Havells - Making A Difference

Food carries what history often forgets. The memory of a household, the identity of a region, the quiet record of who we were and what we ate. In this episode of Making a Difference, globally renowned chef Manish Mehrotra reflects on a career spent not just reimagining Indian food, but reshaping the way the world experiences it. From a boy in Patna who grew up in a vegetarian household and never p...

Some professions find you before you find them. Manish Mehrotra didn't set out to become one of the most influential voices in Indian cuisine. He simply walked into a kitchen and discovered that the stage he'd been looking for wasn't in a classroom, it was between a pan and a plate. In this conversation, he talks about growing up in a household where onion and garlic were forbidden, an...

A building is only the beginning. What it does to the city around it, to the people inside it, to the land it stands on, that is architecture. In this episode of Making a Difference, Padma Bhushan awardee and one of India's most influential architects, Hafeez Contractor, reflects on a career spent not just designing structures, but reimagining what Indian cities could be. From a mischievous bo...

Design is not just about how a space looks. It is about how every element comes together - seamlessly, precisely, and with intent. In Episode 6 of Making A Difference, a Havells podcast, architects Seema Puri Mullan and Zarir Mullan share their journey with us. From taking on complex, high-risk projects to ensuring that every aspect from architecture to interiors to lighting is thought through fro...

Two very different beginnings. One shared practice. In Episode 6 of Making A Difference, a Havells podcast, Seema Puri Mullan and Zarir Mullan reflect on how they each found their way into architecture. They share what it was like starting out, how their individual approaches came together, and how their work has evolved through the years. A look at the people behind the practice and the experienc...

Architecture is not just about buildings. It is about the environments that shape how societies function. In this episode of Making a Difference , architect, urban planner and environmentalist Dikshu Kukreja joins us for a conversation on the future of Indian cities and the responsibility of shaping the built environment. From growing up around architecture to studying at Harvard and working acros...

India’s cities are growing rapidly, but are they growing responsibly? In this episode of Making a Difference, a Havells Podcast, architect Dikshu Kukreja speaks about the deeper role of architecture - shaping humane cities, respecting the environment and moving beyond quick fixes to long-term, holistic solutions. From global learning to an Indian context, he shares why the future of architecture l...

Burnt fingers. Family resistance. A $395 starting salary. And an unshakable love for food. In this episode of Making a Difference, Vicky Ratnani shares how he rose from being a breakfast cook on cruise liners to becoming the first Indian Executive Chef in Cunard Line history. Hosted by Ambika Anand, the conversation dives into his global journey, his philosophy on fusion versus confusion, and why...

He did not grow up dreaming of being a chef. He grew up loving food, questioning the obvious path and choosing discomfort over safety. In the upcoming episode, Vicky Ratnani speaks about rebellion, resilience and how travelling the world changed the way he cooks, eats and thinks. A candid conversation on creativity, discipline and finding clarity through chaos. Episode 4 of Making A Difference dro...

Architecture is not just about form. It is about instinct, experience, and the ability to imagine at scale. In Episode 3 of Havells Making a Difference, we sit down with Bobby Mukherji to explore a career shaped by global exposure, creative legacy, and an unshakeable belief in design as impact. From navigating dyslexia through visual thinking to leading some of independent India’s most ambitious p...

From projects that span continents to moments that define a career, this conversation brings together vision, risk, and design thinking. In Episode 3 of Havells Making a Difference, Bobby Mukherrji reflects on legacy, building one of independent India’s largest private projects, and the belief that architecture must engage every sense. A story of instinct, resilience, and creating spaces that trul...

In this episode of Havells - Making A Difference, architect Yatin Patel shares his philosophy on design as a form of expression, emotion and human connection. For Yatin, great architecture begins with intuition -  listening to spaces, understanding people and creating environments that feel warm, honest and lived in. Join us as he reflects on his journey, the principles that guide his work, and wh...

Architect Yatin Patel’s vision has shaped some of the most inspiring spaces across the world. The largest companies in the world have trusted his design leadership but his journey began far from architecture. Born into a family of doctors, he knew medicine wasn’t his path. What captivated him was how a space could completely transform how a person feels. Today, he designs for neurodiversity, leads...

Step into the timeless world of Her Highness Radhikaraje Gaekwad, Maharani of Baroda , as she opens the doors of Lukshmi Vilas Palace to share her story of heritage, responsibility and grace. In this premiere episode of Making a Difference, a Havells Podcast, hosted by Ambika Anand, Her Highness reflects on the legacy of Sayajirao Gaekwad, the continuing relevance of Baroda’s heritage, and what it...

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