Meghna Pant is an award-winning bestselling author, screenwriter, journalist and speaker, recognised nationally and internationally for her contribution to literature, journalism and gender equality. She has authored ten critically acclaimed books, including Boys Don’t Cry, The Terrible, Horrible, Very Bad Good News, Feminist Rani, The Trouble with Women, and One & A Half Wife. Several of her works are being adapted for the screen.

Her literary achievements have earned her numerous honours and shortlists, including the Frank O’Connor International Award, Commonwealth Short Story Prize, Laadli Media Award, FICCI Young Achiever’s Award and The Shakti Award. Her short stories have appeared in international literary journals and anthologies, receiving critical acclaim.

Pant has written over a hundred articles for leading Indian and international publications, including The Times of India, Hindustan Times, Vogue, India Today and The Huffington Post. A passionate feminist, she advocates gender equality and has spoken against domestic violence through TEDx talks. She has curated discussions on feminism and interviewed prominent leaders through digital platforms.

Known for abridging the Mahabharata into 100 tweets, Pant is a sought-after speaker at major literary festivals and conferences. She also mentors young women through leadership initiatives and conducts motivational sessions for underprivileged girls.