Urban Mélange
For Badrinath and Prerna Kaleru, co-founders of Studio Ardete, architecture is about creating experiences that inspire awe without compromising comfort or purpose. Over 16 years, their practice has grown around this belief, combining creative experimentation with thoughtful leadership. Their journey reflects the courage to challenge conventions while staying grounded in purpose and people. What first […]
For Aryaman Jain, CEO of Innovative Design Studio, leadership was not a title she stepped into overnight. Coming from communications rather than design, she found her way into the industry by understanding how spaces make people feel. Her entrepreneurial journey has since been shaped by instinct, decisive action and learning to trust herself. What drew […]
For Natasha Jain, CEO and Co-founder of Bent Collective, design has always been about challenging the expected. What began as a desire for bold, personal furniture evolved into a larger design language spanning multiple categories. Today, her leadership blends creative instinct with business discipline, people-first thinking and an unapologetically competitive spirit. What inspired you to […]
For Meera Pyarelal, Founder and Creative Director of Temple Town, building a brand has never been about waiting for the perfect moment. Her journey is rooted in craftsmanship, authenticity and the belief that meaningful businesses are built gradually. Balancing creativity with discipline, she continues to honour tradition while building for the future. What made you […]
Leadership looks different on every woman. Some thrive on adrenaline, others find their best ideas over a long lunch. Some want to disappear into a forest, while others would rather spend an afternoon wandering through an old city with no itinerary at all. Travel, much like leadership, is personal. So, instead of asking where every […]
A Home Rooted in Heritage, Designed for Today Spread across 12,000 square feet in Bengaluru, Coromandel Court is a home that feels deeply Indian without feeling conventionally traditional. Designed for a couple with demanding global careers and two young children, the residence brings together their South Indian roots, love for travel, and a growing collection […]
For Sreepriya NS, Co-founder & CEO of Entrust Family Office, wealth management is ultimately about people, not just portfolios. Her journey from physics and computers to family wealth advisory has shaped a leadership philosophy rooted in trust, integrity and thoughtful decision-making, while championing the growing influence of women in India’s wealth landscape. What drew you […]
Nishtha Shukla Anand, President & Trustee, Skills & Marketing at Shoolini University and Shoolini Upskill, brings together education, entrepreneurship and digital growth. Her journey has been shaped by adaptability, learning and a commitment to creating opportunities, particularly for women. She shares her leadership philosophy, lessons from change, and vision for lifelong learning. What has your […]
For Nisha Luthra, healing began as a deeply personal journey of understanding emotions and the self. Today, through House of Happiness and Chetna Synthesis, she creates spaces where music, movement, breath and theatre come together. Her Baithaks offer something increasingly rare: a space to feel, connect and simply be. What inspired you to create House […]
For Komal Mittal, Co-Founder of Karmic Beauty, the idea for the brand came from a decade spent testing formulations from Europe, South Korea and America, always searching for skincare that protected her skin without borrowing from tomorrow. Most fell short. What was formulated around longevity remained locked behind biotech and luxury price points, and little […]