by Admin | Jul 23, 2025 | Education, Royalty
Sultan Jahan Begum (1858–1930) was the fourth and final female ruler of the princely state of Bhopal, reigning from 1901 to 1926. Her rule marked a significant era of progressive reform, particularly in the fields of education, public health, and women’s...
by Admin | Dec 21, 2025 | Science, Technology and Medicine, Social Work
In the bustling, often chaotic landscape of Indian environmental activism, Sumaira Abdulali occupies a unique and formidable space. As the founder of the Awaaz Foundation, she has spent decades turning two previously dismissed inconveniences—urban noise and sand...
by Admin | Jul 18, 2025 | Indian Cinema
Suraiya Jamaal Sheikh (1929-2004), known mononymously as Suraiya, was a multifaceted superstar in Bollywood, distinguished as both a leading actress and a celebrated playback singer. In her generation, she was one of the most popular stars of the Indian sub-continent,...
by Admin | Jul 18, 2025 | Art and Culture
An eminent figure in the world of Indian textiles, Suraiya Hasan Bose was a renowned conservator, designer, and manufacturer who dedicated her life to preserving and reviving the subcontinent’s rich and diverse weaving traditions. Born in Hyderabad in 1928, she...
by Admin | Jul 29, 2025 | Urdu Literature
Professor Suraiya Husain (1925–2018) was a distinguished scholar and a pivotal figure in modern Urdu literary studies, whose career created a unique bridge between the intellectual traditions of Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) and the academic rigour of European...
