Lalita Iyer

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Lalita Iyer is a journalist, writer and blogger based in Mumbai, India. She is the author of two books, "I'm pregnant, not terminally ill, you idiot" and "The Boy Who Swallowed A Nail And Other Stories", as well as writing two blogs: Chickwit and Mommygolightly.

Professional life[]

Iyer is a graduate of the Institute of Chemical Technology, Mumbai (UDCT Mumbai), with an M.Pharm degree in Medicinal and Natural Products (Pharmacognosy). She was Assistant Editor of Man’s World magazine from October 2004 to November 2006, Deputy Editor at Hindustan Times from November 2006 to January 2010, Managing Editor of Filmfare magazine from April 2013 to May 2014, and has taught English at the Sahyadri School, Pune.[1]

Independent writing[]

Iyer is the author of two blogs. Chickwit was started as a women's column in the Hindustan Times.[2] The second, Mommygolightly related to motherhood.[3] Iyer has also authored two books. The first book, published by , is titled "I’m Pregnant, Not Terminally Ill, You Idiot!", and the second book published by Scholastic is titled "The Boy Who Swallowed a Nail and Other Stories".[4]

Books Authored[]

  • I’m Pregnant, Not Terminally Ill, You Idiot![5][6]
  • The Boy Who Swallowed a Nail and Other Stories[7][6]
  • Sridevi The Queen of Hearts[8][6]
  • The Whole Shebang[6][9]
  • Thatha's Pumpkin[10][11]

References[]

  1. ^ "Do you 'Like' your spouse?". Rediff. Retrieved 25 October 2016.
  2. ^ kirsteenelaine (20 January 2015). "Is Anyone Teaching Kindness? By Lalita Iyer". The Forever Years. Retrieved 25 October 2016.
  3. ^ Motiani, Priya (1 August 2016). "Mommy-Go-Lightly Founder Lalita Iyer Shares With JWB Her Mommy-Go-Crazy Moment". Jaipur Women Blog - Stories of Indian Women. Archived from the original on 25 October 2016. Retrieved 25 October 2016.
  4. ^ "The Boy Who Swallowed A Nail And Other Stories – Lalita Iyer". plusminusnmore.rapo.in. Retrieved 25 October 2016.
  5. ^ "Lalita Iyer". The Hindu. 28 January 2013. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 25 October 2016.
  6. ^ Jump up to: a b c d "Lalita Iyer Author, Storyteller & Journalist – Neev Literature Festival". Retrieved 16 September 2021.
  7. ^ Motiani, Priya (1 August 2016). "Mommy-Go-Lightly Founder Lalita Iyer Shares With JWB Her Mommy-Go-Crazy Moment". Jaipur Women Blog - Stories of Indian Women. Archived from the original on 25 October 2016. Retrieved 25 October 2016.
  8. ^ "Book review: Sridevi The Queen of Hearts by Lalita Iyer". Deccan Herald. 16 December 2018. Retrieved 23 April 2021.
  9. ^ Bhatt, Neha. "This book will make many women feel the chaotic, confusing and very happy life in it is their own". Scroll.in. Retrieved 16 September 2021.
  10. ^ Krithika, R. (6 March 2020). "Summer reading for kids". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 16 September 2021.
  11. ^ "Thatha's Pumpkin - Picture Book For Children". Karadi Tales. 27 February 2020. Retrieved 16 September 2021.

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