| 1. Nagma's heritage includes parents originally from Kasaragod, Kerala. |
| 2. Her uncle was a martyr in the 1965 India-Pakistan war, with a street named in his honor. |
| 3. She was one of the first Muslim women to serve in the Indian Foreign Service. |
| 4. Her career began with a posting in Paris at the Indian Embassy. |
| 5. She held the position of Deputy Chief of Protocol (Ceremonial), marking her as a trailblazer for women in Indian diplomacy. |
| 6. Fluent in multiple languages including English, French, Hindi, Urdu, and Malayalam. |
| 7. In her spare time, she enjoys Indian classical dance, reading, and fitness activities such as yoga. |
| 8. Her uncle, Lieutenant P. Mohammed Hasheem, was martyred at age 23 during the 1965 India-Pakistan war; a street in Thalangara, Kasaragod, is named in his honor. |
| 9. Her grandfather, Puthiyapura Ahmed, was one of the first Muslim lawyers in Kasaragod, practicing law from the 1930s to 1970. |
| 10. She was the first Muslim woman to join the Indian Foreign Service. |
| 11. She was the first woman to hold the position of Deputy Chief of Protocol (Ceremonial) for India. |
| 12. She served on the personal staff of Prime Minister I.K. Gujral in the Prime Minister's Office. |
| 13. Before joining the IFS, she had a brief stint as a TV and stage actress, appearing in India's first television soap opera, Hum Log. |
| 14. Her interests include Indian classical dance, music, English literature, fitness, and nutrition. |
