The Chai Magazine is a youth-run creative magazine brewed with the spirit of storytelling, art, and expression. We exist to bring together people from everywhere... any age, any gender, any caste, any religion, to celebrate voices that deserve to be heard. Rooted in the warmth of community and creativity, we aim to build a space where ideas flow freely, just like conversations shared over a comforting cup of chai.
Our mission is to nurture stories that hold meaning, whether they carry softness, rebellion, imagination, or truth. Through our themed editions, global collaborations, creative features, and growing community, The Chai Magazine has become a home for thoughts that inspire, challenge, and connect. We believe in amplifying both emerging and established creators, ensuring every voice finds room to breathe. Here, creativity isn't just showcased... it's shared, appreciated, and continuously reimagined.
Niharika Jain is the Founder and Editor-in-Chief of The Chai Magazine, where she builds stories, ideas, and conversations that feel like home. She leads the magazine's creative vision and makes every issue herself, from planning and curating to editing and designing. With a passion for creating, whether through writing, reading, or making art, she shapes each edition with intention and care. Supported by a talented global team of 20+ creatives, she brings ambitious themes to life and keeps the magazine growing in spirit and scale.
Academically, she is an undergraduate student in India pursuing a degree in Accountancy and FinTech, balancing numbers with creativity. With a long-standing love for various sports, she brings discipline, drive, and curiosity into everything she builds.
Chai-Logues is all about stories brewed over conversations. Through this interview series, we sit down with artists, writers, sportspersons, musicians, and creators from Asia or the Asian Diaspora, to talk about their journeys— the struggles, sparks, and stories that shaped who they are today!
