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Razia Begum

Razia Begum (c. 1911–2012) was a prominent Indian freedom fighter, intellectual, and activist from Hyderabad, whose life was dedicated to advancing socialism, women’s empowerment, and the national independence movement. A key figure in Telangana’s...

Razia Halim Jang

Razia Halim Jang was a distinguished Urdu poetess from Hyderabad who made significant contributions to Urdu literature. Born in 1922 into an affluent family in Hyderabad Deccan, she received her early education at St. Mary’s Convent in Allahabad, which provided...

Razia Khatun Chaudhurani

Razia Khatun Chaudhurani, a pioneering Bengali Muslim writer and social reformer, made significant contributions to literature and social discourse despite her short life from 1907 to 1934. Born in Noakhali, she later moved to Calcutta, which was then a cultural and...

Razia Sajjad Zaheer

Razia Sajjad Zaheer (1918–1979) was a distinguished Indian writer, translator, and a pivotal member of the Progressive Writers’ Association, who made significant contributions to Urdu literature. She is celebrated for her bold and realistic portrayals of...

Razia Sheikh

Razia Sheikh is an Indian javelin thrower who achieved several notable firsts: She was the first Indian woman to cross the 50-meter barrier in javelin throwing, which she accomplished at the 1987 South Asian Games in Kolkata with a throw of 50.38 meters. She won gold...