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Aaranyam: Not a 115-year-old home stay, but an unmatched experience.

Tucked away in the serene hills of Ranikhet, Uttarakhand, Aaranyam is not just a homestay or a getaway, it is an experience, a philosophy, and a lesson in slow living. Built by Kumar Shivam, an artist, filmmaker, writer and heritage enthusiast, Aaranyam reflects a conscious choice to revive intangible heritage, restore cultural narratives, and craft an immersive journey that connects people to the roots of Kumaon and Garhwal in Uttarakhand.

“I didn’t make it a museum; I made it useful,” Shivam begins. “Even today, the water we provide comes from a big copper pot, just like people used to use a hundred years ago. Everything here is about bringing the past into the present.” MOSAIC explores what Kumar Shivam, Founder of Aaranyam means by living the simple-slow life, immersed in culture, stories, traditions, values and ancestral legacy.

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Shalini Modi, Founder, Floreaves: Evolving From Home Remedies To Plant-Based Luxury Skincare & Cosmetics

Floreaves is a homegrown plant-based luxury skincare and cosmetics brand that places nature, tradition, and sustainability at its core. Founded by Shalini Modi during the COVID-19 period, the brand embraces ingredients you might find in a typical Indian household—neem, rose, curry leaves, aloe vera, transforming them into thoughtfully formulated skincare and hair care products. Floreaves offers a full range: face packs, hair packs, aloe vera gels, glycerin and goat’s milk soaps, lip balms made of beeswax, toners, body butter, and multi-use oils. Every product is designed with minimal preservatives (plant-derived), zero synthetic chemicals, and in a way that tries to leave no waste—utilizing leftover plant matter, reusing packaging, and encouraging consumers to repurpose containers. The brand is vocal about sustainability, urging eco-conscious consumers (especially travellers) to avoid single-use bottles, pick reusable containers, and understand that beauty is not superficial—it is a lifestyle rooted in connection with the Earth. On social media, Floreaves markets itself as a fully chemical-free, organic, plant-based skincare line. You can check out Floreaves skincare at floreaves.com

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AGRA: Footwear Capital of India ?

India’s Footwear Industry: The Necessity to Excess Imbalance

India’s footwear industry has travelled an extraordinary journey over the last 50 years, evolving from functional, locally-made shoes to a booming mass-market driven by fashion, trends, and lifestyle aspirations. Today, India’s per-capita footwear consumption is approximately 1.7 pairs per person per year, far lower than developed markets, where it averages 6 - 7 pairs per person. This stark gap underscores the immense potential for growth, with industry projections suggesting that domestic demand could rise to up to 9 billion pairs by 2030 if consumption patterns converge toward global norms – but do we want this? Is India prepared for this market penetration? Still children and elderly from disadvantaged and rural communities are without proper footwear? Still the labour in industrial sector works without footwear?

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Vaidyaratnam Vrindavan Ayurveda Chikitsalayam A Haven of Healing

Vaidyaratnam Vrindavan Ayurveda Chikitsalayam A Haven of Healing

There’s a noticeable shift in how Ayurveda is perceived today. Once dismissed as folk medicine, it is now embraced globally as a science of longevity, prevention, and holistic wellbeing. This evolving perception is bringing younger demographics and international visitors to Vaidyaratnam Vrindavan Ayurveda Chikitsalayam located in Baddi, Himachal Pradesh that upholds the principles of Ayurveda in its truest form even as it approaches a more sustainable module of living.

By Sharmi Adhikary

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How Recycling Can Address Our Mindfulness Gap In Fashion

As we witness the complexities of modern life, it's becoming increasingly clear that our habits and consumption behavior have had a profound impact on the planet. The alarming state of our environment has crossed the threshold of a wake-up call, and scientists and activists are urging us to take urgent action. In this critical moment, it's essential to rethink how we consume, especially when it comes to fashion.

Fashion has evolved for the worse to represent more than just individual character, confidence, style, personality, and ideology – it has become insatiable fancy. However, this shift has come at a significant cost. Fast fashion has taken over retail stores, demographics, and wardrobes, leaving behind a trail of waste. India, once celebrated for its rich heritage and diverse textiles, has succumbed to the allure of fast fashion.

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Jigyasa Mishra Award-winning independent journalist. Fight to push rural India to the fore-front.

Must we say that women of today are executing excellence in diverse roles across industries and it is not the talk to be surprised by any more or a first-time, women have been at the forefront of many revolutions and reforms, shattering glass ceiling or mundane rulebooks. And while we celebrate men and women as two equals, we have a story to highlight of a woman who is breaking gender stereotypes and championing it in a profession more so male-dominated and may require more than grit and vision; it requires an extraordinary force to deliberate on topics no one wants to put on mainstream or in public view.

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