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	==Biography==		==Biography==
	Chandra has authored 4 novels, 1 novella and 5 short story collections, 25 poetry collections and 10 children’s books. She has received several awards including the ''"[[Rabindranath Tagore]] International Award"'' in 2014.<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.xpresspublications.com/3rd-rabindranath-tagore-award---2014 \|title=3rd Rabindranath Tagore Award – 2014\|publisher=Xpress Publications \|date= \|access-date=April 8, 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite news\|title=The Rainbow Hues (2014): A wonderful mingling of creativity and scholarship with a social message\|url=http://www.merinews.com/article/the-rainbow-hues-2014-a-wonderful-mingling-of-creativity-and-scholarship-with-a-social-message/15910683.shtml\|newspaper=[[Merinews]]\|date=25 October 2015\|access-date=19 November 2015\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151119214729/http://www.merinews.com/article/the-rainbow-hues-2014-a-wonderful-mingling-of-creativity-and-scholarship-with-a-social-message/15910683.shtml\|archive-date=19 November 2015\|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.spectralhues.com/books/author-interview/2013/12/exclusive-interview-neelamsaxena-chandra/ \|title=Exclusive Interview with Neelam Saxena Chandra\|publisher=Spectral Hues \|date=25 December 2013 }}</ref><ref name="forbesindia.com">[http://forbesindia.com/article/special/forbes-india-celebrity-100-nominees-list-for-2014/39097/1 Forbes India Celebrity 100 Nominees List for 2014], Forbes India, 12 December 2014</ref> given by Xpress Publications: Kerala, India. She was awarded a prize in a poetry contest organized by the [[Consulate General of the United States, Mumbai]], on the topic ''Poetry for Social Change'''.<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://mumbai.usconsulate.gov/pnedisability2010.html \|title=2010 Programs and Events \| Consulate General of the United States Mumbai, India \|publisher=Mumbai.usconsulate.gov \|date= \|access-date=2014-04-08}}</ref> The song ''Mere Sajan Sun Sun'', for which she was the lyricist<ref>{{cite web\|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=auRmXTmVwrY \|title="Mere Saajan Sun Sun" – Shankar Tucker ft. Shweta Subram \|publisher=YouTube \|date= \|access-date=2014-04-08}}</ref> won a 'Popular Choice Award' at the [[Radio City Freedom Awards]].<ref>{{cite web \|url=http://www.planetradiocity.com/rcfa/winners.php \|title=Radio City Freedom Awards \|publisher=Planetradiocity.com \|date=30 May 2013 \|access-date=2014-04-08 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160305013735/http://www.planetradiocity.com/rcfa/winners.php \|archive-date=5 March 2016 \|url-status=dead }}</ref><ref name="dailybhaskar">{{cite news\|title=इस लेडी ऑफिसर की कलम बनी पैशन, दुनिया में हुई फेमस, जीते कई अवॉर्ड\|url=http://www.bhaskar.com/news/UP-LUCK-story-of-author-neelam-saxena-chandra-5259703-PHO.html\|access-date=27 February 2016\|publisher=[[Daily Bhaskar]]\|location=[[Lucknow]]}}</ref> Recently she was shortlisted for [https://www.indianpoetryreview.com/annual-poetry-award-results-2020 IPR Annual Award] 2020		Chandra has authored 4 novels, 1 novella and 5 short story collections, 25 poetry collections and 10 children’s books. She has received several awards including the ''"[[Rabindranath Tagore]] International Award"'' in 2014.<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.xpresspublications.com/3rd-rabindranath-tagore-award---2014 \|title=3rd Rabindranath Tagore Award – 2014\|publisher=Xpress Publications \|date= \|access-date=April 8, 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite news\|title=The Rainbow Hues (2014): A wonderful mingling of creativity and scholarship with a social message\|url=http://www.merinews.com/article/the-rainbow-hues-2014-a-wonderful-mingling-of-creativity-and-scholarship-with-a-social-message/15910683.shtml\|newspaper=[[Merinews]]\|date=25 October 2015\|access-date=19 November 2015\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151119214729/http://www.merinews.com/article/the-rainbow-hues-2014-a-wonderful-mingling-of-creativity-and-scholarship-with-a-social-message/15910683.shtml\|archive-date=19 November 2015\|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.spectralhues.com/books/author-interview/2013/12/exclusive-interview-neelamsaxena-chandra/ \|title=Exclusive Interview with Neelam Saxena Chandra\|publisher=Spectral Hues \|date=25 December 2013 }}</ref><ref name="forbesindia.com">[http://forbesindia.com/article/special/forbes-india-celebrity-100-nominees-list-for-2014/39097/1 Forbes India Celebrity 100 Nominees List for 2014], Forbes India, 12 December 2014</ref> given by Xpress Publications: Kerala, India. She was awarded a prize in a poetry contest organized by the [[Consulate General of the United States, Mumbai]], on the topic ''Poetry for Social Change'''.<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://mumbai.usconsulate.gov/pnedisability2010.html \|title=2010 Programs and Events \| Consulate General of the United States Mumbai, India \|publisher=Mumbai.usconsulate.gov \|date= \|access-date=2014-04-08}}</ref> The song ''Mere Sajan Sun Sun'', for which she was the lyricist<ref>{{cite web\|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=auRmXTmVwrY \|title="Mere Saajan Sun Sun" – Shankar Tucker ft. Shweta Subram \|publisher=YouTube \|date= \|access-date=2014-04-08}}</ref> won a 'Popular Choice Award' in the Folk Fusion category at the [[Radio City Freedom Awards]].<ref>{{cite web \|url=http://www.planetradiocity.com/rcfa/winners.php \|title=Radio City Freedom Awards \|publisher=Planetradiocity.com \|date=30 May 2013 \|access-date=2014-04-08 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160305013735/http://www.planetradiocity.com/rcfa/winners.php \|archive-date=5 March 2016 \|url-status=dead }}</ref><ref name="dailybhaskar">{{cite news\|title=इस लेडी ऑफिसर की कलम बनी पैशन, दुनिया में हुई फेमस, जीते कई अवॉर्ड\|url=http://www.bhaskar.com/news/UP-LUCK-story-of-author-neelam-saxena-chandra-5259703-PHO.html\|access-date=27 February 2016\|publisher=[[Daily Bhaskar]]\|location=[[Lucknow]]}}</ref> Recently she was shortlisted for [https://www.indianpoetryreview.com/annual-poetry-award-results-2020 IPR Annual Award] 2020

