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Sonam Kapoor Ahuja On Homegrown Talent & Indian Craftsmanship

A bonafide fashion icon, Sonam Kapoor Ahuja has been a purveyor for highlighting homegrown craftsmanship through her personal style. Here, she talks passionately about her early years of learning and forging creative partnerships with the country’s most talented designers

LONG ROAD TO FREEDOM

It’s been three years since Section 377 was repealed. To celebrate the milestone, we asked members of the LGBTQIA+ community for their insights on India’s path to queer liberation

REBEL CODE

Seasoned stylist and creative consultant, Ekta Rajani is an ‘explorer’ (as she hesitantly calls herself ) for relatively conscious consumption in the fashion scene today. However, by her admission, the process of understanding the importance of and making cleaner choices was, and continues to be, a complex one. She pens her sartorial journey thus far while spotlighting some value in thrift, slower-made, and upcycled styles, through this visual essay

LAY OF THE LAND

A vibrant mosaic of peoples, cultures and communities, crisscrossed by ancient trading and pilgrimage routes offer their own unique inspiration, in Ladakh

IN YOUR BACKYARD

Good food is about more than simply good cooking

ADA DESIGNER CHIKAN STUDIO

The beautifully intricate embroidery of chikankari is one of the most recognizable crafts from India and has continued to evolve over the last 200 years since its inception.

THE PRIDE OF A NATION

The Olympic silver medallist hopes that her inspiring story will fuel the sport ing ambitions of a new generation of athletes

EARTH RHYTHM

Channeling the power of both nature and science in perfect synergy, Earth Rhythm brings you modern skincare.

MCAFFEINE

If you’re one of those people who say, “don’t talk to me before I’ve had my morning coffee”, you’ll know just how essential coffee has become to modern lifestyle.

SOUNDTRACK TO THE SUMMER

This music collective spills the details on their third album

LEADING CHANGE

Female athletes are set ting new benchmarks for sports in the country

LOW POWER MODE

Drained social batteries have led to very little tolerance for social interaction. How can we recuperate?

HERE TO PLAY

The face of gaming is changing, literally

DEEP DIVE

Avid readers, writers, and literary agents weigh in on this year’s edition of the Booker Prize longlist

BEAUTY REPORTER

Get ready to meet your most flattering lipstick shade yet

NEXT IN FASHION

The collision of two cultural identities can often lead to an interesting outcome. While London-based Namita Khade is of Indian origin, she channels her heritage into her work through a nuanced approach to design. The 24-year-old student from Central Saint Martins came into the spotlight for her experimental take on knitwear, diaphanous dresses featuring sensual cut-outs crafted in a gamut of fabrics – mohair, merino yarn, and delicate linens.

Living The Dream

Bhumi Pednekar opens up about the critical importance of validation from her parents while growing up, Mumbai as a visual memory-scape, and how buying a vanity kit at 13 shaped her relationship with beauty

All Hail Couture

Dynamic dressing returns to the runway with Fall Couture 2021, a season of pathbreaking debuts and collections that broke convention; a breath of fresh energy into otherwise tired dress codes. Here’s what stood out for us

5 STRAIGHT-TALKING

In today’s world, design ceases to be only about functionality and creativity, it’s now also about creating a new perspective, feels Bloni’s Akshat Bansal

The Truth About Supplements

These pills and powders come with pretty promises, but is it safe to keep popping them without supervision?

The Power Of Gratitude

In engaging with the values of Sikhism, this author found the strength to finish her first book

THE PRICE OF LIBERATION

Meet the first trans woman to be longlisted for the Women’s Prize for Fiction.

Fashioning Identities

Poems addressing the cross-pollination of cultural identities through clothing, art – and even memories of ex-boyfriends, bring together an honest and witty portrayal of Indian customs and heritage in a global society

BEAUTY CHARTS

Skincare and make-up on our radar right now

NEW FIX

What is it about Korean dramas and romances that has us hooked?

Nailed it

From growing up in Dubai to studying dentistry to now being the successful entrepreneur of a nationally recognised salon chain, Dr. Leena S. has come a long way

THE COMEBACK

After a decade of exclusively being a movie star and whatnot, Kate Winslet’s triumphant return to te levis ion has everyone talking

STRAIGHT-TALKING

With the gradual re-opening of stores, how can brands ensure physical retail remains relevant and profitable? Designer Rahul Mishra weighs in

NOT YOUR ANGEL

Does a brand makeover guarantee relevance? We find out

Girls, Interrupted

A dramatic shift in our lifestyles was an unanticipated by-product of the pandemic. But, alongside the sweatpants-induced rut and Zoom fatigue, our friendships have undergone their own evolution, for better or for worse