Day: April 23, 2025

He wasn’t a legacy builder – or even from the industry. But today, Dr. G V Rao stands behind South India’s tallest residential tower – and one of Hyderabad’s most respected real estate brands. A Veterinary doctor by training and a former government servant by profession, Dr. Rao walked away from government service with an … Read more

The researchers hypothesized that “playful provocation” drives higher connection with the brand — the so-called “self-brand connection. Image: Shutterstock You might think that making fun of your customers is never a good idea. But some brands may have found the right recipe for engaging consumers by “roasting” them in a fun and inoffensive way. In … Read more

In Hyderabad, luxury often makes a lot of noise. From sprawling penthouses with marble lining every surface to high-rises stacked with high-decibel amenities, the city’s premium real estate market has long been focused on more – more gloss, more scale, more spectacle. But EIPL is doing something different. After years of building quietly, the Hyderabad-based … Read more

Prashant Mehta, Managing Director, Lilavati Foundation In the heart of GIFT City, Gujarat’s cutting-edge smart city and financial hub, a new kind of institution is taking shape – not a stock exchange or bank, but a hospital: one that carries decades of quiet, determined philanthropy in its DNA. Lilavati Hospital, a name synonymous with world-class … Read more

Mira Kulkarni, Founder and managing director of Forest Essentials Image:Madhu Kapparath; Imaging: Kapil Kashyap Mira Kulkarni, 69, founder and managing director of Forest Essentials, converted her passion for crafting pure ayurvedic skin and haircare products into a debt-free $1 billion luxury beauty company. Having carved a strong niche in India’s rapidly growing beauty and personal … Read more