Insights, updates, and stories from the Marzi community.
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…
24 July 2026
Say "companionship" and a lot of people picture romance, or worse, picture someone who needs looking after. Neither is really what this is about. Companionship…
24 July 2026
Ask what mental wellness after 50 actually means, and you'll get a lot of vague answers involving the word "balance." Here's a more useful way to think about…
24 July 2026
Most people don't fail at healthy habits because they don't know what's good for them. Most already know that walking helps, that sleep matters, that calling a…
24 July 2026
Picture the yoga you've probably seen online: someone folded in half on a cliff edge at sunrise, or holding a pose that looks like it belongs in a circus act.…
24 July 2026
Of all the things people might want to do after 50, walking tends to be one of the lower-friction options for a lot of people. No membership. No equipment…
24 July 2026
Somewhere along the way, "exercise" started to mean something fairly narrow: a gym session, a class with a name and a schedule, a specific amount of sweat by…
24 July 2026
Nobody puts "call a friend" on a wellness plan. Sleep, yes. Movement, definitely. Nutrition gets an entire industry. But the social dimension, like how often…
24 July 2026
Most trip planning starts with a map. Where should we go? What's the flight time? What's there to see once we land? A comfortable trip after 50 starts…
24 July 2026
Ask anyone who's travelled a fair bit after 50 what actually went wrong on a trip, and it's rarely just the destination itself, though picking the right fit…
24 July 2026
There's a specific shift that tends to happen somewhere in your 50s and 60s. The people who used to fill your weekends such as colleagues, school-gate parents,…
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,…
23 July 2026
There's something slightly embarrassing about admitting you want to make friends. Not at seven, when it's just what you do. Not at twenty-two, when the social…
23 July 2026
Ask most people over 50 what their hobbies are and watch what happens. There's usually a pause. Sometimes a slightly uncomfortable laugh. Then something like…
23 July 2026
Nobody really warns you about Saturday evenings. The bigger transitions, like children leaving, retirement arriving, and friendships quietly rearranging…
22 July 2026
The house doesn't go quiet all at once. It happens in stages. First, the weekend visits get shorter. Then the calls become less frequent. Then, on an ordinary…
21 July 2026
Our Community member Priya turned 54 last year. She's one of the most energetic people we know; sharp, funny, always doing something interesting. But when we…
21 July 2026
Our community member Suresh spent most of his career as a civil engineer. Forty-odd years building things, reading blueprints, solving structural problems.…
17 July 2026
Most people's social lives after 50 are running on infrastructure built twenty years ago. The friendships from work. The couples you used to see because your…
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…
28 April 2026
Finding a senior citizen community in India sounds simple until you actually try to do it. There are more options than ever across cities today, from…
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.
20 March 2026
For a long time, retirement in India followed an age-old script. You slowed down. Life became quieter. Social circles stayed small, routines became familiar,…
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…
