Limitless

Kicking off a brand new season of Limitless, the show brings a new set of hosts that represent diversity and variety and to broaden the scope of what is limitless. First-time host Ahsaas Channa interviews inspiring women who haven’t taken the beaten path on Limitless with Ahsaas. Our brand new series, Wesness, looks at building a community that embraces well-being and health with Anisha Oommen, co...

On this special episode of Two’s Company, to celebrate Pride month, we have theatre practitioner and Assistant Professor of Dramatic Literature in Kala Academy, Antara Bhide and actor, writer and filmmaker behind Manipur’s first queer movie, Priyakanta Laishram. They chat about the importance of empathy while working with a crew of people to bring a creative vision to life, how creativity cannot b...

On this episode of Two’s Company, we have financial advisor & content creator, Anushka Rathod and financial journalist and author, Monika Halan. They talk to each other about how they both fell in love with finance, how financial literacy and the concept of investment has evolved over the years in India and how money is something we all need till our last breath, so it’s best to make it your f...

On this episode of Westside Stories, Bryan DaSilva, Head of Retail Operations at Westside talks about the many ways in which Westside is committed to ensuring the best shopping experience for its customers at its stores. From handling customer complaints and feedback delicately, tailoring store offerings based on location, to designing inviting store spaces, Bryan talks about how Westside believes...

On this episode of Westside People, Umashan Naidoo, Head of Customer and Beauty at Trent, takes us through his journey in fashion from growing up in Durban in South Africa, to working at Westside in Mumbai. His role is to foster a strong bond between a brand and the customer. He talks about Westside’s commitment to staying current while offering great value, understanding who the customer is and w...

Sameera Reddy’s guest on this episode of Limitless was introduced to chess at the age of 6 and has been in love with the sport ever since. Chess player and commentator, Tania Sachdev, talks to Sameera about holding prestigious titles like International Master and Woman Grandmaster, how chess is the best sport to sharpen your mind and how winning only inspires her to achieve more.   Shop the look h...

On this episode of Two’s Company, we have comedians, Supriya Joshi and Prashasti Singh. They chat about the first time they knew they were meant to make people laugh, the trauma of bombing on stage and how they want to create room for more diversity in comedy in India.   Shop the look here: www.westside.com Follow Westside here: https://www.instagram.com/westsidestores   CREDITS: Guests: Supriya J...

On this episode of Westside Stories, Anil Chopra, former CEO and MD of Lakmé, who now consults with Trent, tells the story of how the Tata Group built Lakmé which went on to become the foundation of Trent and Westside’s exclusive beauty brand - Studio West. Anil talks about how the legacy that JRD Tata and Mrs Simone Tata created lives on in the Indian beauty industry even today.   Shop the look h...

On this episode of Westside People, Vinod Kapote, Head of IT at Trent, talks about how he is constantly learning and experimenting with technology to make every process more efficient - whether it’s improving the SAP system to be more robust and user friendly, to implementing an automated warehouse management system, to keeping up with tech trends in the industry like AI, machine learning and virt...

Sameera Reddy’s guest on this episode of Limitless went viral overnight for performing a poem about the harsh realities of being a young woman in India. Spoken word poet, gender equality activist and social media star Aranya Johar chats with Sameera about the cost of being vulnerable online, how it feels to be objectified on social media and the power of female solidarity.   Shop the look here: ww...

On this episode of Two’s Company, we have models and content creators, Sobia Ameen and Aashna Bhagwani. Sobia and Aashna chat about their experiences with tokenism in fashion campaigns, what fashion trends they think are timeless, and how they deal with trolls on social media.    Shop the look here: www.westside.com Follow Westside here: https://www.instagram.com/westsidestores   CREDITS: Guests:...

On this episode of Westside Stories, Shreya Rana, Senior Manager - Customer, at Trent, talks about all the different ways that Westside strives to not only create a joyous shopping environment for the customer, but also make them feel spoiled and taken care of. She takes us through Westside’s different community building initiatives like the exclusive WestStyleClub membership, the Wesness fitness...

