In the era of smartwatches and smart technologies, the Bangalore Watch Company has been instrumental in changing the narrative around watchmaking in India. The India-based brand is ... Read more
In the era of smartwatches and smart technologies, the Bangalore Watch Company has been instrumental in changing the narrative around watchmaking in India. The India-based brand is known for telling stories through its watches with a very modern 21st-century point of view. Host Namrata Zakaria speaks to the founder Nirupesh Joshi, on how he managed to launch—and sustain—an independent, quality-focused watch brand and put India back on the Horological map. Read more
It’s a well-known fact that India has a very strong tradition of fine embroidery, and many families have heirloom pieces that are examples of this remarkable work. In this light, ... Read more
It’s a well-known fact that India has a very strong tradition of fine embroidery, and many families have heirloom pieces that are examples of this remarkable work. In this light, 100Hands is the epitome of ethical made-in-India craftsmanship in the truest sense. Host Namrata Zakaria, speaks to the founders, Akshat Jain and Varvara Maslova as they share their international success story and all the whys and hows of their brand. Listen now! Read more
If you love leather you've probably heard of Nappa Dori. In today's episode, we have the man behind the business of leathers and threads, who changed the game to its entirety. N ... Read more
If you love leather you've probably heard of Nappa Dori. In today's episode, we have the man behind the business of leathers and threads, who changed the game to its entirety. Namrata Zakaria gets candid with Gautam Sinha, who not only managed to capture the imagination of the world through its carefully curated design aesthetics but also re-defined the essence of luxury in India. Listen in as he shares his story of how he turned a store tucked in the streets of Hauz Khas Village into an international brand and his future plans to revolutionize the global market through his detail-oriented craftsmanship. Read more
Can you start your day without a refreshing cup of coffee? Us neither! It is the truest form of love, indeed! Host Namrata Zakaria had the pleasure of Manoj Kumar’s company, the ... Read more
Can you start your day without a refreshing cup of coffee? Us neither! It is the truest form of love, indeed! Host Namrata Zakaria had the pleasure of Manoj Kumar’s company, the co-founder of one of the top artisanal coffees, on her podcast this week. So, stick around for a journey to the Araku Valley, a ‘mystical’ place in Andhra, where the actual magic happens, the story of how Araku coffee beans are grown and processed by local Adivasi farmers, and the challenges he faced while working in the most sensitive areas of India. Read more
Sabyasachi doesn't have a following. The brand, the man has fans! Tune in for an exclusive conversation between Mr. Mukherjee and Namrata Zakaria as they discuss the latest inves ... Read more
Sabyasachi doesn't have a following. The brand, the man has fans! Tune in for an exclusive conversation between Mr. Mukherjee and Namrata Zakaria as they discuss the latest investment by Aditya Birla Fashion, the H&M controversy, the privileges & pitfalls of sustainable fashion, and most importantly the pillars on which Sabyasachi, the brand, dares to stand for ages to come. Read more
