Quick Info
| Profession | Journalist, Writer |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Birthplace | Mumbai, Maharashtra |
Latest News about Priya Ramani
19/09/2025
The Delhi High Court transferred M. J. Akbar's challenge to Priya Ramani's acquittal in the criminal defamation case to its MP/MLA bench. The move came after Akbar appealed the February 2021 verdict that had cleared Ramani in the case arising from her sexual misconduct allegations against him.
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Bio/Wiki
| Priya Ramani is an Indian journalist, writer, and editor. | |
| She became widely known for her role in India's #MeToo movement and for speaking publicly about allegations against former minister M. J. Akbar. | |
| In February 2021, she was acquitted in a criminal defamation case filed by M. J. Akbar. | |
| She began her journalism career in 1994 at The Asian Age newspaper. | |
| She studied journalism at Temple University in Philadelphia. |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 168 cm |
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| Weight | 65 kg |
| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
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| College/University | St. Xavier's College, Mumbai |
| Additional Education | Temple University, Philadelphia (Journalism) |
Personal Life
| Religion | Not Known |
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| Caste/Ethnicity | Sindhi |
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Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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Family
| Husband | Samar Halarnkar (Editor at Indiaspend) |
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| Children | 1, Name |
Career
| Equities reporter for Reuters | |
| Editor of Cosmopolitan | |
| Journalist at Vogue India | |
| Contributor to Mint | |
| Contributor to Scroll.in | |
| Author at Juggernaut Books | |
| Freelance writer and columnist | |
| Journalist at The Asian Age (started 1994) |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Priya Ramani is an experienced Indian journalist. | |
| 2. Her professional background includes Juggernaut Books, the Mint, and Scroll.in. | |
| 3. In 2018, she actively participated in the #Metoo Campaign. | |
| 4. She bravely spoke out against the politician, M.J. Akbar. | |
| 5. Her courageous stance inspired numerous female journalists to share their stories. | |
| 6. Barkha Dutt and other renowned journalists publicly backed Priya. | |
| 7. She studied journalism at Temple University in Philadelphia. | |
| 8. She spoke out against M. J. Akbar during the #MeToo movement. | |
| 9. Her stance encouraged several other women journalists to share their experiences. | |
| 10. Barkha Dutt and other journalists publicly supported Priya Ramani. |
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