
Ranjani Rao is a trained scientist, a self-taught writer, yoga practitioner, and lifelong learner committed to an apprenticeship in observation. Originally from Mumbai, she spent her early adult life in the USA where she first began writing. Her fiction and non-fiction writing are inspired by her life in three countries and travels to thirty.
Her work has appeared in several print and digital publications in the USA, India and Singapore. Her essay titled, “The Girl With The Red Dot”, originally published on Alternet.org was chosen for inclusion in the Thomson Reader, a college-level English textbook.
She is the author of three books, a regular columnist for India Currents, an Indian-American magazine and The Straits Times, Singapore.
When not working or tackling the unread pile of books by her bedside, she goes for long walks in the nature reserve behind her home. She returns with either new ideas or pictures of wildlife that she shares on social media, much to the embarrassment of her children.
She lives with her family in Singapore and stoically bears the dubious distinction of being the only G-rated person in the household not inclined to binge-watch shows.
Want to learn more about Ranjani? Read her self-interview here.
My Books
An uplifting story of gratitude and forgiveness, of grace and courage that serves as proof that it is possible to rewrite your own happily-ever-after despite unexpected detours.
A series of sparkling, humorous essays highlighting the oft-neglected angst of the returning NRI – before, during, and after relocation.
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The Blog
On Setting And Quitting Goals
Instead of chasing the same goals as everyone else, figure out how you want to feel and add meaning to your life this new year
Three Translated Novels To Jump Start Your 2023 Reading Goals
Recommending three small but impressive books from various countries translated into English to jump start for reading goals for 2023
Reclaiming The Joy of Doing
Hoping to reclaim the joy of doing by trying crochet without the pressure to produce something valuable or worthy of sharing on social media
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