How a Papa Elephant Sold His Baby for Bananas: Tales of Rural Children and Indigenous Art
Animation filmmaker and entrepreneur Debjani Mukherjee is using indigenous art to empower communities, generate employment and heal children.
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A Soap Company, a Cooperative for Rural Women, and a Feisty Entrepreneur
Somiya Khanna’s soap brand not only offers buyers a luxurious bathing experience, it also offers income, skills, confidence and hope to a group of rural Rajasthani women.
From ‘Jumla’ to ‘Urban Naxal’, Her Soaps Make a Political Statement
Behavioural scientist Vidyut Gore’s handmade soaps have a unique agenda.
“The Constant Fascination I Received as a ‘Princess’ Made Me Shy and Apologetic”
Princess Urvashi Singh of Khimsar on her childhood memories and breaking stereotypes of erstwhile royalty in India.
This Former Nutritionist’s Beauty Brand Is Wholesome, Healthy Skin Food
Former nutritionist Raman Puri has put her knowledge of healthy ingredients into the making of her truly effective nature-based beauty range Spaveda.
“People are very aware of what they eat and apply to their skin,” says founder of natural beauty e-store
Ragini Mehra’s e-commerce venture Beauty Source curates the best in natural beauty from around the world for Indian buyers.
This 24-Year-Old Is Growing a Global Luxury Brand in the Fields of Raipur
Shubhika Jain’s beauty and wellness brand RAS Luxury Oils is sparking a new direction in India’s sustainable luxury industry.
“We Need More Badass Women on Stage” – Silicon Valley Angel Investor Asha Jadeja Motwani
Silicon Valley-based serial angel investor Asha Jadeja Motwani has an eye out for social enterprises, especially those headed by women.
How Ajaita Shah Built an Army of ‘Solar Sahelis’ to Power Villages and Empower Women
With her social enterprise that equips rural women with technology and training, Ajaita Shah is powering a wave of sustainable development.
What Devika Learnt After Launching a Fashion E-Commerce Startup from Kanpur
Devika Mehra has launched an e-commerce website from a small town, Kanpur. What are the challenges and advantages she faces?
Looking Fear in the Eye: Why This Entrepreneur Turned Singer at 50
From a gallerist to singer-songwriter, from a mother of three in a joint family to single again, Geetu Hinduja has had a remarkable journey.
Ritika Ahuja of Big Boy Toyz Wants More Girls to Drive Luxury Cars in India
Ritika Jatin Ahuja is at the forefront of the luxury car market with Big Boy Toyz, which retails iconic automobile brands from Ferrari to Rolls Royce.
Sheetal Embraced Change, and Found Her Calling in an Unexpected Place
Life isn’t always smooth or easy. But by embracing the change, we make the ride worthwhile.
These Sisters Run a Cafe Where You Can Hang Around with Cool Cats, Literally
As part of our series ‘Cafe with a Cause’, we take you to Cat Cafe Studio run by the Khosla sisters in Mumbai, where you can hang around with cats over coffee.