Dr. Niranjana Joshi

Scholar. Speaker. Writer. Inspirer

Speaker

Dr. Niranjana Joshi is a distinguished academic and cultural speaker with a deep-rooted passion for Gujarati and Sanskrit literature. She holds an M.A. in both subjects and earned her Ph.D. for her published research on “Dhiruben Patel’s Narrative Literature.” Her teaching career spans school, junior college (Ruparel), and degree college (Somaiya),where she inspired generations of learners.

Dr. Joshi has led cultural workshops for women of all ages in India and abroad, focusing on identity awareness and emotional enrichment. Her published works include Chhip MotiShankh, a collection of essays, and Aavartanam, a Sanskrit translation of 61 Gujarati free-verse poems.

Her translation work bridges languages and cultures, including Mahadevbhai’s Diary (Gujarati to English), Surpassing Love and Grace (English to Gujarati), and My Father’s Suitcase by a Nobel laureate (published in Etad). She has also translated a Marathi novella by Monica Gajendra-Gadkar into Gujarati.

Dr. Joshi has participated in multiple interviews on All India Radio’s Girvan Bharati and received first prizes in essay competitions by Kutch Shakti–Chitralekha (2016) and Mid-Day. Her writings appear in Etad, Prabuddh Jeevan, Shabdasrushti,and more. She is an active member of Lekhini and frequently speaks at literary forums.

KeyAchievements of Dr. Niranjana Joshi

  • Ph.D. on “Dhiruben Patel’s Narrative     Literature” (Published)
  • Taught at Ruparel Junior College and Somaiya     Degree College
  • Led cultural workshops for women in India and     abroad
  • Authored Chhip Moti Shankh and Aavartanam     (Sanskrit translations)
  • Translated works across Gujarati, English, and     Marathi
  • Featured on AIR’s Girvan Bharati program
  • Won first prizes in essay competitions (Kutch     Shakti–Chitralekha, Mid-Day)
  • Published in leading literary journals and magazines
  • Active member of Lekhini; regular speaker at     cultural events