	She is an [[Indian Engineering Services\|IES Officer]] of 1992 batch, and has also served as Joint Secretary of [[Union Public Service Commission]] (UPSC).<ref>{{cite news\|title=Latest appointments & DoPT orders (Sept 15, 2015)\|url=http://www.indianmandarins.com/latest-appointments-dopt-orders-sept-15-2015-updated-1030-pm/\|publisher=Indianmandarins\|date=September 15, 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite web\|title=Deputation of IRSEE Officers to Union Public Service Commission\|url=http://www.indianrailways.gov.in/railwayboard/uploads/irpersonel/Deputation_Orders/DO_E(O)II_170915.pdf\|publisher=[[Ministry of Railways (India)]]\|access-date=29 April 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web\|title=Neelam Saxena Chandra at LBF\|url=http://www.londonbookfair.co.uk/en/2017-Exhibitors/Company-Content/?coId=233733\|publisher=[[London Book Fair]]\|access-date=29 April 2017}}</ref> She has served as Executive Director of [[Pune Metro]]<ref>{{cite news\|title=Deputation of IRSEE officers to Maharashtra Metro Rail Corporation Limited (MMRCL\|url=http://www.indianrailways.gov.in/railwayboard/uploads/irpersonel/Deputation_Orders/2017/DO_E(O)II_280917.pdf\|agency=[[Government of India]]\|publisher=[[Ministry of Railways]]\|date=September 28, 2017}}</ref> and now serves as Assistant Divisional Railway Manager (ADRM) of Pune Division.		She is an [[Indian Engineering Services\|IES Officer]] of 1992 batch, and has also served as Joint Secretary of [[Union Public Service Commission]] (UPSC).<ref>{{cite news\|title=Latest appointments & DoPT orders (Sept 15, 2015)\|url=http://www.indianmandarins.com/latest-appointments-dopt-orders-sept-15-2015-updated-1030-pm/\|publisher=Indianmandarins\|date=September 15, 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite web\|title=Deputation of IRSEE Officers to Union Public Service Commission\|url=http://www.indianrailways.gov.in/railwayboard/uploads/irpersonel/Deputation_Orders/DO_E(O)II_170915.pdf\|publisher=[[Ministry of Railways (India)]]\|access-date=29 April 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web\|title=Neelam Saxena Chandra at LBF\|url=http://www.londonbookfair.co.uk/en/2017-Exhibitors/Company-Content/?coId=233733\|publisher=[[London Book Fair]]\|access-date=29 April 2017}}</ref> She has served as Executive Director of [[Pune Metro]]<ref>{{cite news\|title=Deputation of IRSEE officers to Maharashtra Metro Rail Corporation Limited (MMRCL\|url=http://www.indianrailways.gov.in/railwayboard/uploads/irpersonel/Deputation_Orders/2017/DO_E(O)II_280917.pdf\|agency=[[Government of India]]\|publisher=[[Ministry of Railways]]\|date=September 28, 2017}}</ref> and now serves as Assistant Divisional Railway Manager (ADRM) of Pune Division.
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{{Infobox writer
| name = Neelam Saxena Chandra
| image =Neelam Chandra Saxena.jpg
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| caption = Neelam Saxena
| birth_date = {{Birth date |df=yes|1969|06|27}}
| birth_place = [[Nagpur]], Maharashtra, India
| occupation = Writer, author, [[bureaucrat]]
| language = English, [[Hindi languages|Hindi]]
| nationality = Indian
| alma_mater = [[Visvesvaraya National Institute of Technology]] <br>[[Hislop College]]
| genre = Poetry, fiction
| notableworks =
| spouse = Prafulla Chandra
| children = Simran Chandra
| awards = <br>[[Radio City Freedom Awards]]
| website = {{URL|neelamsaxenachandra.com}}
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'''Neelam Saxena Chandra''' (born 27 June 1969) is an Indian poet and author.<ref name="dailybhaskar"/><ref>{{cite news|title=रोजमर्रा की घटनाओ ने लिखवाई कविताएँ: नीलम|url=http://epaper.navodayatimes.in/1187605/The-Navodaya-Times-Main/Navodaya-Times-Main#page/9/2|publisher=[[Navodaya Times]]|date=April 27, 2017|location=New Delhii|language=Hindi}}</ref> She has written children's stories and poetry in [[English language|English]] and [[Hindi languages|Hindi]].

