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INDIA TODAY’s ‘High & Mighty’ list is a yearly tradition that serves a purpose larger than just being a catalogue of influential individuals. At its core, it encapsulates the ever-evolving narrative of power, resilience and influence, reflecting the zeitgeist of the times we are navigating. Over the years, this compilation has chronicled those whose impacts echo across our personal and professional lives—not merely through their wealth or positions but via their ability to influence domains outside their immediate purview. It captures the pulse of a nation through the prism of its most potent change-makers. The inception of this list 20 years ago was driven by the need to recognise and understand the drivers of our society and economy. Over the years, the parameters and the composition have seen significant shifts,…

The results of the recently held local body elections held a key lesson for the Opposition in BJP-ruled Uttar Pradesh. That, no single party can take the Muslim vote for granted, as the community is no longer voting as a monolithic bloc. The Muslim electorate, which comprises 20 per cent of the state’s population, is believed to have helped the Samajwadi Party (SP) and its allies corner a 36 per cent vote share in the 2022 assembly election. And the community remains a significant bloc vote bank for any party fancying its chances to dislodge the Bharatiya Janata Party from the numero uno spot in UP’s political arena. But in the local body polls held in the first half of May, the SP came in for a rude shock as…

At the first cabinet meet in the new secretariat on May 18, Telangana chief minister K. Chandrashekar Rao virtually gifted 10.5 acres of prime land in Hyderabad’s financial district for a mere Rs 37.53 crore when the land parcel costs upward of Rs 550 crore in the open market. This was in response to Bharat Rashtra Samithi’s (BRS) May 12 application for an Institute of Excellence and Human Resource Development. Only recently did BRS discover that the Congress gave itself 11 acres at Rs 2 lakh an acre in 2008 for a similar facility at Bowenpally. It’s still vacant land, but Rahul Gandhi and his Bharat Jodo Yatra team pitched tents here for a night’s stay last year.…

“FOR THINE IS THE KINGDOM,” goes the Lord’s Prayer, “the power, and the glory, forever and ever.” Let’s take one fragment first: the power and the glory. That’s one possible measure of an individual’s accomplishments in life, but it only traces the outer circumference of what is essentially an inner journey. The 50 people on our High & Mighty List were not born on another planet. Nor were those on the three supplementary lists on politics, the officialdom and Indians who made it big abroad. They are ordinary mortals, and yet extraordinary. Their little and big kingdoms were built out of each one’s special blend of savvy, will, imagination, tenacity…and sometimes the sheer force of personality. Some of them came out of anonymity to be where they are. Monika Shergill,…

The lifestyle of urban residents is typically fast paced and busy. Whether he/ she is a businessperson, employee or a daily-wage person, everyone is bounded by a regular routine every day. In such cases, if he/ she has to get in a queue in the government office to get any government document or certificate made, then it can be troublesome. Generally, work is done in government offices only on normal working days, while no work is done on holidays. Similarly, in everyday life, even a common man is able to take out some time for himself only on holidays. In such a situation, if he must get any government certificate or document made, then he must take leave on his working day and go to the government office. Government of…

Shrikant Madhav Vaidya heads the Fortune-500 Indian energy major, Indian Oil Corporation Ltd (IndianOil). He is among the top technocrats in the hydrocarbon space, proficient in refinery-petrochemical integration. He has been a key contributor to the global discourse on energy security and sustainability and has led the Company to record operational performances, while implementing a future-ready, green transition agenda. Mr Vaidya has been named as the top Indian CEO (#81 globally) by the CEOWORLD Magazine in March 2023. He has been successfully steering IndianOil for almost three years creating new operational and financial benchmarks such as the highest ever operational revenue, highest ever crude processed by IndianOil refineries and highest ever sales volume in FY22-23, leveraging the strengths and overcoming the challenges that come with running 58,000+ customer touchpoints and…

Ms Suchita Oswal Jain, the Vice Chairperson and Joint Managing Director of Vardhman Group, is an accomplished business leader, philanthropist and champion of women's empowerment. In the early 1990s, she joined the group as its Chief Executive Officer (CEO), and since then has made remarkable contributions to the growth and success of the company. With her innovative ideas and long-term vision in the textile manufacturing industry, Ms Jain has demonstrated exemplary dedication, hard work and leadership which has propelled Vardhman Group to become India's largest vertically integrated textile manufacturer. Today, the company boasts an impressive spindle count of 1.19 million and an annual export value of Rs 4747 crores, thanks to Ms Jain's unwavering commitment to excellence and her ability to lead by example. Her contributions have not only transformed…

