by Admin | Jul 20, 2025 | Freedom Movement, Urdu Journalism
Fatima Begum (1890-1958) was a foundational figure in South Asian history, recognised as the first Muslim woman journalist in British India. Over a five-decade career, she seamlessly integrated the roles of editor, educator, and political organiser. Born in Lahore...
by Admin | Jul 16, 2025 | Freedom Movement, Urdu Journalism
Nishatunnisa Begum (1885-1937), also widely known as Begum Hasrat Mohani, was a trailblazing figure who broke the traditional barriers of purdah to become a central actor in India’s struggle for independence. Born in Mohan, Uttar Pradesh, she received a...
by Admin | Sep 7, 2025 | Urdu Journalism
Sayyida (Syeda) Begum Khwishgi was a distinguished figure in early 20th-century Hyderabad, best known as the editor of Humjoli (A Woman Friend), a pioneering women’s magazine that played a crucial role in advancing women’s education and social reform...
by Admin | Jul 25, 2025 | Urdu Journalism
Waheeda Begum Yaqub was a pioneering Indian journalist and social reformer active in the early 20th century, best known for her leadership of the influential Urdu women’s magazine Tehzeeb-e-Niswan. She was the daughter of Sayyid Mumtaz Ali Deobandi, a prominent...
