Femina Magazine - May 2024

In this issue

Our crowning glory this month is our cover person – the Vice-Captain of the India Women’s National Cricket Team and winning captain of the Royal Challengers Bangalore, Smriti Mandhana. She shines in our shoot, bringing out the strong and the subtle, telling us how she manoeuvres balls on the field and curve balls off it. The issue also talks about all things summer. From ways to protect your skin and hydrate yourself inside out, to fashion hacks and more, we've packed it all for you inside our pages. Summer is also the time to look forward to new things — perhaps it’s a hangover from when we, as children, used to have holidays! Of course, many of you are still students, so you have so much to do! Travel, food, reads, family vacation time –what better than expert hacks and tips to navigate this stretch of time? Find these in the pages ahead. All this and more in this power-packed issue.

Straight OFF THE Bat

From being the Vice Captain of the India Women's National Cricket Team to the winning captain of the Women's Premier League squad, SMRITI MANDHANA has many facets to her colourful personality one being that she is an unabashed lover of rom coms. She gets candid with Shraddha Kamdar on how she keeps her eye on the ball

10 mins

In the Summertime.

Summer brings with it sun-kissed adventures, refreshing escapades, and a whole lot of ice-cream cones. We've rallied experts from all walks of life to spill their secrets to make this season the best one yet. Think quirky food fusions, offbeat outdoor adventures, must-reads that will keep you glued to your beach chair, hacks to keep you glowing, and oh-so-much more! Summer is calling, and it's time to answer with a resounding YES!

8 mins

MANISH ARORA AND THE BEAUTY OF LIFE

Was this a technicolor dream? A jet-lagged fugue state? Or was this actually MANISH ARORA's life's work unfurling in a faraway pink-lit room on the other side of the world? Ambika Muttoo sat down with the legendary designer, proving that this montage was, in fact, real

10+ mins

THE SUMMER CAMP CHRONICLES

Here's your guide to selecting the ideal summer camp experience for your child.

3 mins

JUMPSTART YOUR CAREER WITH AN INTERNSHIP

An internship can give you a great advantage on your professional journey. Kalwyna Rathod gets experts to share their invaluable advice on getting yourself the right one

4 mins

ROLE MODEL

Jewellery designer SUNITA SHEKHAWAT talks about the eponymous design house she started 25 years ago, and explores with her daughter NIHARIKA SHEKHAWAT the familial bond that runs deep in their design DNA.

4 mins

Summer Skincare Woes? - We Have The Answers!

A trailblazer in the realm of clean beauty, Deepti Gujar Kulkarni has the perfect fixes for the season at hand

2 mins

BEYOND BOUNDARIES

Lists ways of coping with infidelity without letting it affect your mental health too much

2 mins

BACK WITH A BANG!

BASTIAN in Bandra, Mumbai, boasts cosy interiors and delectable cuisine

1 min

5 DELICACIES TO TRY AT KEMBARA, MUMBAI

Here's a taster of the Asian culinary magic Chef Seefah Ketchaiyo is working at the Mumbai outpost of KEMBARA

2 mins

Tile Your 'Gram Right

Here's how you get yourself a great Instagram grid.

2 mins

MOVE GENTLY TOWARDS HARMONY

TAI CHI, an ancient Chinese practice rooted in mindfulness, is a way to brace yourself through life.

2 mins

Caring For Community Pets In The Summer Heat

Here's how you can support and care for your community pets during the scorching summer heat

1 min

Summertime = Screen Time?

There are ways to encourage healthy screen-time habits for children during the summer vacation.

1 min

MAKE A DATE WITH NATURE

Whether you're a nature enthusiast, a wildlife lover, or simply seeking a serene retreat, a weekend trip to MASINAGUDI in Tamil Nadu promises to be an unforgettable experience.

1 min

SAVOUR THE FLAVOURS OF EUROPE

Step into a world of culinary excellence as ALBA, the European restaurant nestled within JW Marriott Hotel Bengaluru, unveils a new menu

1 min

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