writing

Despite facing innumerable rejections from publishing houses, Mumbai-based Sundari Venkatraman has written and published 52 books.

Known for reviving age-old delicacies, like the famous Galouti Kebab, Kalra believed in cooking for the soul.

Emphasising how important it is to manage time well, Rema says, “Being aware of how much time you have will save you from wasting crucial time and have an undivided focus on what needs to be read.”

Through her works, Meena has emerged as a bold and unapologetic young voice in the country and has stayed true to her identity, carving out space for resistance and dissent.

An expert pen maker himself, Sanay Shah also guides people in finding the right stores for fountain pens around the country.

Lack of support while recovering from a terrible illness can cause further complications. Sreoshi Bakshi suffered the same, but timely intervention by a friend and the discovery of a new passion helped her maintain her fighting spirit.

Niti Majethia writes about poetry, arts, and her passion for expressing herself with words.

Jyoti is a thalassemia patient. But, she says, she is more than an illness—she believes in her identity as a novelist, a blogger, a speaker, and a woman.