==Biography==
Chandra has authored 4 novels, 1 novella and 5 short story collections, 25 poetry collections and 10 children’s books. She has received several awards including the ''"[[Rabindranath Tagore]] International Award"'' in 2014.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.xpresspublications.com/3rd-rabindranath-tagore-award---2014 |title=3rd Rabindranath Tagore Award – 2014|publisher=Xpress Publications |date= |access-date=April 8, 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=The Rainbow Hues (2014): A wonderful mingling of creativity and scholarship with a social message|url=http://www.merinews.com/article/the-rainbow-hues-2014-a-wonderful-mingling-of-creativity-and-scholarship-with-a-social-message/15910683.shtml|newspaper=[[Merinews]]|date=25 October 2015|access-date=19 November 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151119214729/http://www.merinews.com/article/the-rainbow-hues-2014-a-wonderful-mingling-of-creativity-and-scholarship-with-a-social-message/15910683.shtml|archive-date=19 November 2015|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.spectralhues.com/books/author-interview/2013/12/exclusive-interview-neelamsaxena-chandra/ |title=Exclusive Interview with Neelam Saxena Chandra|publisher=Spectral Hues |date=25 December 2013 }}</ref><ref name="forbesindia.com">[http://forbesindia.com/article/special/forbes-india-celebrity-100-nominees-list-for-2014/39097/1 Forbes India Celebrity 100 Nominees List for 2014], Forbes India, 12 December 2014</ref> given by Xpress Publications: Kerala, India. She was awarded a prize in a poetry contest organized by the [[Consulate General of the United States, Mumbai]], on the topic ''Poetry for Social Change'''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://mumbai.usconsulate.gov/pnedisability2010.html |title=2010 Programs and Events | Consulate General of the United States Mumbai, India |publisher=Mumbai.usconsulate.gov |date= |access-date=2014-04-08}}</ref> The song ''Mere Sajan Sun Sun'', for which she was the lyricist<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=auRmXTmVwrY |title="Mere Saajan Sun Sun" – Shankar Tucker ft. Shweta Subram |publisher=YouTube |date= |access-date=2014-04-08}}</ref> won a 'Popular Choice Award' at the [[Radio City Freedom Awards]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.planetradiocity.com/rcfa/winners.php |title=Radio City Freedom Awards |publisher=Planetradiocity.com |date=30 May 2013 |access-date=2014-04-08 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160305013735/http://www.planetradiocity.com/rcfa/winners.php |archive-date=5 March 2016 |url-status=dead }}</ref><ref name="dailybhaskar">{{cite news|title=इस लेडी ऑफिसर की कलम बनी पैशन, दुनिया में हुई फेमस, जीते कई अवॉर्ड|url=http://www.bhaskar.com/news/UP-LUCK-story-of-author-neelam-saxena-chandra-5259703-PHO.html|access-date=27 February 2016|publisher=[[Daily Bhaskar]]|location=[[Lucknow]]}}</ref> Recently she was shortlisted for [https://www.indianpoetryreview.com/annual-poetry-award-results-2020 IPR Annual Award] 2020

