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At GoTN, we’re committed to bringing you stories that inspire, stories that show the value of doing good, and stories that are unique. On another note, we’re also expanding our e-commerce catalogue!
This month, we talked to two friends who started a safe space, an aspiring educator, three friends who resolved to grow strawberries year-round, a soapmaker, an advertiser-turned-entrepreneur, and a bakery blending the old and new. Read all about them!
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Pagir – The House that
Shares
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Two friends, Anjana and Archana, bring the spirit of community and connections through a shared setting. Pagir, a non-profit based in Chennai, is a labour of love, a permanent work in progress, a place to convene, share, and find kinship through art, crafts, and theatre, and that isn’t saying it all.
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Curious Korner – Fostering A Community in the Art Space
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Roopavathi Kumaravel started Curious Korner as an aspiring educator after quitting her job as a software developer. It is a stationery store as well as a creative space where she hosts workshops for kids, even bringing in industry experts to collaborate with, for arts, crafts, storytelling, and much more.
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The Fragaria – Oh, the Wonders of Fruits!
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The Fragaria is a company selling strawberries all year round, no matter the season. Started in Chennai by Harish, Timothy, and Damian, the company designed climate-independent fruit factories to bring world-class quality fruits to the market 365 days a year.
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Moisturising, Artisanal Buttermilk Soaps – May Six Bath and Body Co
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Pooja Nagaraj runs May Six, a Chennai-based, artisanal, handcrafted soap brand, which uses fresh and clean ingredients. Her soaps are made with 100% buttermilk as the base, with added essential oils, butters, and oils, catering to a wide array of skin types.
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Indian Twist – Bringing Humour into Everyday Items through Inclusivity
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Shuba Kuila, after 30+ years of working in advertising and branding, decided to start a creative business called The Indian Twist. The majority of the unique, funky products are made by neurodiverse artists, women with mental health issues from rehab centres, and artisans who work hard to preserve their craft.
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Old Madras Baking Company – Preservative-Free Breads Baked Fresh Daily
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Old Madras Baking Company blends the nostalgia of local bakeries with the modern palate of freshly baked, all-natural, preservative-free goods. From authentic sourdough to sweet, flaky chocolate caramel babka to their bestselling coconut bun, the bakery has been baking fresh every day since 2014 across Chennai, Bangalore, and Hyderabad.
READ MORE
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Join the GoTN Marketplace
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Our online store is now fully functional! Join other brands and sell your products. Free onboarding. Full charge of inventory. Referral benefits. Social media promotion. Here are a few stores that sell with us.
Arola is a store that exclusively sells bamboo products like tea and mats. H&S Agro sells coconut-based foods like chutneys and milks. Purely South is a brand that sells healthy food for babies
What are you waiting for? Sign up here.
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