Stories
The work, told properly
Restorations, festivals and community projects across India and Thailand — what was attempted, what it took, and what changed.
Rishikesh, Uttarakhand · 2017
Bringing the Beatles Ashram back to life after 40 years
Twenty-two acres of forest and forgotten meditation huts, locked away since the Maharishi's lease ended, were opened again to artists, seekers and the public.
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Rishikesh, Uttarakhand · 3–13 March 2017
Rishikesh Art & Film Festival: 11 days, 6 venues, 50+ artists
A free festival on the theme of the Sacred Life of India, conceptualised with sponsor and government grants alongside my own funds, and given to the city as service.
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Gairatpur Bas, Haryana · Ongoing
Leopard Trail: turning a collapsing haveli into a living village hub
A ruined settlement in the Aravalli foothills rebuilt with local hands into a farm-to-table café, pottery studio and wellness space.
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Uttarakhand & Haryana · Ongoing
Nature's Hive: relief that reached people in days, not weeks
When floods hit the hills, the foundation's volunteer network moved supplies to cut-off families while formal aid was still being organised.
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Gairatpur Bas, Haryana · Ongoing
Clay, colour and confidence: arts programmes for village children
Weekly pottery and art sessions that give rural children a creative practice — and give traditional crafts a next generation.
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Gurgaon & Koh Phangan · Ongoing
Building a bridge between Gurgaon and Koh Phangan
Two property businesses — leasebuysell.in in India and Tropical Roots Realty in Thailand — built on the same principle: honest guidance for people moving between two countries.
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