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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.

Meet the Literary Giants: Notable Speakers at Jaipur Literature Festival 2024 | Neha Jhalani Hiranandani

The Jaipur Literary Festival (JLF) is famous for bringing literary giants from all over the globe, and the 17th iteration was no different. From acclaimed authors to major award winners, the festival line-up featured several speakers who held their fans entranced with their enlightening perspectives, stories, and knowledge.  In the list of notable speakers were names like Arundhathi Subramaniam, Gulzar, Sudha Murthy, Vishal Bhardwaj, Neha Jhalani Hiranandani and many more. All of whom added a layer of glamour to the event. The themes of these literary giants hence guaranteed an unforgettable experience and plenty of knowledge about creativity and wisdom.   At the Jaipur Literature Festival 2024, a panel including Neha Jhalani Hiranandani , Shivani Sibal, and Marcus du Sautoy, along with Priyanka Khanna, discussed the complexities and nuances of parenting in the context of online gaming, learning, and social media, offering diverse perspectives and insights into this rapidly evolving e

The Impact of Social Media on Children: A Modern Playground

As technology is taking over our lives swiftly, Neha Jhalani Hiranandani highlights the deep impact of social media on the younger generation. She has emphasised upon the ways digital playground has presented itself as a challenge as well as a space for opportunities. To keep up with the present pace of digital advancements, parents need to actively engage as children explore the web's complexities. They need to grasp and lessen how social media impacts their child's mental health.  To interact, express, and learn, social media has become one of the most widely utilized and well-liked platforms. It does have drawbacks, though! Neha has discussed the possible concerns that include exposure to unsuitable content, cyberbullying, and the psychological effects of continual internet connection. By addressing these difficulties, she has emphasized how crucial it is to give parents the information and resources they need to help their kids navigate the complexity of the digital world.