DR DNYANADA BANDODKAR, DOCTOR & MODEL Dr Dnyanada Bandodkar is a unique and rare combination of beauty, brains and dynamism. Born and brought up in Mumbai, She holds an MBBS degree from India, an MPH, Medicine from Minnesota, USA and also a PGDCC degree from Mumbai. She started her career in medicine in the US and worked at many prestigious organisations like MSU, UCSF and U of M mainly in areas of breast cancer research. She’s a Managing Partner in Hindustan Monomers Pvt. Ltd (HMPL) since 2007 which has grown tremendously under her visionary leadership. She won the coveted title of ‘Entrepreneur of the year-Female award for the IPF Industrial Excellence Awards’ in the year 2022. Shes a beauty queen and winner of Mediqueen Mrs Maharashtra 2023. She's moving fast…

One of the country’s most successful distillers and brewers, NV Group is winning accolades for Brand India in the US market with its unfaltering expansion of Smoke Lab Vodka, the company’s award winning premium vodka in the competitive American market. Headquartered in Delhi, the company is today showcasing India’s finest quality ingredients and skilled craftsmanship to the world stage. We caught up with the CEO Varun Jain to know the secrets of the successful evolution of the company and its products. With the innate ‘tilak’ adorning his forehead, Varun Jain is a young entrepreneur who wears his heart on his sleeve. Sustainability is at the core of his vision and has modelled his operations completely indigenous with world-class quality catering to global standards and a niche spirit market in the…

IN A YEAR WHEN INDIA BECAME OFFICIALLY the most populous nation on the planet ever, it’s perhaps less surprising to see so many of our tribe running the show elsewhere in the world. And were the definition of ‘Indian origin’ expanded to include akhand Bharat, well, we saw the crowing memes about England, Scotland and London having desis in charge. Hmm…why not Wales, given that they already have an Indian accent? That said, the Indian conquest of the Anglosphere has been in progress for some time now. Seven of the ten in this category have been sitting pretty at the top since the last iteration of the High & Mighty list, although the order has changed somewhat. Rishi Sunak was just the well-liked Chancellor of the Exchequer back in 2021.…

Q. What is your character in Music School about? Manoj is a guy who, like Mary, the character Shriya [Saran] plays, is a music teacher with the fact that parents don’t allow their grappling-kids enough time for extracurricular activities. The two try to bring about a change by opening a little music school…. I think kids have been put under too much pressure by the education system. But there are positive changes in the works that will hopefully be implemented soon. Q. There are 11 songs in Music School. How important are music and songs in contemporary filmmaking? Music and songs have been a very integral part of our filmmaking. However, with changing times and the difference in the way we now approach our cinema—which needs to be tighter and match…

INDULGENCE AND EXCESS HAVE ALWAYS BEEN SHOWSTOPPERS for fashion’s runway parade. It may be premature to predict a halt in their stately progress, but it’s definitely time to acknowledge that fashion sports a kinder face now. A fashion trend’s life cycle from rise, to peak and obsolescence has been rendered even shorter and less predictable by technology and social media. As consumers realise the impact of fast fashion, their buying habits are evolving in favour of more environment-friendly ways of shopping. “Green is the new black,” says Sunil Sethi, President, Fashion Design Council of India (FDCI). As a result, “Pre-loved” is a much-loved fashion buzzword now, especially in the luxury industry, where resale is booming as it allows customers to sell and buy. This type of circular fashion enables users…

When it comes to crafting legends, Panerai is in a league by itself. Officine Panerai has been manufacturing high-precision instruments for the Royal Italian Navy since the early 20th century. It was the patented Radiomir—created in 1916—a radium-based substance that allows for “self-luminous sights for launching torpedoes at night and for firing weapons that sealed Panerai’s destiny. And now, another milestone in the face of a precious new in-house movement, the Annual Calendar, has been developed specifically for the Radiomir collection. This is the first annual calendar complication for Panerai. Specifically, reaffirming its Italian roots, Panerai’s Experience edition, PAM01432 features a sun brushed burgundy shaded dial, a black hand-dyed matte alligator strap and is set in a 45mm Platinumtech™ case. What’s even more exciting is that every owner of this…

