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.
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