by Admin | Aug 14, 2025 | Journalism, Social Work
M. Haleema Beevi (1918-2000) was a trailblazer from Kerala whose life’s work was dedicated to social reform, journalism, and the empowerment of women, particularly within the Muslim community. Despite her profound contributions, her legacy was largely overlooked...
by Admin | Jul 30, 2025 | Social Work, Urdu Literature
Qaisari Begum (1888–1977) was a significant Indian writer, social activist, and chronicler of early 20th-century life, celebrated for her posthumously published autobiography, Kitab-i Zindagi (The Book of My Life). As the granddaughter of the pioneering Urdu...
by Admin | Jul 31, 2025 | Education
Salma Ansari, wife of former Indian Vice President Mohammad Hamid Ansari, has forged a public identity defined by decades of grassroots social work, particularly in education and women’s empowerment. Her journey as a social activist was catalysed during her time...
by Admin | Jul 23, 2025 | Social Work
Shaista Amber (b. early 1960s, Allahabad) is an influential Indian social reformer, best known as the founder and president of the All India Muslim Women’s Personal Law Board (AIMWPLB). For decades, she has championed the cause of Muslim women’s rights,...
by Admin | Sep 3, 2025 | Social Work, Urdu Literature
Dr. Shaista Yusuf is a highly respected figure in contemporary Indian literature and social work. Born in Mumbai in 1952 and now based in Bengaluru, she is a prominent Urdu poet, prose writer, and advocate for women’s empowerment. Her career spans multiple...