Next time you text your partner to ask them to pick up supper on the way home, spare a thought for Sophie Hill’s sourcing team, who take orders over WhatsApp (as well as Instagram private message and WeChat), not for pasta and milk, but for $250,000 Hermes speedboats and $1 million diamond earrings. Hill, 40, is the woman behind the world’s quickest and most direct personal shopping service, Threads Styling, which conducts its business over social media and instant messaging the way the rest of us might discuss the last episode of Happy Valley. You may worry about neglecting the group banter, but the Threads Styling team is managing more than 13 million chats on WhatsApp. Hill cut her teeth on the buying and merchandising teams at Top-shop during its…

It is a rare woman whose heart does not soar at the sight of beautiful jewellery. The iridescence of fine-cut coloured stones ensconced in their metal cages, creates a near mesmeric effect. Celebrating this union of art and craft to create almost delicious baubles is the Gemfield’s imprimatur. 'Songbird', the brand’s new emerald and ruby jewellery collection, in collaboration with The Line, uses Mozambican rubies and Zambian emeralds to pay tribute to Indian traditions, history and artistry. Despite the use of superlative quality gemstones, the collection hopes to make the high-fashion allure of gems more accessible to everyday adornment. Much like the songbird’s call that is imminently recognisable, the distinctive silhouette of fine Indian jewellery is just as memorable. However, since each songbird’s voice is distinct, so also The Line’s…

10 POLITICIANS Leader Board Key people shaping the boundaries of India’s political and electoral landscape 1. NARENDRA MODI Prime Minister of India 2. AMIT SHAH Union Minister of Home Affairs 3. MOHAN BHAGWAT Sarsanghchalak, RSS DATTATREYA HOSABALE Sarkaryavah, RSS 4. YOGI ADITYANATH Chief Minister, Uttar Pradesh 5. RAHUL GANDHI Congress leader 6. MAMATA BANERJEE Chief Minister, West Bengal 7. NITISH KUMAR Chief Minister, Bihar 8. NITIN GADKARI Union Minister of Road Transport and Highways 9. J.P. NADDA President, BJP 10. ARVIND KEJRIWAL Chief Minister, Delhi 10 OFFICIALS Power Wielders Top officials steering policymaking and its implementation in India 1. D.Y. CHANDRACHUD Chief Justice of India 2. P.K. MISHRA Principal Secretary to the Prime Minister of India 3. AJIT DOVAL National Security Advisor 4. SHAKTIKANTA DAS Governor, Reserve Bank of India…

As the cheetahs—translocated from Namibia and South Africa to India where they have been functionally extinct since the country’s independence—flounder and die in unfamiliar terrain, the furious debate on the wisdom (questionable) of the move is reignited. While Divyabhanusinh makes a case for their reintroduction, it is not the focus of this timely, glorious and gripping account of the history of Asiatic cheetahs in the subcontinent, and beyond. An important update on his remarkable work The End of a Trail: The Cheetah in India (1995), this one deliberates on other issues that surround this contentious cat—or ‘dog-cat’, as per the belief in olden times due to its likeness with hounds. The author emphasises the cheetah’s ‘Indianness’, elegantly rubbishing claims of it being an ‘exotic alien’, including in a book co-authored…

A decade back, the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) was called a “caged parrot”. Now, Jharkhand chief minister Hemant Soren has a new epithet for the Enforcement Directorate (ED). Distributing recruitment letters for high school teachers in Ranchi on May 19, Soren recalled how after Covid, a new epidemic called the ED is stalking the state. Soren has rea son to feel sore about the agency, as it questioned him for over nine hours in November 2022 and arrested his aide Pankaj Mishra last July for alleged money-laundering.…

