Ruchika Rai

[ Kalaripayattu Trainer | Independent Practice ]

BA (English Hons) - St Stephens (DU)
MA (Sociology) - IGNOU
Ph D (Sociology) - JNU

Ruchika Rai did her schooling from Mayo Girls. Then she went to Delhi University to do her graduation in English Hons. After that she did her masters in Journalism from Chennai. She is doing her PhD in Sociology and also running a post-pregnancy health program.

Professional Experience

Kalaripayattu

Notably: Kalaripayattu Trainer
in: Freelance

8 years [Aug 2011 - Aug 2019]

Kalaripayattu (pronounced as Kalarippayatt) is a martial art, which originated as a style in Kerala, southern India (North Malabar). The word kalari first appears in the Tamil Sangam literature to describe both a battlefield and combat arena. The word kalari tatt denoted a martial feat, while kalari kozhai meant a coward in war.

"I did my schooling from Mayo College, Ajmer. Then I went to Delhi University to do my graduation in English Hons. Post that I did my masters in Journalism from ACJ, Chennai. I am doing PhD in Sociology from JNU. I am also running a post-pregnancy health program."