Talent alone is not enough to achieve your dreams, but how you utilise and make the most out of your talent is what matters. The perfect example of this is Zoya Mohan, a talented and driven musician. Zoya Mohan born Indian, raised Californian has brought a unique infusion to her music. She was first recognized…
The beer sommelier of Bangalore, John Eapen is sharing his love for the beverage by writing, educating, and consulting on the subject. His love affair with beer began over 20 years ago, when at the age of 16, his Dad gave him his first one. He got a taste of Craft Beer a few years…
To do something different, to be spontaneous, to feel the essence of life, to live in the pursuit of your passion, many have such thoughts and feelings. But few have it in them to take the bull by the horns and succeed. Part of that rare breed, is Shilpa Johar. Shilpa is diverse in her…
On moving to Bangalore, seven years ago, Claude Loren was introduced to the world of photography. He was pursuing his Masters in Biotechnology while also earning a Diploma in Clinical Research. Little did he know at the time, having never owned a ‘point-and-shoot’ before that his weekend interest would soon turn into his mainstream career.…
Rated as one of India’s top stand-up comedians, Praveen Kumar is as funny as they come. Joking about his nomination by several top media outlets (TOI, Forbes, IBNLive.com) as one of India’s best comedic talent, he says, “I didn’t do anything. I just did my part and did not know the criteria they had.” “It…
When you are getting a big, good salary and are a senior software developer, but then decide to shift your career by a huge margin, you know some people are bound to talk about you. Shweta Mehta is one such person who is breaking the fitness glass ceiling these recent years. She had a job…
Imagine you’re living in your utopian world, surrounded by art and literature, an elite and good life, but, reality of such a life was anything but right and real, instead it was a crippling state of affairs, quite literally. Ammar Abdulhamid was living such a life when he returned from his studies in the USA…
Prakhar Gautam is a well known writer and theatre director. He even has to his credit a theatre company called Parindey Production. His story is one for the books. Talking about his journey, he says, “Writing is something I always did and always loved to do. The trigger to quit CA and pursue writing as…
Reshmi Shekhar’s venture ‘Curiosity Kills The Cat’ (CKTC) got its name as a result of her penchant for doodling cats. In fact every piece she creates carries a hidden cat behind or tail. It’s her signature that brands every exclusive item that she designs. In her own words, “Curiosity Kills The Cat was absolutely unplanned;…
Ishaan Raghunandan is at his best in the midst of nature, clicking away and immortalising on film the beauty of the wildlife around him. He works in the field of wildlife conservation and rural documentary, where he uses his skills as a photographer to shed light on several causes including education, freedom and environmental protection.…
Being an MC is no easy task. You have to be confident, a great speaker, energetic, a quick thinker, a keen audience observer and so much more. And you have to juggle all these skills flawlessly. MC Raina Dsouza makes it look effortless and natural, such is her prowess. Speaking about how she got into…
What a heady experience to hear your favourite band/musician play live! Seeing them in-person, hearing them sing and/or play, and feeling the pulsating music. All of it put together creates one magical experience. We owe a good deal of a thrilling musical experience to sound engineers like Nitesh Narayan, who are in charge of ensuring…
As Indians our love affair with food only grows stronger every day. An Indian who isn’t a foodie is an anomaly. No surprise then that Viresh Bulla’s ‘Chaatimes’ (a chain of fast-food joints specialising in Indian chaats) has become quite the hit in Bangalore in a short period of time. Offering not only tasty dishes,…
Banker, Entrepreneur, DJ; with hopes of doing much more. Meet Ashish Rajkhowa, a versatile personality who believes in bending the rules ‘his way’. Elaborating on the philosophy that drives him to stray from the beaten path, he says, “It’s just a matter of time before today begins to feel like the status quo and I…
Brimming with versatile talent, Teena Vellara is making waves in several fields. From running a fashion brand called ‘Kai-keyi’ to starring in a big Bollywood movie with Shahid Kapoor and Alia Bhatt, she has had an eventful journey so far. Despite having no acting background, Teena and her twin sister Tessa landed a role in…
In an ultra competitive industry like fashion, what makes Aloka Dsouza stand out? A designer with a strong conscience who doesn’t just want to create beautiful clothes but also make women in all shapes and sizes feel beautiful and accepted. Aloka was bitten by the fashion bug at a young age. Recollecting her childhood memories,…
A beautiful face that is complemented by a striking personality. Mariette Valsan wears many hats – model, actor, singer and entertainer. But her passion is not limited to being a performer, she is as enthusiastic about saving the environment and rescuing street dogs. Mariette Valsan’s journey into show business began when she was discovered by…
Growing up, we all have interests and hobbies, but we tend to leave them behind in our childhood. Not Johanna Pinto, who has remained dedicated to her love for painting, a passion she has been drawn to since her early years. As she recalls, “My love for painting started when I was in the 2nd…
Meet Elston Menezes – laid back and unassuming, a guy most would describe as ‘chilled out’. But beneath that calm exterior burns a fiery passion that drove him down a path that most would shy away from. What, you ask, makes Elston a trail blazer? Elston Menezes is the co-founder (with his cousin and close…
There are only few of us who can carry that sweet but big childhood dream along to adulthood and turn it to reality. Avinash Muddappa has held his childhood dream of acting very close to his heart. Watching movies frame by frame, ads and interviews of actors, he picked up his acting materials; a self…