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“During Anne's Time, ‘Lesbian' Was Not An Identity Category...”

Cosmo’s monthly columnist on how Anne Lister, a businesswoman in the UK, re-defined female sexuality and identity—breaking norms, refusing to conform, and even having a lesbian ‘wedding’ more than a century before it was legalised.

Capturing The Rainbow...

...through the lens of some prolific Indian photographers who work extensively with the LGBTQIA+ community in the country

Beauty Goes Tech

The tools that can give you flawless skin and bouncy hair in an instant. Say hello to your glam squad.

2 Steps To Feel More Motivated

If you’ve got big dreams but little motivation, it’s time to get going. We show you the simple steps you can take to make your plans happen today. Get it, girl!

How Believing In The Myth Of ‘The One' Is Damaging Your Relationships

US-based relationship counsellor Rachel Davis explains how harmful searching for the ‘perfect’ partner can be.

4 Tips To Make Sex Romantic

Want to make your sexperience more than just a deed-between-the sheets? These expert tips will help you keep it sweet and spicy.

Kalki Koechlin: 'I Was Asked To Get Botox For My Laughter Lines..'

For years, that’s what Kalki Koechlin was told. But after being in Bollywood for over a decade, the actor-activist hasn’t just evolved as an artist but also experienced the seismic shift in the beauty standards around the globe. We speak to Kalki about warped beauty standards, and what India’s #MeToo moment means for the women in the country.

Ask Cosmo Anything

From random little issues to major life dramas, we’ve got your back.

Butterfly Effect

Flutter out of your seasonal cocoon with these striking new eye looks.

This Is The Real Meaning Of Success

Do you actually want to be successful? We bet your immediate response is ‘Yeah, I wanna be a CEO! I wanna be sooo successful’. Aleen Kuperman, Samantha Fishbein, and Jordana Abraham, the Co-Founders of Betches Media let us in on the secret recipe.

Why Quitting Your Job To Travel The World Actually Kinda Sucks

It’s not all bikini pics and hiking selfies.

Is The Internet Ruining Your Skin?

Cosmopolitan’s Lucy Partington investigates why endless searching and scrolling in pursuit of a perfect complexion could be doing more harm than good.

Tips To Nail The Date-Night Pitch

Need something to say when he asks, ‘Where should we meet?’? Here’s how to nail the date-night pitch, and then nail him after.

Zoya Akhtar Is On A Roll!

One of India’s finest writer-directors opens up to Cosmo Ed Nandini Bhalla about the body of work she aspires to create (not counting the incredible league of films she already has to her credit!), her formative years, and the social media platform that has her hooked.

Why Are We Suddenly Dressing Like Our Internet Boyfriends?

The new reason you want to rip their clothes off.

Gaslighting! Could You Be A Victim?

Plot twists are great. There’s nothing like getting to the end of a movie or book (think The Girl On The Train) and discovering that the doting, charming husband is, in fact, a deceptive psychological abuser. Makes for enthralling TV...but IRL, not so much.

How To Get Your Glowiest Skin Ever!

Three products that give you the results of 10. Meet the skincare system that’ll save you time, space, and a whole lot of heartache (related to skin, of course!) in transition weather.

Can You Rewire Your Brain?

Too much of a push-over? A wee bit narcissistic? If you’re not too chuffed with the personality you’ve been lumped with so far, fear not. Odds are you’re in the prime to switch things up and set yourself a new psyche. How? Read on...

What You Need To Know About The Air You Breathe

With air quality being at an all-time low, it’s time to step up and take some serious measures. Six thought changers let us in on why you need to sit up and take action.

Are You In An Almost Relationship?

You date, you click, but for some reason it never develops into anything serious, and yet it never ends. Morgan Reardon explores the new relationship limbo...

Beauty And The Pain

Injections, lasers, thread insertions...thanks to the new-age, non-surgical procedures, the phrase ‘going under the knife’ will soon be obsolete. We get you the exact lowdown on the latest treatments for your next skin-changing decision.

Get A Healthy Glow In 3 Weeks

A few tweaks in your daily routine can give you the skin of your dreams.

Let's Bring Back The Bush

Model and actor Amber Rose on why she’s gone native, and you should too!

The Pros And Cons Of Going Vegan

Whether you’re taking a stand against animal cruelty or it’s more about a lifestyle change, making the decision to go vegan can be a minefield.

The Future Of The Environment

Today, globally climate change is in crescendo mode.

Why So Many Millenials Are Trying Couples Therapy

More newly dating millennial twosomes are snuggling up on therapists’ couches. If you’re gunning for long-term love, this could be the smartest move you make.

Prepare For An Easy O

Keep the vibe going all day for a wild, wild night.

Janhvi Kapoor: "I'd Much Rather Think The World Is All Rainbows And Unicorns.."

The youngest Kapoor on the block is a true contrarian. She admits to feeling the pressure of being (and looking) a certain way because she’s a celebrity, and in the next breath declares that it’s criminal to complain about it. Here, Janhvi Kapoor discusses nepotism, her go-to fashion advisors, and explains why she doesn’t want to quit being a perma-resident of la la land.

“ALL WE DESIRE IS THE SAME RIGHTS AS EVERYONE ELSE”

A real life account of a lesbian woman on the discrimination and casual bigotry people in same sex relationships have to face—the denial of rights to marriage, adoption, surrogacy and more.

“I'VE NEVER WANTED TO BE AN ‘IT' GIRL.”

Huma Qureshi is the current toast of the town. It has been a phenomenal year for her—Huma’s Netflix debut Leila has garnered much applause from all corners, and she has a prestigious Hollywood project in the pipeline. But our cover star has much more pressing issues to discuss...like the lack of female talent working behind the scenes in Bollywood, why young women should focus on developing a personality (and not just their looks), and the ‘size’ debate that refuses to die down.