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Empowering Young Minds
Till date, the Alohomora Education Foundation has enabled 1,500 students from government schools, helping them take charge of their learning and career choices. In conversation with MARWAR, co-founder Parinita Jain talks about her journey of empowering them with the skills required to achieve their dreams.
The Power Of Authentic Taste
As the architect of the enormous growth that Bikaji Foods has achieved in recent years, Deepak Agarwal has much to be credited for. The scion talks to MARWAR about the company’s three-decade journey and his ambitious plans for the future, as it heads for brighter times.
Colours Of The Desert
Rajasthan is a world unto itself. Even if it were to exist in isolation, it would have every imaginable hue and shade of the universe. The people, the structures, the colourful way of lifeall conspire to conjure the heritage of an incredibly beautiful land. Avid lensman Girish Agarwal, who is also Promoter Director of the Dainik Bhaskar Group, captures the true essence of the desert during a sojourn coinciding with the famous Pushkar Mela.
Touch Wood
Wooden Street, Indias first online store for custom furniture, revolutionised the online furniture market within a few months of its launch in 2015. MARWAR talks to Lokendra Singh Ranawat, the co-founder and CEO of Wooden Street, to get an insight into his successful entrepreneurial journey, new forays and future plans.
A Prince & A Gentleman
Lakshyaraj Singh Mewar, scion of Udaipur’s House of Mewar, has more than his fair share of duties as a prince. Besides overseeing the family-run group of heritage hotels and dedicating himself to philanthropic causes, he is the torchbearer of a legacy that dates back to the eighth century. MARWAR talks to the royal hotelier and humanist about his childhood, his passions and the responsibilities he shoulders.
Building Dreams
Given his initial spate of successes as a realtor, Rahul Shah holds much promise as the next generation of the Mumbai-based Sumer Group. Add to this his client-centric approach and perfect blend of dynamism and knowledge, and it would seem the entrepreneur has brighter times ahead of him.
Dynamic Downsize: Jaguar F-type 2.0 R -Dynamic Coupe
Downsizing means that you are generally left with a product that is lesser than its previous iteration, in terms of performance and the overall experience it delivers. The Jaguar F-Type has recently been victim to this phenomenon, where instead of a six- or eight-cylinder engine, the range starts with a 2.0-litre, four-cylinder turbocharged engine. But is that really a bad thing? Let’s find out.
Classically Contemporary
Meet Vibha Kejriwal, a designer, entrepreneur and fashionista who is redefining Kolkata’s fashion quotient to exude understated elegance and alluring sophistication.
The Ultimate Address In Men's Fashion
Connoisseurs of fine living would aver bespoke fashion is the ultimate luxury—something crafted just for you. But the Raymond Atelier, a premier lounge for men launched by Gautam Hari Singhania, takes craftsmanship, exclusivity and quality to a whole new level.
Dynamic Duo
An honest approach, awareness of untapped verticals, a knack to sell and the desire to become successful—these qualities make Narendra and Keshav Bansal an explosive duo. A successful entrepreneur and a philanthropist at heart, Narendra Bansal is the Chairman and Managing Director of Intex Technologies, the electronics giant, which posted a whopping turnover of `6,213 crore in FY 2015-16. Following close on his heels is his son, Keshav, the director of Intex, who also is the owner of the IPL team, Gujarat Lions.
Indefatigable Crusader Of Learning
He who opens a school, shuts the door to ignorance and a world devoid of knowledge. Education is not just about how to read and write, but, more importantly, about how to ignite young minds to grow into respectable and responsible world citizens. As part of the Birla clan, veteran industrialist-turnededucationist and philanthropist Sudarshan Kumar Birla, who currently manages the affairs of Birla Education Trust, Pilani, talks about the vision of the Birla family which set out to establish schools and colleges of excellence as early as 1901.
Nature On Canvas
Sushma Jain, 60, presented a series of paintings inspired by the unspoilt beauty of wildlife and landscapes, at her maiden solo exhibition recently. Jain talks to MARWAR about her passion for art and her artistic journey that began from childhood.
Remembering Mahavirprasad Ramkumar Morarka
Industrialist Mahavirprasad Ramkumar Morarkas life is both inspiring and motivating. On his centenary, son Kamal Morarka reminisces about the many facets of the man that made him a pioneering industrialist, a litterateur, a writer, a traditionalist and, most of all, a cherished father.
