The Journey So Far

JULY 2011/ LAUNCH ISSUE
The first issue saw the media shy MS Dhoni grace the cover and offer the youth 30 mantras to live by. From guides to crack the GRE and other tests, career tips for graphology and Intellectual Property Rights, mindmapping techniques by author and educational consultant Tony Buzan, right up to eco-friendly clothes, an exclusive interview with rally champion Naren Kumar to the skinny on travelling to the Andaman and Nicobar islands, the magazine certainly launched with a bang!

AUGUST 2011/ SALMAN KHAN ON BEING HUMAN
Generally loved by the media, the ‘man with a heart’, Salman Khan, had to make it to the Youth Incorporated cover. This issue also explored a career in graphic design and features on social entrepreneurship, customised TOEFL and IELTS study guides, the joy of college festivals and tips on choosing the right college. A Lahaul and Spiti travel piece, the skinny on buying the right jeans and a feature on the Slutwalk revolution all found a place here.

SEPTEMBER 2011/ THE MULTITASKING MISS SHILPA
A career in the spa industry is lucrative and who better to represent this than Shilpa Shetty, who speaks about her drive for life and multitasking. This issue explores whether leadership is an inborn or acquired trait, how to bag your dream job, the indispensable how-to guide to university application essays and out-of-the-box careers in physiotherapy and the airline industry. Articles on solar energy, the ill-effects of anger, and the highs and lows of the 2011 tennis season made their way into this issue.

OCTOBER 2011/ AAMIR KHAN- THE EDUCATION REFORMIST
Youth Inc went head deep into the actor’s fulfilling life, bringing out the reasons behind his logical choices of movies, scripts and endorsements. Other exciting features on Pondicherry’s charm, a career in tattooing and the culinary arts, a real-life story on shedding those stubborn kilos, the dos and don’ts of workplace etiquette, the benefits of learning a foreign language, a tête-à-tête with the 6th sense innovator Pranav Mistry, the Indian theatre scene and a debate on the drinking age limit hike saw prominence.

NOVEMBER 2011/ HRITHIK ROSHANTHE GREEK GOD
Meet Hrithik Roshan, the humble and talented man. This issue also features tips on getting into the field of acting, career options for English literature graduates, how to carry yourself at an interview, the emergence of live-in relationships, making music from junk materials, the death of Bangalore’s live music scene and an inspirational piece by Nisha Jamvwal on her career as an interior designer. Another highlight of this issue was the inspiring story of Jharna Narang, a 26/11 survivor.

DECEMBER 2011/ THE GLOBAL UNIVERSITY RANKINGS SPECIAL
We dissected and ranked the top 100 undergraduate universities worldwide to make your college selection process a tad easier. Educational features include new careers emerging in India, how to spread a cause on the Internet, the pros and cons of doing an MBA, an exclusive interview with Rajeev Samant of SULA Vineyards and the lowdown on luxury brand management. To keep things light, a roundup of 2011’s most memorable events, tips on how to throw an eco-friendly party and stories on arranged marriages and long-distance relationships liven up the magazine.

JANUARY 2012/ THE SHAH RUKH KHAN SPECIAL
The masses love and worship him for his numerous Bollywood roles. Youth Inc brings out yet another avatar of the actor as he ventures into the creation of games as an extension of his movies. This issue that heralded in the New Year featured the importance of workshops, a guide to studying in Singapore, tips on how to negotiate a better salary and fun careers like music therapy. The lighter side features the perks and peculiarities of dating an expat in India, the Bootcamp trend and a story of one man who covered seven marathons in seven continents, to begin the year on a healthy note.

FEBRUARY 2012/ THE VALENTINE’S DAY SURVIVAL GUIDE
Youth Incorporated went all out with a non-clichéd survival guide for believers and non-believers of the month of love! Young and popular Indian bloggers also found a spot in this issue, as did features on 10 things to avoid doing at the workplace, why MBA continues to the most popular postgraduate option and the top global medical schools. The entertainment section comprised a travel piece on Thailand, a look at the origins and popularity of surfing as well as a feature on how to deal with those ‘plastic’ mean girls around you!

MARCH 2012/ THE WOMEN’S DAY SPECIAL
Youth Inc explored the many roles of the woman of today, with a list of powerful, global game changers as well as India’s very own young achievers. Special features on the topic of reservations in the education system, how to deal with information overload at your workplace and career stories on wedding planning and architecture all found their rightful place in this issue. Tips to handle a career change also made it to this issue to help readers when they are at the crossroads. Lighter pieces on the lowdown at the Jaipur Literature Festival, a trip to Bali and eco-friendly structures in India made this issue a fun read.

APRIL 2012/ THE TRAVEL SPECIAL
Since travel teaches you things that you might not learn otherwise, Youth Inc compiled a bucket list of backpacking destinations in India. To further indulge your wanderlust, a feature by travel show producer David Byrne was a huge part of this issue. Ways to maximise your productivity at the workplace, the skinny on online programmes, top global media and communication institutes and a look at the many alumni associations in India formed the education section. To keep you entertained, an in-depth feature on India’s mixed martial arts scene as well as one on the case of the wandering eye in relationships livened up this issue.

MAY 2012/ THE INDIE MUSIC SPECIAL
A cover story that reflects a grassroots movement that the Indian music industry represents besides the mainstream scene is what this issue was all about. Exclusive features on four of India’s leading bands formed a big part of the cover story. Features on using mapping technologies in the classroom, how institutions support students’ entrepreneurial ideas through incubator cells and a handy guide to creating the perfect elevator pitch made this issue stand out. Lighter career stories on bartending also found a place here. The B-boy dance craze and the hype surrounding the IPL cricket scenario also had to make it to this one!

JUNE 2012/ THE DESIGN SPECIAL
Meet four designers from diverse paths who talk to Youth Inc about their inspirations and passions for creating the work that they are best known for. Educational features on the importance of a studentteacher relationship, a career as a DJ and bizarre courses in America made this issue a fun read. Other useful stories include a handy guide to creating the perfect video resume and an exclusive look at the AIESEC India National Stakeholders’ Summit also found a place here. Entertainment pieces on India’s much-loved street food, the age factor in relationships, the bare foot movement and Kalimpong as a travel destination made this issue a special read.

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