What’s a republic if not the sum total of its citizensij This I-Day, Team Viva takes a look at some initiatives which define a country’s spirit
Fashion
It was during the World War II that Indian women for the first time were included as part of the Royal Indian Navy. The early 1940’s mark the establishment of WRINS (Women Royal India Naval Services) which played a vital role in protecting and taking care of India’s coasts and harbours. These women of Indian Navy today, after 70 years of Independence also completed an eight-month long voyage to circumnavigate the globe with the first ever all women's crew. Breaking barriers, they have come a long way.
A fashion brand, the Angrish’s latest collection The Royal Navy was inspired by this maritime culture and nautical style from the naval forces of World War II. It fused modern day Indian draping and asymmetrical silhouettes into the sartorial splendour of vintage naval style. The result is line that has valour, discipline and pride at its core.
Startups
The Indian startup ecosystem has arrived and how. From agritech to solutions for daily lives, these homegrown companies are doing their best to push India forward towards a global outlook. Here are five startups that are making their way to lead the nation towards getting freedom from the basic bugs.
Providing access to clean drinking water: Incepted in 2014, Swajal started with deploying water purification systems across government schools, railway stations, industrial plants, and residential areas in urban and rural geographies. It provides pocket-friendly access to clean water through point of use water machines in public areas.
Easier house hunting for the urban migrant: Since 2016, FastFox, a tech-driven end-to-end residential renting platform aims to guarantee the fastest and most efficient way to find the best rentable properties in Gurugram by making the long ordeal stretching into days into an efficient process completed in a few hours.
looking for a makeover of houseij Arrivae curates design talent to help customers design their home better. It delivers customised home designs and lets customers have a touch-and-feel experience through its experience centres.
Multiple solutions, one platform: UrbanClap has been recognised as the fastest-growing startup in India. It is a mobile marketplace for local services and connects trusted professionals to customers.
Car rental made easy: Zoomcar allows you to book cars for an hour to a month depending on your requirements. It offers luxury sedans, hatchbacks, SUVs and even economic range of cars. All vehicles come with an all-India permit which allows you to take the vehicle anywhere possible.