Kavitha Rao is a writer, journalist and former lawyer. Her books include Lady Doctors (2021).
Kavitha Rao | |
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| Occupation | Journalist, writer |
| Alma mater | National Law School of India University |
| Notable works | Lady Doctors (2021) |
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| Official website | |
Biography edit
Kavitha Rao was born in Bangalore, India, and grew up in the UK, Iran and Bahrain.[1] She studied arts and law at the National Law School of India University, Bangalore, and was subsequently employed as legal correspondent for The Economic Times.[1] In 1996, she began her journeys around the world and returned to India in 2006.[1]
Her account of six of the first Indian female doctors titled Lady Doctors was first published in India in 2021.[1][2] In the same year, the book was long listed in Tata's literary awards.[3]
Selected publications edit
- Everything You Wanted To Know About Freelance Journalism (Co-author)
- Lady Doctors: The Untold Stories of India's First Women in Medicine. Westland Publications Private Limited. 2021. ISBN 978-93-90679-05-8.
- The Librarian. Kitaab International Singapore. 2017. ISBN 978-981-11-4365-6.
References edit
- ^ a b c d Mohammed, Aisha Kabiru (2 November 2022). "Kavitha Roa has told the extraordinary stories of India's forgotten Lady Doctors". documentwomen.com. Archived from the original on 20 September 2023. Retrieved 20 September 2023.
- ^ Nazir, Asjad (30 August 2023). "Lady Doctors by Kavitha Rao: The path-breaking ladies of medicine - EasternEye". Eastern Eye. Retrieved 20 September 2023.
- ^ "Tata Literature Live! Literary Awards Longlist for 2021 Announced". Tata Literature Live!. 8 November 2021. Archived from the original on 21 September 2023. Retrieved 20 September 2023.
Further reading edit
- Guppta, Kavi (12 September 2014). "Kavitha Rao, Journalist And Author: Young Journalists Don't Read Enough Before They Write". Forbes.
External links edit
- "Kavitha Rao". the Guardian. Retrieved 20 September 2023.