Jayshree Misra Tripathi

Jayshree Misra Tripathi (born 1956) is an Indian poet, short story writer, and educator known for her works exploring cross-cultural experiences, women’s voices, and human resilience. She writes in English, drawing from her global experiences as a former diplomatic spouse.

Early life and education Born in Odisha, India, Tripathi completed her M.A. in English from Delhi University in 1978. She later earned a Postgraduate Diploma in Human Rights Law from the National Law School of India University in 2001. Her early career included brief stints in print media during the 1980s.

Career

Tripathi’s writing centres on the silenced voices of women and cross-cultural narratives, influenced by her nomadic life.

She has been an educator for many years.

During the COVID-19 pandemic her poems examined the uncertainties of the era.

Tripathi has contributed to Huffington Post India, News18 India, and Odisha Bytes, with her works reviewed in the Sahitya Akademi’s Journal of Indian Literature.

Personal life Tripathi incorporates her maiden surname, Misra, in her writing as the eldest of five daughters.