For self-confessed perfectionist and luxury decor connoisseur, Simone Khan Arora, it is all about striking a work-life balance Her swanky lifestyle store (the “second chapter” of her life) Simone in South Mumbai is a tastefully curated collection of decor essentials. An extension of her own personality that breathes classic luxe and stylish glamour. But then refined resplendence […]
Year: 2019
Shatbhi Basu: Successful Stir
The first woman bartender in India, Shatbhi Basu believes in shattering stereotypes. Her silver curls gleam with the brand equity she has earned on the dint of her ingenuity with spirits, pouring her passion and hard work into her calling. Shatbhi Basu is a virtual institution in the bartending industry. Being the first woman on the […]
Rouble Nagi: Setting An Example
Artist and social worker Rouble Nagi believes in being creatively courageous as courage is everything that defines you. Call it a self-driven, soul-stirring curve in her career trajectory as an artist. Rouble Nagi has created stunning murals and shaped exquisite works of art. But her passionate undertaking in Misaal Mumbai, an endeavor of its kind, that […]
Rohini Iyer: The Game Changer
Photo Courtesy: Rohan Shrestha For the most powerful image builder and reputation manager in the film circles, Rohini Iyer counts her searing ambition as her inborn passion. She powers the numero uno reputation management company in the Indian entertainment industry. The unbeatable game changer. For Rohini Iyer, Founder & Director, Raindrop Media, her life is […]
Raveena Tandon: A Role Model
National Award winner, actor Raveena Tandon believes learning is a lifelong process as you evolve. “It has been an exciting and fulfilling journey for me,” says actress Raveena Tandon. “I feel blessed as I have been fortunate enough to sail through the different stages of my life, as a doting daughter, mother and wife. Just […]
Rakhee Vaswani: Desi Nigella
It has been a tough, yet rewarding ride for celeb chef Rakhee Vaswani as she steers her baby, India’s first, international cooking school Palate Culinary Studio & Academy, to flavorful heights Culinary wizardry comes naturally to Rakhee Vaswani. A celeb chef (of cook show Rewind with Rakhee fame on Living Foodz), an author (Picky Eaters), […]
Pria Kataaria Puri: Fashion Forerunner
International fashion designer Pria Kataaria Puri believes being the best version of yourself brings out the best in others around you. Her label PKP is the toast of the fashion circuit in India and abroad. Her glamorous persona breathes sheer panache. Her penchant for globe-trotting takes her to virtually undiscovered locations across the world. Fashion […]
Naina Lal Kidwai : First Mover (Dis)-Advantage
A life of many firsts, Naina Lal Kidwai shares her story of stepping in and ruling the proverbial man’s world. From being the first Indian woman to graduate from the Harvard Business School, to being the first woman to head an investment bank and a foreign or private bank in India, and the first woman […]
Deanne Pandey: The Real Wellness Icon
A well-known fitness and wellness consultant, Deanne Pandey believes in the power of self. Having trained some of the fittest stars in Bollywood, Deanne Pandey is one of the country’s foremost fitness experts, a health coach and the best-selling author of “I’m Not Stressed: Secrets for a Calm Mind and Healthy Body” and “Shut up and Train: A Complete Fitness Guide […]
Namrata Purohit: Fit & Fabulous
The key name in the fitness industry, Pilates trainer Namrata Purohit feels truly blessed. “I believe workouts need to be fun,” says Namrata Purohit, one of the youngest fully trained Stott Pilates instructors in the entire world. Prompted by a knee injury (that made her abandon squash as a pursuit and explore innumerable exercise routines), […]