Insights, updates, and stories from the Marzi community.
14 October 2026
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5 October 2026
At the Pashupatinath temple in Kathmandu, Umashankar Mukherjee did everything a devout man is supposed to do. He attended the Rudrabhishek. He meditated. He…
30 September 2026
For Ajay Yadav, life has never been something to simply pass through. At 62, he continues to work, write, read, engage with people and explore ideas with the…
30 September 2026
Every morning at 5:45, before most of her South Bangalore apartment complex has stirred, Vasantha is awake. There is some exercise, ten minutes of meditation,…
30 September 2026
For Tripti Naithani, childhood began in the hills of Uttarakhand, in a close knit and well educated family. The youngest of eight siblings, she remembers…
22 September 2026
Some lives unfold gently. Others demand courage from the very beginning. For Poornima Chickka, resilience was not something she discovered later in life. It…
16 September 2026
Somewhere over the Arabian Sea, on a flight from Oman to Bangalore, Raj Jain overheard a couple talking about something called Marzi. He didn't know it yet,…
16 September 2026
In a quiet home near Bangalore's Double Road, mornings begin at five. There is fire to light, food to cook, a small puja to complete, and then, before the…
11 September 2026
For Dr. Sunil Tarun, age is not a limitation. It is simply a number. He believes that ageing is just a mindset. If you continue to think you are young even…
11 September 2026
In a small village in Tamil Nadu, in 1950, a boy was born who would spend the next seven decades building things - plants, systems, networks, and, in his final…
11 September 2026
There is a particular kind of person who feels, even as a child, that they are meant for something more, not out of restlessness, but out of a quiet,…
9 September 2026
In a quiet flat near Bangalore's bustling metro lines, Ruben Moses wakes most mornings without an alarm. He rarely sleeps before three in the morning, and by…
9 September 2026
There is a particular kind of courage in saying yes to a life you never planned, and then building something extraordinary out of it. Vijayalakshmi Rao has…
9 September 2026
There is a particular kind of courage that doesn't announce itself. It doesn't wait for permission, doesn't calculate the odds, doesn't pause to ask if it…
1 September 2026
Malavika credits two women with the life she has today: her mother, who gave her the freedom to explore art, and her daughter, who encouraged her to return to…
20 August 2026
There is a particular kind of woman who grew up as an army daughter, one who learned early that home is, something you build again and again wherever you're…
19 August 2026
In South Bangalore, most mornings begin the same way for Manjula Guruswamy : badminton at 8:45, a puja she has never once skipped, and then a laptop that opens…
11 August 2026
There is a particular kind of quiet that falls in a meditation hall at 9 p.m., when the day's last session ends and nothing is allowed to fill the hours until…
7 August 2026
A Childhood Marked by Responsibility and Loss Deepika’s life journey began with responsibilities at a very young age. As the elder daughter in the family, she…
30 July 2026
At 55, Smita Ramprakash wakes up most mornings around seven, a little later than she'd like, since she often stays up past midnight filming reels. By the time…
30 July 2026
There is a sentence Mimi likes to repeat, one she has clearly turned over in her mind many times, until it came out polished: "Let difficulty know that I am…
28 July 2026
There is a particular kind of quiet that belongs only to small Indian towns before the internet arrived, the quiet of a cricket ground at dusk, a river close…
23 July 2026
Some people are born with roots. Others are born with wings. Lakshmi believes she belonged to the second kind. Growing up in Madras in a bustling joint family,…
16 July 2026
There's a particular kind of person who cannot sit still with an empty hour, not out of restlessness, but because they've spent a lifetime believing that time…
7 July 2026
A Childhood That Built Inner Strength Lucy Yashoda’s story begins with loss. She lost her mother at the age of eight and grew up with a rageaholic father and a…
26 June 2026
A Childhood Shaped by Responsibility Born in1960 in Maharashtra’s Wardha district, Shrikant Kalkar lost his father at age 11. Raised by a single mother on a…
17 June 2026
What does it take to rebuild your life from scratch, not once but several times? For Deepa, a Bangalore-based fashion designer and chef, resilience has been…
12 June 2026
From Setbacks to Serenity: The Inspiring Journey of Ananth What does it take to bounce back, not once, but twice, from major financial loss? For Ananth, a…
11 June 2026
What does it look like when a woman refuses to let unfulfilled dreams define her, and instead, redefines what is possible at every stage of life? Shashi…
11 June 2026
A Life Defined by Resilience Some lives are shaped by circumstances. Others are shaped by decisions. Geetha Gajendran’s journey is a powerful example of the…
29 May 2026
Some people join Marzi for networking, while others come for the events. For Anil Francis, it began with a Christmas gathering in December 2025 and slowly…
29 May 2026
From RAW Officer to Cancer Survivor: The Extraordinary Life of Dhruv Das Munshi What does it take to live undercover in enemy territory, battle stage-3 cancer,…
19 May 2026
The story of CK Arora is a remarkable example of reinvention, lifelong learning, and finding purpose beyond professional success. His journey from a successful…
14 May 2026
Manjushri Pal Chatterjee’s life journey is a beautiful blend of resilience, compassion, learning, and self discovery. Growing up in mining towns across India…
12 May 2026
If you passed Maria D’Costa on the street, you might not notice anything unusual. She describes herself as simple and ordinary. But a short conversation…
6 May 2026
Some people are born into music, Sreelakshmi is one of them. A professional vocalist, music educator, and founder of the SSV Music and Art Foundation,…
4 May 2026
A singer, a carom referee, a short-film actor, meet the Marzi community member who proves it's never too late to live your passions. Karthikeyan Subramanyam's…
4 May 2026
What happens when one man's life reads like a film script, full of courage, heartbreak, reinvention, and an unshakeable dream? Meet Ramesh Kumar, a Marzi…
30 April 2026
At Marzi by Primus, every life story brings wisdom, inspiration, and memories worth sharing. The journey of T V Ganesh, also known as Ganesh Tirumani, is one…
30 April 2026
In the tense valleys of Kashmir, a convoy of approximately 100 military vehicles moved cautiously through a quiet village. At the front of the Battalion convoy…
25 April 2026
Early Life & Family Values Mr Satyen Kamat grew up in a lower middle class family in Chembur, Mumbai. His father worked as an English professor, while his…
22 April 2026
There’s something quietly powerful about a man who has seen it all, cramped chawl living in Bombay, the corporate grind, and deep personal loss, and still…
22 April 2026
Some people walk through heartbreak quietly and come out on the other side, not bitter, but bigger. Savitha Rao is one of them. A retired counsellor, educator,…
9 April 2026
Fun high-energy Zumba session with music, movement, and community vibes.
