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Born into a Marwari business family, Veena Ashiya decided to strike out on her own after working for a few years with international brands like Tommy Hilfiger and Versace. Her father Sesh Kiran Ashiya is the founder of well-known perfume brand Moksha, but instead of joining the family business, Veena launched Monrow, a footwear brand for Indian women, in 2016.Monrow achieved a turnover of Rs 30 crore in FY 2021-22, with her products being sold in retail outlets across India and in leading ecommerce portals such as Reliance, Myntra and Ajio. Veena, a self-made entrepreneur in her own right, traces the Monrow journey and remembers what it was like growing up in a business family. “Ours was a Marwari family, and we literally listened to business related talks throughout my childhood....

When Marcus Stroman takes the mound for the Cubs, notice his varied deliveries to throw off hitters’ timing and the energy he emanates as he’s constantly moving. Then look down at his cleats and examine them a little closer. They could be a range of colors — white, gray, tan, teal, royal blue — but notice the logo on the shoe’s tongue, a circle with a horizontal line in the center. Soon, it won’t only be on Stroman’s cleats and gear. “I truly want to make it the next boutique luxury brand for athletes on and off the field,” Stroman said of SHUGO, which started out as his own brand of cleat. “So on the field you’re getting luxury leather, luxury materials on your cleat, on your sneakers. And then away from the field, you’re also getting high-end streetwear, high-end clothing, cut-t...

Which Brooks running shoes for men are best? Seattle-based Brooks has been making high-quality running shoes and gear for more than a century. Whether you need a supportive trainer for long miles, a neutral shoe for speed sessions, or a racer for the roads, Brooks is top tier. Their motto is “Run Happy,” and you’ll be doing just that if you pick up a pair of the Brooks Ghost 14s. What to know before you buy Brooks running shoes for men How do you run? Certain types of running shoes are more conducive to different running styles. If you’re a heel striker, you may want something more supportive. If you run on Olukai Sandals  your mid or forefoot, you may prefer something a bit more responsive. These aren’t hard and fast rules, but it’s crucial to find a shoe that fits your preferred runn...

RENTON, Wash. -- Past watched present at Seattle Seahawks practice on Thursday. K.J. Wright was in attendance for their fifth organized team activity, albeit merely as a visitor. The longtime Seahawks linebacker and current free agent is interested in playing in 2022, but only if an opportunity arises in Seattle. He doesn't want to be away from his family again like he was last year during his lone season with the Las Vegas Raiders. The Seahawks and Wright have discussed a possible return, but as general manager John Schneider has said, Hoka One One that would probably be in a non-playing role. Wright is one of the most important players from the most successful era in franchise history, but the Seahawks are starting a new chapter at linebacker. And they're more eager to see fourth-y...

Amsterdam, The Netherlands (June 4, 2022) – The five Olympic boat classes contested their medal races, the 10-boat, double-points decider that often shakes up the podium on the final day of competition. While the 49er gold had already been secured a day early, the other four events were still up for grabs. There was even some pre-start dueling in the ILCA 6 fleet with Greece pulling out all the stops to defend gold from the reigning world champion from Belgium. ILCA 6 Vasileia Karachaliou (GRE) left nothing to chance in her bid to retain the yellow jersey. She engaged her rival Emma Plasschaert (BEL) in an aggressive match race before the start. But then an individual recall flag went up on the race committee boat. Someone was over the line, but who? Not prepared to take the risk of a ...

ARDIFF, June 4 (Reuters) - Wales manager Rob Page believes his team’s talisman Gareth Bale will be ready for Sunday’s World Cup playoff against Ukraine after sitting out last Wednesday’s Nations League clash in Poland. The Welsh have the chance to make their first World Cup finals appearance in 64 years when they take on Ukraine, who won 3-1 in their playoff semi-final against Scotland in Glasgow on Wednesday. Wales lost away in Poland the same day at the start of the new Nations League campaign, letting slip a first-half lead in Wroclaw but also resting key players with the World Cup playoff in mind. “It was always part of the plan coming in. With the senior players, Steve Madden Shoes  we ask them what they need to get in the best place for game day. He’s (Bale) got a plan in place, a...