MARWAR India Magazine - May - June 2024

In this issue

On the cover, we feature Aditya Agarwal and Manish Goenka, Promoter-Directors of Emami Group, a unique Indian business run by two unrelated partner families. Inside, we highlight extraordinary individuals: Dr. Ritu Biyani, the first Marwari woman in the Indian Army; Mishthi Aggarwal, Founder-CEO of 93 Degrees Coffee Roasters, continuing the Bikanervala legacy. In honour of Mother's Day, design industry luminaries discuss their mothers' influence. Discover lawyer Umesh Khaitan's culinary journey in 'Bapu’s Curries: Culinary Journey of a Father'. Marwar Prive showcases Gatore Ki Chhhatriyaan and a depiction of the Rajasthani Banjaran rhapsody. In art and culture, see Prithveer Jain’s debut exhibition and Sarika Bajaj’s ‘Requiem'.The luxury section showcases indulgent brands for our readers.

A WARRIOR on Many Fronts...

From becoming the first woman from the Marwari community to join the Indian Army to emerging as the pioneer woman paratrooper from the Indian Army Dental Corps, Dr. Captain Reeta Rajkishor Biyani also known as Ritu Biyani, has had a journey of courage and resilience.

6 mins

A WARRIOR on Many Fronts...

From becoming the first woman from the Marwari community to join the Indian Army Dental Corps to emerging as the pioneer woman paratrooper, Dr. Captain Reeta Rajkishor Biyani also known as Ritu Biyani, has had a journey of courage and resilience.

6 mins

A WARRIOR on Many Fronts

From becoming the first woman from the Marwari community to join the Indian Army to emerging as the pioneer woman paratrooper from the the Indian Army Dental Corps, Dr. Captain Reeta Rajkishor Biyani also known as Ritu Biyani, has had a journey of courage and resilience.

6 mins

A Powerhouse from The East

Cosmic Birla Group is a tale of vision, entrepreneurship, and commitment to excellence.

3 mins

50 YEARS OF SPREADING Happiness

With the business conglomerate Emami marking its golden jubilee in 2024, MARWAR India explores its successful journey that started back in 1974 in the humble lanes of Burra Bazaar in Kolkata. The only business group in India run by two partner families unrelated by blood, the brand is rooted yet global in its appeal. Over to Aditya Agarwal and Manish Goenka, Promoter-Directors, Emami Group, on celebrating five decades in the industry.

8 mins

Hold, Sip & Enjoy Your Cuppa

A tete-a-tete with Mishthi Aggarwal, Founder-CEO, 93 Degrees Coffee Roasters, the fourth generation of the Bikanervala legacy, and the only woman specialty coffee roaster in India.

3 mins

The Lawver Who Loves Cooking

In her book Bapu’s Curries: Culinary Journey of a Father, Shreeparna Khaitan takes us through the culinary journey of her father Umesh Khaitan and his passion for cooking. Flip through the pages for an excerpt from the book and authentic recipes straight from a Marwari household.

6 mins

Postcards from Rajasthan

With fashion labels capturing the captivating beauty of traditional weaves, we explore the portrayal of the exquisite Rajasthani Banjaran rhapsody.

2 mins

Where Love Begins

Mothers are a beacon of love, strength and wisdom. They are our biggest role models. And special occasions are a chance to reflect on the unending love and sacrifices made by our mothers. As an ode to Mother's Day that falls in May, we get a cross-section of celebrities from the design industry to share their thoughts on their mothers.

2 mins

Where Royalty Resis

Gatore Ki Chhatriyaan-the ornate, domeshaped cenotaphs in Jaipur-never stop fascinating the discerning traveller.

2 mins

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MARWAR India Magazine Description:

Marwar is a community-based magazine with an emphasis on profiling the best and the brightest in the Marwari community. The magazine reaches the elite in India and abroad who want to read and discover the wonders of all things connected with the community. Thus, the subjects featured have to have the flavour of Marwar and Rajasthan—its culture, lifestyle and traditions. We highlight arts, crafts, music, dance and theatre as well as fashion and food that are connected to the region apart from immensely successful businessmen and businesswomen. In the past, luminaries like Laxmi Mittal, Abhishek Manu Singhvi, Indu Jain, Sanjiv Goenka and Rajashree Birla, to name a few, have graced our cover.