Every once in a while, someone comes along who quietly redefines what it means to be human. Not because they possess superhuman strength. Not because life has been easy. But because they simply refuse to surrender. For us, that person is Nirmal Purja aka Nims Purja, lovingly known across the world as Nims Dai.
Annika Saraf and Sanchit Goyal built Structured AKINNA on a rather old-fashioned idea, that a bag should outlast the trend that sold it. In this conversation, the founders talk candidly about what sustainability actually costs, why they'd rather disappoint a season than a decade, and why saying no has become their sharpest business decision yet. Read on.
In an exclusive conversation with Sumita Chakraborty, Founder & Editor-in-Chief, TheGlitz, Master Chef Raymond Wong, Head Chef of Hakkasan and Yauatcha India, reflects on the defining moments that shaped his remarkable career, the art of preserving Cantonese authenticity in a rapidly evolving culinary world, and why the finest ingredient in every unforgettable meal is still heart.
There is something profoundly magical about stepping into an authentic heritage home or fort. Long before boutique hotels became fashionable, these magnificent residences - forts/ homes were witnesses to royal processions, intimate family celebrations, political conversations and centuries of evolving history. Every weathered stone, intricately carved archway and hand-painted ceiling carries whispers of another era, where architecture was not merely built but lovingly crafted to endure generations.
Whether suspended above crystalline lagoons, nestled within royal palaces, soaring over iconic skylines or hidden beneath the ocean's surface, each of these hotel suites are a masterpiece of design, impeccable hospitality and unparalleled exclusivity. Join TheGlitz as we step inside some of the world's most extraordinary suites, where every stay is less a holiday and more an unforgettable story waiting to be lived.