Taruna Verma Age, Wiki and Bio

Taruna Verma

Quick Info

ProfessionBusinesswoman
NationalityIndian
BirthplaceBihar

Bio/Wiki

ProfessionBusinesswoman
Other NameDr Taruna Divyakirti

Physical Stats & More

Height5' 4" (163 cm)
Eye ColorBlack
Hair ColorBlack

Educational Qualification(s)

College/UniversityDelhi University
Educational QualificationPhD

Personal Life

ReligionHinduism

Relationships & More

Marital StatusMarried
Marriage Date1997

Family

FatherLalan Kumar Verma (Lawyer; deceased)
MotherShefalika Verma (Writer; First Maithili women to win Sahitya Akademi Award)
SiblingsBrother(s)- 2 (Rajiv Verma (Professor), Sanjeev Verma (Advocate))
SpouseDr Vikas Divyakirti
ChildrenSon - Satwik Divyakirti, Daughter - None

Career

SummaryDr Taruna Verma is the co-founder and director of the Drishti IAS Institute, where she also served as CEO and Managing Director of the non-profit Drishti Welfare Foundation, dedicated to women's empowerment and societal upliftment. She holds directorial positions in several companies, including Vdk Publications Private Limited and Drishti Publications.

Favourites

Car Collection
  • Toyota Fortuner
  • Mahindra Scorpio Classic S

Some Lesser Known Facts

Taruna hails from a family of writers in Bihar.
Initially focused on preparing for the Union Public Service Commission examination during her graduation before shifting to higher education.
She met her husband Vikas Divyakirti in 1996 while both were attending UPSC coaching, leading to a one-year relationship before marriage.
She is a dog lover and frequently shares pictures of her dog on social media.
Taruna enjoys traveling and has visited several countries.