You & I Monthly Magazine

There is something deeply personal about the spaces we inhabit. Beyond beautiful furniture, considered details and impeccable aesthetics, the interiors that stay with us are those that tell a story. They reflect who we are, what we value, where we have been and, sometimes, even how we hope to feel. This month, You & I explores this very idea through our theme, The Beauty of Interiors, beginning with our Feature Story on‘Spaces With a Story’. It examines how personality is redefining modern interiors, from homes and studios to restaurants, offices and hospitality spaces, as design moves beyond prescribed styles to embrace individuality, emotion and lived experience.

 

Our Cover Story turns the spotlight on Ibrahim Ali Khan, a third-generation actor representing a new generation stepping into a world of legacy while carving out an identity of his own. The article traces his journey so far, his experiences in front of the camera and the road ahead as he finds his place in the entertainment industry.

 

In People in Focus, we speak to individuals whose work is rooted in curiosity, creativity, and purpose. Shweta Satpathy, the curator and host behind Shweta’s Talkies, brings together stories of India through culture, capital and legacy, while Mallika Bakshi, founder of The Baby Trunk, reimagines children’s lifestyles through thoughtful design, craftsmanship and everyday rituals.

 

Our In the Spotlight feature turns to entrepreneur Faizal E. Kottikollon, whose three-decade journey spans manufacturing, infrastructure, healthcare and preventive wellness. Through his ventures and the Faizal & Shabana Foundation, his vision extends beyond business into education, healthcare, and community development.

 

And as we delve deeper into Sensational Spaces, architect Swanzal Kapoor takes us through Project Anvaya and Tegh Niwas—two homes where architecture is shaped by place, memory and nature. They beautifully demonstrate how a space can become more than a structure; it can become an expression of the lives lived within it.

 

After all, the most beautiful spaces are not necessarily the ones that follow every rule. They are the ones that feel unmistakably, wonderfully, you.

 

Happy reading!