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Between The Lines
Artist Rana Begum and fashion designer-artist Payal Khandwala are both master minimalists and mutual admirers who don’t disguise their love for clean shapes and bold use of form and colour. They talk to Neville Bhandara about what inspires, enrages and drives them to create.
Return To Self
For tough-as-nails fashion consultant Sabina Chopra, a cancer diagnosis would become the permission she needed to hit pause and take stock of her life.
Living It Up
Entrepreneur Roohi Jaikishan shares her top health advice, fragrances she loves, and why olive oil is non-negotiable for her.
24 Hours With Deepika Padukone
What does a regular day in the life of an A-list actor look like? From beauty rituals to cheat meals, Bollywood‘s golden girl gives Trisha Chawla a peek into her no-frills routine.
Can You Learn To Love Your Fat?
Can body confidence be taught? Marisa Meltzer, who’s been dieting since she was five, goes on a quest to make peace with her size.
Being Thin Is Not Enough!
While friends envied her hourglass figure and racing metabolism, Kermin Bhot was learning that being thin is not all it’s cracked up to be.
Blank Space
As More and more millennials ‘come out’ as having a sexuality defined by its absence, Nellie Eden reports on the reality of dating an asexual.
Sanya Malhotra And Fatima Sana Sheikh: The Striking Duo From Dangal
A hybrid of gloss and metallic purple eyeshadow is the cool alternative to muted browns. Try the aubergine shades from Maybelline New York’s The Rock Nudes Palette (₹ 925) and don’t be afraid to go as high as your brows and even under the lower lashes.
Tech Savvy
The future looks good—and sustainable—as technology arms fashion with the tools for innovation. Divya gursahani surveys this fascinating new world.
New Tune
The Indian indie music scene has been growing in leaps and bounds, but continues to be largely populated by men. Amit gurbaxani meets five of the industry’s leading women to find out how they’re changing the rules
Head Count
As luxury brands and high-street labels begin to include islamic styles in their collections, designer kallol datta hopes it isn’t just tokenism and that we’re ready to give the hijabi fashionista her due recognition
French Connection
Manish Arora, the wild child of Indian design, is also the country’s most famous fashion export. On the 10th anniversary of his paris fashion week debut, he tells Varun Rana what his time in the style capital has taught him
Class Act
Designer Raghavendra Rathore’s visionary view of Indian design has taken the latest form of Gurukul School of Design, Jaipur. He shares his plans with Priti Mahajan.
Hot Damn
As the Dyson Airwrap finally arrives in India, we decode the buzz behind it.
Queen Of Arts
The visionary behind the restoration of Royal Opera House in Mumbai, Maharanisaheb Kumud Kumari of Gondal, has many a feather in her cap.
Moving Images
Director Ritesh Batra’s latest festival-friendly film clicks right into place with the rest of his affecting oeuvre.
I Did It My Way
Singer-songwriter Geetu Hinduja questions—and thwarts—societal ideas of beauty to forge her own path.
Feel Healthier And Prettier In 2019
We spoke to industry experts and pored over the latest research, and all signs point to a 2019 that’s going to make us feel healthier and prettier, finds Mamta Mody.
Want To Take It Outside?
Angry women have a bad reputation. But writer Janice Turner will cross the road to pick a fight and argues (of course, she does) that rage can be a healthy emotion for everyone.
Role Model Bhumika Arora's Global Takeover
A new generation of Indian models is taking over global fashion and cover girl Bhumika Arora has quietly and passionately led the way
Radhika Apte: 'Nobody Makes Me Feel Important'
Low-key star Radhika Apte brings a relaxed sweetness and subtlety to the movies—and to make-up, says Mamta Mody
Lipstick Service
Meet Alankrita Shrivastava, whose film is the latest subject of gender-parity discussions in India
On The Radar
What’s on the itinerary for avid travellers in 2017? Artificial intelligence, digital detoxes, extreme stargazing and more
High Heel Art
Sabyasachi Mukherjee and Christian Louboutin talk sex appeal and building legacies that last, with Simran Bhalla
Girl Boss - Pernia Qureshi
Fashion favourite and Bollywood fresher Pernia Qureshi can be both worker bee and queen, finds Vatsala Chhibber.
New Reasons To Add A Dollop Of Ghee
As desi ghee gets an image makeover, Saba Imtiaz finds new reasons to add a dollop of buttery goodness to your life.
Fallen Off The Workout Wagon? Begin Again!
Fallen off the workout wagon and lapsed once more into comfortable inertia? Kalyani Prasher, a repeat offender, helps get you up and walking
Meet India's Top 7 Young Sportswomen
With great physical endurance and sheer force of will, this league of under-30 sportswomen is scoring big. Vatsala Chhibber and Mamta Mody keep track.
The New Shape and Confidence Of Parineeti Chopra
Losing weight, buying a house of her own and taking a short break has been liberating for Parineeti Chopra. So what is everybodys problem, she asks Deepa Menon.
Top 10 Myths About Running
Running is simple, therapeutic and widely misunderstood. Jhelum Biswas Bose talks to seasoned runners to kick the myths.