Photography by Arkan Zakharov
*Published in the Anniversary Issue 2010
I love the start to a new year because it’s a great time to absorb the energy I’ve made, participated in, shared, given and yes, taken over the past year. I get to reflect on a year spent in action and reminisce on the lessons learned from a calendar of successes and failures, both of which bring with them a heightened sense of understanding about who I am today, through what I’ve done or not done, yesterday.
One thing is for sure, this year has been a year of growth for ANOKHI. The magazine has developed in leaps and bounds both editorially and aesthetically—keeping in mind the needs and desires of our consumers and clients alike—one big, happy, cohesive family. Our online community has rocketed through cyberspace, picking up an exorbitant amount of passengers along its travels. Our events have become bigger and better with participation from renowned international celebrities like Freida Pinto and Swami, corporate support and public attendance.Why should you believe in ANOKHI? Because ANOKHI listens and hears what is relevant to you, and like a best friend, is reliable in its deliverance.
People tell me we’ve ‘made it’ because we’ve sustained for over seven years, had some of the world’s most famous celebrities on our covers and a respectable portfolio of some of the biggest multi-national companies advertising across all brand offerings (magazine, online community and events). But in my mind, until ANOKHI, the multi-media, multi-platform brand becomes a globally known household name, ‘making it’ is where we’re at—a good, solid place to be (for now).
So, what’s the next step up the proverbial ladder?Well, I am pleased to make a few exciting announcements as we enter 2010 and our eighth consecutive year of publishing:
- ANOKHI Magazine has increased to 6 issues per calendar year beginning with this, our much anticipated 7th Anniversary Collector’s Edition, making it the most frequently published independent magazine in this genre in Canada, the US and the UK.
- AnokhiMagazine.com has been given a facelift to make it more engaging, user friendly and interactive. If you haven’t become a part of our community, what are you waiting for? Let’s share our interests and experiences with each other and the world.
- We’ve raised the bar on ANOKHI Events by increasing the quality and value of the experience, beginning with our 4th Annual Awards Gala on Friday February 5th, which promises to be our most glamorous offering to date. See which celebrities will be attending and participating from Canada, the US, the UK and India, why there is no other event experience like this anywhere else and how you can join us and become a part of history in the making by visiting http://www.anokhimagazine.com/annualevent2010 [1]
All this and we’ve just entered 2010!
Nothing, as you know, is possible without commitment and it is with this in mind that I’d like to take this moment to sincerely thank those without whom ANOKHI would not exist today:
- The Anokhi Media Corp. family for your steadfast passion and belief, especially during those impossible moments, and your tireless dedication to shaping the ANOKHI brand and producing excellence year after year, day after day, moment after moment—you are the torch bearers!
- Our ANOKHI Community who religiously buy every issue, regularly interact with us online and actively participate in our events—you are the heartbeat of ANOKHI!
- Our Sponsors,Advertisers, Partners and Affiliates for continuing to embrace us as part of your value system—we cultivate together serendipitously!
I look forward to a new year of growth, and along with you all, making the ANOKHI brand truly iconic!
Until Next Time,
Be UNIQUE. Be ANOKHI.
Raj Girn
Publisher
Links:
[1] http://anokhimagazine.com/annualevent2010