Prerna Varma

Prerna Varma, often credited as Prerna Verma is an Indian writer, psychologist, public speaker and social worker. Known as the 'Wizkid' from Punjab, she has represented Punjab and India on national and international forums. Prerna also writes opinion based columns for local sections of various English dailies like The Times of India, Indian Express and Hindustan Times focusing on youth and social evils.
Early Life
Varma was born into a middle class family in Ludhiana. Her father, Yashunandan Varma is self employed while her mother, Sunita Varma is a teacher. She completed her education in BCM Arya Model Senior Secondary School and Amity University. During her schooling she received several awards for co-curricular activities related to writing and public speaking.
In 2005, Prerna Varma was selected to meet the then President of India, his excellency Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam. Consequently, her question asked to Kalam was published in his work, 'Children Ask Kalam.' In 2006, she was selected to represent Punjab in Horlicks Wizkids, an international event where students are judged for their overall intelligence and talent.
Career
In her third year of graduation, Prerna Varma co-authored a book with writer-photographer, Abhinav Shrivastava. Her first fiction, 'The Dumb and the Dumbfounded,' was released on November 28th, 2012 and went on to become a best seller.
Her second book is an untitled non fiction project.
She also serves as the editor of Digital Krafts, India's first youth magazine on Photography and Literature.

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