Jai Rani Bhalla

Jai Rani Bhalla, received her Masters in Economics from the University of Delhi and soon after joined Miranda House College, a prestigious women’s College of the University of Delhi. During her teaching career from 1956 to 1994, she accepted several responsibilities at Miranda House, including the position of Vice-Principal. She played an active role in building harmony between different groups, and was loved by students, staff, non-academic staff and administration alike. In addition to being fully committed to her academic career, she dedicated herself quietly to serve humanity. A number of lives were transformed under her gentle care and compassion. Even those who met her briefly left feeling uplifted.
She was a keen seeker of knowledge. She questioned and spent time to learn more deeply about her ailments, not only to stay on top of them, but also used the knowledge proactively to guide family and friends on getting medical attention in time and preventing health problems. She treated life as a precious gift of nature for spreading joy and happiness. She is an inspiration to all.