She is an [[Indian Engineering Services|IES Officer]] of 1992 batch, and has also served as Joint Secretary of [[Union Public Service Commission]] (UPSC).<ref>{{cite news|title=Latest appointments & DoPT orders (Sept 15, 2015)|url=http://www.indianmandarins.com/latest-appointments-dopt-orders-sept-15-2015-updated-1030-pm/|publisher=Indianmandarins|date=September 15, 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Deputation of IRSEE Officers to Union Public Service Commission|url=http://www.indianrailways.gov.in/railwayboard/uploads/irpersonel/Deputation_Orders/DO_E(O)II_170915.pdf|publisher=[[Ministry of Railways (India)]]|access-date=29 April 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Neelam Saxena Chandra at LBF|url=http://www.londonbookfair.co.uk/en/2017-Exhibitors/Company-Content/?coId=233733|publisher=[[London Book Fair]]|access-date=29 April 2017}}</ref> She has served as Executive Director of [[Pune Metro]]<ref>{{cite news|title=Deputation of IRSEE officers to Maharashtra Metro Rail Corporation Limited (MMRCL|url=http://www.indianrailways.gov.in/railwayboard/uploads/irpersonel/Deputation_Orders/2017/DO_E(O)II_280917.pdf|agency=[[Government of India]]|publisher=[[Ministry of Railways]]|date=September 28, 2017}}</ref> and now serves as Assistant Divisional Railway Manager (ADRM) of Pune Division.

== Awards and recognition ==
*2014: Rabindranath Tagore International Poetry Award from Xpress Publications: Kerala, India.<ref name="dailybhaskar"/>
*Lyricist of ''Mere Sajan Sun Sun'' which won a 'Popular Choice' award at the [[Radio City Freedom Awards]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.merrybrains.com/author-interview-neelam-saxena-chandra/ |title=The latest whole novel was completed in two months straight: Interview with Neelam Saxena Chandra |publisher=Merry Brains |date=12 August 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151119210824/http://www.merrybrains.com/author-interview-neelam-saxena-chandra/ |archive-date=19 November 2015 |url-status=dead }}</ref>
*2014: Featured in [[Forbes India]] Celebrity 100 Nominees long list 2014<ref name="forbesindia.com"/><ref name="dailybhaskar"/>
* 2018: Humanity International Women Achievers Awards by [[Aditya Birla Memorial Hospital|Aditya Birla Hospital]].<ref>{{cite news |title=Pune women achievers celebrated |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/pune-news/pune-women-achievers-celebrated/story-RWPa2hux3b9eedJuv6XfDL.html |publisher=[[Hindustan Times]] |date=March 13, 2018}}</ref>
* 2018: Soninder Samman for contribution in [[Hindi Literature]].<ref>{{cite news |title=लेखकांनी आत्मचिंतन करावे |url=https://maharashtratimes.indiatimes.com/maharashtra/pune-news/the-authors-have-to-make-self-reliance/articleshow/64046226.cms |publisher=[[Maharashtra Times]] |date=May 6, 2018 |language=Marathi}}</ref>