On this episode of Westside People, Harish Bhat, board member of Trent and former Brand Custodian of Tata Sons, talks about how brands under the Tata Group, including Westside, have cemented their identity to cater to the changing needs of the Indian consumer. He talks about the Tata Group’s illustrious history of contributing to nation-building for 155 years and the sense of pride and purpose tha...

Sameera Reddy’s guest on this episode of Limitless has been passionate about fighting climate change since she was only 5 years old, when her home was struck by the Kedarnath Floods. Sameera is joined by 16-year-old climate activist, Ridhima Pandey, who talks about how she turned her fear of natural disaster into the conviction to fight the climate crisis, how she took on the Indian government at...

On this episode of Two’s Company, we have pole performer Nupur Chaudhari and ballet dancer Pia Sutaria. They chat about the need for more institutional support for performance art in India, all the different misconceptions about their artforms and how dance deserves the same respect and recognition as any sport. The two performers find that although their art styles are very different, when it com...

On this episode of Westside Stories, Jaychandra Jha, Senior Manager, Sourcing and Technology at Trent, tells us about Bag of Love - a project that’s part of Trent’s sustainability journey and one that empowers rural communities. The simple yet beautiful Bags of Love, available for purchase at Westside stores across the country, are special - not just because they are made from scrap fabric from Tr...

On this episode of Westside People, Rajnikant Shah, Head of Projects and Properties at Trent, talks about creating the iconic Westside stores across the country. From identifying the right property and negotiating the best price, to designing a space that is eye-catching and inviting, Mr Shah takes us through the process of what exactly goes into building the foundation of any great shopping exper...

Sameera Reddy’s guest on this episode of Limitless started playing football when she was 9 years old in the cramped slums of Dharavi in Mumbai. Sameera chats with Gulafsha Ansari about her journey from playing for the National Under-15 team, to attending the London Olympics as a Junior Ambassador. We also learn how her foundation, Dreaming in Slums, helps young girls from underprivileged communiti...

On this episode of Limitless, we bring you Two’s Company with hip-hop artists Meba Ofilia and Dee MC. The two rappers gush about each other’s work, open up about their insecurities and chat about their hopes for the future of hip-hop and the independent music scene in India.   Shop the look here: www.westside.com Follow Westside here: https://www.instagram.com/westsidestores   CREDITS: Guests: Meb...

On this episode of Westside Stories, Shailesh Solkar, Head of Merchandising and Supply Chain at Trent, takes us through Trent’s journey of building the strong foundation of a successful retail business. Shailesh talks about how over the past 25 years, Trent has spent the time implementing processes that are conducive to growth, to improving product design, to faster lead and turnaround times, to b...

On this episode of Westside People, Shailina Parti, COO of Westside, talks about her excitement about the future of fashion retail in India. After a 30 year career in fashion in the UK, Shailina talks about beginning her journey in Indian retail with Westside. She explains how fashion is all about making strategic bets on trends, how challenging it is to create a sustainable brand and how Westside...

On this episode, Sameera Reddy is joined by India’s first wheelchair-using model, Virali Modi. Virali is also a disability rights activist and motivational speaker. Sameera chats with her about the incident that changed her life at age 15 and left her paralysed from the waist down, the strength that her mother’s love gave her to keep her alive and the need for more disability representation in the...

On this episode of Limitless, we bring you Two’s Company with fashion stylists Chandni Sareen and Veera Kapur. They talk about the beginnings of their love affairs with fashion, the changes they want to see in the fashion industry, what are some trends that are best left behind and which are the ones that are here to stay.   Shop the look here . Follow Westside here: https://www.instagram.com/west...

On this episode of Westside Stories, Deborah Dawn Kharkongor, Buying Manager at Trent, takes us through the journey of Gia - Westside’s leading plus-size fashion brand. Deborah talks about how the aim of Gia was to make fashion accessible, trendy and affordable to plus size women, who had previously felt underserved by mainstream fashion. The brand is committed to learning what body positivity mea...

On this episode of Westside People, Philip Auld, former CEO and Managing Director of Trent, talks about his journey in fashion and what fascinates him about the business. From the importance of working with like-minded, passionate people, to knowing immediately the success or failure of a product when put in front of a customer, to understanding the delicate balance of getting ‘first price, right...