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The Gentle Man of Steel
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The Gentle Man of Steel

His is the story of Indian steel as well as of Jamshedpur. Retiring as MD of Tata Steel, having joined the company decades earlier, over the years he modernised the industry and showed the world that a man of steel could also have a soft heart giving readily to charitable causes. Meet Jamshed Irani who was conferred an honorary knighthood by Queen Elizabeth and the Padma Bhushan by the Government of India.

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October/November 2016
One Step At A Time
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One Step At A Time

Anita Sarkar traces the journey of how Thomas Bata followed his father’s dream to “put a shoe on every bare foot” to become the shoemaker to the world

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February-March 2018
The Divine Song
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The Divine Song

Even today centuries after the first Sufisong enriched the world, Sufism remains one of the purest forms of music. The reason is simple. Every line sung is rich with depth and meaning. Every song is a declaration of a relentless love for God.

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February-March 2018
Architecture Of Geometry
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Architecture Of Geometry

Patricia Bayer describes Art Deco as “an architecture of ornament, geometry, energy, retrospection, optimism, colour, texture, light and at times even symbolism.” Mumbai is said to host the world’s second-largest collection.

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February-March 2018
The Indian-English Consciousness
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The Indian-English Consciousness

Author Renu Balakrishnan recommends five books by current Indian authors writing in English

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February-March 2018
Two's Company
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Two's Company

Music composers Sachin-Jigar’s camaraderie and warmth is infectious. The duo talks to Nidhi Choksi about their long-standing friendship, their career highs and lows and what lies ahead for them

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February/March 2017
Classy & Classicalc
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Classy & Classicalc

Mehroo Jeejeebhoy, concert pianist, organiser of over 40 Western music concerts in India and unabashed lover of music, in conversation with Anita Sarkar.

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April - May 2017
Wealth Management
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Wealth Management

Jagdish Malkani looks at the Indian investment landscape for High Net Worth Individuals.

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April - May 2017
Legendary Man of Medicine
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Legendary Man of Medicine

World renowned gynaecologist and Padma Shri recipient, Dr. Rustom Phiroze Soonawala, whose patients have included Maharani Gayatri Devi, Maneka Gandhi, Gauri Khan, Mumtaz Madhvani and Babita Kapoor, took a nostalgic trip down memory lane as G2’s December-January 2013 cover personality. Dr. Soonawala also received G2’s Lifetime Achievement Award at a glittering event that was attended by many of the country’s luminaries, most of them having been recipients of the doctor’s renowned talent and expertise

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December-January 2017
The Complete Woman
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The Complete Woman

Vice-Chairperson of the vast Piramal empire spanning across many geographies and industries, business leader, philanthropist, scientist, educationist, conservationist, doting daughter and daughter-in-law, devoted wife, loving mother, adoring grandmother, caring sister and sister-in-law, Dr. Swati Piramal is a fine example of the complete woman. There is so much all of us, not only women, can learn from G2’s February-March 2014 cover personality

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December-January 2017
The Dance of Life
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The Dance of Life

The iridescent Mallika Sarabhai was the cover personality of G2’s June-July 2014 issue. One of India’s leading choreographers and dancers, she creates and performs both classical and contemporary works. For over three decades she has been the co-director of the prestigious arts institution, Darpana Academy of Performing Arts. In one of her most intimate interviews to date she talks about her love of dance and direction, her social activism and family bonds

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December-January 2017
An Ode to Humanity
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An Ode to Humanity

Kaushik Joshi looks back on the life of Pramukh Swami Maharaj who passed away recently. President of the BAPS Swaminarayan Sanstha, an international Hindu socio-spiritual organisation that has over 1 million devotees, Pramukh Swami Maharaj was a man of the people who believed firmly that “in the joy of others lies our own”

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October/November 2016
Man on a Mission
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Man on a Mission

Bomi Bhote, CEO of the renowned Ruby Hall Clinic in Pune, is committed to creating medical facilities that are at the cutting edge of healthcare.

