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Noor Inayat Khan

Noor Inayat Khan was a British secret agent of Indian descent who served with remarkable courage as a radio operator in occupied France during World War II. A direct descendant of the legendary 18th-century ruler Tipu Sultan, the “Tiger of Mysore,” she...

Noor Jehan

Noor Jehan, revered as the “Malika-e-Tarannum” or “Queen of Melody,” stands as a monumental figure in the history of South Asian cinema and music. Her career, spanning several decades, gracefully bridged the eras before and after India’s...

Noor Zaheer

Noor Zaheer is a prominent and versatile figure in Indian literature and activism, recognised for her powerful writing, unwavering advocacy for social justice, and her involvement in the performing arts. As the daughter of the celebrated Urdu writers Razia Sajjad...

Noorjehan Safia Niaz

Dr. Noorjehan Safia Niaz is a distinguished Indian social activist and a leading figure in the movement for Muslim women’s rights. As the co-founder of the Bharatiya Muslim Mahila Andolan (BMMA), she has been instrumental in challenging patriarchal...