With August comes Verve’s India issue. Dedicated to the cultural, historical and social extent of our country, on the cover this month is our country’s squash marvel and the first Indian woman to be included in the top 10 WSA Official Womens Squash World Ranking rankings Dipika Pallikal. Going back to their roots, Verve features those who are keeping alive our traditional heritage in their own ways. In conversation with some heiresses who are excelling in their professional fields, we discover what social commitments keep them grounded and how they are giving back to the society.