24 February 2026
If you try to catch Uma Bharadwaj for a chat, you might have to wait in line. She is either busy playing badminton matches, attending Rotary Club meetings or…
23 February 2026
When Lakshmi Raman decided to quit her well-paying bank job, she was the single mother of two young daughters. She knew what challenges were at stake. But she…
23 February 2026
“Anyone who keeps learning stays young," Henry Ford once said. If that is true, then Shikha Gupta has quietly mastered the art of youthfulness. At 66, she…
23 February 2026
Born in the early 1960s, B.K. Bhayana was a quiet boy from Rohtak, Haryana, who grew up in a modest household. He spent his childhood playing cricket under the…
20 February 2026
There is something quietly romantic about the idea of solo travel. A backpack, an open road, zero compromises on where to eat. Sounds brilliant, right? Well,…
19 February 2026
Clad in colourful traditional Gujarati attire, Prakash Mehta spins like a Sudarshan Chakra, glowing with energy. The surrounding crowd that had gathered to see…
19 February 2026
When life threw a curveball at her, Anita Singh learnt to hit it. She turned difficulties into learning opportunities and continued to march forward. Now,…
19 February 2026
Gautam Mazumdar's life traces an extraordinary path from the coal-rich parts of Jharkhand to the high-stakes front lines of journalism, and finally an active…
19 February 2026
"The purpose of our lives is to be happy.” — Dalai Lama What makes a person great? There is no one answer to that, you might argue. Perhaps, you are right. But…
18 February 2026
Bangalore has a charming split personality. On one side, you have the honking, hustling, caffeine-fuelled tech city. On the other, there's a quieter, greener,…
17 February 2026
Bangalore's vibrant evening scene offers sophisticated experiences perfectly suited for couples over 50 seeking quality time together. From intimate fine…
17 February 2026
Retirement in Bangalore? You've landed in the right city. Between its year-round pleasant weather, sprawling green spaces, and a cultural scene that never…
16 February 2026
Long before the start-up storm swept the city, when a plate of masala dosa cost just one rupee, Chethan Raj was born into a modest family in Bengaluru in the…
10 February 2026
Dive into Africa’s wild heart where adventure meets awe. From roaring plains and legendary migrations to rich cultures and luxury lodges, safari travel is now…
10 February 2026
Ray Kroc was just 52 when he met McDonald brother, and he later catapulted the brand to newer heights. Colonel Sanders was well past 60 when he franchised his…
10 February 2026
Bangalore isn't just India's Silicon Valley. It's a city that knows how to balance the frenetic pace of tech startups with pockets of tranquillity, culture,…
5 February 2026
Rome, often called the Eternal City, is where history, culture, and everyday life have harmonised for over two millennia. For travellers seeking a rich,…
4 February 2026
S.K. Prakash’s life has been a journey across landscapes, challenges, and passions. Born in Kerala and raised amidst constant relocations, he grew up learning…
4 February 2026
A fun Family Feud–style game night with laughs, quick thinking, new friends, and friendly competition.
3 February 2026
The idea that travel becomes impossible with age is a myth. India, with its evolving infrastructure and a deep-rooted culture of respecting elders, offers…
3 February 2026
The digital revolution has opened entirely new doors for connection. Research shows that virtual events have seen substantial growth in popularity amongst…
3 February 2026
These European destinations are among the most comfortable and well-organised for travel, while also being particularly suitable for Indian seniors. They offer…
2 February 2026
During the Italian Renaissance an ideal was set for human excellence. According to which a person could and should simultaneously excel in multiple domains…
2 February 2026
Some journeys are meant to be savoured, not rushed. India’s heritage railway experiences embrace this philosophy fully, offering senior travellers a way to…
29 January 2026
Retirement can be the beginning of a new chapter filled with meaningful work, extra income, and personal fulfilment. Many retirees in India today are looking…
29 January 2026
Sasikala had always been the bank manager, the person who organised the team’s work and made sure every initiative was coordinated smoothly. At 58, after three…
28 January 2026
It was 11 pm. Tarun had just finished reading Ghachar Ghochar , a translated Kannada novella, and walked to the kitchen for a glass of water. As he passed his…
27 January 2026
From a childhood defined by way too early family responsibility to a career spent shaping the visual language of Indian cinema, Smita’s life has been a…
22 January 2026
Mohan Krishnan's life is a powerful reminder to the world that happiness is a choice, not a condition. Despite childhood polio, lifelong mobility challenges,…
21 January 2026
Short answer: Absolutely. And it might just be the most magical journey you take. Picture this. You’re standing on the deck of a ship. A soft shawl around your…
