Quick Info
| Profession | Entrepreneur |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Birthplace | Delhi, India |
Latest News about Rekha Purie
29/10/2025
Vasant Valley School in Delhi was awarded the 'Best School of the Year 2025' at the BW Education Lighthouse Awards, also receiving the title of National School of the Year. Rekha Purie, the school's Chairperson, accepted the honor and dedicated it to her team for their commitment to nurturing young minds and fostering excellence in education[1].
15/10/2025
Delhi's Vasant Valley School received the Ivy League India No. 1 Five-Star Award in the 19th annual EducationWorld India School Rankings (EWISR) 2025–26, recognizing it as one of the 'best of the best' schools in the country[2].
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Bio/Wiki
| Known for | Being the wife of Indian media tycoon and editor-in-chief of India Today, Arun Purie, and founding Vasant Valley School |
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Physical Stats & More
| Height | 163 cm (5' 6") |
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| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Brown |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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Family
| Spouse | Arun Purie |
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| Children | Son - Ankoor Purie (businessman), Daughters - Kalli Purie, Koel Purie (actress, businesswoman) |
| Other Relatives | Son-in-law - Laurent Rinchet (aerospace engineer) |
Career
| Award | 'Great Women Award' in Mumbai (2010), BW Education Best School of the Year 2025 award (received as Chairperson of Vasant Valley School) |
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| Founder | Vasant Valley School (founded 1990) |
| Current Position | Chairperson, Vasant Valley School |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Rekha Purie is an accomplished Indian entrepreneur and social worker. | |
| 2. She leads Vasant Valley School in New Delhi. | |
| 3. She holds the position of chairperson at Universal Learn Today Private Limited, TV Today Network Business Limited, and Radio Today Broadcasting Limited. | |
| 4. Rekha Purie owns a significant 24.18% stake in TV Today Network Limited. | |
| 5. Renowned artists often invite her as a celebrity guest for their launch events. | |
| 6. In 2012, she graced fashion designer Manish Arora’s summer 2012 collection launch event. | |
| 7. She frequently attends awards shows and events hosted by India Today Group alongside her husband. | |
| 8. In 2016, she was captured at the India Today Art Awards. | |
| 9. Rekha Purie actively participates in workshops and seminars focusing on school curriculum areas as a chief guest. | |
| 10. She once participated in a dyslexia and intervention workshop for teachers at Ramjas School in Thanesar, Haryana. | |
| 11. She founded Vasant Valley School with her husband Arun Purie in 1990. |