From Darkness to Light

From Darkness to Light

Inspired by ancient philosophies and spiritual practices, sister-duo Jahnavi and Kamala through their community Samādhi Collective are creating a space to deepen the understanding of the self An unlikely sibling duo immersed in the world of mantra and meditation, Jahnavi and Kamala were born in …

Exploring Beauty Rituals, the Old School Way

Exploring Beauty Rituals, the Old School Way

BeejLiving discovers multi-hyphenate Indian pop and playback singer and actor turned entrepreneur, Smita Vallurupalli’s journey towards creating an inclusive skincare brand Old School Rituals on a whirlwind trip to Hyderabad “Slow living to me is not being part of a rat race. It is doing …

30 life lessons for 2023

30 life lessons for 2023

Start each year with a clean slate. Beejliving’s life-altering life lessons will help you live a deeper, more intentional, sustainable and a meaningful life.

The case for preloved luxury fashion in India

The case for preloved luxury fashion in India

Does a market exist for preloved traditional Indian luxury fashion? Aashni Shah, the founder of Revivify, a resale platform for preloved South Asian designer wear weighs in for BeejLiving “Sustainable fashion brands play a necessary role in shaping how the fashion industry can improve its practices and …

Crafts, Culture, Camels and the Charkha

Crafts, Culture, Camels and the Charkha

Surrounded by the Thar Desert is Bikaner, the desert city of Rajasthan. From here comes Ashok Bishnoi, who in 2004 founded the NGO Hastshilp. Working with folk crafts, he founded The Charkha (formerly knowns as Lokashram) representing the crafts of the region and khadi products. …

Slowing Down Fashion with the Natural Palette of India

Slowing Down Fashion with the Natural Palette of India

Dr. Bosco Henriques, the Founder-Director of BioDye India, which creates natural dyes for global labels such as Rachel MacHenry and homegrown labels including Ruchika Sachdeva’s Bodice, speaks about the natural palette of India, why isn’t it easy to scale up the natural dyeing process, and …