TMM Magazine - December 2020

In this issue

Dear Readers,

A coin has two sides. At some point of time, we all come across this idiom and I recently found a real-life instance that justifies this idiom. Digitalization has been the biggest blessing for us and the two sides of the coin I am talking about is, Kangana versus Diljit and our cover boy CarryMinati aka Ajey Nagar. While the formers are using it for an endless discussion, the latter is using it to generate fruitful content. Well, what I am trying to say is, it’s all in our head that how we utilize the innovation for a good cause. Our December issue celebrates many such faces who are using available resources and talents in the most innovative ways to stream success and prosperity in their life. In 2020, when negativity has been widespread across the world, these positive minds have been planting the seeds of growth and prosperity and TMM is celebrating their efforts. Flip through the pages and find your source of inspiration and welcome 2021 with a never-ending bundle of happiness. On that note, I wish you all Merry Christmas and hope the New Year makes all your dreams come true!

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GOODBYE 2020!!!

A quick look at the good, bad, and worst of 2020, which made this COVID pandemic year a unique one in every way possible!!!

5 mins

SENSIBLE SUSTAINABILITY SIDDHANT AGRAWAL LABEL

Last year, fashion designer Siddhant Agrawal established his own pret-couture label. With sustainability at the core of Siddhant Agrawal Label, the brand uses innovative techniques to design modern-day couture for women, men, and accessories as well. TMM caught up with the designer to understand his process and his offerings.

3 mins

We Care DAUGHTER EARTH

Prasanthy Gurugubelli grew up with super sensitive and acne-prone skin, an experience that is bound to resonate with girls across the world. Coming from a Science and analytical background, it led her to build a brand in the wellness category. Her clean cosmetics label Daughter Earth has its roots in Ayurveda and is grounded in scientific formulas.

10+ mins

THROUGH HIS EYES

Innovation and creativity has no limit and Nicklas Hultman, a Senior Art Director, based in Haslev, Denmark reflects it in the best form. His Instagram profile @nicklas.h with more than 3k posts celebrate ‘Baroque Ikebana’ an artistic expression, where he combines everyday mass-produced objects like sneakers, socks, hammers, bricks, a showerhead, beer cans, rugs, or cleaning products along with floral arrangements and presents it in the form of a photo series. TMM talks to him to know more about the unique art form and his perspective.

4 mins

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3 mins

A CANVAS OF FAITH

Meet Rahul Dev, a Hyderabad-based artist, and the creative mind behind ‘Unhinged Customs’, a custom-made wearable art brand that is known for its impeccable handpainted sneakers and accessories. According to Rahul, after 25 years of trying his hand at multiple fields including science, finance, and sports, he decided to build a career around something he had been doing on the side all his life-Arts. He shares his slice of success story with TMM.

3 mins

AN OASIS OF LUXURY: LOHONO STAYS

In 2013, Nibhrant Shah started Isprava with the vision of becoming India’s leading luxury home developer.

4 mins

Streaming success: CARRYMINATI

The last time we checked, Ajey Nagar, aka CarryMinati had 27.3 million subscribers on his channel, making him numero uno among Indian YouTubers. This doesn’t come as a surprise – considering the guy has been at the forefront of content-creation all these years and his Hindi language commentary coupled with relatable content is what his millions of fans have come to love him for. Honoured by Time Magazine as the ‘Next Generation Leader’ in 2019, Carry, as he is fondly known as, believes he was destined for this. In a conversation with TMM, our cover star reveals that he has lots of new ideas in the pipeline. And all we can say is, ‘Carry on, Carry!’

5 mins

LIVING HIS DREAM: Rohit Saraf

As Rahul Avasthi in Anurag Basu’s ensemble film Ludo, he was trying to escape a bunch of goons with a bag full of money. As Rishi in Netflix’s Mismatched, he was trying to woo his ‘future wife’. What actor Rohit Saraf didn’t have to try too hard for, is all the love and appreciation coming his way post these projects. “It is overwhelming because I did not expect to get such an amazing reaction from the audience,” the actor tells us. From minor roles in movies such as Dear Zindagi and Hichki to playing Priyanka Chopra Jonas’ son in The Sky is Pink, to now the lead in a web series, it’s been a roller-coaster journey for the actor who was born in Nepal, brought up in Delhi but now considers himself a full-fledged Mumbaikar. The 24-year-old tells us that he thrives on appreciation because that’s what drives him to give it his all! Excerpts from a conversation:

4 mins

On A Song SHILPA RAO

If you stayed on till the end credits of Ludo, you would have been as surprised and delighted to hear Shilpa Rao’s version of Hardam Humdum as we were. The singer has done full justice to the beautiful track composed by Pritam. She gives full credit to the composer and to director Anurag Basu for creating the masterpiece. “Pritam had an idea of doing a ghazal in an EDM format and that idea became this song. I have been a fan of Anurag’s movies forever and I think this was the perfect way to collaborate with all of them,” she says. Here’s Shilpa in conversation with TMM.

4 mins

Balancing lifestyle with Deanne Panday

Seldom do you come across a self-help book that doesn’t merely preach but subtly guides you into finding what you are seeking. Fitness expert and wellness coach Deanne Panday’s latest book Balance falls into that rare category. In Balance, Deanne discusses 13 aspects of life or ‘vital foods’ as she calls them, that lend it meaning, purpose and peace. She discusses relationships, home environment, finance, career, health, physical activity, joy, spirituality, home cooking, creativity, education, social life and the effect of climate change on our health, shares personal anecdotes and guides the reader with simple, easy-to-follow advice, tips and activities to help bring a balance to your life. “At the end of the day, we have to be our own heroes. It’s not always easy to have balance in our lives, but with a few simple changes, you can achieve a sense of wellness,” she says. TMM caught up with Deanne for a chat…

2 mins

TOUR WITH World BRUISED PASSPORTS

Meet Vidit Taneja (Vid) and Savi Munjal (Savi) owners at Bruised Passports, an award-winning writer/photographer duo, who have visited over 80 countries together.

3 mins

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TMM Magazine Description:

THNKMKT.Magazine is a monthly Print Magazine with its presence in India. The Magazine aims at brands,consumers and experiences wherein, We focus on the intact relationship between brands and consumers.
Brands (feature story, cover story, reviews and brand interviews)
Consumers (reviews from people using premium/luxury brands)
Experiences (covering section like health, fitness, fashion, spa, wellness and lifestyle).