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Himani Dalmia

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Himani Dalmia is an Indian writer and entrepreneur.[1] Her first novel Life is Perfect was published by Rupa & Co. in January 2009. The book made bestseller lists in India.[2]

Biography

Dalmia lives in Delhi with her large joint family, who were former migrants.[3] Dalmia is considered a scion of her "well-known" family.[4] Dalmia's father is VN Dalmia and her mother Nilanjana Dalmia.[5] She is the grand daughter of pioneering industrialist Ramkrishna Dalmia.

Work

Dalmia worked as an editor for some time before writing her first novel.[6] Life is Perfect was launched in Delhi, with Dalmia giving a panel discussion about the book.[7] The story is about how complex relationships are, touching on ideas about monogamy and polyamory.[6] The story also focuses on modern life in Delhi, with a young woman as the protagonist.[8]

Dalmia has stated that she often likes to work on several manuscripts at a time.[9]

References

  1. ^ Himadree (25 November 2009). "Myriad Hues of Sufism". Hindustan Times. Retrieved 5 February 2016 – via EBSCO. {{cite news}}: Unknown parameter |subscription= ignored (|url-access= suggested) (help)
  2. ^ Khan, Nabeel A. (22 January 2009). "Indus Valley History, 'White Tiger' Top Bestseller Charts". Hindustan Times. Retrieved 5 February 2016 – via HighBeam Research. {{cite news}}: Unknown parameter |subscription= ignored (|url-access= suggested) (help)
  3. ^ Singh, Kishore (17 January 2009). "Kishore Singh: Who's the real Dilliwallah?". Business Standard. Retrieved 5 February 2016.
  4. ^ Chaturvedi, Anumeha (5 February 2012). "Band, Baaja, Business". Business Today. Retrieved 5 February 2016 – via HighBeam Research. {{cite news}}: Unknown parameter |subscription= ignored (|url-access= suggested) (help)
  5. ^ Arora, Chandna (29 January 2009). "Delhi Was Booked!". The Times of India. Retrieved 4 February 2016.
  6. ^ a b "Imperfect Love". The Hindu. 19 October 2009. Retrieved 5 February 2016.
  7. ^ "Reading Between the Lines". The Hindu. 24 March 2009. Retrieved 4 February 2016.
  8. ^ Daruwalla, Keki N. (30 March 2009). "Malabar on the Mind; A Poet's First Novel Brings Alive the Voyage of Vasco de Gama". India Today. Retrieved 5 February 2016 – via HighBeam Research. {{cite news}}: Unknown parameter |subscription= ignored (|url-access= suggested) (help)
  9. ^ Budhraja, Sakshi (18 September 2011). "A Reunion Bash in Delhi". Times of India. Retrieved 5 February 2016.