Parija Kavilanz is a senior writer at CNN Business, where she covers a range of topics, including startups, entrepreneurs, small business, innovation and immigration.

Previously, she worked with The Observer in New Delhi as a features writer. She is a recipient of the Front Page Award from The Newswomen's Club of New York and a Best in Business award for breaking news from the Society of American Business Editors and Writers.

Kavilanz graduated with a Master's Degree from New York University's Arthur L. Carter Journalism Institute and lives in New York City with her husband and two children.

Follow her @parijakavilanz or get in touch at parija.bhatnagar@turner.com.