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THE CZAR OF CRICKET
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THE CZAR OF CRICKET

Maverick Commissioner— The IPL-Lalit Modi Saga is a no-holds-barred account of how Indian Premier League revolutionised cricket and what went wrong between its founder Lalit Modi and others.

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September - October 2022
A LEAGUE OF HIS OWN
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A LEAGUE OF HIS OWN

Renowned industrialist, avid philanthropist and sports entrepreneur Pawan Kumar Patodia is leaving no stone unturned to ensure that his city is as crazed over volleyball as it is over soccer. The co-owner of Kolkata Thunderbolts team shares how he is relentlessly promoting volleyball in the north east.

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4 mins  |
September - October 2022
Jewel Queens
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Jewel Queens

This festive season, MARWAR puts the spotlight on luxe jewellery designs and their specialists. Flip the page to see what these eponymous labels in the business of baubles have to say about design specifics and trends with emphasis on festivities.

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September - October 2022
MAHARAJAS WITH ΝΟ KINGDOMS
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MAHARAJAS WITH ΝΟ KINGDOMS

The powers of the Rajput kings of princely states in Rajasthan, of course, don’t exist post-Independence. However, the titular rulers of Rajasthan ensure that erstwhile traditions of the royals continue and that their coronation ceremonies still take place. MARWAR reports.

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September - October 2022
All That I Am
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All That I Am

In times when kindness is a rare virtue, Manju Lodha, Chairperson, Lodha Foundation, sets a fine example with her selfless service to the society. In a conversation with MARWAR, the social entrepreneur offers glimpses of her social and welfare initiatives, her love for writing and music, and what inspires her to keep going tirelessly.

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6 mins  |
September - October 2022
MAKING A SUSTAINABLE DIFFERENCE
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MAKING A SUSTAINABLE DIFFERENCE

Riju Jhunjhunwala, Chairman and Managing Director, RSWM Limited, is on a mission. This businessman, entrepreneur and one of India’s youngest regional Presidents of Entrepreneurs' Organisation, seeks to do things responsibly and sustainably.

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4 mins  |
September - October 2022
Painting gives me PEACE
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Painting gives me PEACE

Pooja Anant Bajaj proudly presents her debut solo show on wildlife art. MARWAR talks to the artist about her love for wildlife art and nature and her journey in the art world.

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September - October 2022
PUBLIC WELFARE THE PRIORITY
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PUBLIC WELFARE THE PRIORITY

Close to hosting a major milestone event called Invest Rajasthan Summit in October in Jaipur, Shri Ashok Gehlot, Chief Minister, Rajasthan, exclusively interacts with MARWAR on his roadmap for the progress of the state.

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7 mins  |
September - October 2022
Enabling the disabled
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Enabling the disabled

Philanthropy comes in different forms and in varying levels of intensity. or Padma Shri Kailash 'Manav' (Kailash Chandra Agarwal 'Manav'), e founder-chairman of Narayan Seva Sansthan, it means empowering differently-abled and underprivileged, especially children from weaker Secctions of society, who have little hope of being able to lead normal lives.

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July - August 2021
Giving them a better future
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Giving them a better future

Divya Jain’s dedication to helping unskilled and jobless youth find their feet and move ahead in life is like the proverbial phrase of teaching a man to fish to help him feed himself for a lifetime. The erudite entrepreneur cum-altruist talks to MARWAR about her multiple roles of helping the family business grow and now giving back to society.

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6 mins  |
March - April 2021
Weaving dreams into reality
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Weaving dreams into reality

The story of Ruma Devi’s transformation from a village girl into a social worker, change-maker, entrepreneur, leader and icon of women’s empowerment is a lesson in courage, determination and sense of purpose for not just womanhood but all.

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March - April 2021
EMPOWERING THE TRANS GENDER COMMUNITY
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EMPOWERING THE TRANS GENDER COMMUNITY

The transgender community has long lived on the margins of society, eking out a living primarily through begging and sex work. To make a difference, Neelam Jain stepped in and today her social enterprise Peri Ferry is ushering positive change.

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March - April 2021
CUTTING A FINE FIGURE
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CUTTING A FINE FIGURE

Master craftsman and national awardee, Amrit Sirohiya infuses imagination and creativity into the ancient art of gemstone carving to create breathtaking pieces that find takers from the world around, while also contributing to preservation of the art.

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4 mins  |
March - April 2021
Preserving a Legacy
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Preserving a Legacy

In her new coffee-table book, Textiles of Rajasthan: At the Jaipur Court, noted academician, author and researcher Vandana Bhandari takes readers back in time to acquaint them with Rajasthan’s rich spread of textiles and time-honoured techniques to produce them.

