The air is thick with the trilling of crickets. Gossamer thin strands of cobwebs glisten with dew as the winter sun falls gently on the tall sal trees, ubiquitous to the region. Bushy-tailed monkeys playfully scurry about and there’s a pack of them near the...
What led to the creation of your brand? I was reading the Bible when I happened to stumble upon the name Thorkal — a lady who stitched clothes for kings and queens. This was the image I wanted for the brand, that whoever comes through...
It happened every three years. But this time it didn’t. And I am surprised. Eleven years is a long time to be playing these games. But I have known no other way than to act on impulse and seize the moment, for most part of...
What led to you creating a brand like Nylangan Hindustan? We launched our brand — Nylangan Hindustan, aiming to break stereotypes in design and style, by creating an artisanal clothing line that is accessible to all and moves away from the constructs of age to...
The love for travel is a much experienced one. As Indians, we love to travel the length and breadth of our country and one of the most romantic travel modes is the Indian railway. The railway has a magic that is hard to explain. Those...
Would the word humanitarian do justice to the work you do? My primary aim in life is to help at least one billion people around the world to gain access to basic healthcare, education and opportunities that allow them to break the cycle of poverty,...
There is nothing we have missed more in the past seven months more than eating out. We may have made peace with home deliveries and home cooking to a large extent, but they have not been able to replace the joy of dining out. And...
The upcoming festive collection from Raw Mango, Moomal, draws inspiration from Rajasthan, home to its founder Sanjay Garg. Part nostalgic from his memory and part re-imagined for the future, the Marwari region’s traditional clothes and Rajput garments are borrowed to create a signature contrast and...
“In the mad rush of messages that I get, I must have missed yours. I am sorry,” says the voice note. It made me think of the other message he sent me a few days back when I had called him, but he couldn’t take...
Waking up to the sound of calm, soft waves… the sunlight streaming into your living room… the sun outside is hot… but a cool sea breeze wafts lazily around… ensuring the indulgent relaxing vibe you’re experiencing… stays with you all day. Sounds like something right...
