Poetry And Poise

Many years of writing come together in Laxmana Dalmia’s new book One Soul Many Lives, which is due for launch on April 6. MARWAR talks to the spirited lady about her book, her outlook towards life and lots more.

Exploring The Fabric Of Heritage

Designer Ritu Seksaria, the owner of multi-designer store Vyoum in Mumbai, gives credit to her mother and her ancestral village in Rajasthan for being the inspiration behind her journey of self discovery. In a first-person account, Seksaria takes MARWAR through the years.

Unparalleled Brilliance

For Kishore Kumar Jain, the founder of Khazana Jewellers, success is all about perseverance, hard work, the ability to seize opportunities and a deep understanding of the market. Constantly reinventing trends in the field of precious ornamental jewellery may be no mean task, but for him it is a legacy he loves to carry forward. Managing 55 stores in India and abroad with élan, he has many plans up his sleeve for his brand. MARWAR meets the man behind the brilliant jewels.

Carving His Own Destiny

Few scions are gifted with the mettle and resourcefulness to change their family legacy and create their own business empires through innovation and enterprise, as has been demonstrated by Harshavardhan Neotia. The architect of the enormous realty business that defines the 1,500 crore Kolkata-based Ambuja Neotia Group in its present avatar, here is a man who literally has changed the way the city lives and conducts business, not to mention his numerous contributions to the social, cultural and economic fabric of society.

Ahead Of The Game

Serial digital entrepreneur Alok Kejriwal has a knack for engaging people and making a business out of it. Having surfed the dotcom wave and emerged a winner when it went bust, he experienced the highs and lows of building profitable start-ups from scratch. MARWAR picks the brains of the observant and forward-thinking entrepreneur, whose recently penned book Why I Stopped Wearing My Socks traces his rollercoaster journey as an entrepreneur.

Partners In Growth

With operations in India and Poland and an efficient value chain in place, Anil Mansinghka and Amit Lath’s synergic efforts to take the Bhilwara-based Sharda Group’s products from the group’s mills in Bhilwara to homes across the world is a winwin proposition for all.

Promoting Health For All

Imagine reaching out to lakhs of rural and underprivileged people with over 200 kinds of generic medicines free of cost and medical consultation for a nominal fee! Anant Nevatia of the Rural Health Care Foundation has been doing just that, in West Bengal, for more than a decade.

Fairy Tale Weddings In The Land Of Smiles

Indians adore Thailand. It’s close to home; it’s cheap; the food is great; it offers great shopping experiences; it has great beaches; and its treasure trove of luxury resorts and hotels can leave one spoilt for choice. That also makes it a great place for destination weddings, especially Hua Hin, which stands out for its perfect mix of hospitality and inimitable charms.

Inhabitants Of The Inimitable

Rajasthan, in western India, is geographically the largest state of the country. Although famous for its desert landscape, awe-inspiring forts and palaces, it is the locals that give Rajasthan its authentic flavour. MARWAR presents a selection of photographer Sudhir Kasliwal’s works that immortalise the grand monuments and local folk.

A Power Struggle That Transcends Time

The fourth instalment of Ashwin Sanghi’s Bharat series, The Sialkot Saga, packs in a gripping tale of powerful giants in the business world whose lives are entangled through time.

Family and Fortune

The Tainwala Group, founded by Dr Ramesh Tainwala, has prospered and diversified into many segments over time. Dr Tainwala himself heads Samsonite as its CEO today. His son, Ayush Tainwala, at a very young age, has taken over the reins of their business, working as the executive director of Bagzone Lifestyle Private Limited.

Building A Brand

From a small hosiery brand to one of the foremost names in the garment market, Dollar Industries Ltd’s journey has not been easy. Behind its success is a saga of dedication, courage and the confidence to swim against the tide, while focusing on the needs of a globalised world.

A Generational Saga

Author Sujit Saraf’s latest novel, Harilal & Sons, captures the Marwari community through a fictional filter, in a sprawling, compulsively readable narrative.