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October/November 2016
You May Say I'm a Dreamer...
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You May Say I'm a Dreamer...

Says ideator-entrepreneur Shripal Morakhia whose latest venture SMAAASH, an arcade of augmented simulated reality games, is a phenomenal success. 

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October/November 2016
Home Is Where the Art Is
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Home Is Where the Art Is

It is said that creativity is the vital force of the human heart. But in our fast-paced lives, time to pursue passions remains a distant dream. Not for Niranjan and Bina Nanavati though as Dhanishta Shah discovers.

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October/November 2016
Tale of Two Indus Cities
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Tale of Two Indus Cities

Gujarat has many archaeological excavations of the Indus Valley or Harappan civilisation that thrived in the subcontinent 4500 years ago. Anil Mulchandani visits two sites that offer a unique insight into this great civilisation.

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October/November 2016
Large Hearts And Deep Pockets
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Large Hearts And Deep Pockets

“Who do you think I am? Rockefeller?” The name ‘Rockefeller’ is used in common parlance to describe someone with riches beyond measure. But while fighting hard for every cent, the Rockefellers gave much of their wealth away. Anita Sarkar delves into their puzzling story

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February-March 2018
A Glimpse Into The Crystal Ball
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A Glimpse Into The Crystal Ball

Swarovski is the world’s leading producer of precision-cut crystal for fashion, jewellery as well as lighting, architecture and interiors. Still family-owned and run by the 5th generation of family members it has a presence in over 120 countries. 

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February-March 2018
Powering Global Agro Revolution
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Powering Global Agro Revolution

Jaidev Shroff, Global CEO of the USD 5.46 billion agrochemicals giant UPL Ltd, is a man with a vision: to provide affordable and profitable solutions to the global farming community. Under his stewardship UPL has focussed on strengthening food security in over 120 countries with a workforce encompassing 25 different nationalities operating 28 manufacturing plants across the world.

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April - May 2017
For the Love of Chocolate
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For the Love of Chocolate

“All you need is love. But a little chocolate now and then doesn’t hurt,” wrote Charles M. Schulz recording the universal love of chocolates. Vividha Sheth’s gourmet chocolates are a response to the world’s growing sophisticated tastebuds. In conversation with Himali Kothari.

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April - May 2017
The Universality of the Human Experience
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The Universality of the Human Experience

I wish for my paintings what I have wished from the first completed canvas. When they are viewed the specifics of the stories and the meaning of each image become unimportant, and all that is felt and remembered is the universality of the human experience says Dhruvi Acharya. In conversation with Dhanishta Shah.

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April - May 2017
Call
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Call

Sandhya Jain-Patel, Head of the Department of Indian and Southeast Asian Art at Christie’s, talks to Dhanishta Shah about Indian art in general and the Christie’s collection in particular.

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April - May 2017
Diamond Dynasty
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Diamond Dynasty

Anoop Mehta, President of the Bharat Diamond Bourse and Group MD of Mohit Diamonds, talks to Vatsala de Sousa about the growing professionalism that is shaping the future of India’s diamond industry.

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February/March 2017
Luxury With Intelligence
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Luxury With Intelligence

The second significant model from Volvo’s SPA platform, the Volvo S90 brings all the highlights of the XC90 to the sedan form. Raj Warrior reports.

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February/March 2017
Battle Of The Bulge
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Battle Of The Bulge

He is undoubtedly India’s best known bariatric surgeon grabbing the headlines for his surgeries on several famous personalities including Nitin Gadkari, Nawab Malik, Nitin Raut, Vinod Tawde and Venkaiah Naidu. But he is also affectionately called Robin Hood lending his skill to thousands of underprivileged patients. Dhanishta Shah in conversation with Dr. Muffazal Lakdawala, Chairman of the Institute of Minimal Invasive Surgical Sciences and Research Centre at Saifee Hospital, Mumbai

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February/March 2017