Havells - Making A Difference

Burnt fingers. Family resistance. A $395 starting salary. And an unshakable love for food.In this episode of Making a Difference, Vicky Ratnani shares how he rose from being a breakfast cook on cruise liners to becoming the first Indian Executive Chef in Cunard Line history. Hosted by Ambika Anand, the conversation dives into his global journey, his philosophy on fusion versus confusion, and why writing a menu is really about feeding people with intention.Raw, reflective and deeply inspiring, this episode is a reminder that success is built through discipline, patience, and showing up every day.#Havells #HavellsPodcast #HavellsMakingADifference #VickyRatnani #Culture #Food

He did not grow up dreaming of being a chef. He grew up loving food, questioning the obvious path and choosing discomfort over safety.In the upcoming episode, Vicky Ratnani speaks about rebellion, resilience and how travelling the world changed the way he cooks, eats and thinks. A candid conversation on creativity, discipline and finding clarity through chaos.Episode 4 of Making A Difference dropping on 15th February, 2026.#Havells #HavellsPodcast #HavellsMakingADifference #VickyRatnani #Culture #Food

Architecture is not just about form. It is about instinct, experience, and the ability to imagine at scale. In Episode 3 of Havells Making a Difference, we sit down with Bobby Mukherji to explore a career shaped by global exposure, creative legacy, and an unshakeable belief in design as impact.From navigating dyslexia through visual thinking to leading some of independent India’s most ambitious private projects, Bobby reflects on risk, resilience, and the moments that define a lifetime of work. He speaks about technology, lighting, Vastu, and why architecture must engage all the senses to truly come alive.A conversation about building with purpose, trusting instinct, and making a difference through design.#Havells #HavellsPodcast #HavellsMakingADifference #BobbyMukherji #Architecture

From projects that span continents to moments that define a career, this conversation brings together vision, risk, and design thinking.In Episode 3 of Havells Making a Difference, Bobby Mukherrji reflects on legacy, building one of independent India’s largest private projects, and the belief that architecture must engage every sense.A story of instinct, resilience, and creating spaces that truly make a difference.Episode 3 of Making a Difference, a Havells podcast -  out on 14th  January on YouTube.#Havells #HavellsPodcast #HavellsMakingADifference #BobbyMukherrji #Architecture

In this episode of Havells - Making A Difference, architect Yatin Patel shares his philosophy on design as a form of expression, emotion and human connection. For Yatin, great architecture begins with intuition -  listening to spaces, understanding people and creating environments that feel warm, honest and lived in.Join us as he reflects on his journey, the principles that guide his work, and why he believes the best design is the one that quietly improves everyday life.In this conversation, Yatin talks about his approach to intuitive, human-centric design, how emotion shapes his architecture, the responsibility of contributing to the built world and the key lessons he has learned over his decades-long practice.A thoughtful, inspiring episode with one of India’s most respected architects.#HavellsMakingADifference #YatinPatel #Architecture

Architect Yatin Patel’s vision has shaped some of the most inspiring spaces across the world.The largest companies in the world have trusted his design leadership but his journey began far from architecture.Born into a family of doctors, he knew medicine wasn’t his path. What captivated him was how a space could completely transform how a person feels.Today, he designs for neurodiversity, leads with intuition and reminds his team that every line drawn impacts a life.Episode out on 16th December on YouTube.Catch Episode 2 of Making a Difference, a Havells podcast.

Step into the timeless world of Her Highness Radhikaraje Gaekwad, Maharani of Baroda, as she opens the doors of Lukshmi Vilas Palace to share her story of heritage, responsibility and grace. In this premiere episode of Making a Difference, a Havells Podcast, hosted by Ambika Anand, Her Highness reflects on the legacy of Sayajirao Gaekwad, the continuing relevance of Baroda’s heritage, and what it truly means to preserve history in the modern world.  Episode 1: Now Streaming.  #Havells #MakingADifference #HavellsPodcast #RadhikarajeGaekwad #Baroda #RoyalLegacy #AmbikaAnand #Heritage

Welcome to Making a Difference, a Havells Podcast.The industry's first digital connect initiative! A platform that celebrates changemakers, trailblazers and pioneers who have shaped industries and inspired transformation. From business visionaries and architects to wellness experts, entrepreneurs and members of royalty each story is crafted with purpose, vision, and impact. Making a Difference is more than a podcast - a destination where powerful stories meet purposeful conversations. Episode 1 Live on YouTube on 16th November, 2025 (Sunday)#Havells #MakingADifference #Podcast #Inspiration #Leadership #ThoughtfulConversations