Dr Asha Sawardekar: Founder – Sanjeevan
(A unique medical rehab centre for senior citizens) Tell us about the start of your journey working for a social cause and what spurred it on.I attended Narayan Malhar Joshi’s social service class in the NM Joshi Academy established by him that trained volunteers in social service. His class inspired me and made me aware that social activities are need...
BHAKTI KULKARNI – The Queen of Chess
An International Master BHAKTI KULKARNI has brought home laurels with the Grandmaster woman title, Asian Woman Champion, Arjuna Awardee and more. To the layman, making moves toN5b4 or Nc2 might sound likegibberish. But to Bhakti Kulkarni, this is just binary.She talks in the language of chess D6, H4, H5 and sacrificing a pawn. She mentally runs through her checklist before playing...
Assavri Kulkarni & Nirmal Kulkarni
ASSAVRI KULKARNI (Artist & Commercial Photographer) NIRMAL KULKARNI (Herpetologist, Wildlife Photographer and Member of Goa State Biodiversity Board & Viper Specialist Group IUCN) From Goa’s highest peaks to its deepest jungles, Assavri & Nirmal Kulkarni’s journey as a couple began in college, and 23 years later their dedication towards nature and sustainable living has helped them reach new artistic heights and...
DR MARISSA REBELLO & DR OSCAR REBELLO
DR MARISSA REBELLO (Assistant Professor, Dept. of Pathology, Goa Medical College) DR OSCAR REBELLO (Consulting Physician & well-known Activist) The song ‘You Had Me From Hello’ by American country music artist Kenny Chesney is synonymous with the story of Dr Marissa and Dr Oscar Rebello, who had their hearts beating for each other the moment they met. It is family that...
Vaishali Joshi & Parag Joshi
VAISHALI JOSHI (Founder and CEO The V Factor - Brand Advisory Services) PARAG JOSHI (Managing Partner Laminex and Jutex, Former President Goa State Industries Association & CII, Goa ) Their love matured working in sync with each other’s pursuit of living a healthy, family and career-oriented life. Vaishali and Parag Joshi are true collaborators who take all challenges in their stride....
Dr Nisha Nadkarni & Dr Sunil Nadkarni
DR NISHA NADKARNI (Surgical Pathologist and Retired Professor & Head of the Department of Pathology, Goa Medical College )DR SUNIL NADKARNI (Consultant General Surgeon and Founder Director Mandovi Clinic & Hospital and Radiance Diagnostics) This dual-career-oriented couple find their happiness in maintaining a healthy boundary between their demanding profession and personal life. They are fans of each other as well...
AN EGG-STRAVAGANT EASTER REGALE WITH IHCL, GOA
The Indian Hotels Company (IHCL), Goa’s largest hospitality operator and leader in the tourism sector brings forth a host of extravagant Easter celebrations at its exquisite collection of iconic properties, each located at breath-taking destinations dotted across the length and breadth of the state. Choose from lavishbrunches, curated luncheons, unique dining experiences and much more, set against a canvas...
Sudha Murthy & N R Narayana Murthy
Padma Bhushan Sudha Murthy Chairperson of the Infosys Foundation and best-selling authorPadma Vibhushan N R Narayana Murthy Founder & Chairman Emeritus of Infosys, Board member of United Nations Foundation & Ford Foundation The story of their love is as old as the hills - boy meets girl, they find a beautiful friendship that quickly turns into love. But in this...
A Memoir for a Milestone
In celebration of her 75th birthday, celebrated writer and socialite SHOBHAA DE authors a humorous book about the year before the big day Few women have quaffed so copiously at the fountain of life than author and social commentator Shobhaa De. She has done it all.From fashionista to writer, editor, columnist, novelist, public speaker, critic.... the list is never ending...
Tallulah D’Silva – Architect, Educator, Writer & Environmentalist – architecture
Tell us about the start of your journey working for a social cause. What spurred it on? My tryst with social work began in 2009 after meeting renowned environmentalist Rajendra Kerkar on a trek in Sattari. I was troubled with his narrative of the state of Goa’s forests, its threatened wildlife and the urgent need to protect it. It spurred...
