Madhavi Nawana Parker has come a long way from her Sri Lankan roots and has founded Positive Minds Australia, a company that helps young people develop their sense of belonging and connection…

Madhavi Nawana Parker has come a long way from her Sri Lankan roots and has founded Positive Minds Australia, a company that helps young people develop their sense of belonging and connection…
What does it take to be a “disruptor chef”? Perhaps it calls for extensive experience in Michelin star restaurants, the launch of a cooking school, a dash of hospitality industry expertise and…
Michelle Ranavat’s clean beauty product line Ranavat Botanics was inspired by a passion for botanical ingredients and the beauty rituals of Indian royalty. The line includes hair and brightening serums, mists, jade…
This week we celebrate the achievements of Indian women entrepreneurs. Since SEEMA launched, we have featured nearly 20 women entrepreneurs who have founded companies in diverse disciplines—from fashion and food to tech…
Padma Lakshmi is a trailblazer, a woman of many talents, who’s found fame by being the best at whatever she does. She was born in Chennai, India, and came to the US…
My design philosophy is to keep my clothes simple, yet elegant and beautiful. I usually stick to earthy shades in a range of fabrics like vegetable dyes, kalamkaris, ajraks and block prints…
I work as a scientist at a leading pharmaceutical company in the US. While I review and write scientific and medical information for pharmaceutical product labels professionally, I also enjoy as well…
Layers of stripes. Electric colors. Intricate embroidery and buttons. Ritu Beri’s gorgeous designs take details from traditional Indian styles and translate them into the modern day, appealing to international celebrities. Her designs…
Every so often, something sensational happens that changes the fashion landscape forever. Almost 20 years ago, that moment was created by Jennifer Lopez when she wore a jaw-dropping green dress that was…