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JANUARY 2021 A Times of India publication
PUNE, AURANGABAD AND
NAGPUR SPECIAL
FREE WITH MAIN ISSUE
Leaders that inspire
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
DEEPAK LAMBA
EDITOR
RUCHIKA MEHTA
MANAGING EDITOR
PRIMROSE DSOUZA
EDITOR’S
PRODUCTION EDITOR
SHRADDHA KAMDAR
FEATURES EDITOR
RADHIKA SATHE-PATWARDHAN
LETTER
DESIGN DIRECTOR
BENDI VISHAN
DEPUTY ART DIRECTOR
RENU SHARMA TEWARY
EDITORIAL COORDINATOR
LOUISA MENEZES
This past year has driven the importance of family, hasn’t
it? While we all appreciated our other halves even before, BRAND SOLUTIONS
BUSINESS DIRECTOR
the year 2020 drove the point home even more. Women SUNIL WUTHOO
might be called the “better half”, but in a relationship, WEST VICE PRESIDENT BRAND SOLUTIONS,
BUSINESS HEAD - FEMINA SALON & SPA
each of the halves is just as important for the whole! While GAUTAM CHOPRA
we usually talk of women achievers, with the New Year BRAND SOLUTIONS, PUNE
EKTA DANG
starting, we took this opportunity to appreciate the men ADITI SHRIVASTAVA
who have made us proud. The Big Story features some ASSISTANT VICE PRESIDENT,
inspiring tales. DIGITAL REVENUE AND MARKETING
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04 • FEMINA • January, 2021
FEMINA SPECIAL
A DECADE OF
BRICK AND
MORTAR!
Piyush Nyati
lifestyle. A number-oriented,
LEADING PUNE’S REAL ESTATE MARKET analytical leader who also
WITH PREMIUM, RESIDENTIAL AND “WE WANT practices workplace equality
COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENTS TO BECOME to bring the best out in
T
he journey of Piyush knowledge by streamlining THE FIRST people, walking miles and
Nyati, Executive the Standard Operating thresholds with his team:
CHOICE
Director of Pune’s Procedures, digitization of the Nyati Family.
leading real estate brand processes and setting up FOR EVERY Looking ahead, he
– Nyati Group, began by the ERP systems. ASPIRING wants to lead Nyati Group
joining the company in Apart from being the HOME BUYER towards scaling new heights
2011. Fostering curiosity torchbearer of a leading by encouraging continuous
BY ENSURING
and eagerness to learn, he real estate company, he is a innovation. Always strong-
stepped into the business great son, a caring husband, TRANSPARENCY, willed towards the Nyati
world with a degree in a fun brother, and a loving QUALITY, Group’s vision to be the first
Construction Management father. He plays all these VALUE AND Choice, he is strong-willed
and Technology from Purdue parts par-excellence by towards its values and
INNOVATION
University, USA. Since then, always being relevant with principles, while being open
he has brought a whole new an ever-learning attitude IN EVERY to new ideas and believes in
dimension to the business by practicing a spiritually DIMENSION!” empowerment, delegation
with his expertise and driven and health-focused and growth of the community.
CONTENTS
JANUARY 2021 A Times of India publication
PUNE, AURANGABAD AND
NAGPUR SPECIAL
FREE WITH MAIN ISSUE
10 THE BIG STORY
MEN OF METTLE
Leading from the front, is what these dashing men do best. Making their mark in their
respective fields, these men are inspiring others to follow.
Leaders that inspire
THE BIG STORY
Men of
ADAR POONAWALLA He is one of the most sought-after man in
the country, if not the world, at the moment.
CEO, Serum Institute of India And why not, as Adar Poonawalla – as the
CEO of Serum Institute of India (SII), world’s
largest vaccine manufacturer – has brought
out one of the currently approved and in-use
METTLE
COVID-19 vaccines. He joined SII, an institute
founded by his father Dr Cyrus Poonawalla, in
2001 after graduating from the University of
Westminster in London. He took his father’s
legacy forth with much determination and
27-pune cover_TIL-SIDDH.indd 1 29-01-2021 17:47:22
ON THE COVER
under his leadership and vision, has made SII
an internationally recognized institution. The
Serum Institute now exports its products to
35 countries. He also ensured that SII’s new
Leading from the front, is what these dashing men do best. Making their mark in their products are licensed and pre-qualified by
respective fields, these men are inspiring others to follow. the World Health Organization for supply to
United Nations Agencies including UNICEF ON TOP: (L TO R) AJINKYA FIRODIA, ADAR
AND PAHO. He has also partnered with many
drug developers world-wide. Poonawalla is a POONAWALLA, AASHUTOSH SRIVASTAVA; ON
board member of the GAVI Alliance, which is
the global vaccine alliance. BOTTOM (L TO R) VIVEK PAWAR, RAJENDRA SINGH,
The Poonawallas have scaled their business
in three decades, overcoming challenges and DR AMOL LUNKAD; PHOTOGRAPHS: ABHEET
taking their business global. The dashing CEO,
in an interview with a publication, claimed, GIDWANI (AP) & CHARUDUTTA ARYA (AF, AS, AL)
“We reach more children than Coco-Cola and
PepsiCo can ever hope to.” Speaking of the
fight against the novel coronavirus, SII made
an $800 million investment in the offering
at the very start to ensure the vaccines are
LIVING
researched and made as quickly as possible.
And they delivered!
He is also a philanthropist who believes
in giving back to the society. He founded the
31 Food
Villoo Poonawalla Foundation which consists
of six schools, a hospital and 25 water plants
at different locations. Also, his ‘Clean City’
initiative in Pune was of massive step in terms
of advanced waste collection and disposal
methods. His vision is to help address the
NOT SO BORING BROCCOLI
Check out these delicious and
inequality that exists in India, and around
the world, in the focused areas of healthcare,
(FOR BOTH PHOTOS OF ADAR) PHOTOS: ABHEET GIDWANI
education, water, sanitation and environment.
