Saving the Whales

Saving the Whales

Sri Lankan Marine biologist Asha de Vos is the champion of the tiny pygmy whale found in the northern Indian Ocean and is a role model for marine conservation An image of a bright red substance floating on the surface of the ocean is the …

A ‘Sui’ in Time

A ‘Sui’ in Time

Third generation entrepreneur Mahima Gujral’s love for travel is the inspiration behind her fresh sustainable indi luxe label, Sui by Sue Mue I opened the small box. Bundled with the brochures were a couple of swatches of soft hemp and organic cotton, an up cycled …

The Summer Skin and Hair Special

The Summer Skin and Hair Special

We ask founders of popular and eclectic sustainable skincare and haircare brands to pick their favourites for the hot season Summer. A belligerent sun and relentless humidity whip up a potent cocktail of frizz and shine. But it isn’t only the mere mortals who struggle …

Helping the Haathis

Helping the Haathis

Working with modern communication systems and animal behaviourists, Ruth Ganesh, Trustee of the NGO Elephant Family, tells us how we can protect the beloved pachyderm from decimation in Asia Whenever I left for a long journey across the seven seas, my grandmother insisted I ate …

The Printmaking Yogini

The Printmaking Yogini

Printmaker and artist Rachana Jacob transformed her life and her art with her yoga practice and self care rituals. She speaks about her journey of strength that took her from Bangalore to London  Yoga: To unite, to join A woman, wearing saffron-hued yoga pants is …

My Zero Waste Journey

My Zero Waste Journey

When BeejLiving first met Sahar Mansoor at a conference, she was making toothpaste from baking soda, just one of the many DiY products she creates at home, a part of the zero waste lifestyle she follows. The Bangalore girl is the founder of Bare Necessities, …