WHAT IS YOUR VISION FOR TOURISM IN GOA? Goa is a preferred destination for tourism and it is evolving to meet the new and higher expectations of the tourists, so for the last year we have been exploring new opportunities and thought processes to improve our tourism product. We are focussing on infrastructure, policy, developing new destinations and supporting the Prime Minister’s vision of ‘Dekho Apna Desh'. We are also in the process of putting in programmes and policies to make Goa the creative capital of India. WHAT NEW EXPERIENCES AND DESTINATIONS CAN VISITORS TO GOA LOOK FORWARD TO? By default, Goa has been a ‘sun, sea and sand’ destination but in fact it has a lot more to offer. Apart from Goa’s Portuguese culture, we also have numerous temples,…

Founder and Chairman of Whiteland Corporation, Gurugram, Haryana, Mr. Navdeep JP Sardana, a first-generation entrepreneur, is crafting distinguished projects in Residential & Commercial Spaces comparable to world-class standards. Once an aspirant of civil services, he has postgraduate degrees in three disciplines that serve him well to this day. A globe trotter, he draws inspiration from landmark architecture in different parts of the world to meet the evolving preferences of new-age customers that match his company’s motto ‘Global outlook, Indian values.’ The young and iconic realtor of India loves to holiday in Europe, for new perspectives of creativity. COULD YOU TAKE US THROUGH THE NASCENT JOURNEY OF YOUR COMPANY? To establish Whiteland and build it as a top brand in luxury real estate took us a decade of hard toil. It…

MUKESH AMBANI CMD, Reliance Industries KUMAR MANGALAM BIRLA Chairman, Aditya Birla Group RATAN TATA Chairman, Tata Trusts SAJJAN JINDAL Chairman, JSW Group SUNIL BHARTI MITTAL Founder & Chairman, Bharti Enterprises N. CHANDRASEKARAN Chairman, Tata Sons GAUTAM ADANI Chairman, Adani Group UDAY KOTAK MD & CEO, Kotak Mahindra Bank AZIM PREMJI Founder Chairman, Wipro RISHAD PREMJI (NEW) Chairman, Wipro AMITABH BACHCHAN Bollywood Actor ANIL AGARWAL Founder and Non-executive Chairman, Vedanta Resources NANDAN NILEKANI Co-founder & Non-executive Chairman, Infosys SHIV NADAR Founder, HCL Group ROSHNI NADAR MALHOTRA Chairperson, HCL Tech R.C. BHARGAVA Chairman, Maruti Suzuki AJAY PIRAMAL Chairman, Piramal Group SANJIV PURI Chairman & MD, ITC Ltd RAHUL BHATIA CEO, InterGlobe Enterprises NITA AMBANI Chairperson, Reliance Foundation Dr NARESH TREHAN CMD, Medanta-The Medicity ADAR POONAWALLA CEO, Serum Institute of India SHAH RUKH…

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Many seek a hue-haven, but few are able to get it right. The good news is that now this job has become a lot easier. How? Fashion label United Colors of Benetton has launched its first-ever home collection in the country with a collaboration with Bergner Group. Called Casa Benetton it keeps with the brand’s signature style featuring splashes of colour. The cherry on top of this colourful cake is that there are a wide range of products for every room in your home. Bed sheets, pillow covers and comforters in vibrant hues and unique patterns make up the bedroom collection. Towels, bathrobes, and accessories in bold designs and soft fabrics form the bathroom range. While dinnerware, glassware, flatware, food containers, travel mugs and lunch bags in a variety of…

If I had to sum up my design style in one line, it would be, ‘go bold or go home’. Interiors that do not make a statement lack personality. The good news is that mundane can be magical, banal can be beautiful and whimsical can be wonderful. After all, the louder the lovelier. Still confused? Let me take you inside a home in Delhi that does just that. GIVE IT A GLOBAL APPEAL The owners, a rather fabulous young couple with young kids wanted a home with a narrative to resonate Los Angeles in New Delhi, hence the name LA+LA LAND Villa. The 48,000 sq ft is set in the Capital’s urban sprawl, DLF Chattarpur Farms. With 15,000 sq ft of built-up area, the idea was to relish the outdoors…

Think of it as kitchen 2.0. Smart appliances have upgraded how we cook and work in the heart of the home, making it an easy and fulfilling experience with little to no room for error. With advanced features such as remote control, voice assistants, and real-time monitoring, these appliances provide unparalleled convenience and efficiency. They can help you save time, energy, and money, making cooking and meal planning more accessible and enjoyable. They also render a sleek and classy look. Here are five appliances that are a must for your smart kitchen. Touch Screen Refrigerator A smart refrigerator is one of the essential appliances in a smart kitchen that is both functional and a part of the aesthetics. It has touch screens, cameras, and voice assistants that help you manage…

