The Fascinating World of Seema Anand

Seema Anand was born in Lucknow, India, and grew up in a family of storytellers.

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Her TEDx talk on the art of seduction has been viewed over 11 million times

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Seema Anand is also a columnist for Hindustan Times, one of the largest newspapers in India.

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She holds a PhD in Narrative Practices from the University of East London

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She is a visiting lecturer at the Indian School of Business in Hyderabad.

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Anand has performed at prestigious events such as the Hay Festival and the Jaipur Literature Festival

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Anand has also worked with organizations such as Google, Unilever, and HSBC to help their employees improve their storytelling skills.

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She is the author of several books, including "The Arts of Seduction" and "The Missing Mother: Rediscovering the Creativity of Women."

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Anand has been featured in publications such as The Guardian, The Times of India, and The Sunday Times.

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She is a trained classical Indian dancer and has performed at various dance festivals.

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Anand is known for her ability to connect ancient myths and legends to modern-day issues and challenges.

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Seema Anand was born in Lucknow, India, and grew up in a family of storytellers.

Early life

Her TEDx talk on the art of seduction has been viewed over 11 million times

Viral TEDx Talk

Seema Anand is also a columnist for Hindustan Times, one of the largest newspapers in India.

Hindustan Times

She holds a PhD in Narrative Practices from the University of East London

Academic Background

She is a visiting lecturer at the Indian School of Business in Hyderabad.

Visiting Lecturer

Anand has performed at prestigious events such as the Hay Festival and the Jaipur Literature Festival

Notable Performances

Anand has also worked with organizations such as Google, Unilever, and HSBC to help their employees improve their storytelling skills.

Corporate Training

She is the author of several books, including "The Arts of Seduction" and "The Missing Mother: Rediscovering the Creativity of Women."

Published Author

Anand has been featured in publications such as The Guardian, The Times of India, and The Sunday Times.

Media Coverage

She is a trained classical Indian dancer and has performed at various dance festivals.

Dance Career

Anand is known for her ability to connect ancient myths and legends to modern-day issues and challenges.

Modern Mythology