storieswithkanchana

Introducing entrepreneurial poster child. His lessons in extraordinary customer service, patience and understanding people began very young. He started offering electronic services for a price in the neighbourhood when he was fifteen. He has since started three more successful entrepreneurial ventures, for all things printed to perfection; for boutique wedding invitations and for smooth, stress-free wedding planning and execution. To him, all customers are the same, be it an immensely popular celebrity, or, a father looking to make his daughter’s dream wedding card. Don’t let this man of few words throw you off-balance. Stunningly creative, he is a great listener who talks when necessary at a decibel that is extremely polite. He is completely self-taught and is a big fan of long drives, good leadership books and flights of imagination. 

She is an 18 year old who has professionally honed her interest in Carnatic Music. She has been training since she was three years old. At 13, a difficult portion of a song made her practice until perfection. She practices six hours a day and has invested herself in becoming pitch perfect and bringing depth to her music. Equally excelling in her studies at PSBB Millenium, Gerugambakkam, she is set to begin a Bachelors in Economics from Ethiraj College. Although an introvert, she says music allows her to express herself best. She loves the Manodharma style which brings out the knowledge, creativity and technique of an artist. She is proud of her rendition of Bhavayami Gopalabalam, and during her free time can be seen practicing her Hindi diction for she is fascinated by traditional Hindi music. She shares, “Music resonates when there is humility because we are learning something new every day.” 

She is a firecracker and incredibly passionate about life, jewellery, shopping and food. When we land at Delhi, the first thing we look forward to, is feasting on Aunty’s exquisite gourmet meals. We’ve travelled the world and still haven’t found food as sumptuous and fulfilling as a meal cooked by her. She has aged very gracefully and hasn’t lost her spirit, zest for life or sense of style. We respect the old world charms of her discipline and rules. She has a very big heart which has known no boundaries when it comes to expression. If we were to use just one word to describe her, it would be celebration – of life, food, and relationships.

His big build earned him his “Giant” status in the family, and his soft and saintly disposition has got him his nickname “Paramatma”. We’ve never left his presence without feeling calmer and happier. He’s a family   stress buster who constantly reminds us of our priorities in life. We believe Aunty has her very own laughing Buddha good luck charm as Uncle is always wearing a radiant smile. This Gentle Giant is the most loved member of the family and an icon of peace and happiness. If we had to use just one word to describe him, it would be harmony -in life, work, body, and soul.

Great at conversations, she is naturally curious and is known to ask casual questions to break the ice. A closet fitness enthusiast, she loves the energy from stories, words and ideas. She enjoys learning languages and speaks fluently in four Indian languages. She loves to experiment with food which keeps her a few pounds happy. Her space is usually filled with quirky things and checklists which is testimony of her belief that there is method to madness.  

An intense artist who is intoxicated with art, Nitish has a clear fascination for the female form and spiritual symbolism. Completely self-taught, he has pursued learning art like a child would a language. He began dabbling with art and colors when he was seven years old and was deeply inspired by the beauty of nature in the vibrant hues of Kerala, his hometown. An old soul, he believes he is connected with the spirit within and is consistently amazed with how art takes form. For example, during a power cut, he used the candle flame to create art and began smoke painting. He has a very fluid perception of art and has created over 150 pieces in oil, acrylic, collage and smoke painting. To a writer his pen, to Nitish his Staedtler Fineliner. You can be sure to find him hunched over his pocket doodle book creating his latest line doodle during his free hours. From Gibran to Rumi, his particular connection to spiritual symbolism comes from his early exposure to philosophy. His mo

Try having a conversation with him and you will realize he is a man of few words. Start talking about automobiles and you will be left speechless by the energy and depth of the conversation. An avid automobile aficionado, he holds a Master’s Degree in Human Resources from Anna University. A native of Coimbatore, he discovered his passion for the music emanating from engines. His curiosity and fiery spirit led him to start motocross in 1999. In 2006 he ventured into the arena of National Car Rallying and Autocross. His passion for riding and motorcycles is what brought him to RE in 2013. He has since been contributing to the RE riding team on their ride tours. While automobiles remain his first and forever, he divides his leisure time among adventure sports, listening to rock and heavy metal and creative portraiture. Albeit an introvert he makes witty conversation. Don't judge him by his silence for his endurance on the bike will leave you amazed.

Vachana Shetty, Brand Manager-Innovation, Himalaya India, has become a travel enthusiast after discovering her passion for the outdoors in 2011. She doesn’t stop at what her eyes see but has learned to capture her experiences through the camera lens. Drawn to food, people, culture, and the outdoors, she has completed over 60 treks, including a ten-day camp in the Himalayas. Pensive yet passionate, her eyes are aglow when she talks about a one night trek that involved crossing 16 hills before dawn. Her blog, www.onceuponmytravel.com , is proof that she is a witty storyteller as well!

He can largely be described as a silent intellect. This personality emerged during his college days while discussing Rumi’s poems and Gibran’s Prophet with like-minded individuals. His listening skills can leave you worried. Once his creative translation is complete, you’ll be stunned that he was paying keen attention, even to what was not said. Visible layers of his personality are his patience with difficult situations and a tenacious spirit. You can view this artist's work on https://www.behance.net/nitishckumar  

I love to write and tell stories. I particularly enjoy describing people. How do you describe yourself? Tall and thin? Or athletic and fit? It may be just words, but it has the power of description, relation and context. It can inspire a person to emote, connect and act. Words have the power to describe a moment, to create dreams and to relive special moments. This blog is a mix of intellect, spunk, resilience, cheesy, witty and overly dramatic just like the people I meet. These people capsules may change the way you think about somebody, make you aware of something you do unconsciously, allow you to relate to a wallflower or even be just food for thought.  I am going to try to tell you stories of people, as many as possible, and tell you in ways they never saw themselves.