Our travels, thoughts, inspirations and encounters always find a way to wiggle into our designs. This house speaks loud and clear, of its inspirational roots, from the natural world around it. Settled amidst sky high towers in the bustling lanes of Mumbai, this 1,900 sq ft apartment, home to a young and dynamic couple and their child, comprises three bedrooms, a living room, a media room, a kitchen and a small balcony. Walls of Wonder As you cross the warm and inviting entryway, you are greeted by a rough kota clad panelling that wraps the foyer and adjoining wall. A beautiful large Round Piet Mondrian inspired mirror reflects the visuals of the living room giving a sneak peek into the house. Along the mirror is a hand crafted teak wood…

Jewel for the Crown Who doesn’t dream of long, thick, silken tresses? It’s the one vanity dream that is almost universal. The Nourish Mantra Advanced Hair Growth Serum claims that with proven actives such as Redensyl®, Procapil®, and AnaGainTM, you can expect incredible hair growth and arrest hair fall as well. But wait for three months to see tangible results–twice a day, every day. Luckily, the formula is non-greasy. Price ₹849 for 50ml; Availability https://nourishmantra.in Awash with power Deepika Padukone’s 82°E adds another extension to its skincare line with a mattifying foaming cleanser—Sugarcane Soak. Formulated with sugarcane extract and mandelic acid, it is the perfect antidote to summer’s heat and humidity. Price ₹1,200 for 100 ml Availability 82e.com TRIED & TESTED It cleans well without the excessive drying that summer…

1 Marie Lichtenberg locket necklace This season’s absolute must-have? According to Threads it’s these Indian silk cords with decorative gold, enamel and diamond lockets. 2 Prada raffia tote The bag of the summer 3 Hermès sandals First it was the classic Orans, then came their fluffy winter siblings. Now it’s all about the sporty double-strap Chypre - currently the most wanted iteration of Hermès’ perpetually sold-out sandals 4 Vintage Chanel necklace Chain of Chanel-logo medallions from 1980, sourced by vintage designer-jewellery specialist Susan Caplan 5 Loewe denim: jacket, £825, and jeans Specifically the elbow-patch and knee-patch logo double-denim set. 6 Pre-owned Chanel Lego clutch Collectible bag from 2013 made of translucent Plexiglas 7 Schiaparelli gown with lion-head brooch Worn by Kylie Jenner at the Schiaparelli couture show, naturally, and rumoured…

Ever since the term ‘shidhu’ was mentioned in our Vedas, the world has known of rums. Yes, you read it right, we documented it first. The Philippines brought sugarcane to the world, and India took it everywhere. In fact, India grows more varieties of this perennial grass than grape. What’s more, if you thought wines were complicated, well then, put your familiar Old Monk down, there’s a universe to be undone. Rums are all set to become the new whiskies, agave drinks, and brandies of the world. The Scots have their highland, lowlands, and Islay regions; rums have entire islands and some countries as well. Agave producers have pina varieties; rums have jaggery, molasses and cane juice. If brandies boast of their barrels regime, and age statements, rums have continental…

In a move reminiscent of the Narendra Modi-led BJP government’s demonetisation exercise in November 2016, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on May 19 said it is planning to withdraw currency notes of Rs 2,000 denomination from circulation, and that the public will be able to exchange these notes or deposit them at banks until September 30. A person can exchange Rs 2,000 notes worth Rs 20,000 at a time at any bank, the central bank elaborated. The long window of roughly four months that the RBI gave to exchange or deposit these notes is starkly different from the previous avatar of demonetisation where Rs 500 and Rs 1,000 notes were withdrawn overnight. However, the confusion around the announcement and the ensuing clarifications were grim reminders of the 2016 note…

