Between COVID-19 and its consistently mutating variants, yet another year has gone by. We continue to remain vigilant, to keep our masks on, and to stay away from each other by way of social distancing all in an attempt to adapt to this new way of life. In trying to attain some sort of normalcy, we are learning to drop our fear of testing positive, and face all challenges head on to overcome this dreadful pandemic.

Just as most businesses have been affected, so have we, and yet, we continue to trudge along, in spite of being hit by the lack of revenue through advertising. The show must go on! 

On the cover this time around is billionaire business mogul Sunil Vachani, who heads electronics manufacturing giant, Dixon Technologies, out of Delhi. He talks to us about how he established his business empire. Internet stars Sonam Babani, Sakshi Shivdasani, and Umang Athwani are part of a new and rising community that shine in the global virtual space; all three open up about their journey to digital fame.

While Jay Ramrakhiani tells us why his work has always revolved around helping the weavers of Benaras, Zoha Jung is on a mission to heal rescued equines through The Backwater Sanctuary. New York-based Rohan Gurbaxani explains how his life took an unexpected turn towards acting, and LA-based writer, director, and producer Manjari Makijany takes us down her path from budding filmmaker to critically acclaimed, award-winning storyteller.

Architect Rajiv Khushalani takes a nostalgic ride back to his early beginnings and Dubai-based Mamta Nihalani recounts how she went from being a beauty buff to launching her all-natural beauty business. Founder of eco-conscious beach stay and surf school Vaayu in Goa, Rahul Malaney chats with us about building a life and career purely around his passions. 

Nikeeta Lakhiani talks to us about taking a big leap of faith directly into the world of art. Founders of fitness studio Antigravity, Yudi and Karan Jaising tell us how they curate result-oriented fitness plans that strengthen the body and the mind. Ankita Thadani, co-founder of Secret Alchemist and owner of a|t design studio, converses with us about all thing’s holistic, wellness and interior design. Inside, you will also find the stories of co-founders of MyEasyStore Hirdyesh Mordani and Sanju Bhambhani, nutritionist Neha Ranglani, entrepreneur Steven Jhangiani, pain free dentist Dr Diksha Tahilramani Batra, and founder of Dozee, Gaurav Parchani.

And that’s not all! Rounding up the first issue of 2022 are makeup artist Avisha Raj, mental health counsellor Rhea Kishnani, and sustainability entrepreneur and co-founder of Recube, Lokesh Sambhwani. In a freewheeling chat, serial entrepreneur and celebrity manager Hansika Chandiramani divulges her secret to running three successful businesses, while rapper Shah Rule speaks about how he uses social media and satire to convey different messages through his songs. Finally, siblings Simran and Shagun Shahani of Ambrosia Patisserie talk about their home bakery with a cause, and Dr. Priya Jaisinghani tells us how she uses her profession to make a positive difference, especially during the pandemic.

Relish yet another great mix of personalities from our praiseworthy and enterprising community, while we get to work gathering the next lot to share with you.

And as has become the norm, stay safe, stay masked, and stay healthy!