Ishwaryam Goodness : Breaking Beauty Stereotypes

Why not create a product that celebrates all skin tones, for women and men?” It was this simple, yet egalatarian idea that sparked the birth of Ishwaryam Goodness.

Wasted 360 Solutions – An Eco-Warrior’s Approach to Waste

Ann Alexia Anra saw potential where others saw problems. ‘Wasted 360 Solutions’, a hidden gem just a few minutes from the hustle and bustle of Pondy Bazaar, is quietly flipping the script through holistic waste management.

Frelish Foods – A Smooth, Refreshing Take on Cool Beverages

Four committed founders with one common purpose – to offer tasty, cafe-style beverages to grab and go.

Iniya Organics – Flavouring Curries with Natural Nutrition

A gritty tale of how a failing student from a penurious background found a toehold in the business world, delivering health benefits of local, indigenous greens in convenient powder packs.

Plantegg – The tasty protein supplement that’s not an egg

Plantegg is a vegan food product created by Harini Rangarajan, a food technologist, after extensive research. This protein supplement in the familiar form of an egg is garnering attention and awards for innovation

Madurai Eco Tourism & Arola Bamboo – A Call for Sustainability from the Nilgiris

Presenting two enterprises that draw attention to Nilgiri’s rich ecosystem – Madurai Eco Tourism focusing on biodiversity & native culture and Arola Bamboo promoting sustainability. Both ventures were founded by the indomitable Suthagar Selvaraj from Madurai.

7MPS – Rising Power of Research in Election Campaigning

Meet Samuel Mathew of 7MPS working on research driven election campaigns for multiple parties in Tamil Nadu for the upcoming elections.

Crazy Coconut – Possibility of circular economy using coconut shells.

From painstakingly handcrafting products such as cups and spoons from coconut shells, Arjun has today gained the expertise to use machines, SOPs and unit economics to fulfil orders from around the world.

Yellow Bag — The Ubiquitous Yet Unique Venture From Madurai

Krishnan Subramanian and his wife Gowri run a sustainable product company that offers a wonderful alternative to single-use plastic.

Madras Mandi – From Harvest to Stores Within 12 Hours

Madras Mandi delivers fresh produce from farm to stores and homes, while keeping farmer welfare and environmental best practices in mind.

Imaginethat – Designing Holistic Retail Shopping Experiences

Breaking into the retail visual merchandising scene in Tamil Nadu through their startup Imaginethat, duo Dhurgha and Ashok are channeling their creativity and overcoming challenges to grow at a steady clip.

Athma Laya – Fulfilling Women’s Aspiration to Dance

Athma Laya’s purpose is to bring joy to women. It is not focused on technical perfection of the dance form. Even if her students were unable to express with their faces, Mala Bharat, encouraged action and immersion in the feelings they were trying to emote.

Games Anchoring Families to Indian Culture and Values

Charanya, a native of Chennai with a Master’s in Computer Science from the UNC, Charlotte, had specialised in game design.

Empowering the Elderly

Prithviraj Somdev, the founder of ‘Old is Gold’ shares how he was motivated to focus on this segment.

Coffee Meets Carnatic Music

Carnatic musician Akshay Vaidyanathan orchestrates a harmonious blend of coffee and music with his homegrown brand, Kāpi Kottai.

Rebelle with a Cause

Promoting better vaginal health through cloth-based menstrual pads

Quirky Creativity in Daily Life

MASH COLLECTIONZ – A curated artsy lifestyle collection

SANAL: Finding sustainable replacements for plastics

“Don’t use plastics is probably the most useless statement or advice,” begins Dakshnamoorthy Durairaj, founder at SANAL (Sustainable Alternative for Non-polluting Acclimate Living)

Where cultures collide and empathy abounds in children’s tales

The Little Dipper Publishing is an independent publishing house that aims to create an inclusive and culturally diverse space in the children’s literary world.

Cracking the snack code

EnChipsu is a food-based company that’s on a mission to put Nagercoil’s Nendran chips on the global map as an ode to the local culinary craftsmanship.

A Support System for Small Restaurants

Smoose helps restaurants tackle operational hurdles that prevent them from scaling.

Twenty Years Later at (the) Finale

Anuhya Reddy went to London as an Architect and returned as a Pastry Chef driving the dessert realm of Chennai.

