by Admin | Mar 30, 2026 | Urdu Literature
Naushaba Khatoon, born on October 2, 1945, in Patna, Bihar, is a prominent contemporary Urdu novelist and short-story writer. Her literary career, centred in the Lohia Nagar area of Kankar Bagh, is deeply rooted in the socio-cultural fabric of Bihar. Often...
by Admin | Jul 30, 2025 | Education, Urdu Literature
Naushaba Khatoon Qureshi was a significant, multifaceted figure in early 20th-century India, remembered as a trailblazer for women in higher education and as a talented literary voice. Born in 1900 in Amroha, Uttar Pradesh, and later residing primarily in Hyderabad,...
by Admin | Mar 30, 2026 | Urdu Literature
Dr Naushaba Sardar is a distinguished contemporary Urdu scholar, literary critic, and academician whose career is deeply rooted in the Department of Urdu at the University of Allahabad. Established in 1924, this department is one of India’s oldest and most...
by Admin | Sep 6, 2025 | Bengali Literature, Royalty
Nawab Faizunnessa Chaudhurani (1834-1903) was a trailblazing figure in 19th-century Bengal, an era when Muslim women were confined mainly by societal norms. She was a pioneering author and a relentless advocate for women’s education, leaving an indelible mark on...
by Admin | Jul 13, 2025 | Royalty
Nawab Jaffri Begum of Shahmsabad was a notable figure in the history of the town of Shamsabad, located in the Farrukhabad district of Uttar Pradesh, India. She was born around 1853 and was the daughter of Nawab Fazle Ali Khan, who served as the Prime Minister to Nawab...