In an early morning swoop on May 9, the Madhya Pradesh Anti Terrorism Squad (ATS) arrested 10 people from Bhopal and one from Chhindwara under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act. The same day in Telangana, five people—two from Bhopal—were picked up in Hyderabad and handed over to the MP ATS. All of them, say the police, have links to the Hizb-ut-Tahrir (HuT), a West Asia-based radical Islamic group that has come under the scanner in India only recently, though it has been banned in 16 countries, including Pakistan. This is the second time since 2022 that Bhopal is in the news for terrorism-related activities. In March last year, the ATS arrested three Bangladeshi nationals with links to the Jamaat-e-Mujahideen Bangladesh. A few areas in the state have also seen arrests…

Looks like Gujarat administrators are sleep-deprived. In April, Bhuj Municipality chief officer Jigar Patel lost his job after he was found napping during CM Bhupendra Patel’s speech at an event. Then, the cameras zoomed in on Praful Pansheriya, the MoS for education, sleeping at the Chintan Shibir in Kevadiya. More recently, a videographer captured cabinet minister Kunvarji Bavaliya dozing while organisation general secretary Ratnakar was speaking at the BJP executive body meet in Gandhinagar.…

"TAVI/TAVR has become a stablished therapy for patients suffering from aortic stenosis. It has come a long way establishing its safety and durability. However, now we have to focus on safe outcomes as we move to low risk patients and younger population. The outcomes depend on the operator experience. At present having accumulated experience of more than 1000 TAVI procedures, we are able to provide safe outcomes during TAVI procedure. This helps patients to make a Conscious decision when it comes to safe cardiac treatment."Dr Ravinder Singh Rao India has become a diabetes capital of India. With evolving lifestyle and risk factors, cardiac diseases are in the rise in our country. Similarly the cardiac facility and basic treatment has reached to grass root level offering treatment at right time. However,…

Did You Know? In the city of Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, there exists a remarkable educational institution that has flourished over 25 years. SSVM, what began as a modest endeavour on a rented campus with just 25 students has blossomed into a renowned SSVM group of Institutions, providing a multitude of curriculums and offering a holistic and high-quality education to children as young as 6 months to 18 years. At the helm of this extraordinary journey is a visionary founder, Dr Manimekalai Mohan, whose unstinting dedication and commitment have propelled the institution to unprecedented heights. The founder’s belief in the transformative power of education ignited the spark that led to the establishment of SSVM Institutions. With a clear vision in mind, she set out to create an environment that would nurture…

The Institute of Hepatobiliary and Liver Transplant at BLK-MAX Super Speciality Hospital, New Delhi, is a center where the patient comes first. It functions efficiently under the skilled leadership of Dr. Abhideep Chaudhary, Senior Director & HOD, supported by his dedicated and proficient team. He has performed more than 2000 liver transplants and HPB surgeries. In a heart-to-heart talk, Dr. Chaudhary opens up about his passion for relieving the burden of liver diseases and promoting cadaveric donations in India, strengthening people's trust, and advancing liver care in India, particularly with the introduction of robotic liver surgery, during a chat with India Today. ■ What began your journey in the field of liver transplantation? For as long as I can remember, medicine has been my passion. Multiple influences during my childhood,…

POLITICS, AS MOST OF its practitioners would have us believe, is a tool for the larger public good. But often it’s a no-holds-barred power game played out without any pretence. It has certainly seemed so in the past decade, with the firm grip the BJP and its ideological fountainhead, the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), have on India’s political landscape going almost unchallenged. Two consecutive and massive Lok Sabha wins are just one indicator of this dominance. Not surprisingly, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, his trusted lieutenant and Union home minister Amit Shah and the RSS luminaries—Mohan Bhagwat and Dattatreya Hosabale—occupy the top three slots of INDIA TODAY’s political power list. They are followed by Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath, who holds the keys to the BJP’s electoral fortunes in a…

Dr. Alam A. Sisodia is a highly regarded legal consultant and the General Secretary of Vidya Bharati School. His significant contributions to education have brought about positive changes, enhancing the lives of students. He has revolutionized the education sector by advocating for holistic education that combines academic excellence, personal development, and values-based learning. Dr. Sisodia’s leadership serves as a testament to the transformative power of hard work and dedication. ◼ What is your observation on the current milieu in the education sector and its evolving challenges? In today’s 21st century, it has become essential to acquire the right skill sets that allow us to effectively apply and utilize that knowledge. Moreover, having the right attitude is crucial to thrive in our ever-evolving world. Success now hinges on our willingness to…

