Arbinder Singh Dugal: From UK’s Michelin kitchens to creating luxury culinary experiences

by Bindu Gopal Rao | May 9, 2026

(May 9, 2026) From working with Indian culinary legend Jiggs Kalra to being a semi-finalist in MasterChef UK in 2019, chef Arbinder Singh Dugal has also headed the kitchen for one of the royal events at Buckingham Palace in 2019 for a charity function. With 14 years...

First Indian to win Rolex National Geographic Explorer of the Year, Krithi Karanth has dedicated her life to wildlife

by Amrita Priya | May 8, 2026

(May 8, 2026) By winning hearts in classrooms and fields, conservation biologist Krithi Karanth has become the first Indian to be named the 2026 Rolex National Geographic Explorer of the Year. She describes her life’s work as advancing “evidence-based...

Mahesh M. Karambele: From Mumbai’s chawl to art platforms in more than 12 countries

by Mallik Thatipalli | May 4, 2026

(May 4, 2026) The first exhibition Mahesh M. Karambele ever held was in a cramped chawl in Mumbai during a neighbourhood Satyanarayan Puja. His paintings leaned against monsoon-worn walls, drawing curious glances from neighbours. Among them stood his father, quiet...

Sheena Chohan: From OTT to Hollywood, a pan-India actor with a U.S. Presidential honour

by Amrita Priya | May 3, 2026

(May 3, 2026) She was once a shy girl from Kolkata who had to discover her voice. Today, Sheena Chohan’s journey stretches across film industries in India and abroad, global streaming platforms, international film festivals, and even the United Nations. From winning...

Back where it matters: Dr Ankit Jain bringing global neurosurgery practices home

by Vikram Sharma | Apr 21, 2026

(April 21, 2026) From a curious student in Agra to an internationally trained neurosurgeon, Dr Ankit Jain represents a growing cohort of Indian doctors who, after getting training abroad, are returning home to elevate the country’s medical landscape by bringing global...