Anuradha Goyal
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Anuradha Goyal is a public intellectual Indian author, traveler , Columnist and blogger. She is known for her books Lotus in the Stone, Ayodhya Mahatmya and Unusual Temples of India,Mouse Charmers - Digital Pioneer of India . She started her professional life in Information technology.
Later inspired by her travel experiences, became a travel blogger and author.[1] She is an avid traveller who runs a popular travel blogs and has authored books on travel, and innovation Entrepreneurship, Indic Knowledge.
Early Life and Background
Born in Punjab, Anuradha Goyal spent her formative years traveling across India due to her father’s transferable job. Much of her education was completed in Chandigarh, where she graduated and pursued post-graduation in computer science at Panjab University. Initially aspiring to become a scientist, she chose computer science for its potential to offer self-employment opportunities, which shaped the first 15 years of her professional career. Anuradha Goyal is a multi-faceted personality with a strong interest in diverse fields such as literature, travel, and innovation. She has established herself as a significant voice through her blogs, book reviews, and publications.
Career
Anuradha Goyal's career exemplifies versatility and passion. From IT professional to innovation consultant, author, blogger, and speaker, she has successfully navigated multiple domains while staying true to her interests.Anuradha's reviews often explore the connection between her own life experiences and the messages conveyed by the authors. Additionally, she has taught courses on Yatra Traditions at various universities and conducted research on the Tirtha Yatra traditions of India at the Bharat Adhyayan Kendra, Banaras Hindu University.
Author
She has written many books until now in English, Hindi and Marathi language. Her most popular create till date has been Lotus in the Stone and latest edition is Ayodhya Mahatmya – Glory of Ayodhya. Not only in Travel and Culture but she has written on the domain of Innovation in IT, her Book The Mouse Charmers – Digital Pioneers of India (2014)[2] is all about Innovative Ideas who made it big in the market and how their thoughts and Ideas made an impact in Indian Market.
Writing and Blogging
Since 2004, Anuradha has been actively blogging through her platform IndiTales, a bilingual travel blog that covers Indian and international destinations. The blog has garnered significant recognition for its detailed articles, photographs, and videos. She also launched a podcast titled Detours with Anuradha Goyal, focusing on ancient Indian travel.She has been writing actively on her Blog IndiTales[3] which is available in English and Hindi about her travel experiences across India. Her blog is very popular in both languages. She also uses her official website Anuradha Goyal to write book reviews.She has been invited to speak at various forum for her blogs Inditales and Innovation.
Columnist
As a columnist she has written many articles for New Indian Express[4] on her niche of IT and Travel at the intersection of culture, innovation and society.She is an ardent follower of Kabir and his works and often speaks on his works.
Books and Papers
Travel and Temple
- Lotus in the Stone – Sacred Journeys in Eternal India (2020), English
- The Mouse charmers[1]
- Unusual Temples of India (2020), English
- Bharatiya Udyogatil Online Idols (2017), Marathi
- The Mouse Charmers – Digital Pioneers of India (2014, English)
- Royal Temples of India (Devalaya)
- How To Read Indian Scriptures?
- Devi Temples of India (Devalaya)
- Navaratri – When Devi Comes Home
- Cave Temples – Pre Historic to Modern Times
- Ayodhya Mahatmya – The Glory of Ayodhya
- Unusual Temples of India (Devalaya)
- Bharat Ke Anokhe Mandir
- Bharatiya Udyogatil Online Idols
- India Innovates Volume 1,2,3
Awards and recognition
- Digital Innovation Award 2014
- Best digital content award at Digital Women Award in 2015.
- Outlook Traveler nominated IndiTales in the best travel blog category.
- Pt Deen Dayal Upadhaya Award for Reengineering India 2020
Indic Knowledge Blogs
Sakhi – Sai Itna Dijiye, Jaa Me Kutumb Samaye
Sakhi – Na Kahu Se Dosti, Na Kahu Se Bair
Lagyo Mero Yaar Fakiri Mein by Kabir
Research Paper Publication
- Institutionalizing Innovation: Look to Employees for the next great Idea (2020)
- Enterprise Application Imperatives in Mergers & Acquisitions
- Upgrading Package Applications
- Complying with the Electrical and Electronic Equipment and restrictions on the use of hazardous substance directives: the way forward
Media Mentions and References[5]
- She The People
- 10yearitch - India travel portal
- Decoding Mahakumbh With Anuradha Goyal
- Vedic History - Anuradha Goyal On Ram Mandir
- Itihasa | इतिहास | मंदिर : मान्यता और महत्व
Public Speaking by Anuradha Goyal
- Tourism and Innovation at HOSTOCON – A Hospitality & Tourism Conference at Panjab University Chandigarh – March 2020
- Ram Rajya as described by Tulsidas at Lok Me Ram at Awadh University, Lucknow – March 2020
- Curated Indica Yatra Conference at BHU, Varanasi November 2020
- Career Opportunities in Tourism, Dempo College of Economics & Commerce, Goa, Sep 2019
- Talk on Kumbh Mela at the Center for Study of Mythology and Culture in March 2019
- Devi Footprint in India at Divya Prakriti Parv at IGNCA Delhi March 2019
- Tourism as Soft Power at Soft Power Conference December 2018
- Tweesurfing Campaign by Twitter on ‘Positive Use of Social Media and ‘Digital Media in Hindi‘
- Chaired ‘Digital Innovation Dialogue’ for Swiss Embassy, New Delhi, Nov 2018
- ‘Blogging as a platform for citizen journalists and ‘Convergence of History and Tourism’ at Avadh University, Ayodhya 2018
- Devi Footprint in India at Shakti Worship Conference at Amrita University Kollam
- Content Entrepreneurship at Breaking Barriers Event, Goa, Sep 2018
- Talk on Madhya Pradesh for Instagram/Facebook Event 2018
- Infrastructure Requirements for Better Tourist Experience at IRTE Conference, New Delhi, 2018
- Safety Issues for Solo Women Travelers at National Women’s Summit Feb 2018
- Travel Blogging as a Career – Skyline University, Sharjah, Feb 2017
- I for Innovation at D Y Patil University, Pune Aug 2016
- Sources of Innovation at CII, Goa Feb 2016
- Goa Arts & Literature Festival – moderated a session on ‘Travel Writing’ Dec 2015
- Gurgaon Story – Spoke on the ‘Backyard travels’ Nov 2015
- Startup Capitals Conference, New Delhi & Bangalore spoke on my book ‘The Mouse Charmers’ Oct 2015
- LitfestX on ‘I for Innovation’ Oct 2015
Talk On
- Content Entrepreneurship at Malaysia International Travel Bloggers Conference & Awards Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia May 2012
- Travel Writing at Writer’s Carnival, Hyderabad – March 2012
- Perspectives of a City for Visiting Students of State University of New York – Jan 11
- Talk on Blogging for Media at National Institute of Social Communication Research and Training, Ghaziabad – Oct 2009
- Travel Writing at All India Radio – Overseas Division Sep 09
Teachings
- Workshops on Social Media for Organizations
- Travel Writing Workshop for National Institute of Tourism and Hospitality Management, Hyderabad
- Open workshops on Travel Writing & Travel Blogging at various places
- Talk on Book Reviews at MCRHRD institute for trainee ICS officers & other institutions
- Talks & Workshops on Devi Mahatmaya
References
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