His work – at SII and his philantrophic
work - has been recognized by not just the healthy broccoli that you can make
media houses but also by leaders across the
He took his father’s legacy forth with
world. PM Narendra Modi made him the
ambassador of the Swachh Bharat Movement.
easily at home!
much determination and under his UK’s royalty - Prince Charles of Wales and The
leadership and vision, has made SII an Duchess of Cornwall also had a private visit to
34 Food Plus
the institute’s manufacturing facility in Pune
internationally recognized institution. during a visit to the country.
- Seher Campwala
HYDRATE REFRESH
10 • FEMINA • January, 2021 2021, January • FEMINA • 11
Ditch the caffeine and brew a pot of these
healthy beverages to sip on during the
ALL ABOUT YOU BEAUTY day to stay hydrated and healthy
throughout.
20 Career 28 Hair
UPSKILL FOR A BOOST UP THE FUZZ BUZZ
What does the new normal mean for the Thinking of growing a beard? Here’s 36 Interiors
nature of our existing careers? These what you need to keep in mind. QUIRK IT UP
job skills will help you survive in a Easy decor hacks that will brighten up
your home with minimal efforts
COVID-19 world. 29 Health Documentary
STAY ALERT!
22 Life Five health issues men must know 38 Interiors
TEACHING CARE LIT LUXE
How to teach your child to take care of Learn all about the art of decorating
the family pet? different spaces and corners of your
house with candles.
FASHION 40 Travel
24 Trend metre VROOM, VROOM, TRAVEL!
SUAVE DIARIES Have you realised that there are many
Top Indian and Indo-western menswear destinations you can ride over to for a day
staples that you should stock up on for or two trip?
the year.
26 Feature
IN EVERY ISSUE
04 EDITOR’S NOTE
BORROW IN STYLE 08 IN BOX
Five pieces you and your SO can share! 42 EVENTS
06 • FEMINA • January, 2021
FEMINA PROMOTION
HOW TO BUILD YOUR AT-HOME
WORK STATIONS?
Supreet Bajaj suggests, “The
whole study-work station should
be done in a creative theme with
nice soothing pastel colours.” Also,
to have these at the work station:
l Comfortable study table
l Ergonomic chair with
complete backrest
l A footstool if possible
l Proper illumination in the
study area
l Sufficient electrical
connections
the challenging industry, the clients and help them visualise
satisfaction of designing and and realise their dreams by
creating a dream house for a creating strong bonds with
family or a dream office for them. She says, "Every project
an entrepreneur is beyond at Purpleloft is a dream project
imagination. According to for us, it’s a dream that we all
her all the efforts, blood and see with our open eyes."
sweat pays off when she sees As an interior designing
the smiles and tears of joy in company having delivered
the eyes of her clients. She 800 plus projects their unique
absolutely loves to take up salient/selling point is their
challenges and work on out-of- attention to detail, focus on
the-box projects. She believes clients, love for designing
in testing &challenging her and passion to deliver at the
own limits and thoughts. most competitive cost with
Supreet Bajaj
INSPIRING
She started this venture the best quality materials.
of 'PurpleLofts' to make According to her, residential
a difference in the overall interiors are actually at a
interior segment. boom today. People have
INTERIORS
She shares her design realised that home is the most
process and asserts that the secure, comfortable and the
first step is to understand the ultimate destination for all
client's requirement in detail. of us in challenging times.
"After all, it is their dream Thus, she observes that the
SUPREET BAJAJ, FOUNDER & MD OF
project, it becomes imperative Indian interior and furnishing
PURPLELOFTS, AN INTERIOR DESIGNING
to dive deep into their industry actually has a lot of
COMPANY, BELIEVES IN HELPING dreams," states Bajaj. She scope in 2021 and the years
MILLIONS BUILD BEAUTIFUL HOMES feels that often designers tend to come. ‘Make-in-India’ has
AND OFFICES. BY SANIKA SALUNKE to add their signatures, their further strengthened her plans
D
esigning has always been themselves or by paying a very style to the project, which is and has inspired her to make it
her passion and Supreet high price for the same. She absolutely important towards big in this industry.
Bajaj wanted to make says, "We at Purplelofts create the technical, functional
a difference in this supposed the perfect balance between and aesthetic point of view. PURPLELOFTS
un-organised segment. Her exclusive designs & smooth However, she strongly believes A44 – Erica,
vision was to prevent people execution of the interiors at that it is equally important Magarpatta City, Pune
from going through the hassle unbelievable prices." to understand the mindset, sales@purplelofts.com
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the whole interior decor of been an amazing, exciting and the client. Hence, at Purpleloft www.purplelofts.com
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Femina has always celebrated women
achievers, and that’s something that
SAI TAMHANKAR
What sets her apart: A woman who
I really love about the magazine. Actor and co-founder of The Saree Story
adorns many hats, Sai Tamhankar is not
just an award-winning, critically acclaimed
actor, she is also a state-level Kabaddi player
The December edition of the Pune- and now an entrepreneur. Her versatility is
what sets her apart. Her filmography shows
a range of roles that she has successfully
portrayed on the silver screen. Interesting
Aurangabad-Nagpur issue had some point to note, acting wasn’t her fist choice
of career; “the field of entertainment
chose me,” she notes. During her first
really inspiring stories that I loved play in college, she realised that her focus,
determination and concentration for what
she’s doing is unlike what she had ever
reading. I especially got inspired
felt… and the rest as they say, is history. It
was during her college time, that she and
a friend – who is now a co-founder of The
Wonder
Saree Story – thought of coming up with a
by Dr Medha Tadpatrikar, Laxmi sari brand. She feels, “A sari is an essential
part of an Indian woman and a woman looks
the most sensuous in a sari.” That said, they
Narayan and Sindhutai Sapkal to do
wanted to come up with something that is
ageless and sari fit the bill perfectly.
Why we love her: Her fortitude
and diligence is not just evident in her
something in the social arena. I have professional life but also her personal. She
did not let her college-time idea go adrift,
she and her partner turned their dream into
joined an NGO now that helps with a reality. Her ability to multitask – and how!
