Maliyekkal Mariyumma

Maliyekkal Mariyumma (1925–2022), affectionately known as “English Mariyumma,” was a seminal figure in the socio-educational landscape of Kerala’s Malabar region. As a social reformer and educational pioneer, she shattered deep-seated...

Mamtaz Sanghamita

Dr. Mamtaz Sanghamita was a remarkable Indian physician, politician, and a true pioneer who dedicated her life to both healthcare and public service. Coming from a family with a strong legacy of public service, she carved out her own path, making significant...

Mandar (Mundar Khatoon)

Mandar was a young Muslim woman who served as a personal bodyguard and a close, trusted companion to Rani Laxmibai of Jhansi. Described as a childhood friend and one of the Rani’s ‘maids of honour’, she was a loyal associate who accompanied the queen...

Mansiya V.P.

Mansiya V.P. was born in 1995 in the village of Velluvampuram, nestled in Malappuram district of Kerala, into a family that quietly defied convention from the outset. Her father, Syed Alavikutty, a former theatre artist who had worked abroad in Saudi Arabia before...

Mariam Karim-Ahlawat

Mariam Karim-Ahlawat is a distinguished and versatile figure in contemporary Indian literature, celebrated as a prolific author, playwright, and educator. Her extensive body of work, which encompasses award-winning novels, acclaimed plays, and a rich collection of...