In this issue

Welcome to the March-April 2024 issue.

Gracing the cover is Vinati Saraf Mutreja, MD & CEO, Vinati Organics Limited, and her journey in what typically would be a man’s domain. Women's Day stories of Priti Rathi Gupta, Rashmi Bansal and Anjali Jaipuria inspire you for the better; Morarka Foundation highlights the monumental work done in Nawalgarh; Navrathan Jewellers and the esteemed legacy of this illustrious brand; Hands Carpets and its 143-year-old legacy of hand-tufted carpets and rugs; Deepak Jalan, MD, Linc Limited, and his journey; Swadheen exhibition by Kiran Bajaj; the immersive experience of Range Rover Velar; embark on a journey of alluring Rolex watches; and bright decor with intriguing lights.

The section has other luxury stories and a preview of indulgent brands for our elite readers.

The Rolex Renaissance

To mark the International Women's Day, a shout out to women watch aficionados to embark on a journey of alluring Rolex wristwatches and consider adding some of them, at least, to your existing collection.

2 mins

Style it up with Lights

Brighten up your decor with intriguing lights that give a unique character to your room and maximise your space. Browse through this luxurious selection of immersive lights for an unparalleled experience.

2 mins

THE MODERN MINIMALIST

An immersive experience of the updated Range Rover Velar changes little of its outer persona while cleaning up the interior, yet somehow improving on its already-regal ride quality.

3 mins

Capturing The Essence of Freedom

Swadheen, a retrospective exhibition held at Kamalnayan Bajaj Art Gallery, Mumbai, celebrated the life and times of Jankidevi Bajaj, a proponent of Gandhian values and staunch supporter of Khadi.

3 mins

A Soul-Stirring Experience

The 15th edition of Sacred Spirit Festival held in the royal Mehrangarh Fort in Jodhpur showcases the spiritual significance of music that transcends communities, cultures and creeds.

2 mins

Revisiting Roots

Bharati Morarka, Chairperson, Morarka Foundation, has been promoting the legacy of her late industrialist and politician husband Kamal Morarka at considerable cost and effort.

3 mins

The Flying Carpet

Hands Carpets puts the spotlight on the 143-yearold legacy and the ancient heritage of hand knotted carpets. MARWAR speaks to Ravi Patodia, Chairperson, Patodia Exports, and his sons Apurva Patodia and Pranay Patodia, Managing Directors, on the journey and the aesthetic allure and craftsmanship of one of the leading handcrafted carpet brands in the world.

6 mins

THE WRITE CHOICE

The life of Deepak Jalan, Managing Director, Linc Limited, has been a journey of learning, adapting, and growing amidst the landscapes that shaped him.

5 mins

A Legacy of Timeless Elegance

India's leading jewellery brand, Navrathan Jewellers, is renowned for its legacy and commitment to heritage and excellence.

4 mins

Wonder Women

Celebrating International Women's Day with empowering stories of women who stepped out of their comfort zones to break some stereotypes and, in the bargain, are inspiring us for the better.

9 mins

Winning Formula

Vinati Saraf Mutreja is on a mission. As the MD & CEO of Vinati Organics Limited-a ₹2,100 crore speciality chemicals company and world's largest manufacturer of IBB and ATBS components-she drove her father's business to greater heights and proved that women can rise to the top in a man's world.

7 mins

Once Upon A Wedding

Sparkling lights, grand decor, sumptuous feasts. Indian weddings are so exciting. So why can't your wedding gift be equally exclusive? Move over traditional gifting as we present a medley of timeless gift options that will be cherished by the newly-weds for years to come.

1 min

Celebrating 100 Years

Remembering His Late Highness Maharaja Hanwant Singhji Sahib on his Birth Centenary celebrations this year.

2 mins

The Making of Marine Tourbillon 5577

Breguet continues its rendezvous with Marine Tourbillon 5577.

