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
- ↑ Myriad Hues of Sufism. Hindustan Times(25 November 2009). Retrieved 5 February 2016.
- ↑ Indus Valley History, 'White Tiger' Top Bestseller Charts. Hindustan Times(22 January 2009). Retrieved 5 February 2016.
- ↑ Kishore Singh: Who's the real Dilliwallah?. Business Standard(17 January 2009). Retrieved 5 February 2016.
- ↑ Band, Baaja, Business. Business Today(5 February 2012). Retrieved 5 February 2016.
- ↑ Delhi Was Booked!. The Times of India(29 January 2009). Retrieved 4 February 2016.
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 Imperfect Love. The Hindu(19 October 2009). Retrieved 5 February 2016.
- ↑ Reading Between the Lines. The Hindu(24 March 2009). Retrieved 4 February 2016.
- ↑ Malabar on the Mind; A Poet's First Novel Brings Alive the Voyage of Vasco de Gama. India Today(30 March 2009). Retrieved 5 February 2016.
- ↑ A Reunion Bash in Delhi. Times of India(18 September 2011). Retrieved 5 February 2016.