As another difficult year comes to an end on a note of cautious optimism, several brands and the people behind those brands are allowing themselves an opportunity to celebrate.

       After a year of hard work, Vipul Tyagi, chief executive officer (CEO) and co-founder of edtech start-up Orphicy, wants to indulge himself. “This Christmas and New Year, I am treating myself with a PS5. A start-up like ours is very demanding and I will have to make a conscious effort to keep my mind alive,” he says. “To our team-members, we are gifting fitness bands and a three-month gym ...