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March - April 2021
CREATING HIS OWN DESTINY
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CREATING HIS OWN DESTINY

Investment management and advisory firm White Oak has increased its India-dedicated assets under management (AUM) to USD 3 billion in just a few years since its inception in 2017. MARWAR talks to its founder Prashant Khemka, to learn about his remarkable entrepreneurial journey.

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4 mins  |
March - April 2021
HITTING THE BULLS EYE
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HITTING THE BULLS EYE

India’s performance in the world arena, when it comes to archery, has improved steadily with an ever-increasing number of Indian archers emerging winner at international events. Among the more illustrious of them is Arjuna awardee Rajat Chauhan.

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March - April 2021
Breaking the mould
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Breaking the mould

The ever-evolving Marwari community has seen a paradigm shift with the advent of the astute Marwari businesswoman. Serial entrepreneur Manjri Agarwal throws light on the gradational change of perspective this has brought about towards traditions.

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March - April 2021
a WOMAN of PARTS
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a WOMAN of PARTS

As the wife of industrialist Harshavardhan Neotia, Madhu Neotia’s involvement and contributions towards the expansion of the Ambuja Neotia Group’s healthcare and hospitality businesses is well known. Add to these the India Story and Genome initiatives, and we have a tireless woman whose many endeavours to give back to society deserve commendation.

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6 mins  |
March - April 2021
The Weatherman
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The Weatherman

Be it weather forecasting, or devising modern forecast methods, or dedicatedly serving the nation and mankind, eminent agrometeorologist and scientist Dr Laxman Singh Rathore has done it all with amazing mastery.

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6 mins  |
November - December 2020
Towards inclusive growth
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Towards inclusive growth

Nearby Technologies brings basic banking, digital payment and financial services to people at the bottom of the income pyramid through partnerships with neighbourhood retail and kirana stores. MARWAR talks to Anand Kumar Bajaj and Yashwant Lodha, two of the group’s four co-founders, to learn about their journey of building India’s largest hyperlocal fintech network.

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November - December 2020
Stitched to perfection
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Stitched to perfection

Kolkata-based designer Naina Jain is known for her ensembles that honour traditional crafts and textiles while infusing versatility and modern styling.

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November - December 2020
Mithai magic
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Mithai magic

Indian mithai makers are creating magic by amalgamating traditional flavours with international techniques and the results are simply tantalising.

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November - December 2020
THE POWER OF LOVE
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THE POWER OF LOVE

Love, compassion and kindness are simple tools, yet they hold tremendous power to transform lives, as Prasanna Bhandari’s lifelong dedication to the service of the weak, helpless and underprivileged has exemplified.

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4 mins  |
November - December 2020
Scaling new heights
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Scaling new heights

Akhil Jain, the fourth generation of the Jains at the helm of Jain Amar, a family-owned clothing and accessories business founded in Ludhiana in the pre-Independence era, takes MARWAR through its history and his efforts to scale up the business as its executive director.

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November - December 2020
Meet the Next Generation of the KHETAWAT CLAN
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Meet the Next Generation of the KHETAWAT CLAN

STANDING in his family’s office in Kolkata during a rare quiet moment in the day, young entrepreneur Vedang Khetawat reflects on his ancestors who cleared the path that brought him where he is today. The office is nestled in the midst of what quickly became a bustling hub of commerce and trade in the mid-twentieth century.

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4 mins  |
November - December 2020
Matchmaking on Netflix
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Matchmaking on Netflix

Meet Sima Taparia, the Indian matchmaker who has married traditional sensibilities with modern-day choices.

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8 mins  |
November - December 2020
BEJEWELLED SPLENDOUR
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BEJEWELLED SPLENDOUR

Whether you are a traditional bride or a daring trendsetter looking for unique bridal jewellery, here are top jewellery houses decoding the latest trends for your big day.

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November - December 2020
BACK to NATURE
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BACK to NATURE

At a time when sustainable practices have become the need of the hour, Ayush Baid’s growing retail chain Ellementry stands out as a rare example of a business rooted in eco-friendliness and sustainability, while also keeping India’s traditional arts and crafts alive.

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4 mins  |
November - December 2020
Fine Dining At Home
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Fine Dining At Home

Fine-dine restaurants are now making ‘contact-less’ deliveries of lip-smacking food prepared in sterilised utensils, in sanitised kitchens, at your doorstep. Marwar brings you an update.

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September - October 2020
MINIATURE MARVELS
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MINIATURE MARVELS

It takes talent, artistic fervour, endless patience and labour to master the art of miniature paintings, all of which Gopal Prasad Sharma epitomises. Meet the national award winning artist, whose feat of drawing a portrait on a single grain of mustard seed puts him in a league of his own.

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4 mins  |
September - October 2020