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Manning up

As far as Dominant Men go, we want to know them, date them and dress like them. ROCHELLE PINTO investigates why some of the most exciting style inspirations for women today are men

One for the road

Across four cities and three days, Trisha Vijay and Raj Thakker planned a wedding along Portugal's rugged coastline.

Brick by brick

After her marriage ended, Manssi Vedhya Karambelkar did not know who she was anymore. She confides in SAACHI GUPTA that building a house over 14 months helped her slowly rebuild herself too.

Men at werk

When it comes to building their fashion brand Gul Sohrab, Amit Malhotra and Saurabh Kumar are happy to take turns playing maker, manager, model and muse.

Full plate

In searching for a home away from home, Copenhagen-based food designer Priya Mani created an Instagram encyclopaedia that takes her followers through a visual journey of India's culinary legacy.

Miracle drip

NAD+ infusions have become increasingly popular, promising to magically turn back the clock. But are they too good to be true? MATTIE KAHN investigates

BACK TO BASICS

Moved by Perumal Murugan's new book, Students Etched in Memory, actor Avantika Vandanapu chats with the beloved author about how school made one of them and unmade the other.

No bad vibes

Celebrating the quiet vigilantes of Indian weddings—talismans and traditions that protect the happy couple from ill intent.

BODY & BELONGING

Navigating the tyranny of trial rooms and societal pressures, these women are redefining style by embracing their bodies and celebrating individuality, challenging the notion that thinness is the ultimate goal.

World of our own

Art can take many forms: a woman in New York making larger-than-life sculptures out of wool, two lovers in Delhi reconciling their working styles to start a fluid fashion brand and a mother in Copenhagen creating a visual archive of Indian food to ensure her children remember the flavours of home. Vogue India takes you inside their studios, where the magic happens

DESERT BLING

The art of Roman craftsmanship made a pit stop in Dubai as Bvlgari celebrated its Aeterna collection.

GROUP THERAPY

WhatsApp communities form sanctuaries for women's health through solidarity and the strength of shared experiences.

Pucking awesome

High up among the jagged mountains of Ladakh, India's first-ever women's ice hockey team is pulling out all the stops to whack the puck and the patriarchy. Come rain, shine, heavy snow-or even its complete absence-these players won't put down their sticks.

The real deal

While the top shelf of her dresser flaunts the latest exosome-infused skincare, microcurrent devices and more, TARINI SOOD reminds us of the unsung heroes tucked away on the bottom shelf—the staples that reliably restore her skin whenever it feels overwhelmed

Dream Catcher

She may be the most photographed and interviewed Gen-Z star in the country right now, but there's no denying that Ananya Panday has been putting in the work.

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Anupama Parameswaran knows the cost of being seen, of being a young woman in a world that's always watching. Beyond the beauty, the glamour and her young 28 years, she speaks five languages more than enough words to tell her story. The actor opens up to AKSHAYA PILLAI on the quiet details of a loud life.

ALL POWERED UP

For a long time, South Asians limited themselves to careers in tech and finance in order to make a mark away from Indian soil. Now, they are not only taking over the creative scene but also finding new ways to proudly display the identity they once felt compelled to conceal

THE PROMISED LAND

Generations of rural women have been refused a well-deserved seat at the decision-making table. Now, through upskilling and technological know-how, their daughters are taking their place at its head.

HOT!

A penchant for spice is no longer just a personal preference; it's a badge of honour, the mark of a wild, sexy, untameable spirit. It's why any Indian establishment worth its salt now takes pride in its proprietary condiments-big, bold, blazing ones that could only come from its kitchen.

DOWN TO EARTH

While grand gestures might make for good cinema, Bhumi Pednekar's real life is about making small, deliberate everyday choices for the planet

Ms. Brightside

A loved one's dementia diagnosis can feel like the person you know is lost forever. When the progressive disease came to claim their amma, two sisters found a silver lining in her changing behaviour.

A gift in time

Why do we assign some personal milestones more value than others? Perennial bridesmaid DIVYA BALAKRISHNAN demands that we reassess the definition of a 'big day'

MOUNTAIN SPIRIT

A growing cohort of Kashmiri creatives are forging new relationships with the valley by reviving lost art forms, making art out of their bodies and applying ingenious solutions to everyday items.

Didn't do it for the 'gram

Am I marrying for love or for social media? When she found herself spiralling before the big day, SHRADHA SHAHANI had to ask herself the hard question

LA DOLCE VITA

From a Sicily-inspired haldi to walking down the aisle twice for the Muslim and Sikh ceremonies, Malia Taqbeem and Abhay Dhaliwal's Italian wedding was the perfect missing piece to complete their serendipitous love story

Tech VS touch

Pitting digital innovations against traditional in-person consultations, DARSHITA GOYAL investigates whether AI-powered skin analysers can rival seasoned professionals

New beginnings

An endometriosis misdiagnosis gave SHRADHA SHAHANI a renewed appreciation for life

A TWEAK IN TIME

How does a generation lauded for embracing body positivity reconcile getting cosmetic procedures in their mid-twenties?

Creativity, craft and the year ahead

Find out how some of the most brilliant minds in fashion are balancing heritage with innovation while keeping an eye on the future.

Punk, please

This resort season, Dior's Maria Grazia Chiuri encourages you to embrace the romance of rebellion.