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Beings an avid, devoted fabulous Poet Vandita Dharni, she is an elegant writer, a highly deep rooted poetic aspirant, all well reflecting in her fabulous poetry. The
journey called life is not inclusive without its fair share of success and failure. Her verses reflect a strong poignant range that encompasses many social issues.
Hence, the language covers a wide spectrum evolving from the archaic to the contemporary. Her recently launched book of poetry, “The Oyster of Love” is a
treasure trove of incredible poems depicting every nuance of love be it joy, passion, longing or despair
Personal Profile : As a child, I shared a close association with nature which led to me undertaking various excursions that involved extensive travelling to
beautiful locations with my parents in India and abroad. The mysterious mountains have been a favourite on my travel list thus it was only a calling that made
me put on my travelling boots and head out to these majestic marvels of nature. From the Titlismountains and the Alps in Switzerland to the majestic
Himalayas, each one rendered a charm of their own, drawing me closer to their mystique and grandeur. The literary spark was thus ignited in the lap of these
glorious heights of natural wonders. This naturally created an aura for the surreal beauty that nature has to offer. I have always tapped into these natural reservoirs
that add an ethereal appeal coupled with my personal experiences to enhance the subjectivity and emotive charm of my poetry. My mother's influence in my
formative years cannot be ignored. Literature was her forte and she had been a lecturer at her college for forty years. It was she who first introduced me to the
nuances of writing. She generated within me a desire for reading the classics and writing short literary pieces. As a young college student, I would sit in my
beautifully landscaped garden at the David Villa in Allahabad and that was the where my tryst with poetry really began. I knew the seeds of writing had
germinated but it took another fifteen years for the real poet within me to emerge. My marriage, domestic commitments and career took priority for those fifteen
years so my literary talents lay dormant for that time. It was in 2016 when I published my first anthology and as they say the rest is history!! I have never looked
back ever since. My supportive husband along with my two boys have been my backbone and have been inspirational to my literary pursuits which has helped
me evolve into the poet I am today. The poet being an inborn part of me helped me in earning many a laurel and distinction in the literary field. However the first
milestone that came my way was in the early stage of academic pursuits where I topped the ranks in the University of Allahabad at the post – graduate level in
the language of English. Thereafter, a dogged determination and a steely resolve to up the ante helped me in earning a much sought after honorary PHD degree
from the university in American Literature. An achievement that is dear to me as it proves that despite all odds, an academic accreditation is much its worth
despite the blood, sweat and tears one flows for it if I may express with literary connotations !! My linguistic and communication skills complimented me in
becoming the quintessential teacher, which now has become my forte over the decade. Its my absolute resolution to pay back to society and most significantly
the next generation the values, principles and morals I have learnt through my teaching. Each day is a new experience and the unbridled joy I receive is when my
students express their happiness at the end of the session to let me know I made a difference! Poetic expression is a natural extension of me.I have delved into the
quintessential beauty of nature and translated its richness into my poems. The metamorphosis as a writer in me has been consistent and gradual as I seek to
explore the unexplored. It has been a constant endeavor on my part to evolve and hone my inherent skills. This has led me to have a strong conviction to believe
that life is a continuous learning process and the journey doesn't end here.
Persona: It has been an innate trait for me to show a compassionate bent of mind that is deeply reflected in displaying a caring and sincere demeanour. Apart
from my love for poetry, my musical interests have served me well in various school cultural functions, A keen interest in fine arts is well reflected in a brush with
Vandita Dharni expressions painted on canvas. The avid reader in me coupled with a penchant for words have contributed in great measure to the literary world that has

benefitted at large with several articles, poems and short stories being published in National and International journals.
Achievements: It has been a humbling experience to have been bestowed with numerous recognitions that have only served as a constant reminder that the best

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