Chef Amninder Sandhu’s repertoire extends far beyond the indigenous flavours of our culture-rich country that she serves on a plate. For this extraordinary culinaire, food is about celebrating forgotten recipes, age-old traditions, the intimate language of home,
of belonging and beauty in simplicity
WORDS by SONALI SEMWAL
Long before spray bottles became ubiquitous essentials in wellness boxes, India
perfumed itself with patience slowly concocting aromas and oils extracted from nature’s bounty. This festive season, MOSAIC unravels the story of four niche labels bringing the time-tested craft back to your dressing boudoir
WORDS by ALISHA UVAIS
This delectable jigsaw of desserts showcases a bold intersection of ancient Indian sweet-making traditions and flavour wizardry. Together, the country’s master halwais and culinary innovators are presenting nostalgia, and heritage on a storied platter of indulgence. By stripping away what’s artificial and honouring age-old goodness, they have been transforming traditional mithai offerings into edible art, with a heart. MOSAIC’s considered curation is an invitation for the conscious connoisseur to sample a sweet passage to India’s cherished festive memories
WORDS by ABHAY SOLOMAN
Five celebrations, countless traditions. From age-old rituals and local crafts to food, music, faith and community, MOSAIC explores festivals that keep culture alive while celebrating the joy of coming together
WORDS by PUNGOLU RUHO
Never to be swayed by jazzy jargons or dichotomous definitions, she has channeled her creativity around intention, consciousness and experience always. In this interaction with MOSAIC, the fêted architect, interior and spatial designer breaks down how festive
traditions must adapt to as well as evolve with changing times, and what she feels real luxury is
WORDS by SHARMI ADHIKARY
PHOTOGRAPHS by MANOJ KESHARWANI
Where history breathes, and hospitality enchants: Initiating a journey featuring India’s architectural heirlooms, lovingly restored for quiet luxury to make your festive travel relaxed yet meaningful
WORDS by ABHAY SOLOMAN
Working at the intersection of science, policy, and enterprise, Ambika Hiranandani
on why the dream of a greener future relies on commercialising science
Words by Alisha Uvais
Between many worlds and challenging the drama and dialogues on climate crisis is the creative expression of the lens-based artist; his works embrace complexity, cultural symbolism and natural curiosity, expanding viewer perspectives
Words by Sonali Semwal
This eleven-year-old UN delegate is steadfastly advocating for causes closest to her generation’s heart — from child rights and cyber safety to sustainability, peace, and inclusive futures. Maxima Poonia speaks to MOSAIC about navigating the spaces between school, society, and global policy to make every child’s voice count
Interview by Voice of Mosaic
In a country where agricultural waste is customarily burned in fields, and synthetic materials
continue to pile up at landfills, Priyansh Kothari and Sahaj Sarupria from Udaipur address the question: What if waste itself could become the material of the future
Interview by Voice of Mosaic
