As cities grow denser, roads become more congested, and environmental pressures continue to mount, the future of sustainable urban living will depend not just on cleaner vehicles but on smarter ways of moving people. Recognising this challenge, Tarun Jain, Co-founder of LetzRyd, is working to transform the way urban India thinks about transportation... shifting the focus from ownership to access, efficiency, and shared mobility.
Climate change is a present-day reality disrupting livelihoods, destroying communities, and deepening economic vulnerabilities across India. While much of the world continues to focus on climate mitigation, Anupam Shrey, Co-Founder of Plutas.ai, has dedicated his efforts to an equally urgent challenge: helping people survive, adapt, and recover from climate shocks before they spiral into long-term crises.
At a time when the world is searching for practical solutions to reduce waste, curb plastic dependency, and encourage responsible consumption, Agni Mitra, Founder, Amwoodo, is proving that sustainability begins with the choices we make every day. Through his unwavering commitment to eco-friendly innovation and conscious living, Agni has emerged as a powerful advocate for environmental responsibility, making him a natural choice for TheGlitz Earth Warrior 2026.
On World Environment Day, actress, activist, and founder of No More Tears, Somy Ali delivers a powerful message to TheGlitz that is both deeply personal and globally urgent. For her, the environmental crisis is not just about data, policy, or distant warnings... it is about a collapsing relationship between humanity and the natural world.
In an exclusive interview with Sumita Chakraborty, Founder and Editor-in-Chief, TheGlitz, Deepak Nangla, Managing Director of Premier by Brightsun, shares his perspectives on modern luxury travel, the growing importance of personalization and storytelling, the rise of conscious travel, and the unforgettable experiences that have shaped his own philosophy of hospitality and exploration.
A second-generation entrepreneur who walked in with a business degree and no farming background, Surya Shastry has spent the better part of two decades making organic food something Indian households actually reach for, not out of trend, but out of trust. "There are a hundred things to worry about in life," he says, setting down his coffee. "Food should not be one of them." At Pure and Sure's warmly lit café in Bengaluru, he spoke to TheGlitz about conviction, complexity, farmers who became partners, and why the word organic on a packet still means everything, if the right person is standing behind it. Read on.
As the Founder and CEO of The Elegance Advisor, Taylor Elizabeth has spent more than 13 years working across 22 markets and five continents, helping individuals cultivate self-awareness, confidence, meaningful communication, and stronger human connections. A licensed Life Coach, Emotional Intelligence Coach, and NLP Practitioner, she is a respected voice on the intersection of modern etiquette, emotional wellbeing, and conscious living.