You & I Weekly
By: youandimag- You&I 15 August 2025- Issue- 18.14 - Independence Day Special - Jhansi Chalavadi and Rupamani Konijeti
- Published on August 31, 2025
- youandimag
- Issues 260
- Language - English
- Published weekly
About this issue
Every Independence Day, we pause to reflect on the heroes who gave us the freedom we hold dear. We think of Gandhi’s quiet strength, and the fiery courage of countless others who fought to build a sovereign nation. But freedom, as we’re learning every day, is not just a moment in history — it’s a mindset, a movement, and a mission that continues to evolve.
Gracing our cover this month is an extraordinary mother-daughter duo: Jhansi Chalavadi and Rupamani Konijeti, the powerhouse women behind Sai Silks Kalamandir Ltd (SSKL). With Jhansi’s intimate ties to India’s weaving communities and Rupamani’s fresh, values-driven vision, they represent a rare balance of tradition and innovation. Their story is a celebration of legacy, leadership, and the quiet power of craft.
As we mark the joyous festival of Navroz, we take you inside Hyderabad’s vibrant Parsi community through the stories of its incredible women — keepers of tradition, fortresses of culture, and hosts of the most delightful conversations. Take a look at our Special Feature for more.
In our People in Focus, we feature Abhilasha Oruganti, a fearless force in Hyderabad’s F&B scene. With concepts like FOXIE and Lili, she’s reimagining what it means to dine out — creating experiences that are intimate, intentional, and rooted in storytelling.
In the Spotlight shines light on Safal Ali, a neuroscientist-turned-educator whose venture, LEAP, is quietly transforming the way children learn and grow. His belief in empathy-led education is a reminder that the classrooms of today shape the citizens of tomorrow.
And finally, check out Grand Getaways where Tanya Rao and Minash Gabriel gave us a sneak-peek into their European vacation.
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