==Publications==
List of poems and [[Ghazals]]
{{div col|colwidth=22em}}
*''Can I Have This Chance'' (2014)
*''Soul Seekers'' (2013)
*''Rishtey Mohabbat Ke'' (2013)
*''Pankhudiyan'' (2013)
*''Layers of Flickering Lights'' (2013)
*''Silhouette of Reflections'' (2013)
*''Skylines'' (2014)
*''The Purple Moon'' (2014)
*''Hues of Love''
*''Treacherous Lady''
*''Tales from Sundervan''
*'' Chanda''
*'' Five tales''
*''Winter Shall Fade'' (2015)
*''Her Story: Is not always a Story '' (2015)
*''Zindagi Ki Kalam Se'' (2014)
*''As a beginner for a beginning''
*''Geet Gaata Chal''
*'' Casket of Stories'' (2015)
*'' Pluck out the heart''
*''Asha Ke Pankh'' (2015)
* ''Preet Pakhi'' (2015)
*''Dil Se'' (2015)
*''Sands of Time'' (2015)
*''Transcending Hearts'' (2015)
*''Tales of Eon'' (2015)
*''TavishikeTaare'' (2015)
*''TitliyonkeLokmein'' (2015)
*''Rambha'' (2015)
*''Tanke Hain Kuch Sitare'' (2016)
*''Bulbule Khayalon Ke'' (2016)
*''Rajjo, Rano Aur Surajmukhi'' (2016)
*''Mai Hawa Ho Gayee Hu'' (2016)
*''Butterflies of Hope'' (2016)
*''Kataraney Zindagi Ki'' (2016)
''Saptrangi Pari Evam Rang Birangi Kahaniyaa'' (2016)
*''Stella'' (2016)
*''In the Flickering of an Eye'' (2017)<ref>{{cite news|title=Books Tasting|url=http://epaper.thesundaystandard.com/1085835/The-Sunday-Standard-Magazine-Delhi/29-01-2017#page/10/2|publisher=[[The Sunday Standard]]|date=January 29, 2017}}</ref>
*''The Soul Unbound'' (2017)
*''Trove of Musings'' (2017)
*''Main Bahane Lagi Hun'' (2017)
*''Maine Rang Diye Alfaaz'' (2017)
*''Maine Tarashe hain Alfaaz'' (2017)
*''Rangi Main Tere Rang Mein'' (2017)
*''Ek Sahar Ummid Bhari'' (2017)<ref>{{cite news|title=Poetry inspired by conventional life|url=http://www.millenniumpost.in/delhi/poetry-inspired-by-conventional-life-237809|publisher=Millennium Post|date=April 21, 2017|location=New Delhi}}</ref>
* ''Zindagi ka Alaav'' (2017)
* ''Ek Shama hardam jalti hai'' (2017)
* ''Aaj baadal ban baras jaanaa hai'' (2017)<ref>{{cite news|last1=Pandey|first1=Arun Kumar|title=नीलम सक्सेना चंद्रा : आज बादल बन बरस जाना है|url=http://www.amarujala.com/kavya/book-review/poet-neelam-chandra-saxena-collection-of-hindi-poetry-boook-aaj-badal-ban-baras-jana-hai|publisher=[[Amar Ujala]]|date=October 6, 2017|language=Hindi}}</ref>
* ''Misty Moments'' (2017)
* ''A Princess, A goal and a mole'' (2017)
{{div col end}}

==See also==
{{Commons category}}
{{portal|Biography|Poetry|Children's literature}}
* [[List of Indian writers]]
* [[List of Indian poets]]
* [[List of Hindi-language authors]]
* [[List of Indian women writers]]
* [[List of children's literature writers]]

==References==
{{Reflist|2}}

==External links==
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20160111171555/http://neelamsaxenachandra.in/ Official website]
* [http://www.millenniumpost.in/my-daughter-gave-birth-to-the-story-teller-in-me-178202?NID=351425 ‘My daughter gave birth to the story-teller in me’] on ''Millennium Post''
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V_0IE1uxYA0 Neelam Saxena Chandra's Interview] on ''[[DD National]]''

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