by Admin | Jul 23, 2025 | Education, Social Work
Born Amina Najmuddin Tyabji in 1878, Lady Amina Hydari (1878-1939) came from one of the most distinguished Muslim families in British India. Her father was the Oriental scholar Haji Mulla Najmuddin Tyabji, and her uncle was the eminent jurist and freedom movement...
by Admin | Aug 2, 2025 | Politics
Lady Anees Fatima Imam (1902–1979) was a pioneering freedom fighter, legislator, and advocate for women’s empowerment. Her life was a testament to her progressive ideals and unwavering commitment to public service, challenging the conservative norms of her...
by Admin | Feb 12, 2026 | Science, Technology and Medicine
Laeeq Futehally (1921–2014) was a formidable Indian writer, editor, and naturalist whose career bridged the worlds of literature and environmental conservation. Born into the illustrious Tyabji family of Bombay, she inherited a tradition of intellectual rigour...
by Admin | Sep 6, 2025 | Indian Theatre, Journalism
Laila Samad, born on April 3, 1928, in Kolkata, West Bengal, emerged as a multifaceted pioneer in Bengali journalism, literature, and theatre. Her life’s work bridged the cultural and social history of colonial Bengal with that of independent Bangladesh. Born...
by Admin | Jul 17, 2025 | Art and Culture
Laila Tyabji is a celebrated Indian social worker, designer, writer, and craft activist, widely recognised for her transformative impact on the preservation and promotion of traditional Indian crafts. Born in Delhi in 1947 to a distinguished family, she has dedicated...
