Nirmala Joshi was an officer of the British Indian Army until the nation's independence in 1947. When she was one year old, her father brought the family to India. Although the family was Hindu, she was educated by Christian missionaries in Mount Carmel, Hazaribag. At that time, she learned of Mother Teresa's work and wanted to share in that service. She soon converted to Catholicism and joined the Missionaries of Charity, founded by Mother Teresa. Joshi completed a Master's degree in Political Science and then went on to secure a doctorate degree in law from the University of Calcutta. She was one
Nirmala (novel) accept her without a dowry." "Nirmala" was one of Premchand's most popular novels of its time in India, a time of oppression for women in Indian society that drew increasing attention from writers and poets. Prior to being published in its entirety, "Nirmala" was serialised in the magazine "Chand" over the course of a year, beginning in November 1925. It was during the time when Premchand first embarked on writing fiction based on contemporary social issues. Unlike his other works, "Nirmala" has a darker tone and ending, and its characters are less idealised. It was translated into English for the