Interior designer, entrepreneur, traveller, fitness enthusiast and committed advocate for animal welfare, Ratna Kalluri stands out as a woman who designs not just spaces, but lives—thoughtfully, consciously, and with enduring purpose   A belief rooted in meaning With over a decade in interior design, Ratna’s journey has been shaped by an inner belief that goes beyond trends or timelines. For her, design has always been deeply personal. "My anchoring belief has always been tha

With over two decades devoted to therapeutic care, Madhuri Challagolla—Founder of Healing Hands—embodies a vision where science, intuition and compassion converge   From Beauty to Therapeutic Healing Madhuri Challagolla’s journey into the healing arts did not begin in a clinic, but in the world of beauty and wellness. Trained as a beautician, she practised massage therapy with a basic foundation, yet her instinct always leaned towards nature-led remedies rather than chemical

Some journeys are not chosen; they are survived, transformed, and ultimately offered back to the world as light for others   When Survival Became a Decision In 2012, life took an unexpected and devastating turn with a cancer diagnosis and fragile odds of survival. What followed was not surrender, but a fierce inner resolve shaped by love and responsibility. “There was only one thought in my mind,” she reflects. “If I had to go, I would go down fighting — and I had to fight fo

From a small, obscure town to a life shaped by books, borders and belief, Geeta Canpadee’s journey is a testament to resilience, curiosity and quiet courage   Geeta Canpadee A Childhood Where Curiosity Replaced Convenience Growing up in Koppal, a small town in Northern Karnataka in the 1970s, Geeta Canpadee’s early world was shaped by scarcity—of resources, access and opportunity. “I grew up in Koppal… hardly visible on India’s map,” she recalls. Her school was the town’s ver

From boardrooms to grassroots initiatives, her work reflects a commitment to building enterprises that prioritise values, responsibility and long-term societal good   Meghana Narsimha In a professional landscape often driven by speed, scale and short-term gains, Meghana Narsimha stands apart as a leader who measures success through impact, integrity and people-centric growth. Working across human resources, manufacturing and large-scale social initiatives, her journey reflect

Two seasoned educators, Dr Shazia Ali and Rohini Rajput, come together with one shared mission — to nurture confident, compassionate children by blending timeless values with thoughtful modern learning L to R: Rohini Rajput, Dr Shazia Ali In an era where early education is often reduced to milestones and metrics, Dr Shazia Ali and Rohini Rajput stand apart. With over five decades of combined experience, they lead Nature Kidz Academy not merely as administrators, but as custod

Rooted in tradition and guided by purpose, Srilatha Vegi is redefining everyday wellness through purity, patience and an unshakeable belief in mindful living   Srilatha Vegi Srilatha Vegi’s story is not one of overnight success, but of quiet conviction — built steadily from childhood memories, professional discipline and a deep respect for nature. Founder of Paripurni Organic Products Pvt Ltd, a cold-pressed oils manufacturing brand, Srilatha has carved a distinctive space in