Sadia Dehlvi

Sadia Dehlvi (1957–2020) was a distinguished Indian writer, journalist, editor, and cultural commentator best known for her passionate advocacy of Sufism, her efforts to preserve Delhi’s syncretic traditions, and her contributions to Urdu literature and...

Safia Abdul Wajid

Safia Abdul Wajid, also known as Begum Abdul Wajid, was an extraordinary figure who left an indelible mark on India’s freedom struggle and post-independence political landscape. Born on September 5, 1905, into an affluent Muslim family, she received a rare and...

Safia Jabir Ali

Safia Jabir Ali (1893–1962) stands as a compelling archetype of the “New Woman” who emerged in late colonial India. A scion of the illustrious Tyabji clan of Bombay, she navigated the complex transition from Victorian-era domesticity to the active...