by Admin | Jul 18, 2025 | Urdu Literature
Zeenath Sajida (1924-2009) was a prominent Urdu writer, professor, and influential cultural figure in Hyderabad, making significant contributions to literature and gender debates, particularly during the 1940s and 1950s. As an active member of the Progressive...
by Admin | Feb 12, 2026 | English Literature
Zeenuth Futehally (1903/1904–1992) stands as a landmark figure in South Asian letters, recognised as one of the first Indian Muslim women to publish a novel in English. Her singular work of fiction, Zohra (1951), serves as a vital bridge between the feudal...
by Admin | Jul 19, 2025 | Padma Bhushan, Social Work
by Admin | Jul 17, 2025 | Education, Urdu Literature
Zehra Begum Fyzee (Faizi) (1866-1940), also known as Zuhra Faizi, was a pivotal figure in the landscape of early 20th-century India, championing the cause of women’s empowerment, education, and social reform. Alongside her distinguished sisters, Atiya Begum...
by Admin | Jul 25, 2025 | Indian Music
Zila Khan is a distinguished Indian vocalist celebrated for her profound contributions to Sufi music and Hindustani classical traditions. As a member of the illustrious Imdadkhani gharana, a musical dynasty spanning seven generations, she is a trailblazer, being the...