Building Blocks For Success

Real-estate development firm Panchshil Realty has played a significant role in transforming Pune’s skyline with ultra-premium projects that are synonymous with luxury and quality of construction. MARWAR catches up with brothers Atul and Sagar Chordia to comprehend their journey of over 15 years, which has been marked by the brand’s meteoric rise and association with marquee names such as the Trump Organization, Philippe Starck and Kelly Hoppen, among others.

A Designer's Dream

Designer Raghavendra Rathore’s Gurukul School of Design will offer students a truly holistic learning experience in the city of Jaipur. The institute, slated to open in August, will introduce programmes that will encourage the next generation of designers to think out of the box.

All That Glitters Is Gold

Demonetisation may have impacted the industry in the short term, but demand for India’s favourite metal has not faded away. From new colour variations to designs sporting diamonds and other precious stones, Indians are experimenting with gold like never before.

Adventurers, Meet Your Compass

Adventurers, Meet Your Compass

Being The Change

Change and progress go hand in hand. Meet Chhavi Rajawat, who gave up the comforts of the city and an alluring corporate career to be the harbinger of change. MARWAR finds out more about this dedicated sarpanch and her plans and vision for her beloved village in Rajasthan and its people.

Taking The Traditional Route

Raw Mango, the brainchild of designer Sanjay Garg was born out of a thought to relook fashion and design without any fixed notions. Born and brought up in Rajasthan, Garg found the roots for his designs in Indian philosophy and traditions, but he has always tried to break the boundaries of convention through his ideas and design.

The Wealth Management Guru

Innovative, risk-taking and a number cruncher, Karan Bhagat epitomises the quintessential Marwari entrepreneur, whose story could very well be a case study of a successful Marwari entrepreneur. Meet the wealth management expert and founder of IIFL Wealth Management Ltd, who has scripted the firm’s skyrocketing success as its MD and CEO.

For The Greater Good

A journey is not measured by the time taken to reach the destination, but by the experience one gains along the way. Manju Lodha started off as a homemaker. Today, the matriarch of the Lodha family heads the Lodha Foundation, a charitable trust that works for the betterment of society at large.

In Thailand, Asia's Golfing Paradise

Thailand boasts over 200 golf courses, many of which rate among the best in the world. Add to this, excellent clubhouse facilities, impeccable services and the cornucopia of non-golfing attractions that Thailand is famous for and what you have is endless possibilities of customised golfing holidays to suit every need.

Picture This

With foreign locations, customised themes and budgets that run into lakhs, the pre-wedding photo shoot has become a whole new ball game.

Rooted In Tradition

For centuries, the temples of South India have inspired awe among discerning visitors, with their treasure trove of fantastical jewellery adorned by goddesses, who have been worshipped for decades.

Working The Room

A college dropout at 17 and a start-up millionaire at 23… Meet Ritesh Agarwal, who has built India’s largest branded network of hotels, OYO, which today has a presence in 200 cities across the country and over 70,000 rooms on offer to guests.

Ramesh Chandra Agarwal

Ramesh Chandra Agarwal, the man who is credited with turning Dainik Bhaskar from a little known newspaper into the fourth-largest circulated daily in the world, is no more.

Plan A Royal Extravaganza

Jodhpur is Rajasthan’s second largest city. Called the ‘Sun City’ of India, it is known for its fort, palaces and for being the gateway to the Thar Desert. The city is also where Ajit Bhawan Palace, India’s first heritage hotel, is located.

Formula For Success

Vinod Saraf, the chairman of Vinati Organics Limited, epitomises the Marwari traits of ambition, industry and immense risk-taking ability. A self-made billionaire, Saraf has risen from a lower-middle-class home to build a business that boasts 1,000 crore in sales and 10,000 crore in market capitalisation.

A Passion For Innovation

Even though her business operates in a domain that befuddles most people, Anu Acharya has not let that deter her from making Mapmygenome India a pioneering enterprise in the Indian genomics industry. Meet the spirited entrepreneur who is steadily achieving her goal of reaching out to millions of people through her company’s personal genomics solutions, molecular diagnostic offerings, diagnostic kits, research services and databases.

Shopping For A Good Cause

The latest edition of the Ruchika Fest once again presented an exclusive shopping experience with the best of products on offer, while helping those in need.