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About Neha Jhalani Hiranandani

Neha Jhalani Hiranandani Neha Jhalani Hiranandani, a notable author. She is the daughter of Pradeep Jhalani, a businessman based in Delhi, and Shabnam Jhalani. In 2016, the DNA Real Estate & Infrastructure Awards and Franchise India Awards recognised Hiranandani for her contribution to India's real estate industry. Witty, incisive, and fearless, Neha J Hiranandani writes about current urban issues from a current urban perspective. Her columns have appeared in Indian Express, Huffington Post, NDTV and Vogue amongst others. No holds-barred, no nonsense, no affiliations – she will say it like you think it. She started off her career with UNICEF where she worked with government and civil society to positively influence education policy for Indian schools. She is a global nomad who has lived in several countries across the world and she currently commutes between Mumbai and Dubai. Many of her beliefs were shaped by her life as a student at Wellesley College and Harvard University. Her first book Girl Power has been published by Scholastic India. Her forthcoming book on parenting in a digital age is due to be published by Penguin Random House in 2020.

The role of choice and time in shaping young minds: lessons from Neha Hiranandani

In a world where academic achievements are given more importance than the holistic approach to learning, Neha Hiranandani shines as a guiding light by discussing well-rounded personal growth in society. Being a former UNICEF professional and a bestselling author with a background in education policy, she has highlighted the critical role of choice and time in encouraging an inclination toward learning among children.  Neha Jhalani Hiranandani has passionately addressed the prevailing culture of exam-centric education in India in her compelling columns and influential books. She has raised her voice upon the emphasis on scoring in exams leading to a myopic focus on a few subjects, combined with the taxing routine of attending both school and tuition classes. Above all, she has also drawn attention to a distressing statistic, as she reveals that almost 95% of high school students in Indian metros are used to getting private tutoring, which has further underscored the systemic issues em

About Neha Jhalani Hiranandani Journey

  Neha Jhalani Hiranandani Neha Jhalani Hiranandani , a notable author. She is the daughter of Pradeep Jhalani, a businessman based in Delhi, and Shabnam Jhalani. In 2016, the DNA Real Estate & Infrastructure Awards and Franchise India Awards recognised Hiranandani for her contribution to India's real estate industry. Witty, incisive, and fearless, Neha Hiranandani writes about current urban issues from a current urban perspective. Her columns have appeared in Indian Express, Huffington Post, NDTV and Vogue amongst others. No holds-barred, no nonsense, no affiliations – she will say it like you think it. She started off her career with UNICEF where she worked with government and civil society to positively influence education policy for Indian schools. She is a global nomad who has lived in several countries across the world and she currently commutes between Mumbai and Dubai. Many of her beliefs were shaped by her life as a student at Wellesley College and Harvard University.