– is also commendable. She’s quick to point
out that it’s not as easy as it looks. “Managing
movies, shoots, photoshoots, speedy life
children’s education, a topic close ‘Celebrating Leadership’ is all about
raising a toast to women who have
plus a brand is hectic,” she admits. But
her mantra remains that where there’s a
will, there’s a way. The pandemic made
to my heart, being a teacher myself. reached the pinnacle in their career
with sheer grit, hard work and
determination. They have overcome
her change her outlook to life. “Lockdown
has taught me that family as a unit is very
important in your life. And I would love to
Thank you, Femina, for introducing
have my own family one day for sure. I had
BY RAVINA M SACHDEV
obstacles with grace, and inspired different thoughts about having a family but
many with their success story. Here’s to now I think that eventually, I am going to
24 such stalwarts who make us proud! have a family for sure,” she shares, “I have
us to such ladies! become more self-reliant.”
(DURING THE
Sumedha Shinde, Wakad LOCKDOWN) I HAVE
BECOME MORE
SELF-RELIANT.
I have been thinking of going light 14 • FEMINA • December, 2020 2020, December • FEMINA • 15
with my dinners for quite a while
and I was planning to have only I have always been envious of the I am an amateur baker but I really,
soups. I couldn’t get myself to start B’town divas for the fun hairstyles really love to bake. The article on
though… But the food article on that they get to sport. The beauty baking essentials was very helpful.
soups helped push me in the right hair article on how to do the I have equipped myself with all
direction. The soup recipes in the different hairstlyes was a fun and of those items and enrolled in an
article are very delicious I must say. helpful read. I have already tried a online class to learn more on using
They inspired me to dig further for couple of them when stepping out each of them and baking up a storm.
other recipes and also on making this past month. My birthday is I – and my family – am looking
some fusion recipes for soup of my coming up and I will be doing the forward to making some tasty
own! On tonight’s menu: Corn and hairstyle Taapsee Pannu is sporting. cupcakes and also savoury pies!
Karishma Upadhyay, Nagpur Maithili Pawar, Aundh
tomato soup!
Girija Bhat, Aurangabad
I love wearing traditional clothes I have always wondered about
I have always been into sports since but my biggest pet peeve for them fishtail braids. They look
childhood, but ended up not making has been the lack of pockets. complicated and intriguing. Reading
it into a career despite wanting to. I When I read the fashion article the step-by-step directions in the
read the articles on Vahbiz, Esha and on pockets for Indian wear, it was beauty section of the previous issue
Shireen in the December edition of a eureka moment for me, and I have had me practicing them on
Pune-Aurangabad-Nagpur issue of have already given my tailor many myself and my sister – who bears
Femina and wished I could turn back of my traditional ensembles to with me grudgingly! Now that I am
time and follow my own passion for incorporate pockets as that’s now almost close to mastering it, I am
sports too just like these girls did. a legit style! I have some family looking forward to hair twinning
Playing sports professionally is slowly functions coming up in next few with my sister. I am sure it will
becoming more accepted by everyone months for which I will be getting look amazing. And taking cue from
and that is great as there are so many new lehengas and salwar khameez the fashion stories, we will look on
talented sportswomen that India has! made… with pockets! point too.
Rashmi Vishesh Mehta, Supriya Awasthi,
Kirtika Kotwal,
Magarpatta Amanora Park Town
Salunkhe Vihar
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STARTING
YOUNG
The fashion industry has a new entrant,
nine-year-old Vidhi Karva!
V
idhi Karva is all of nine years
of age. And she is already a
fashion designer! Most of us
look to our mother for style
inspiration as a child. At the most, it
translates into us imitating them and
trying to wear what she does. This young
lady from fourth standard at the Indus
International School, Pune got interested
in fashion after seeing her mother, but
took it a step ahead when she started
envisioning styling her mother in her
own way. This is not just a dream or a
future vision. She has taken it a step
ahead by putting across her own fashion for which she took help of her mother
line at Dubai World Fashion Week Khushboo Karva - which were turned
organised by VivZ Fashion School at J into reality for the show by her brand,
W Marriott Marquis Dubai recently. The Vidhi Karva Couture. While she might
collection was all about haute couture yet be small in age, her vision is big.
and sustainability. Karva, who looks at She wants to dress up her fashion icons
Jennifer Aniston, Sonam Kapoor and Kapoor and Aniston as also Priyanka
Miley Cyrus in her Hannah Montana role Chopra Jonas. She signs off with these
as her fashion icons, looks to learning wise words, “Love yourself and carry
more about fashion by joining a course yourself with an attitude.”
on it when the time comes. She took
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charge of her first fashion endeavour
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by designing and sketching her ideas –
THE BIG STORY
Men of
METTLE
Leading from the front, is what these dashing men do best. Making their mark in their
respective fields, these men are inspiring others to follow.
10 • FEMINA • January, 2021ADAR POONAWALLA He is one of the most sought-after man in
the country, if not the world, at the moment.
CEO, Serum Institute of India And why not, as Adar Poonawalla – as the
CEO of Serum Institute of India (SII), world’s
largest vaccine manufacturer – has brought
out one of the currently approved and in-use
COVID-19 vaccines. He joined SII, an institute
founded by his father Dr Cyrus Poonawalla, in
2001 after graduating from the University of
Westminster in London. He took his father’s
legacy forth with much determination and
under his leadership and vision, has made SII
an internationally recognized institution. The
Serum Institute now exports its products to
35 countries. He also ensured that SII’s new
products are licensed and pre-qualified by
the World Health Organization for supply to
United Nations Agencies including UNICEF
AND PAHO. He has also partnered with many
drug developers world-wide. Poonawalla is a
board member of the GAVI Alliance, which is
the global vaccine alliance.
The Poonawallas have scaled their business
in three decades, overcoming challenges and
taking their business global. The dashing CEO,
in an interview with a publication, claimed,
“We reach more children than Coco-Cola and
PepsiCo can ever hope to.” Speaking of the
fight against the novel coronavirus, SII made
an $800 million investment in the offering
at the very start to ensure the vaccines are
researched and made as quickly as possible.
And they delivered!
He is also a philanthropist who believes
in giving back to the society. He founded the
Villoo Poonawalla Foundation which consists
of six schools, a hospital and 25 water plants
at different locations. Also, his ‘Clean City’
initiative in Pune was of massive step in terms
of advanced waste collection and disposal
methods. His vision is to help address the
inequality that exists in India, and around
the world, in the focused areas of healthcare,
(FOR BOTH PHOTOS OF ADAR) PHOTOS: ABHEET GIDWANI
education, water, sanitation and environment.
