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“IN TIMES OF COMMERCIALISM, WHERE MONEY IS CHARGED FOR EVERY SINGLE
THING INCLUDING AWARDS, I DECIDED NOT TO CURSE THE DARKNESS BUT TO LIGHT A
CANDLE OF HOPE. IT GIVES ME GREAT JOY TO BE ABLE TO SPREAD EVEN A LITTLE JOY.”

with the guests, creating a festive and familial atmosphere. Rashmi using her own savings, Hospitality Hope embodies
Rashmi expressed her gratitude towards the advisors her commitment to give back to the community. The
and supporters who made the event possible, including platform provides a free tool to help restaurants recruit staff
Aditi Dugar of Masque, Jamal Shaikh, and the PR team led online, addressing a crucial need in the industry.
by Nikhila Palat and Katalyst. Special thanks were given “Hospitality Hope keeps me energised, whether it’s
to renowned artist Jaideep Mehrotra for creating a visiting hospitality colleges and telling the students about it
limited-edition artwork, “Mirch_E,” exclusively for or doing book launches for chefs who are overlooked or
Hospitality Hope. doing the Hospitality Hope Icon Awards. It gives me a
In her closing remarks, Rashmi highlighted that reason to feel happy, isn’t that what life is about?” Rashmi
Hospitality Hope is a non-profit venture with no sponsors, said.
fees, or revenue model. A pioneering initiative founded by She added: “In times of commercialism, where money is

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