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Why Air India Chose 15-Year-Old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi to Tell Its New India Story
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Why Air India Chose 15-Year-Old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi to Tell Its New India Story

Air India could have chosen an established sporting icon. Instead it chose 15 year old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi. The decision reveals how the airline wants its own transformation to be seen alongside a younger, more ambitious India.

People Who Matter Editorial Team · 23 Sept 2026
Sabyasachi Used Bollywood to Build Fame. Now He Wants Indian Luxury to Outgrow It.
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Sabyasachi Used Bollywood to Build Fame. Now He Wants Indian Luxury to Outgrow It.

Sabyasachi Mukherjee is returning to New York Fashion Week while pushing back against celebrity customisation and overexposure. The contradiction reveals his larger ambition for Indian luxury.

People Who Matter Editorial TeamSep 18, 2026
How the 80s Photo Trend Became a Free Product Demo for ChatGPT
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How the 80s Photo Trend Became a Free Product Demo for ChatGPT

The 80s photo trend was fun, nostalgic and remarkably effective at showing what ChatGPT could do. Here is how it spread, why it worked like free marketing, and what the privacy, energy and water questions actually mean.

People Who Matter Editorial TeamSep 15, 2026
Titan: The Timeless Masterpiece By The Tata Group
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Titan: The Timeless Masterpiece By The Tata Group

From a factory in Hosur to the acquisition of a 300-year-old Swiss watchmaker, Titan's journey reflects the power of conviction, innovation and an unwavering belief that India could build brands the world would admire.

People Who Matter Editorial TeamAug 7, 2026
What Truly Makes Amul The Taste of India?
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What Truly Makes Amul The Taste of India?

From Gujarat’s milk cooperatives to becoming one of India’s most trusted household names, Amul’s success story is a story of rural empowerment, economic inclusion and a revolution that reshaped the nation’s dairy industry.

People Who Matter Editorial TeamAug 7, 2026
Gig Work, Food Delivery, Q-Commerce, Ambulance: How Zomato Built An Ecosystem
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Gig Work, Food Delivery, Q-Commerce, Ambulance: How Zomato Built An Ecosystem

What started as a restaurant menu website eventually transformed into one of India’s biggest consumer-tech companies. From food delivery and Blinkit to gig employment and quick commerce, Zomato reshaped how urban India eats, shops, works, and experiences convenience.

People Who Matter Editorial TeamAug 7, 2026
How Lenskart Changed The Way India Buys Eyewear
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How Lenskart Changed The Way India Buys Eyewear

What started as a risky ecommerce idea evolved into one of India’s biggest consumer-tech success stories. Lenskart not only modernised eyewear retail but also changed how India perceived spectacles.

People Who Matter Editorial TeamAug 7, 2026
Khadi India: Inspired By Swadeshi Movement, Embraced By Youth, Livelihood For Many
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Khadi India: Inspired By Swadeshi Movement, Embraced By Youth, Livelihood For Many

From the Swadeshi movement to ecommerce platforms, the journey of Khadi India reflects how rural employment, sustainability, and indigenous craftsmanship became central to modern consumerism.

People Who Matter Editorial TeamAug 7, 2026
Mysore Sandal: From Karnataka’s Hidden Forest Treasure To A Heritage Soap Brand
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Mysore Sandal: From Karnataka’s Hidden Forest Treasure To A Heritage Soap Brand

Born out of a crisis during World War I, Mysore Sandal evolved from a regional industrial experiment into a Rs. 2,000 Cr heritage brand. The soap not only shaped Karnataka’s sandalwood economy but also became an emotional part of Indian households across generations.

People Who Matter Editorial TeamAug 7, 2026
From A Single Terrace To Global Kitchens: Lijjat Papad Legacy Lives On
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From A Single Terrace To Global Kitchens: Lijjat Papad Legacy Lives On

Having begun with a Rs. 80 loan in 1959, today the monthly global export target of Lijjat Papad stands close to Rs.10 Cr. From empowering women to offering scholarships to their children, Lijjat, as a cooperative, seems louder than boardroom discussions on inclusion.

People Who Matter Editorial TeamAug 7, 2026

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