Towards Sustainability

June 2026

I an era where sustainability has evolved from a buzzword to an urgent imperative, this shift reflects our commitment to moving beyond conversation and embracing meaningful action, one step at a time.

This year, to mark World Environment Day (5th June), we bring you stories of people who are driving real change. Actor Bhumi Pednekar, UNDP India’s National Advocate for Sustainability Development Goals, is a perfect example of someone who walks the talk. She carries her own coffee cup and water bottle everywhere, and has banned plastic bottles in her vanity van. We speak to UK-based Chef Asma Khan, a fierce advocate for seasonal, local produce. And we go on a cultural immersion in Bali with author Shivya Nath, where she talks about the ‘burden’ of tourism on local communities and how we can help to regenerate the ecosystem.

Elsewhere, we highlight a story of conservation in Jawai, Rajasthan, where leopards thrive because of their mutually-respectful relationship with the Rabaris. In Arunachal Pradesh’s Chug Valley, we meet the Monpa women who run a restaurant in a heritage home that showcases their cuisine and culture. We explore how heritage buildings in south
Mumbai are getting a fresh lease of life thanks to the efforts of a conscious community. Sustainability and conservation may sound like big words, until we weave them into the daily fabric of our lives.

In Soul, an author overcomes hesitation to spend a day at Yosemite National Park among century-old towering sequoia trees. The Park can be accessed via San Francisco, which is where we have just opened the second signature Maharaja Lounge. Located in the International Terminal, it features a nostalgic Aviator’s Bar, a dedicated Private Zone with a scenic tarmac view, and is a perfect blend of heritage and modern luxury. It is a glimpse of home before you even board.

Happy Reading!