School's out and "out-of-office" messages are rampant – what better time to quench your families thirst for adventure? Exploring India in summer means travellers mostly don't have to bundle up when touring the country's greatest attractions. This is the perfect time of year to discover charming towns and villages teeming with history; enjoy mouthwatering food; and immerse yourself in a culture so interesting and diverse, you'll want to keep hopping from place to place. Read our Feature Story where six Hyderabadis take us on a whirlwind tour within India to places that are nothing short of magical!
On the cover, we have two best friends turned business partners, Anusha and Sruthi, who founded Mayabazar and Good Gossip in Hyderabad. Mayabazar is a first-of-its-kind photography studio where one can do professional photo shoots with a variety of backdrops; Good Gossip is a clothing rental company for photo shoots and special occasions. Turn to our Cover Story, where the talented and dynamic duo talk about their company, journey, and everything in between.
It’s festival time once again, which amongst other things, means all the various fun activities that families do together! Ugadi fever seems to have set in, and this much-celebrated New Year festival is one of the cornerstones of Hyderabad’s cultural calendar. In our Special Feature, we look at the festival's history, what it means to all the people who celebrate it, and also a look at the different aspects of the celebrations.
Do stop over at People in Focus, where we learn about Asha Reddi, a criminal defence attorney with more than 20 years of experience and a proven track record of success. She was one of the first few Indians to be appointed to the bench as a Judge in 2002 and has a long list of satisfied clients. We also present a fashion designer Gaurav Mohnani in In The Spotlight, who is the owner of an elite men’s couture brand, Asuka Couture.
For the most part, the word "travel" tends to be associated with images of delight: far-flung beaches and epic mountaintops and chance encounters with new friends around the globe. But for many people, travel can also create feelings of discomfort, unease, and worry — a sensation psychologists refer to as "travel anxiety." In Mind and Body, we share exactly how to enjoy the holiday - without any worries!