He is a man on a mission, driven by a passion for education that knows no bounds. Meet Sanjeev Kumar Vasal, the Chairman of the ‘Vasal Education’, whose name has become synonymous with academic excellence and innovation in the realm of education. From the bustling city of Dasuya, where his journey began, to the farthest reaches of Punjab, Mr. Vasal has dedicated his life to bringing about a sea change in the education sector. With his razor-sharp mind, a heart full of compassion, and a steely determination to succeed, he has transformed the Vasal Education into a force to be reckoned with, setting new standards of academic excellence and inspiring a generation of young minds to achieve their dreams. “Education is not just about academic excellence; it is about shaping…

If like us you have been hunting for good ideas, your search ends here. For we have found a wonderful design style that never really went out of style. After all, it’s an aesthetic that tethers the modern and traditional. We are talking about design inspired by Africa. Beyond Dreams’ latest collection, Kuruka, does just that. The idea behind it is to bring Masai Mara’s wilderness indoors. Founders Akshay Khurana and Avani Khurana wanted to bring to life meaningful memories based on the pair’s shared love for the region. “Masai Mara has been a childhood dream destination for us. We were inspired by the raw beauty, the brutalist nature and vibrant culture of this African gem, and it has always held a special place in our hearts,” says Akshay. So,…

GIVE ME RED Want to make your living room stand out? Start with a sleek and comfortable sofa, like this one from the Harper collection with clean lines, antique brass finish legs. It has been paired with red swivel relax chairs, terrazzo top coffee table and the Harper side table. Last but not the least you need dramatic lighting. here Sol for Sunday, statement lighting fixtures shine bright. PLUSH PAIRING For a luxe bedroom, begin with a deep and inviting colour palette, such as midnight blue. Add cushions, these are from our (Sunday Design’s) Biophilia collection. Next, select a statement bed with a tufted upholstered headboard in velvet or boucle. Add a pouf, modern dresser and nightstands with metallic accents. Complete the look with plush rugs, textured throw pillows, abstract…

The jewellery space, especially in India, is particularly interesting. Why? Because it’s laden with tradition, symbolism, and beliefs that are deep-rooted, and have long superseded the initial purpose of jewellery itself–self-expression and adornment. If you ask any jeweller who has been around for a long time, they will confess that the market dynamic hasn’t changed much in the past 100 years. Of course, they will talk about the incidence of more ‘wearable’ designs, or adding a more ‘contemporary’ accent, and the increasing share of diamond jewellery, but the overarching sentiment remains the same. “India’s love affair with gold is likely an enduring one, set to continue for as long as ever,” is what the general consensus would be. However, if you take a closer look on the consumer side, you’ll…

The calendar always makes way for the new, as the old is gently nudged along. But when it comes to fashion, the calendar seems to be on a permanent buzz mode; with fashion weeks galore and an army of new designers churning out collections, changing trends are the new survival code—some timeless and pragmatic, others subversive and irreverent. After all, that’s just what seasonal trends are supposed to be, a heady mix of influences. On our radar, this season, are some of fashion’s new guard couturiers, who take us through the bold, the boisterous and the buzzing. DETAILING REIGNS SUPREME Dhruv Vaish’s Italianesque pieces were delightful; setting the tone for the upcoming fall-winter festive and wedding season. Vaish chooses to play with light and reflections, expressed in bold colours and…

Conceptualised and executed by famed tastemakers, Chef Creator, Alain Ducasse, and prominent architect, Koichi Takada, Jiwan, which means ‘The Perfect Pearl’ (In Qatari) spins a narrative that is entirely original. This is where the desert meets the sea, funnelling a dining experience that empowers guests to truly see, touch, and savour the soul of Qatar. The interiors sparkle with four million opalescent Swarovski gemstone beads that pirouette from the ceiling–a nod to Qatar’s pearl diving inheritance. Each decor accent takes you on an expedition; the colour of the carpet delicately meanders between desert sands and turquoise waters with the deepest aquamarine holding centre stage. The alfresco terrace boasts the most incredible views of Doha’s Corniche. Chef Ducasse’s culinary wizardry honours traditional Bedouin gastronomic practices with a Gaelic touch. Fire, water,…