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Circles and Lines of Stillness – 2nd Part ( Kathy – Jaipur – December 24)
French version below At the heart of the JKK branch is Arun Ramakrishnan, a proud, human, and generous manager who has dedicated 20 years to the cooperative, with 15 years spent at the JKK location. Arun’s journey from the kitchen to leadership epitomizes the cooperative’s ethos: every employee is an owner, and the structure is built not on profit but on creating permanent jobs. The team at JKK’s ICH includes 30 workers, 20 of whom work in the kitchen, and they serve between 200 and 400 customers daily. Open seven days a week from 9 AM to 9 PM, this branch is a lifeline for many, offering crispy dosas, strong filter coffee, and other South Indian delights at affordable prices.…
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Beans of Unity: Brewing Success Through The Cooperative Brilliance (Kathy- Jabalpur-2nd part- Dec. 23)
Version en français plus bas Click on the Instagram button on top for more pictures The cooperative society model appeals to me a lot. When human beings are at the center of concerns, and not just financial capital, it creates a whole different dynamic. What strikes me when visiting various branches of Indian Coffee Houses (ICH) across the country is the pride of its workers, the enormous number of years of service within the cooperative, the dedication to the brand (many come from the southern part of the country, Kerala, and only see their families once or twice a year), the work carried out with visible commitment, and the loyal…
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