India Inspiring
June 2025
It’s not tangible, you can’t touch it; it’s not visible, you can’t see it. But deep in our hearts, we can feel it. There is definitely an air about India!
It’s the way we’re surging ahead confidently, boldly walking new paths and forging collaborations, yet continuing to draw inspiration from our vast heritage. It’s this blend of our rich traditions and modern aspirations coupled with
the quintessential warmth of Indian hospitality that has left an indelible mark on the world.
This is echoed in our Cover Story, as one of our contributors, celebrity designer Gaurav Gupta aptly says, “India is having a moment”. And what a glorious moment it is! He is joined by Michelin star Chef Vikas Khanna who reveals that Indian chefs now are proud of their cuisine. Olympian PV Sindhu says India has always been very encouraging of her athletes—and the results are showing. Actor Nimrat Kaur believes we are producing incredible work and telling authentic stories. From food to sports, from fashion to films, India is soaring and making global strides.
What makes us special? Perhaps it is our age-old crafts like Blue Pottery, still thriving in Rajasthan’s bylanes, where we take you in our Mind section. Or our rootedness to our practices, like in Ladakh, where we travel to glean lessons
in sustainability. Maybe it’s our love for family, a sentiment beautifully penned by celebrity chef Matt Preston, who says family recipes are like precious heirlooms. That’s in Soul. Perhaps, it’s our ability to stay attached to the soil,
nutritionist Rujuta Diwekar tells us in Body.
Through our stories, we’ve tried to distil this magic for you, and we’re sure you’ll agree—India is on a high.
On that note, we hope you keep flying with us and reading Namaste.ai!