Delectable Desserts for Every Dietary Restriction

Senthil Kumar Balu applies cancer research to cake baking.

Resin to Remember

Alankaara uses resin art to preserve precious memories.

Composting Against Climate Change

Nilayaan reduces the compound effect of household waste.

Chennai’s Chocolatier Recreates Local Flavours with an International Twist

Zitter redefines gifting during the festive season.

The Value in Crafting Memories

Silaii is making history by immortalising public figures, celebrities, family members and even pets through crafted statues.

Where Tamil Culture Meets Urban Streetwear

In a world of streetwear and urban fashion, Angi brings old school Tamil culture to the forefront.

Selling FABric Art Journals

Citta Handmade is a brand born from Niranjana Krishnakumar’s co-incidental discovery of her passion for art.

Strangers Who Crossed Paths to Make Architecture Inclusive

The team at MAAVILAI is finding approachable ways to teach architectural techniques and sustainable principles in Tamil.

Weaving Together a Handloom Ecosystem

Nurpu revives the handloom weaving community of Chennimalai and teaches the art form to the next generation.

Siblings in the Business of Sustainable (and Comfortable) Garments

Ambaram and Thuvam provide sustainable handloom products for women and children, tailored to beat the heat.

This Chennai Startup Makes Waste Valuable

Samudhyoga Waste Chakra is working towards a circular economy through decentralized systems.

Uru Gives Shape to Rare Musical Instruments

Uru is transforming the Indian musical ecosystem.

The Furniture Weaving Network

From rewiring vintage chairs and cots to custom designing woven furniture, Irukkai makes craftsmanship accessible all over India.

The Journey of a Tech-Savvy Yogi

Sushmitha Shrikanth’s concept of Introspection through Movement is where yoga meets lifestyle design.

Decadent Layers of Impactful Storytelling

Bindhu Hephzibah bakes delectable cakes that tell thought-provoking stories inspired by Tamil literature and culture.

A Sustainable Life Powered by Goli Soda

Chennai-based filmmaker and entrepreneur, Sruti Harihara Subramanian, promotes a sustainable lifestyle through her quirky brand Goli Soda.

Therapy – The “Creative Art” of Living

Nikita Raisinghani uses the creative arts in her counseling sessions at Horizon Therapy Centre.

Coonoor’s Quirky Cafe with a Cause

Radhika Shastry’s Cafe Diem is a must-visit experience on the hills.

How to become a Superhuman?

Is it a bird? Is it a plane? It’s parkour! Vishal Kumar talks about Chennai’s new popular fitness regiment.

Indigenous Accessories with an International Audience

SriRang’s eco-friendly accessories bring Indian craftsmanship to the forefront, becoming a wardrobe essential for women across the globe.

Radhika “Blows” You Away With Glass Art

Goli Soda Glass Studio introduces Chennai to a new hobby.

The Game of Life: Featuring Coimbatore’s Toy Designer

Toy Designer, Kanaka Ananth not only designs games for Indian kids but also brings design services to tier-2 cities in South India.

OK Google, Where Can I find Hand-Crafted Fountain Pens in Chennai?

Gem & Co. a popular pen company founded pre-independence, survives the digital revolution and is becoming increasingly popular once again.

Once Upon a Slime After School

Gen Z entrepreneur, Avi Natesan, takes us through her journey of converting hobbies into profitable businesses.

The 21st Century Bookmaker

Aadithiya Raajan, founder of The Bookmaker Store brings out the essence of paper in the digital age.

Designed in Salem. Displayed all over the world.

TanaBana artists in the Salem studio create patterns for wide applications on global brand products.

Success through Passion – A Käse Study

Namrata Sundaresan, Co-founder of Käse recalls how a vacation to Coonoor led to a series of unexpected events and an unplanned entrepreneurial venture.

How Green Crush Canned the Soft Drink Market in Chennai

Timing is everything. Co-founder of Green Crush, Kalavathy Ramesh reveals how their sugarcane juice brand gained such a large, young following.

Canine India: A Local Business Abroad

From Germany to India, Julia Pape discusses balancing activism with entrepreneurship while learning to embrace the cultural differences.

Taste of Small Scale Entrepreneurship in Chennai – In the Choux of Daya’s Patisserie

Daya Shivani gets candid about running a cloud kitchen in the age of home bakers and Instagram influencers.

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