Lalita Iyer


Lalita Iyer is a journalist, writer and blogger based in Mumbai, India. She is the author of two books, "I'm pregnant, not terminally ill, you idiot" and "The Boy Who Swallowed A Nail And Other Stories", as well as writing two blogs: Chickwit and Mommygolightly.

Professional life

Iyer is a graduate of the Institute of Chemical Technology, Mumbai, with an M.Pharm degree in Medicinal and Natural Products. She was Assistant Editor of Man’s World magazine from October 2004 to November 2006, Deputy Editor at Hindustan Times from November 2006 to January 2010, Managing Editor of Filmfare magazine from April 2013 to May 2014, and has taught English at the Sahyadri School, Pune.

Independent writing

Iyer is the author of two blogs. Chickwit was started as a women's column in the Hindustan Times. The second, Mommygolightly related to motherhood. Iyer has also authored two books. The first book, published by Amaryllis Books, is titled "I’m Pregnant, Not Terminally Ill, You Idiot!", and the second book published by Scholastic is titled "The Boy Who Swallowed a Nail and Other Stories".