His work – at SII and his philantrophic
work - has been recognized by not just the
media houses but also by leaders across the
world. PM Narendra Modi made him the
He took his father’s legacy forth with ambassador of the Swachh Bharat Movement.
much determination and under his UK’s royalty - Prince Charles of Wales and The
leadership and vision, has made SII an Duchess of Cornwall also had a private visit to
the institute’s manufacturing facility in Pune
internationally recognized institution. during a visit to the country.
- Seher Campwala
2021, January • FEMINA • 11THE BIG STORY
AASHUUTOSH SRIVASTAVA
Advocate and Member, Supreme Court Bar Association
Advocate Aashuutosh Srivastava believes
in living his life to its fullest and creating a
balance between professional and personal
life. For him, accomplishing his dream of
setting up his firm A A Associates has been
a memorable journey of practising law and
career of over two decades. He was only 18
when he took up his first venture with an
insurance firm. He then went on to get his law
degree in first class and started with his own
legal practice. Since then he has been taking
the stairway to success.
He realised the uncertainty of life after
finding himself in the midst of the current
pandemic. “How time flies away while we are
busy chasing after things, most of which are
materialistic. This past year certainly made me
introspect,” he notes. He believes in staying
consistent no matter what life throws at him.
So, he definitely enhanced the efforts that he
usually inserted as he felt it was a necessity for
the healthy functioning of an organization.
He was awarded the Mahatma Gandhi
Samman in 2017 at the House of Lords in
London, UK. For him, it was undeniably the
most memorable experience as it holds high
regards. He says, “The amount of respect
meted out to you and the admiration that
came along with it, not only to me but also
my family members, is something that I will
cherish forever.”
He feels that unlike most of the other
professions, the law is an extremely noble
one. He firmly states, “I wanted to put my
professional legal skills, qualities and traits to
good use. To be able to safeguard someone’s
interest, help them out when they have lost
all hope, is truly fulfilling.” He shares one of
his experiences saying, “I was sitting alongside
Adv Ram Jethmalani in my car, heading to an
occasion when he asked me about my practice
in law. It was very spontaneously that I told
him I was not as fortunate as him to choose
my cases, the cases choose me, on which he
PHOTO: CHARUDUTTA ARYA
wittily replied ‘my son, the time will soon
come that you will choose your cases.’ It was “To be able to safeguard someone’s
then that I got my best piece of advice: ‘Pull no
punches and go all in for your clients’.
interest, help them out when they have
- Sanika Salunke lost all hope, is truly fulfilling.”
12 • FEMINA • January, 2021AJINKYA A FIRODIA
Managing Director / CFO, Kinetic Engineering Ltd
While it is a natural progression for those from
a business family to join the family business,
how one does it and takes it ahead makes
the person stand out. Not only did Ajinkya
Firodia take up the mantle of his family’s
legacy, Kinetic Engineering Ltd, he diversified
the business further with much conviction
and success. After studying engineering and
economics at the Brown University, USA,
he worked with JP Morgan before returning
home to India. He joined Kinetic Engineering
Ltd and diversified the business in auto
components and superbikes at MotoRoyale.
“My journey has been extremely exciting
and filled with various challenges, with some
amazing learning experiences but there has
never been a dull moment,” he shares.
During the pandemic he realised that the
greatest blessings in life are being able to spend
time with your loved ones, being in good health
and being free. The charming CFO has been
charged up to have much bigger goals in 2021
and with a zest to achieve them much faster.
“I can proudly say that automobile is one of
the most exciting industries filled with a lot of
glamour and some remarkable moments. We
at Kinetic have been providential to many such
events including the launch of Kinetic Honda,
Kinetic Blaze, SYM Flyte etc. and various
events for our 600+ dealers spread across
India. Recently we also launched MotoRoyale,
along with our tie-ups with five international
superbike brands. It’s been an exciting journey,”
says the diligent businessman.
If he had to pick one theme song to describe
his life right now then it definitely would be,
‘Khudi’ by Junoon. Having being born and
bestowed by the legacy created by his family is
his inspiration enough to keep giving his best
and contributing to the industry. As well as,
his father’s innovation and resilience keep him
inspired. His advice for all those who
are starting up or are novices is to ‘stay in
the game’. “I believe to win and be successful
PHOTO: CHARUDUTTA ARYA
one must stay in the game, with the right
“I believe to win and be successful one values and principles. And with resilience
must stay in the game, with the right and focus, all goals can be achieved,” says
the ace industrialist.
values and principles.” -Seher Campwala
2021, January • FEMINA • 13THE BIG STORY
RAJENDRA
INDRAMAN
SINGH
CEO, Priyadarshani Schools
A multifaceted personality whose vision
is to preach the virtues of his parents and
bring out the best in every child through
education, Rajendra Singh believes in
commitment, honour and enthusiasm. He
also believes, feeling peaceful within is very
essential to bring the desired change. He
says, “Each day is the gift, so why not live
with utmost positivity?”
According to him, every child is a star
and shines with brilliance; each kid has
different skill-set and he feels it is his
job to nurture. To meet the needs of all
learners, he took initiative in starting Steps
Remedial Centre. He says, “The source
of any inspiration in life is all around you
when you are willing because you are the
resonance. As rightly said, energy follows
intention! Sometimes things seem to be
tough and discouraging but one who sees
life as a gift always finds a way.” Just like
everyone else, for him, the pandemic
and lockdown was a great teacher, he
understands that it has taught many
things; including the importance of living
in a community as he missed his friends,
neighbours and people around him whom
he took for granted. The new aspect for him
was the value of the daily freedom that we
all have, the importance of small walks and districts of Maharashtra. He also represents
the small things we do that makes us happy, “The source of Maharashtra Private Schools in India at
enjoying and cherishing them. any inspiration the National Independent Schools Alliance
This dynamic personality is an active (NISA). He exudes positivity through his
member of Pune LD Forum which works in life is all approach which has resulted in ranking
on a large area to support children with around you Priyadarshani Schools as one of the best
learning difficulties. His contribution
to education was acknowledged and he
when you are in India. Under his leadership, with
upgradation in technology and learning
was awarded Asia’s Greatest Leader and willing because styles, Priyadarshani Schools are recognised
Brand and Professional Icon of PCMC
by a news publication. He is not just
you are the for Best Online School Management,
Innovative Learning Award and Best State
limited towards his brand but is always resonance. As Curriculum by Times Survey. Therefore,
available for others by being a founder rightly said, the learning extends from local to global
member of Independent English Schools
Association (IESA) and is working for
energy follows and so with his guidance, the school also
receives ‘International School Award’ by
the development of budget schools in 22 intention!” the British Council.
