About Arundhati Nath
Biography
Arundhati Nath is an independent feature writer and children's author who has been published in over 30 international publications across eight countries. Her work spans feature writing, children's literature, personal essays, and translations, with a focus on niches like parenting, disability rights, education, the environment, culture, women's issues, and social justice.
As a visually challenged writer, Arundhati has broken barriers and inspired change through powerful storytelling. She has written for prestigious publications including The Guardian, BBC News, CNN, Al Jazeera, Ms Magazine, Reader's Digest, and many more.
Her journey from a $35 assignment to a $1500 one demonstrates her dedication to the craft and her ability to help others achieve similar success through her coaching programs.
"Breaking barriers and changing perspectives through the power of words."
Arundhati's writing career began over a decade ago, and she has since established herself as a trusted voice in international journalism. Her articles have covered topics ranging from parenting and child development to travel, health, social development, and profiles of inspiring individuals.
Before transitioning to full-time freelancing, Arundhati worked full time at State Bank of India for 6.5 years, bringing a unique perspective from the corporate world to her writing. This experience has enriched her understanding of professional life and informed her work across various niches.
In addition to her feature writing, Arundhati is a published children's author. Her books, including "Bravo, Bruno!" and "Ready? Yes! Play!", have been published in multiple languages, reaching young readers across India and beyond.
Arundhati is also passionate about helping other writers succeed. Through her coaching programs, she teaches writers how to pitch effectively, find the right publications, and build sustainable freelance careers.
Her personal essays, particularly those about living with a visual disability and traveling with a disability, have resonated with readers worldwide and have been featured in publications like Conde Nast Traveler and Folks Magazine.
In December 2015, Arundhati was invited by the government of Andhra Pradesh to speak at an event on the occasion of International Day for Persons with Disabilities.
Beyond writing, Arundhati is also trained in Indian classical music and devotional songs and has performed at All India Radio and Doordarshan. Her Hindi poem 'Jeevan' was on the shortlist at a national poetry competition and was published in an anthology called Poetry India: Shining Stars in the Night Sky.
In 2024, her feature about Executive Chef Davinder Kumar was nominated for the Inspire Global Media Awards, London.
Key Achievements
30+ Publications
Published in leading international media
2 Published Books
Children's books in multiple languages
Public Speaker
Invited speaker at government events and conferences
Writer Coach
Helping writers get published globally
Career Timeline
First Publication
Began writing career with articles in Child Magazine
International Recognition
Published in The Guardian, India Currents
Major Publications
Articles in BBC News, CNN, Al Jazeera, South China Morning Post
Coaching & Expansion
Launched coaching programs, continued publishing in top-tier publications
A Story of Resilience
As a visually challenged writer, Arundhati has never let her disability define her limits. Instead, she has used her unique perspective to tell stories that matter, breaking down barriers and inspiring others along the way.
Her personal essays about traveling with a visual disability, published in Conde Nast Traveler, have opened eyes and changed perspectives about what's possible.
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