TMM Magazine - March 2020

In this issue

Dear Readers,

I generally prefer to write Editor’s Note at my desk back in Delhi, but sometimes it is good to break the monotony. This time I broke it after watching a recent video on Facebook, which reminded me that we are two weeks away from the International Women’s Day. At the moment, I am on my way for a brand meeting and the video reminded me of the lines of Melinda Gates that says, “A woman with a voice is by definition a strong woman. But the search to find that voice can be remarkably difficult.” Thank god, we are not in the age, and today our women have not only raised the voice, but have also marked their presence in all walks of life. One such woman is our cover girl for the month of March, who is known for her power-packed performances, dancing skills and now a strategic entrepreneur too. I am sure that time is changing and the future will see many more such women and we as a nation will feel proud of them. As a tribute, this issue features a few such women entrepreneurs who are changing things around and are role model to many. On that note, I will you all Happy International Women’s Day and Holi too! Let’s spread the colours of love, care and equality.

Happy Reading!

Tales of Grandeur - JW MARRIOTT PUNE

There are some places that are the ultimate word in luxury and grandeur. And so, when I heard that Paasha, the lovely rooftop lounge at JW Marriott Pune got featured in the ‘Top 52 Restaurant and Bars by Marriott Bonvoy’, I could only think of one thing – ‘well-deserved’! It was in August 2019 that Marriott International, unveiled the ‘Top 52 Restaurants and Bars by Marriott Bonvoy’, a curated F&B list showcasing the best of the best, one-of-a-kind dining experiences at unforgettable destinations across the Asia Pacific region. Says Girish Sehgal, General Manager, JW Marriott Pune, “This award has been given to us by the Marriott Bonvoy which has such a vast number of members and to be voted by them is amazing.”

3 mins

The Stylish Bachchan

On the launch of the new season and the first-ever fashion show of MxS, her luxury pret label with designer Monisha Jaising at Godrej L’Affaire, Shweta Bachchan Nanda discusses her love for fashion.

3 mins

Godfather of Modern Cooking

CHEF MARCO PIERRE WHITE

3 mins

MENU ALERT - Farzi Café

The restaurant is not only a dotting introduction in the culinary history of India but is also the most celebrated, multi-award-winning concept offering an perfect dining experience with a cutting edge to each and every guest. The Modern Indian Bistro - Farzi Café, is all set to beguile and charm the gourmet diners & begin to plate yet another stellar menu across the city.

2 mins

The Soap STORY

Meet Sharmeen Fathima, a mother of 2 and a homemaker from Chennai, whose love for mother nature and passion for fragrances and flowers helped her start her own skin care brand called ‘Chennai Soap Company’, that at present offers around 26 varieties of soaps which are chemical-free. For Sharmeen, it’s her brainchild that came into existence as a necessity, but later took shape of a brand, that aims at helping people practice healthy and natural skin care regime. In a quick chat with TMM, she talks about her journey, USP of the brand and why she believes that Instagram is the perfect marketing tool for he

3 mins

Smell The Coffee

When it comes to understanding coffee, Lavazza India is a brand name that spells authenticity. For Lavazza, quality isn’t “controlled” but “developed” through methods which oversee the selection of the beans, their proper roasting, assembling of the right blend and putting the final products in packages that are meant to last. In conversation with TMM, Jai Ganesh Ramnath, Managing Director, Lavazza India talks in detail about the brand’s philosophy and more.

4 mins

Wave of Change - Kiran Dham

Change happens when you start believing in it, and this is what happened when Ms. Kiran Dham, CEO and MD of Globus Infocom decided to bring in successful shift in the paradigm in the major industries of education technology, security and surveillance and digital signage and displays. In a detailed conversation with TMM, she talks about the soul of the brand that revolves around Make in India and her role as a woman entrepreneur.

5 mins

Remembering WENDELL: Waluscha De Sousa

Waluscha De Sousa was a 16-year-old schoolgirl when fashion designer Wendell Rodricks discovered her. “Everything I am today is because of him. I was just a very confused girl, not knowing whether I wanted to be a lawyer like my father or to do clinical psychology. Wendell taught me everything I know, introducing me to the best of photographers, hair stylists and make-up artistes,” she says about the designer who passed away last month. The actor and model remembers her mentor who became a friend in the years to come…

4 mins

Shape up the FUTURE

Sachi Gupta, founder, partner Synthesis have shown her conviction towards agility and adaptability of new-age designs and have always kept reinventing herself both personally and in her design approach.

2 mins

Celebrating every woman - KATRINA KAIF

Some of the oft-used words used to describe Katrina Kaif over the years - apart from ‘gorgeous’, of course, - are ‘professional’, ‘hardworking’ and ‘passionate’. You can see all of that in her journey to becoming one of the top actors in Bollywood today. And you can see all of that, in the way she has nurtured and founded Kay Beauty, her own make-up and beauty label, in partnership with Nykaa. This isn’t just a business, but a ‘passion project’, says Kat as she lets us in on the brand’s USP and expansion plans…

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TMM Magazine Description:

THNKMKT.Magazine is a monthly Print Magazine with its presence in India. The Magazine aims at brands,consumers and experiences wherein, We focus on the intact relationship between brands and consumers.
Brands (feature story, cover story, reviews and brand interviews)
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Experiences (covering section like health, fitness, fashion, spa, wellness and lifestyle).