- Sanika Salunke
14 • FEMINA • January, 2021VIVEK PAWAR
Founder, Vivz Fashion
School
A well-known name in the fashion industry,
Vivek Pawar is a powerhouse of skill and talent.
His energy is infectious and he is extremely
passionate, disciplined and has a hunger to
do and achieve more. From being a successful
model himself to now training others to be
one, he has achieved many milestones in his
journey. It was six years ago when one of his
biggest milestones was achieved – founding
the Vivz Finishing School along with co-
founder Arti Rai. The game-changer though,
was “when we decided to go international.
That was something else entirely and it
has taught us a lot,” he says. Another major
milestone for him was when they got the
contract for London Fashion Week.
What makes him tick? He’s quick to reply
that watching the end result of it all is a sheer
thrill. “Getting done with a successful fashion
week after months of planning and hard
work is the biggest kick,” he shares. He draws
inspiration from the people around him. He
tries to find the positive side to everything and
finds inspired by everything around him. Every
day can be a tough one to get through, but he
likes it tough as he believes that is what makes
him stronger and appreciate a job well done
even more. Ask him one habit that he swears
by and he’s quick to share that it’s a discipline.
He adds that chance favors the prepared mind.
Pawar showcases Indian models on
international platforms and firmly believes
that ”our (Indian) models can be world-class
with just the right training. All they need is the
right grooming and finesse”. On being asked
to give some advice to aspiring models, his
advice is to not “follow trends, be yourself and
try to create your own identity than just copy
someone’s success story.” Not one to sit idyll, he
shares that the lockdown was a boon to him.
“The lockdown really worked well in my favor
as our one on one classes really scales up and I
planned the Dubai tour well as we had a lot of
time at hand. It’s safe to say that my lockdown
time was quite productive,” he explains. On the “Follow trends, be yourself and try to
personal front too, the man got more time to
do things that he liked such as read more and
create your own identity than just copy
work out more. someone’s success story.”
- Ravina M Sachdev
2021, January • FEMINA • 15THE BIG STORY
DR AMOL
LUNKAD
Gynaecological Endoscopy,
Infertility and IVF Specialist
When attaining parenthood seems difficult,
this doctor comes to your aid. Dr Amol
Lunkad, as the Chief IVF Specialist of Indira
IVF Centre at Viman-Nagar, Pune has been
successful in helping over 10,000 couples to
achieve pregnancy through his centre over
the past seven years. He did his MBBS from
BJ Medical College, Pune and post-graduation
from All India Institute of Medical Sciences
(AIIMS), New Delhi. He went on to do super
specialization in Gynaecological Endoscopy,
Infertility and IVF from Germany and the
United States. His wife, Dr Ishita Lunkad is
also a gynaecologist and IVF specialist from
AIIMS who works alongside him at Indira
IVF. His parents too are doctors who have
been serving in Pune for the past 40 years.
“I was fascinated with infertility and I
always had the notion of making designer
babies. I found it quite innovative. Also, my
passion for endoscopy was well-fulfilled various high-end IVF techniques like ICSI,
through this as most of the infertile couples blastocyst culture, Laser assisted hatching and
require high-end endoscopic surgery. My wife pre-genetic testing. We were able to achieve
and I were always intrigued and thought that pregnancy in the first IVF attempt itself in her
we could excel in this. So that is why I chose case. This was quite a fulfilling experience for
infertility and IVF along with gynaecological me and my team and we felt, we have made
endoscopy as my super-speciality,” says the our country proud,” recalls Dr Lunkad about
esteemed doctor. his special cases.
The best part of his job is that this The best part of The pandemic did change a lot of things in
dedicated, determined and devoted doctor
finds his job very satisfying and fulfilling,
his job is when Dr Lunkad’s routine but it also gave him plenty
of time to spend with his family. He adds,
especially when he sees the happiness and he sees the “It helped me understand how much little is
spark in the eyes of couples who achieve happiness and required to stay happy and how little things
pregnancy after years of infertility, after are enough to manage myself.” He further
getting advanced treatment with him. The spark in the adds, “Us healthcare workers had to put up
hardest part would be multitasking and eyes of couples, with the fight with COVID-19. Many of our
working 365 days of the year, as his IVF
centre operates throughout the year.
who conceive patients were found positive and we had to
treat them with extra care. We even had to
“There have been hundreds of cases that I with him with deliver a few COVID-19 patients especially
would consider special cases, but I would like
to highlight one special case where the couple
use of various in emergencies. We also successfully
delivered one of the first Covid-19 positive
advanced
PHOTO: CHARUDUTTA ARYA
was from Yemen, who had taken treatment IVF pregnancy with twins in INDIA with the
in various countries without any success. The assisted mother and babies absolutely safe.” He draws
lady had many complications like poor egg
reserve, genetic abnormality in karyotype
reproductive his inspiration from his patients and especially
his mother, Dr Kalpana Lunkad. Her hard
and swelling in her uterus, and we used techniques. work and dedication incites him in life.
- Seher Campwala
16 • FEMINA • January, 2021KUNAAL KYHAAN to say that its launching and showcasing his
brand KOY internationally for the last three
SEOLEKAR consecutive years. He says that it gets bigger
every year and he also got the opportunity to
Founder, studioHAUS, KOY and Koytoy design for well-known European design brands
and showcase his designs in European galleries.
