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Business Traveller India speaks to Kruthika Kumaran, founder of Vilvah, a natural, organic wellness brand.

What inspired you to foray into the world of wellness?

My late mother paved this path for me. She suffered from skin problems for more than a decade and it was her wish for me to create safe and natural skincare products.

How has Vilvah's popularity as a brand grown over the years?

It was word of mouth initially and we didn't spend any money in the first few years. People genuinely loved our products and social media helped us to spread information about what our brand really is. As a result, we garnered a good audience organically. Now, we have a loyal customer base and that is our power.

What are a few things that we would always find in your carryon luggage?

I am a light traveller and prefer to keep it simple. For me a few travel essentials are body wash, shampoo, hair serum and body yoghurt.

Could you share with us a few skincare tips that are easy to follow whilst travelling?

Hydrate well, hydration is key for good, clear skin. Also, don't forget to carry your sunscreen and cleanse your face at night.

What's next for Vilvah?

We want to be known as a milkbased skin and hair care brand. So, based on that we are expanding our milk range series.

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THE ST. REGIS SINGAPORE

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FLIGHT SERVICES AT the Pakyong airport in Sikkim resumed on Tuesday 14 March 2023 as a Spicejet plane took off for Delhi, officials said. e flight services at the airport were suspended in October 2022 due to operational difficulties, they said. e suspension of services inconvenienced people of the state, besides adversely affecting the tourism industry of Sikkim, they added. e Spicejet flight landed at the Pakyong airport with 12 passengers and then took off for Delhi with 43 passengers. Regular flight services started on March 26, 2023, with a daily flight to Delhi for now.

AIR INDIA RE-LAUNCHES NON-STOP FLIGHT SERVICE BETWEEN DELHI AND COPENHAGEN

SPREADING WINGS TO further expand its global reach, Air India resumed its non-stop service on the Delhi-Copenhagen-Delhi sector from March 1, 2023. Air India Flight AI157 now operates on Wednesdays, Fridays, and Sundays from Delhi, taking o at 1330 Hrs and arriving in Copenhagen at 1750 Hrs (local time). e CPH-DEL flight AI158 will depart at 1950 Hrs (local time) and arrive in Delhi at 0740 Hrs, the next day (local time). e flight will be operated by Air India’s state-of-the-art Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner aircra , featuring a two-class cabin configuration, comprising 18 business class and 236 economy class seats. With this service, Air India’s IndiaEurope frequency has increased to 79 non-stop flights per week. airindia.in