Image: Mexy Xavier; Wardrobe: Custom Khadi Shirt, Quarter; ‘Never Normal’ Jacket, Nm Design Studio; ‘Rumeli’ Pendant: Aulerth; Gold Plated Chunky Bracelet, Rings, All Tribe: Amrapali; Styled By: Lehan Devadhia; Assisted By: Asmita Bhosle Hanumankind, aka Sooraj Cherukat, hadn’t released a song in over a year. The pressure was building—not just for him, but for his … Read more
Hope isn’t something you either have or don’t have; it’s a learned skill that can be cultivated. Image: Shutterstock We’re often warned against opening Pandora’s box, a metaphor for unleashing a torrent of evils on the world. Yet, we forget an essential detail: Elpis – the spirit of hope – remained within the box. Even … Read more
Image: Shutterstock Indians have made substantial contributions to the US tech industry, with many holding key positions in top companies. For instance, Kevan Parekh recently took over as Apple’s chief financial officer, Indian-origin CEOs are leading companies like Google, Microsoft, YouTube. Beyond the tech world, too, Indian-Americans are making their mark in US politics, as … Read more
Dr. Lyle Berkowitz, CEO of KeyCare, tries to make it easy on health systems. His is the first Epic-based virtual care company – Epic having the largest market share among EHR vendors, that makes starting up with telemedicine quite simple for a great many provider organizations. But the goal of KeyCare also is simplicity – … Read more
The ‘lipstick’ theory or impact has been witnessed in the country post Covid, notwithstanding the fact that headline inflation has been high. Illustrations: Chaitanya Dinesh Surpur The Indian economy is slated to grow at around 7 percent for the next couple of years, including FY25. At the same time, there have been some pertinent … Read more
Rooted in ayurveda, with formulations tailored for Indian skin tones and products made using locally-sourced ingredients, homegrown beauty brands have been shifting the narrative and redefining the beauty landscape. They offer what global giants often overlook—cultural relevance and products that cater to the diverse needs of Indian consumers. According to research firm Mintel’s report Global … Read more
In an increasingly interconnected world, entrepreneurs face the exciting challenge of building businesses that operate across borders Image: Shutterstock In an increasingly interconnected world, entrepreneurs face the exciting challenge of building businesses that operate across borders. Success in global entrepreneurship requires a unique blend of skills and understanding of challenges that allow individuals to maneuver … Read more
Rajkummar Rao Image: Mexy Xavier; Hairstylist: Vijay Raskar; Makeup Artist: Nitin Purohit Costume Stylist: Sanam Ratansi The only time an actor can be himself is during interviews, says Rajkummar Rao, sitting down for a chat on a balmy November afternoon in Mumbai. Otherwise, he is always playing someone else on screen. Rao completes 15 years … Read more
Wildly popular K-Pop boy band BTS (pictured here in 2021) promises to reunite in June after its seven members finish their mandatory military service. Image: Rob Latour/Shutterstock© From the second stint in the White House for Donald Trump to a turbo-charged football calendar, here are five things to watch in 2025: On January 20, … Read more
Egg freezing is rapidly spreading in metros. Illustration: Chaitanya Dinesh Surpur At 27, Meera Rajput (name changed), finds herself sitting in a brightly lit clinic in South Mumbai, staring at a slideshow about ovarian reserve. A corporate lawyer with an unrelenting schedule, Rajput leads a rather stressful, time-deficient lifestyle. Sitting alongside three women who are … Read more