-Co-Founder of Indenium School of Responsible Design, Dharamshala
-Founder of Studio Sampraapti in Dharamshala
-General Secretary, BNI Dhauladhar Chapter
-Former Senior journalist with the Top Media Houses
Before stepping into the world of wellness, arts, and community curation, Vijaya crafted a distinguished career as a Corporate Journalist for over a decade. She is a former senior journalist with India’s top media houses like PTI, Mint, and The Economic Times, Vijaya brings two decades of expertise in communication, event curation, and community building. Her journalistic journey honed her skills in communication, research, marketing, and storytelling — tools she now wields to curate transformative experiences.
As the Co-Founder of Indenium School of Responsible Design and the Founder of Studio Sampraapti in Dharamshala, she blends wellness, education, and cultural curation into transformative experiences. She also currently also serves as the General Secretary of BNI Dharamshala and curates the celebrated Swara Mountain Arts Festival. Armed with a Master’s in Journalism & Mass Communication, she continues to enrich her journey by exploring Hindustani classical music, ancient Indian scriptures, yoga, and energy sciences. She is a proud mother to a spirited seven-year-old and balances her personal and professional life with grace, wisdom, and a touch of soulful creativity.
Vijaya believes in weaving together tradition and innovation to create soulful, transformative experiences. Her journey from the newsroom to the spiritual mountains exemplifies her enduring commitment to purposeful living, community connection, and cultural renaissance — values she now brings to Stella & Notte Social Club.

Vijaya Rathore