A rare combination of skill, talent and style, Talking about the pandemic and the
Kunaal Kyhaan Seolekar, is a force of nature. lockdown, he shares that the lockdown has
He grew up around entrepreneurs and multi- taught him to relax! “I have learnt that I love
taskers so it’s no surprise that it comes naturally it, a lot!” he adds. He imparts that life is more
to him. “When you’re passionate about fulfilling without unnecessary work stress.
something, it’s not work. You want to do more Apart from enjoying the lockdown, he was
and more of it. Creativity has no bounds and for also quite productive as he launched his new
me the challenge is pushing it to higher levels,” fashion brand- KOYTOY which is an extension
he shares. The man studied architectural design of his aesthetic in clothing, jewellery and
at the Parsons School of Design and founded “When you’re accessories. “Koytoy’s collection celebrates
studioHAUS in 2012. His work is driven by passionate and adapts simultaneously to our ancestral
an uncurbed curiosity to explore materiality practices of adorning elaborate jewellery and
and diverse artistic styles from classical to about non-conforming fashion choices, in process
contemporary; the need to create a dialogue something, rekindling affection for our country’s rich
with the cultural and geographical context of a
site is also an important part of his projects
it’s not work. heritage of self-expression using rich fabrics,
diamonds, pearls and crystal energy stones.
“The thing I love the most about design Creativity has It is a curated drop of textiles with intricate
is it never lets you get bored. Every day I am
inspired by someone, somewhere, design and
no bounds prints, semi-precious jewellery and sporty
body harnesses and sensual body wear,” he
creations. It’s ever changing and designers are and for me the shares. Not a man to sit idle, Seolekar has a
constantly pushing the limits. I am looking challenge is busy year ahead and you’ll get to see his new
forward to the new era of design in this new
world,” he elaborates. Ask him about his
pushing it to furniture collections for KOY, interior projects
and collaborations with a few international
most career defining projects and he’s quick higher levels.” designers and brands.
- Ravina M Sachdev
2021, January • FEMINA • 17THE BIG STORY
YASHRAJ
MUKHATE
Singer, Music Composer
and Dubbing Artist
In the depressive atmosphere of pandemic and
lockdown, one music video brought smiles
for millions. Yashraj Mukhate’s innovatively
created ‘Dialogue with Beats’ Rasode Me Kon
Tha had everyone ‘LOL’ing! Another of his
creation – ‘Tauda Kutta Tommy’ – has seen
many Tiktokers and Instagrammers lip-
syncing to it. Within matter of days, Mukhate
became a social media sensation.
“I started music journey at the age of three
under guidance of my father whom I watched
singing and playing instruments passionately
and it is music that has led my life always in
the proper direction,” shares the Aurangabad-
based musician. He started working since
2012 with local shows, corporate events and
composing jingles for local business and
companies. “To match education and passion I
did engineering in music production. For me,
my guru is my father and the internet,” says
Mukhate, who did his engineering in Pune.
He started sharing music creations on
social media from 2013. Gradually they
got attention and he could expand work to
corporate films, NGO projects, advertising
jingles and background score for a Marathi
daily soap. He recalls, “The first appreciation I
received from a celebrity was from Bollywood
composer Salim Merchant for one of my
videos.” He was doing what he likes and
making music when suddenly his latest – anytime and anywhere. Though this success,
Rasode Me Kon Tha – got viral in August popularity is a great boost to my career, I am
2020 and the rest is history. From Bollywood “Social media aware that now people expect more. There is
celebrities to the masses, everyone was always a pressure to give something new and
sharing it over social media and Whatsapp! is a boon for interesting,” he shares, adding that he wants to
He says, “It was not at all in my wildest dream an artist and be recognised for his original compositions and
that it would ever get such an unexceptionally
huge popularity in all spheres. I still remember
I think that if wishes to contribute quality work to music.
With many national and international brand
the day when my followers increased by one it would not collaborations coming in along with future
lac in just one day.” Yashraj now has millions have been projects with renowned music composers, his
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of followers at his social media accounts with success arch is getting to new heights day by
millions of views to his videos. there my work day. Concluding with a smile, he says, “Social
He describes himself as lazy, foodie and may not have media is a boon for an artist and I think that if
passionate about music and considers the
song ‘Love you Zindagi’ as the theme song of
been reached it would not have been there my work may not
have been reached to such extent.”
his life. “I get inspired by anyone, anything, to such extent.” - By Harshvardhan Shahi
18 • FEMINA • January, 2021SUMEDH
KANADE
Content creator and
campaign curator
Sumedh Kanade’s love affair with food dates
back to when he was 10 years old and his
grandmother’s insights and feedback helped
him in honing his culinary skills. At the age of
11, he organised his first school event. Since
then he has organised more than 63 events.
This included managing central India’s first
international proshow and artist management
of stand-up comedians like Zakir Khan.
Parallely, keeping he did well in academics too;
he is a gold medalist and department topper of
metallurgical and materials engineering, from
VNIT Nagpur.
“It was my creative passion that made me
choose the unconventional field of content
creation and event management rather than
working as an engineer,” he recalls. Putting all
of his past experience to use, he went on to
host Nagpur’s first ever Ice Cream Festival. He
says, “Food festivals until then were unheard
of in a Tier-2 city like Nagpur, and I wanted
to initiate a trend.” The festival went on to
become a massive success with two editions.
In 2018, ‘Gourmet Musafir’ came to life on
Instagram. He started creating content actively
and this consistency enabled him to build a
food community on social media. He started He was invited as a panelist on Spark AR For
receiving invitations from organisations like Creators, a webinar by Instagram India for
the Food Bloggers Association of India and “A passion is content creators here. He represented Nagpur
became a popular name in the community. At
the age of 21, he was then featured in TOI’s
much easy to on a global level as brand ambassador for ‘We
Love Cities’ initiative by WWF. He was also
special edition Times Hangout – Under-30 sustain and ranked amongst Top 10 Food Creators in India
Professional in Hospitality Industry. He even succeed when on TikTok which includes Chef Kunal Kapur
conceptualised and curated events like India’s and Chef Ranveer Brar.
