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Hungry For More

While both humility and arrogance involve power, arrogance only contains a semblance of it, a fleeting thing…. It is humility which makes it true and lasting, says Madhu Jain.

At The Cutting Edge

Many creative works appeal to us by tapping into the visual and cultural cues that dominate our sensorial universe. Bhavna Kakar traces how new mediums — and, in particular, technological developments — impact their reach and interpretation

Sounds Of Music

The clarion call for many a revolution manifests in the form of a protest song. From being the mouthpiece of the freedom struggle to securing a firm spot in the current indie scene, Nittal Chandarana traces the journey of ‘movement music’

Courting Glory

Her tall frame, often clad in its trademark yellow outfit, holds the attention of spectators as she battles it out in national and international tourneys, her play often interspersed by expressive cries and pumping of fists. The quiet and shy PV Sindhu has, over the years, successfully morphed into an aggressive sportsperson who leaves nothing to chance. Shraddha Jahagirdar-Saxena air-dashes to Hyderabad to spend time with the badminton superstar, who, after Rio, has become the darling of the nation

Richa Chadha: No More Fears

After her triumphant outing in Cannes last year for the soul-searing Masaan, the darling of indie cinema proudly celebrates her bold individuality with her unusual career choices. Actor Richa Chadha, in a freewheeling conversation with Shashi Baliga, talks about breaking out, shedding her inhibitions and walking the red carpet to success

Archana Kumari Singh: Royal In Residence

From a fort in Pratapgarh, Archana Kumari Singh moved to a flat in the capital and filled its spaces with her individual panache, making her abode in New Delhi an oasis of luxury and beauty. Shraddha Jahagirdar-Saxena visits her home and discovers how ageless charm can seamlessly encompass modern elements.

Explore These Forgotten Colonies In India

The British, the Dutch, the French...these major maritime powers arrived in India at different times, putting up their flags in hill stations, towns and beach resorts, some of which continue to cling to their historical roots. Huzan Tata and Zaral Shah ferret out the lesser explored former colonies still well worth a visit.

Heritage Diaries: Temples Of India

Odisha's Konark Sun Temple was conceived of as the giant chariot of the sun god; the Madurai Meenakshi Amman Temple boasts 33,000 sculptures; the Kailasa Temple at Ellora has been carved out of a single rock face...These are only some of the spectacular temples of India that bear mute testimony to sculptors who have told myriad stories in stone, discovers Geeta Rao.

Into The Future

Audemars Piguet historian Michael Friedman chats with Verve about the brand’s evolving legacy, at this year’s Salon International de la Haute Horlogerie, Geneva

A Walk On The Wild Side

A trip to Indonesia proves to be a harrowing episode for Devanshi Mody who enjoys the country despite misadventures galore….

Gastronomy In Her Genes

The first Indian to have trained at the three-Michelin-star restaurant Osteria Francescana in Italy, Akanksha Dean aspires to create compelling memories on her plates

Reimagining The Everyday

This month, in Switzerland, Kerala-born artist Unnikrishnan C presents his first international showcase that takes an unusual look at the ordinary

Her Vocabulary Of Forms

Inspired by varied global cultural influences, British artist Lubna Chowdhary brings them to life through her ceramic creations, finds Rymn Massand

Decoding The Present

Tasneem Zakaria Mehta, curator of the ongoing exhibition Asymmetrical Objects, writes about how it visually addresses issues that plague modern society

Quite A Spectacle!

What accessory on men makes many women go weak in the knees? Look no further than the bridge of his nose….

Icons Of Style

In an exclusive international editorial collaboration, Verve and guest editor Diana Marian Murek, of the prestigious Istituto Marangoni, curate the high-octane April fashion issue

At The Cutting Edge

Believing that every piece of clothing and jewellery is an artwork in itself, young designer Helena Bajaj Larsen infuses her work and wardrobe with a distinctive vibe

Monochrome Magic

Mohammed Mazhar’s collections comprise minimalist contemporary Indian clothing with a twist

Murder, They Wrote

Verve’s THEY WROTE reads for the month will take you on a roller-coaster ride complete with suspense, satire and spellbinding stories

A Global Affair

Three Indian galleries are set to make their presence felt at the prestigious Frieze New York in the Big Apple early next month

Much Ado About Museums

Centres of culture the world over continue to reinvent themselves with artful whimsy to stay relevant and woo a larger audience. Analysing the seduction game, Madhu Jain spotlights a few Indian institutions that still await the proverbial kiss of life

Byte-Sized Revolution

At a time when Twi eratis and Instagrammers play a prominent role in driving thoughts and tastes, Saumya Sinha examines how social media has reinvented the fashion industry and changed it forever

A Date With Dublin

Glittering waterways, blooming parks and nightlife aplenty welcome the adventure seeker to the Irish capital. Saumya Sinha feasts her eyes on lush landscapes, beautiful Georgian architecture and striking street art in the city

Gained In Translation

When a work is published in a tongue other than its original, the writer and its readers vastly benefi t. Drawing from her personal experiences, Shanta Gokhale explains how not just culture but also languages are enhanced by the creative process.

Through The Looking Glass

Despite the dread lurking in the air, Gulmarg continued to look picture-perfect, all blue skies, fresh snow and dramatic sunsets. A visit to Kashmir brought home the dual identity of the valley to Bibek Bhattacharya.

When Old Becomes New

Parmesh Shahani reflects on the year gone by…

Doing It Her Way

Stepping into the world of movies as a rank outsider, she beat several odds to find her niche with standout roles in projects like raanjhanaa (2013) — and went on to headline movies like Nil battey Sannata (2016) and Anaarkali of Aarah (2017). Unabashed and confident, Swara Bhaskar draws from her strong sense of self — and the world around her – and today effortlessly straddles the domains of commercial and indie cinema. Shraddha Jahagirdar-Saxena spends time with the thinking actor who is poised to showcase a new avatar next year in the romantic comedy Veere Di Wedding.

Family Ties

With her royal genes and illustrious background, this actor has much to write home about — and does so with a dash of humour. Verve presents an exclusive excerpt Bangla Bolte Paro? from Soha Ali Khan’s upcoming biography The Perils Of Being Moderately Famous.

Show and Tell!

The Kardashianisation of style is about fame, flamboyance and flaws propped up against existentialist realities. It is, perhaps,  culturally unsuited to India where the deepest and most intimate revelations are still at a nascent stage.

Grapple and Glory

Journeying from Rohtak to Rio, Sakshi Malik made the country proud by becoming the first Indian female to bag an Olympic medal in wrestling. Shraddha Jahagirdar-Saxena spends some time with the gritty athlete right after she has emerged from a gruelling training session in the capital.