My Mumbai Heaven | Welcoming Asian Gastro Pub- Mr. Baozi to Kamala Mills, Lower Parel
From the owners of The Bar Stock Exchange and Masala Zone, Mr Baozi is the newest entrant to Mumbai’s Asian culinary landscape. A far cry from the habitual yet friendly and distinctive, this 5000 sq ft Asian gastro-pub brings the zing back into dining with space, flavors and pricing.... Read More
My Mumbai Heaven | Poetry by Love & Cheesecake
A quaint European eatery in the midst of hustling bustling by lanes of Bandra, Linking Road. Poetry, a rhythmical composition serving delicacies from different parts of the charming continent aims at serving not just wholesome food but a free-flowing experience. Helmed by the owners of the renowned dessert bar and... Read More
August 2015 – The Big Bang Bar & Cafe comes back with a Bang!
The Big Bang Bar and Cafe comes back with a bang! After the unfortunate fire on 21 July that almost engulfed the building, The Big Bang Bar and Cafe does not dampen it’s spirit but raises it even higher! The pub re-opens amidst much gusto and on offer, guzzle... Read More
Pravasi Woman – Heli Kools | Director & Singer | Zingify
I am an entrepreneur, singer-songwriter, marketer, foodie, traveller and a fashion evangelist. Engineering was my basic education but I always had an inclination towards the arts. Where are you living currently and why did you choose that location? I was born and raised in Bhopal, India. I lived in Los Angeles for five... Read More
27/6/2015 – MompreneursIndia presents Product Photography
When it comes to ecommerce, the perceived value of your products and the trustworthiness of your business is often judged by the quality of your web design. And a big part of having an attractive website these days also means having high-quality, beautiful product photography. But it’s not just aesthetics... Read More
Female entrepreneur: Varuna D Jani, Founder, Varuna D Jani Fine Diamond Jewellery
I come from a family of jewellers and my earliest memories in life are surrounded by jewellery. At the tender age of eight, I would accompany my father, Ramchand Popley, to work with him where he was building a brand that would later become iconic and a leader in the... Read More
Female Entrepreneur | Mrs Tabassum Hasan, Founder, Guilt Trip
I was a homemaker in Bihar, and a mother of three lovely kids. Being independent by nature, I always had a drive to do something of my own. Cooking was a passion and I was always complemented on my cooking skills. Although I had no experience running a business I... Read More
Female entrepreneur | Shruti Sharma | Co-founder of Bondforever
Tell us about yourself I was born and brought up in Jaipur. I completed a BE in CS and an MBA in Marketing and HR. I have worked in companies like IBM, Pepsico and ICICI. Currently I am the co-founder of Bondforever. I also teach English to underprivileged children at... Read More
Inspirational Woman: Anita Naidu Pawaskar | Radio Professional & Radio Host, Mumbai
Tell us about yourself Well I’m a radio professional having worked in radio for the last 20 years. I started in school in the UK as a hobby and went onto make that hobby my profession. Now I host, manage, teach, conduct workshops and create and new concepts for radio.... Read More
Follow your passion, be determined and celebrate your choices | Usha Uthup
I come from a middle class background, a family of six. I am number five in the family of four daughters and two sons. I was born and brought up in Mumbai and went to a school there. While in school I was a very good student and took part... Read More
Mumbai Made It Happen
One thing I have learnt in life is that thinking about what you want doesn’t make it happen…….however, asking Vanessa Vallely does! For years I’ve had the itch to visit India and not acted on it. In January I shared this thought with Vanessa and by March we were on... Read More
Gender Diversity at Work: The Ultimate Formula for Conscious Corporates | Veechi Shahi
According to Gender Diversity Benchmark for Asia (GDBA) 2014, the average percentage of women workforce is an alarming 26.6%. At the junior-level it is 30.3%, the mid-level 16.4% and women in senior positions is only 10.6%. From lower to middle level there is a 45% drop, and the drop between middle... Read More
Female Entrepreneur: Pallavi Singh – Hindi teacher
Tell us about yourself I am 23 years old, studying psychology. I love traveling, having my photo taken, enjoy North Indian food and a nicely made cup of coffee. Why did you start to teach to Hindi specifically to Expats? Back in 2011 I realised there were not many institutions/people... Read More
My motorcycle diary – Final entry | Sabrina Khan
Sunday, 23rd November 2014, 09:15 am, Day 3 We slept late and woke up by 1pm. We headed towards RM by 2pm. We were starving so we went straight to the food counter, chomped on some quick food and were joyful to click to our first beer for the day.... Read More
My motorcycle diary – Day 1 | Sabrina Khan
People often realise the benefits of a leisure pursuit long after they start, primarily because as you explore the fonder you get, it’s always the journey that builds the whole shebang. So here is my first ever spectacular experience of Rider Mania 2014 and now there is no looking back!... Read More
Look Your Best for the Festive Season!
Tips to help you shine in the dance floor by eating well! My best advice is do not skip your meals! Don’t follow the feasting or fasting strategy. Skipping meals leads to snacking on sweets, farsan and leftover food. Eat 5-6 small meals instead of 2-3 large meals. Eat home... Read More
Inspirational Woman: Sucheta Pal | Zumba Education Specialist (ZES)
Tell us about yourself I am currently a Zumba Education Specialist for India and also travel internationally to train across several countries. An Electrical and Electronics Engineer by education, I have worked for over five years as a Business Analyst in the corporate world till I discovered my true passion of dance... Read More
Beauty in Diversity | Ashu Khanna
“The diversity of the phenomena of nature is so great and the treasures hidden in the heavens so rich, precisely in order that the human mind shall never be lacking in fresh nourishment.” Johannes Kepler Walking in the garden I was marveling at nature’s miracle in creating different color flowers,... Read More
Female Entrepreneur: Konkana Bakshi – Director of Savoir Faire Academie
Tell us about yourself Konkana Bakshi is a well known face in india, having won the Miss Elegance World contest in 2008 and Miss India East 2009. She has made several advertisements for leading agencies and brands, including the Maruti A-star, KFC, Reliance and Skoda. She was also the face... Read More
Mumbai – Glittering Queen of India’s Malabar Coast | Vimla Patil
By any standards, my favourite city of Mumbai (formerly Bombay), is one of the best in the world! It has so many “mini Mumbais” hidden within its frenetic, dynamic, energy-filled environs! Unknown to millions, there are ancient cities, national parks and historic precincts set like gems – all within this... Read More