Every Mookuthi creation is birthed from a childhood recollection before it transitions into an exquisitely delicate gilded nose ornament. MOSAIC listens to Sarath Selvanathan — the Designer and Founder — thread stories of his journey from Chettinad summers to an eclectic canvas no bigger than a fingertip
WORDS by ALISHA UVAIS
Celebrating heritage recipes derived from his ancestry, Chef Osama Jalali’s repertoire lies in culinary authenticity that celebrates tradition, inheritance, and intention. The food researcher, writer and restaurateur takes MOSAIC on a trip down memory lane that is gastronomically insightful
WORDS by SONALI SEMWAL
Perfection in food comes from patience, passion and respect for every ingredient. Chef Mahabir Singh’s epicurean journey is dotted with delightful stories from his childhood, of festivals and time-honoured inspirations
WORDS by SHARMI ADHIKARY
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
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
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
Riddhi Deorah, founder of Easy Parenting Hub, one of India’s largest digital schools
for mothers, brings together thousands of mothers in a quest to help them find themselves again
Words by Alisha Uvais
In the India we live in, people like Niveda Ravikumar have embraced
entrepreneurship as a creative and cerebral path that impacts society for the good.
The co-founder of Bliss Natural, a sustainable, eco-friendly brand selling women's
hygiene products explains how
Words by Sonali Semwal
