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Sadia Dehlvi

Sadia Dehlvi (1957–2020) was a distinguished Indian writer, journalist, editor, and cultural commentator best known for her passionate advocacy of Sufism, her efforts to preserve Delhi’s syncretic traditions, and her contributions to Urdu literature and...

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...