1 min

A Spiritual Experience

A spiritual vibe and divine energy filled the air as holy chants reverberated inside the ancestral Morarka Haveli in Nawalgarh in Rajasthan, during the Navratri festival in October.

1 min

48 Hours in Dubai

Travelling to the city of gold? Add these stunning marvels to your bucket list to rediscover the lovely island and make some new memories.

2 mins

An Exciting Era for Victorinox

Victorinox takes precision timing very seriously and this is where the new I.N.O.X. Chrono comes into play.

1 min

The master of modern Meenakari

Jaipur-based jewellery designer Sunita Shekhawat is preserving the art of meenakari and reinventing it to suit modern sensibilities. In an interaction with MARWAR, she discusses her love for colour and craft, her Rajasthani roots and her soon-to-be-launched meenakari museum.

6 mins

Dressing Up The Modern Bride

With the wedding season right here, MARWAR gets India's leading bridal connoisseurs to share their bridal offerings that come with a modern twist.

4 mins

Say I DO in the LAP OF Luxury

Your search for the finest luxury wedding destination ends here. Al Habtoor City in Dubai offers a wedding backdrop steeped in endless luxury.

3 mins

JODHPURRIFF EXPERIENCE THE MAGIC OF MUSIC

India's favourite roots music extravaganza, Jodhpur RIFF, held at the magnificent Mehrangarh Fort in Jodhpur, was a veritable buffet of glorious musical traditions from around the world.

2 mins

A Priceless Restoration

Bari Kothi is a centuries-old palace turned into a heritage hotel in Murshidabad. A walk through the 250-year old ancestral house of the Sheherwali Dudhoria family, that is now restored to its former glory.

5 mins

COMMITTED ΤΟ FAMILY BUILDING

In her newly-launched book Tries, Sighs and Lullabies-The Untold Stories of Infertility, Dr Anjali Malpani, founder-director of India's first sperm bank, chronicles reallife stories of loss, hope and endurance. MARWAR talks to the IVF specialist about the traumas and triumphs spanning her three-decade long medical journey.

5 mins

A Labour of Love & Luxury

An exclusive interaction with Ravi Badalia, Chairman, Badalia Gems Jewellers in Kolkata, on its establishment and legacy built across five generations, and the augmented growth of the brand.

4 mins

Spinning A Success Story

Dipali Goenka is the CEO & MD, Welspun Living (formerly known as Welspun India), one of the largest home textile brands in India with a turnover of $1 billion. Her focus on customer centricity, innovation and sustainability has helped the brand become a global leader in home textiles. In conversation with the astute businesswoman and beacon of gender diversity and sustainability.

8 mins

Remembering Ramkrishna Bajaj

'A Century of Vision and Legacy', a retrospective exhibition held in Mumbai, honours visionary Ramkrishna Bajaj on his birth centenary.

3 mins

A New Era Is Dawning

The trigger for this article came from a friend, interestingly enough a Gujarati industrialist who remarked, \"You Marwaris have lost the Midas touch!\"

6 mins

HAUTE HOROLOGY

Luxury timepieces from around the world

3 mins

BEAUTY Beat

Make a statement with our handpicked collection of cosmetics

2 mins

home'n HEARTH

Decor and accessories that imbue character to living Spaces

2 mins

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MARWAR India Magazine Description:

Marwar is a community-based magazine with an emphasis on profiling the best and the brightest in the Marwari community. The magazine reaches the elite in India and abroad who want to read and discover the wonders of all things connected with the community. Thus, the subjects featured have to have the flavour of Marwar and Rajasthan—its culture, lifestyle and traditions. We highlight arts, crafts, music, dance and theatre as well as fashion and food that are connected to the region apart from immensely successful businessmen and businesswomen. In the past, luminaries like Laxmi Mittal, Abhishek Manu Singhvi, Indu Jain, Sanjiv Goenka and Rajashree Birla, to name a few, have graced our cover.