Biggest Pani Puri Festival at Mumbai with a it’s to fuel He says “As a content creator, I am a one
massive footfall. your creativity man army. My responsibility and experience
In January 2020, he got an invite from
Instagram India and was selected for ‘Born On
and not for in varied roles has helped me grow and got me
the opportunity to work with 150+ National
Instagram’ program. Later in June, Instagram monetary and International Brands like McDonald’s,
released a special #BornOnInstagram
Newsletter featuring only two creators in
gains. If you Swiggy, Uber and many more! He believes,
“A doer never fails! A passion is much easy
India, he being one of them! He is the creator have passion to sustain and succeed when it’s to fuel your
of ‘Guess the Gibberish Food Edition’, a viral and purpose, creativity and not for monetary gains. One
Instagram AR filter that clocked over 1.5
million views. Since then, he has also created
dreams do shouldn’t settle for less. If you have passion and
purpose, dreams do come true!”
AR filters for brands in UK, Nigeria and India. come true!” - Kanika Rekhi
2021, January • FEMINA • 19ALL ABOUT YOU career
UPSKILL FOR A
BOOST UP
What does the new normal mean for the nature of our existing careers? These job skills
will help you survive in a COVID-19 world, says Charlene Flanagan
F or most of us with a 9 to 5, a shift to Agility
working remotely doesn’t seem like an No matter what your line of profession is,
impossibility now, if we manage to get into companies are soon going to operate differently
a healthy work-from-home routine, do all we can (if they haven’t updated already). Besides, there
to optimise our time and make our designated
at-home work stations conducive to a work
YOU NEED TO are very few “jobs for life”, and one needs to be
able to keep up with the changing times. That
environment. There’s a staggering number of ADAPT YOUR said, you need to adapt your skills, and be flexible
people who want to return to regular work life, as SKILLS, AND if you want to survive in the shrinking job market.
they’re concerned that WFH has further blurred
the lines between their professional and personal
BE FLEXIBLE IF Tech Savviness
lives. But, the workforce as we’ve come to know YOU WANT TO You might have seen that meme about ‘Who led
it, will no longer be the same. What does it mean SURVIVE IN THE the digital transformation of your company? The
for our careers? Upskilling, of course! Here are
seven essential job skills very working professional
SHRINKING JOB CEO, CTO, or COVID-19?’ Well, there’s some
truth to this joke. The pandemic has forced many
is going to need in a post-COVID world. MARKET. businesses to rethink their strategies, focusing
20 • FEMINA • January, 2021more on its digital assets that can be managed NO MATTER This will automatically give rise to a requirement
remotely. So what does that mean for most
employees? Acquiring indispensable technology
WHAT YOUR for professionals who display strong leadership
skills, keep a team motivated, and inspire
skills. So whether you work in a factory, a media FIELD OF collaborations and smooth functioning.
house, or an accounting firm, you will need to be EXPERTISE, Emotional Intelligence
comfortable with tech tools that will enable you
to work efficiently and keep you relevant.
CREATIVITY AND To be a good leader, one needs to have a
INNOVATION IS developed level of emotional intelligence. But
Creativity And Innovation WHAT WILL GET what does this mean? It’s merely the ability
No matter what your field of expertise, creativity
and innovation is what will get you places. Take, YOU PLACES. todelicate
be aware of, equipped to express certain
matters, and have good control over
for example, Mercedes F1. They shifted their one’s emotions, but be able to read another’s
focus from racing cars to innovative breathing an emotional state and ask the right questions
aids and have managed to stay afloat during this to establish a cohesive and respectful working
global recession. The workforce will not be put environment.
to the test to dream up ingenious ways to stay
relevant, keep their brand or product selling, and Lifelong Learning
bring in that revenue. This goes far beyond just upskilling. According
to a report by the World Economic Forum
Data Literacy titled The Future of Jobs, the fourth industrial
Do you think you’ll be able to weed out the revolution would give the world advanced
fact from fiction? The future for any successful robotics and autonomous transport, artificial
business will need to be critical thinking. This intelligence and machine learning, advanced
means a team of highly-skilled individuals who materials, biotechnology and genomics by the
can objectively evaluate information, understand year 2020. It also means that one third, or
global market trends, and use this sensitive 35 per cent of job skills that are deemed
information to help propel their business essential today, will be redundant in the
forward while making informed business next five years.
decisions. Information, after all, is power. To survive in the competitive job
market, upskilling is the only way
Leadership forward. You need to be proactive and
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One of the foreseeable changes that will make a conscious effort to learn and
come about in the workforce is remote understand the trajectory of your line
coordination and working from home, of work and work at upgrading or fine-
keeping social distancing protocols in mind. tuning those already-capable skills.
2021, January • FEMINA • 21ALL ABOUT YOU life
TEACHING CARE
How to teach your child to take care of the family pet? By Rashi Chaudhary
P ets are a perfect
way to teach kids
about responsibility,
patience, compassion,
trust, and respect.
child cannot take care of
a large dog but will enjoy
the nap time company of
a kitten or a puppy. Here
are some ways children of
motor and cognitive skills.
They cannot be assigned
complicated tasks and
responsibilities. Parents
need to educate their
kids with information and
should read them books
about animals.
AGES FOUR
While pets offer a lot of different ages can take on children that even pets are AND FIVE
advantages, they require the responsibility of taking living beings and playing Children this young are
high maintenance as they care of the family pet. with their tails or messing still far too young to
need to be fed, cleaned, with them is not the right feed, clean up, or walk
walked, and played with. AGES THREE thing to do. All parents the pet. Although by
While pets offer a lot AND UNDER can do is to guide them observing their parents (or
of benefits to the kids, Kids under the age of three to be kind and friendly older siblings), children
kids also offer benefits are not mature enough and towards the pets. Parents are aware of the basic
like companionship and are developing their own should also empower their responsibilities needed to
playfulness, as it is a take care of a pet. Parents
symbiotic relationship. should start by giving
Taking care of the pet PARENTS NEED TO EDUCATE uncomplicated tasks like
should be in line with the THEIR CHILDREN THAT EVEN filling the water bowl of
age of the child. A young PETS ARE LIVING BEINGS. the pet every day. They
22 • FEMINA • January, 2021ALTHOUGH THEY ARE EAGER
LEARNERS, THEY STILL NEED
ADULT SUPERVISION.
can even accompany their also learn to brush their
parents to the vet or hold cat or dog correctly (head
on to the extra leash while to tail in the direction
walking the dog with their the coat is growing) with
parents. The key is to not supervision as well as walk
overwhelm the child with a small dog with a leash.
responsibilities.
