar

Naghma Sahar is a prominent Indian journalist, anchor, and media personality with a distinguished career spanning over two decades. She currently serves as the Senior Consulting Editor at NDTV India, the Hindi news channel of the NDTV network. In addition to her role...

Saeeda Bano

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...

Salma Sultan

Salma Sultan, a prominent figure in Indian television journalism, was born into a distinguished family in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh. Her father was a government secretary and scholar, and her older sister was a Member of Parliament. Her lineage traces back to Afghan...