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Fambasecom is a platform for content creators to build a closeknit community of people who love their work The platform allows creators to drive deeper engagement with their fam core fans via membershipsfree and paid workshops mentoring sessions oneonone interactions live group calls custom content and merchandiseTerribly Tiny Talesrsquo founder Anuj Gosalia who is also the CEO of Fambase says ldquoFambase is super flexible and designed to accommodate all content typesmdashshort stories essays rants poems analysis blogs podcasts videos tutorials workshops polls quizzes among others things And what is not available on the platform right now is getting built Until then creators can use links from thirdparty platforms to deliver the same contentrdquo Some of the noteworthy curators on the platform include actors Yahya Bootwala Amandeep Singh Sainee Raj social entrepreneur Vanika Sangtani and writer Tuheena RajFambase is an inviteonly platform However if any creator is interested in launching their fambase they can submit their details on the platform and the team will extend an invitation to them after going through their past work and social profilefambasecominA step towards happy healingAleesha MalhotraOuchie a personal care section by AYA PAPAYA KIDS offers cartoonprinted bandages and mosquito patches These bandages are not only waterproof but also dermatologicallytested nontoxic and 100 per cent free from latexldquoWe want to add the lsquofunrsquo in functional by bringing a smile to a kidrsquos face in the time of distressrdquo says Mumbaibased advertising and marketing entrepreneur Aleesha Malhotra who started AYA PAPAYA KIDS in 2018 Although the first product that they offered was tshirt for kids they soon shifted their focus towards children personal care and hygiene segment and launched Ouchie in 2020 The aim Malhotra says is to make first aid a happy healing process for children ldquoWe want to make mundane everyday products cheerful for kids with vibrant colours and charactersrdquo adds Malhotra A box of 40 bandages is available for Rs 449 and each mosquito patch provides up to 12 hour protection from dengue malaria and chikungunya causing insectsTo Buy ayapapayainCrafty by natureNoriiart an online venture by Norzin Norbhu 28 is a reflection of her childhood Her work featuring notebooks prints stationeries natureinspired enamel key chains and lapel pins among other things boast of nature and beautiful landscapesNorzin NorbhuldquoIrsquove always loved illustrating as a kid but never thought of digital illustration as a career option So I went on to pursue an academic career However when I realised my love for illustration I worked towards making it my bread and butterrdquo says Norbhu a selftaught artist Most of her work is quirky and has a strong connection with Darjeeling where she hails from ldquoI have grown up surrounded by greenery and open blue skies something I sorely missed in the city Hence all of my illustrations include a lot of greenery and nature almost becomes a primary character in themrdquo she concludesnoriiartcomPrice Prints starting Rs 350A step towards sustainabilityWith an aim to lead a culture of sustainability and comfort in Indiarsquos footwear space Neemanrsquos a homegrown brand is making footwear using natural sustainable and renewable materials like recycled PET bottles Each pair of shoes from their new collection ReLive You is made from eight completely recycled PET bottles The footwear starting at a price of Rs 3999 are lightweight and are available in four colour optionsldquoWe are trying to push the boundary and challenge the status quo After recycling 500000 plastic bottles in six months this style continues with the commitment to transform plastic into something spectacular and reusablerdquo says Amar Preet Singh COO and cofounder Neemanrsquos Besides sneakers they also manufacture joggers loafers and slippersTo buy neemanscomOn my boardAziz Moiz Murtaza and Nisrin BookwalaIn their bid to bridge the gap in the market for modern tabletop board games Bookwala siblings Aziz Moiz and Murtaza started The Bored Game Company in 2018 What makes it special is that the Punebased trio not only stocks games that are meant for children but also for adults Besides they also offer novelty items such as signed copies of the gamesTheir Pune storeStarting last year the siblings have also started manufacturing their own games under license from international brands like Blue Orange Asmodee and Faccedilade Plus if you are a fan of jigsaw puzzles they are working on to becoming the largest retailers in the countryTo Buy inboredgamecompanycom