Pushing The Boundaries Of Growth
Success has greeted Suresh Kumar Poddar, the chairman and managing director of Mayur Uniquoters Limited, from the get-go, helping him turn his company into one of the largest manufacturers of synthetic leather in India. In conversation with MARWAR, Poddar talks about how it all began and the long way they have come since.
Being Famous
Anant Roongta, the young and dynamic managing director of Famous Studios, is all set to bring a new lease of life to the company.
A Self-made Man
Mahesh Singhis story is inspiring. From humble beginnings in Rajasthan to acquiring an engineering degree to propelling through a series of career choices to building one of the country's largest corporate advisory and investment banking firms, here is a man who truly is self-made.
Pioneering Change
The Society for Rational Development (SFORD) works towards holistic development in the villages of western Rajasthan, under the leadership of Manish Mundra and Dr Sunil Nahar. MARWAR brings you their inspiring story.
Tea For Two
For a long time, the only place to catch up with loved ones and enjoy a leisurely cup of tea was your home. Not anymore, thanks to Anirudh Poddar and Aditya Ladsaria, co-founders of Chai Break, who have made tea drinking a pleasurable and social experience. Move over coffee, its time for tea!
When Tradition Marries Opulence
The extravagance, élan, and elaborate detailing of a Marwari wedding is like none other. It’s like transporting yourself to a fairy-tale land, or reading from the pages of royal history. Traditional rituals and customs are at the heart of a Marwari wedding, which surrounded by unbridled fun and festivity make for a grand spectacle indeed.
Fashion Forward
Lakmé Fashion Week A/W 2017 saw some great collections from Marwari designers, who beautifully combined tradition with impeccable style. MARWAR spoke to three of them about the growing popularity of fashion wear among Marwaris and also about wedding wear trends this season.
It's All In The Game
The world of gaming and virtual reality have taken the world of entertainment by storm, going by the ever-increasing number of family entertainment centres and multidimensional theatres in every city. Among those to cash in on the bonanza is Ankur Maheshwary, who heads one of the fastest growing retailing companies in the sector.
Of Timeless Creations
Of Timeless Creations
Hall of Fame
Housed inside the imposing Nahargarh Fort, the newly opened Jaipur Wax Museum brings Rajasthan’s royals and personalities from the fields of history, cinema, sports, literature and culture under one roof.
Sweet Dreams
Shyam Sunder Aggarwal is the man behind a culinary empire that best reflects the amalgamation of Indian traditions and modern technology. MARWAR finds out more about the man, whose vision morphed a simple halwai shop into an international brand known the world over as Bikanervala.
A Sweeping Success
The Rupayan Sansthan-run Arna-Jharna celebrates open spaces and the richness of Rajasthan’s traditions by showcasing everyday objects and folk culture, highlighting their connection to the local communities and the environment.
The Right Cut
Meet Surbhi Pansari, the talented fashion designer, who has redefined menswear by bridging the existing gap between innovative designs and perfect tailoring, acquainting fashionable men with the real meaning of sartorial flair in the process.
Wedded Bliss
THE UNION OF TWO YOUNG HEARTS IS NO doubt one of life’s happiest occasions and so was it for Athang Jain and Ambika Bohra, who pledged eternal togetherness as they embarked upon their journey as a couple this February.
Preserving A Heritage
In a world forever changing due to rapid urbanisation, there seems to be little or no space for traditional art forms to survive. Luckily, around 25 years ago, artist Lakhi Chand Jain took it upon himself to breathe new life into the dying Rajasthani art of Mandana painting by reinventing it with his unique brand of Mandanagraphy.
Wealth On A Roll
Money no doubt rules the world, but ever wondered who rules money! What happens to the pile that you have stashed away? Does it grow on its own, or does it rust and fret in a vault, only to be frittered away? Gold put to use, more gold begets; and it is this line of reasoning that drives wealth management experts, among whom Anirudha Taparia, the executive director of IIFL Wealth Management Ltd, is an outstanding example.
A Royal Tradition
A jewel is more than just an ornament. It is a precious adornment and a statement of magnificence and beauty for the wearer and a testament of the maker’s creative genius which sometimes is a cherished family legacy passed down from one generation to another. One such name that has seen seven generations of jewellers mesmerise patrons with their breathtaking creations is Jaipur Jewels, whose time-honoured dedication to excellence has not surprisingly led to new benchmarks under its present owner, Subhash Naheta.