AGES EIGHT
AGES SIX TO ELEVEN
TO EIGHT Children of this age can
At this stage, children usually walk their dogs
start their schools and themselves with adult
are generally much more supervision from afar.
creative, social, and They can be taught about
curious. Although they are the diet of the pet and how AGES TWELVE with them, and clean
eager learners, they still to feed the pet. An eleven- AND ABOVE after them. Some children
need adult supervision. year-old child can even Children at this age even begin to dog-sit or
PHOTOGRAPH: SHUTTERSTOCK
Teaching simple tricks and help pick up poop or help start middle school and walk their neighbour’s
commands, and playing in cleaning the litter, as it are usually responsible, pets. They have a strong
fetch are all great ways for is an important milestone depending on the child’s understanding in terms of
your child to care for his in taking care of a pet. maturity level. They can animal cues and emotions
pet's need for stimulation They can even help their easily walk the pet, bathe and can communicate with
and attention. They can parents in bathing the pet. them, feed them, play them with ease.
2021, January • FEMINA • 23FASHION trend metre
STEP OUT
IN STYLE
Ravina M Sachdev lists down top Indian and Indo-
western menswear staples that you should stock up on
for the year.
IMAGES (ON THIS PAGE): AGAPE MENSWEAR
T
he New Year certainly calls for a
fresh wardrobe. While fashion,
in general, has become more Menswear. Wear it tucked-in or
minimalist, thanks to the previous tucked-out with jeans for a Saturday
year, 2021 is all about elevated classics, OOTD or with formal trousers for a fun
investment pieces and a little quirk Friday dressing, she advises.
here and there.
“The pocket Quirky pocket square
Statement doodle square Quirky pocket squares are an important
artwork shirt should not fashion accessory that you absolutely cannot
Forget the loud printed or boring solid come to the do without. “The pocket square should not
coloured shirts and get your hands on come to the fore and steal the show from
these fun doodle print shirts. “These fore and steal the main point of interest – you,” points
are simplified drawings done in one the show out Sinhal. There’s really no stopping when
single continuous line. The artwork on from the it comes to playing around with a pocket
theses shirts look minimal, stylish, true square. “Slip a flower in with your pocket
to one’s self and goes beyond traditional
main point square to bring fun to a simple outfit or opt
boundaries,” explains Archie Sinhal, of interest – for more unconventional and unexplored
founder and head designer, Agape you.” materials as your pocket square. Opt for a
24 • FEMINA • January, 2021IMAGE: AGAPE MENSWEAR
STYLE
TIPS
vinyl pocket square to add some funk to your FROM
look,” says Sinhal. You can play around with
your pocket square in multiple ways like
AKASH
pairing it up with a brooch on the pocket/ RAJPUT
or putting a lapel pin on top of the pocket AND
square to give a sharper look.
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ARCHIE
Statement bandhgala SINHAL
You really don’t need us telling you why ACCESSORIES:
you need a bandhgala in your closet. ◆ If you haven't
“Solid bandhgalas are essential as nothing been using
beats their charm and poise as it comes to bracelets before, it's
dressing up. Today, bandhgala suits have time to start now.
◆ Wristwatches
become timelessly lavish and elegant and
never go out of style.
there is a lot of room for experiment,” says ◆ Good sunglasses and waistcoat in your wardrobe. “The very
Akash Rajput, creative head, label Aham. A can really elevate an charming and graceful Nehru jacket is the
well-fitted bandhgala goes along and you can outfit. ultimate fashion trend for men,” says Rajput.
style them in multiple ways- from trousers ◆ Scarves are A big benefit is that you could style the
to pants to jeans. “Style them with kurta great; but only
pieces together or separately depending on
when the weather
for a modern twist. Or stick to the fresh necessitates it.
the occasion. “A tonal sadri and short kurta
combination of pairing a velvet jacket with a will make you appear out of the crowd in a
cowl pattern kurta,” advises Rajput. COLOURS: very subtle way and for a more casual way,
◆ Basic primary
you could just carry the kurta with black or
colours: red, yellow
Solid colour kurta and blue. blue denim keeping the sleeves folded,” says
and waistcoat ◆ Lilac, turquoise, Rajput. You can also pair the waistcoat with
It’s always a great idea to have a solid kurta beige and greens a white shirt and pants for a fun brunch out.
2021, January • FEMINA • 25FASHION feature
BORROW IN STYLE Five pieces you and your SO can share!
M
enswear is the epitome of comfort to jackets. These shirts have a very vintage
and effortless style. If you have vibe and can make you look effortlessly cool.
raided your father’s, brother’s, They can be worn as shirts or layered over a
boyfriend’s or BFF’s closet and have found singlet or a racer back. Pair it with a pair of
some perfect outfits then don’t feel guilty, jeans and you’re set.
because we all have done it! Menswear
being oversize gives us girls an opportunity Hoodies and sweatshirts
to style it any way we want by pairing it up A hoodie and sweatshirt can go a long way.
with different accessories and mixing and It is a classic outfit which can be spotted
matching it with some of our outfits. And during any time of the day. Perfect for the
since oversize is always a top trend, you winters, or those chilly evenings, they make
don't lose out on anything. We have rounded the perfect option to cosy up in.
up five essential outfits that you can borrow
and style from the men's wardrobe. Oversized jackets
Their structure makes one look a little
Oversized t-shirts broad, and they are comfortable to wear.
Have you ever worn old band T-shirts that Oversized They make for a great option for those casual
your brother or boyfriend has and have loved T-shirts are evenings out and can be worn over a t-shirt
wearing it so much that you never returned comfortable and denims and even a one-piece dress!
it? If not, then we understand. Oversized
T-shirts are comfortable and can easily match and can Blazers
up with any kind of outfit you're wearing, easily match Blazers are fun outfits to style and do make
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whether it's jeans, sweats or even skirts. up with a statement if worn well. You can style them
up with belts and bags or just wear it with
Flannel shirts
any kind of a cool tank top and some chunky jewellery.
The cool check shirts with really soft flannel outfit you're Those defined shoulders and sharp lines
material are often used as an alternative wearing make for a strong look.
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