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An Introvert's Guide to Thriving At Work
Open-plan spaces, lean-in culture, shouty colleagues...sometimes it feels like offices are designed to help only extroverts succeed. But can you still kick *ss in your career if you’re an introvert? Of course, you just need to know how.
Exactly What Your Hair Needs (According to Your Zodiac Sign)
We have done the astro math and you’d be surprised how well it works.
Must Love Pets (To Beat The Stress)
Any pet owner will tell you that living with a furry friend comes with a heap of benefits, like constant companionship, love, and affection. Based on a survey*, 90% of pet owners consider the animal a part of their families. This factor alone reinforces the role of these animal-human connections. But, there’s something else that’s an even greater advantage: pets help you deal with stress!
How to Overhaul Brand You
Potential employers are snooping around your social media. Terrifying? It doesn’t have to be. Here’s how to prime your platform to perfection.
Can You Build A Better Brain?
If you want to enhance your emotional resilience, become razor-sharp at work and lower your risk of neurological diseases, you’ll need to boost your brainpower. Here’s how...
Q & A “These are My Secrets to Flawless, Healthy Skin”
A& We totally want actor Aditi Rao Hydari’s skin...so we asked her to share the rules she swears by for that ethereal glow!
Not YOUR Regular GIRL
BHUMI PEDNEKAR MIGHT JUST BE ONE OF BOLLYWOOD’S MOST VERSATILE PERFORMERS. IN A CANDID CONVERSATION WITH COSMO ED NANDINI BHALLA, THE SAAND KI AANKH STAR OPENS UP ABOUT HER UNCONVENTIONAL ROLES, HER RELATIONSHIPS, AND HER (SERIOUS) LOVE FOR MAKE-UP.
Show Us Your Contouring Skills
We got five make-up artists to reveal their secret to achieving a chiselled face. Bookmark this page—these techniques will come in hella handy!
Mithila Palkar: Sitting Pretty!
NOT MANY ENJOY THE SAME POSITION—AND POPULARITY—AS MITHILA PALKAR. A MILLENNIAL FAVOURITE, MANY OF MITHILA’S FANS WILL TELL YOU THEY ADORE HER FOR HER ‘CUTENESS’ AND RELATABLE ROLES. THEY’D ALSO BE PLEASED TO KNOW THAT THE 27-YEAR-OLD HATES WASTING TIME (AND HAS BEEN ADDING NEW SKILLS TO HER RESUME IN THE LOCKDOWN). IN THIS INTERVIEW, OUR DIGITAL COVERSTAR SPEAKS ABOUT BEING PART OF THE ‘REVOLUTION’, SPREADING POSITIVITY ON SOCIAL MEDIA, AND WHY SHE’D LOVE TO PLAY A NEGATIVE CHARACTER.
That's so funny!
KANEEZ SURKA—AKA ‘INDIA’S QUEEN OF IMPROV’—GETS TALKING WITH COSMO EDITOR NANDINI BHALLA, ABOUT THE TRIALS AND TRIBULATIONS (AND SUCCESSES!) OF BEING A FEMALE COMEDIAN, THE WORST JOKE SHE’S EVER HEARD, AND HER LIST OF THE WORLD’S FUNNIEST WOMEN...
“I've never believed in the idea of a typical BOLLYWOOD HERO”
KNOWN FOR HIS RIVETING WORK (AS ALSO FOR HIS STRIKING GOOD LOOKS AND CORUSCATING WIT!), JIM SARBH IS IN NO MOOD TO SLOW DOWN. AT HIS CANDID BEST, OUR DIGITAL COVERSTAR OPENS UP ABOUT PERFORMING ACROSS MEDIUMS, LIVING LIFE AS A WORKAHOLIC, WHY HE’S FEELING A BIT “NEEDY” THESE DAYS, AND HOW HE’S A SECRET ROMANTIC!
Everything You Need to Know About Consensual Exhibitionism
According to one expert, it can completely “bolster your sexual self-esteem”.
It's All In the (Good) Jeans
That’s the thing about jeans: no two women wear ’em the same way! In continuation of our shot-at-home series, 10 models kit out in their favourite pieces of denim...and share the one book they’d totally recommend.
If You're Panicking About The Stock Market, Read This Now!
Cosmo speaks to two experts to understand where the Indian market is at. Take a deep breath, not all is lost.
sonakshi shuts down body shaming
In an INTERVIEW with Cosmo Editor Nandini Bhalla, Sonakshi Sinha MAKES IT CLEAR that she does NOT CARE what her shamers think of her body, and WILL NOT CHANGE for them. But most importantly, she wants OTHER WOMEN to know that they are not ALONE in their journey towards SELF-LOVE...and why their self-esteem and CONFIDENCE should not depend on a number they see on the WEIGHING SCALE.
Rahi Chadda Man of the Moment
Model, influencer, and beauty entrepreneur, Rahi Chadda is currently taking a break from his hectic life. Meet the 27-year-old multi-tasker, who shot to Insta-fame six years ago, and continues to create (newer) opportunities for himself on the global fashion scene... Ticking names off his list (and living a fashion enthusiast's dream!), one fashion week, one social-media post at a time.
Masaba GUPTA rewriting RULES
Straddling the fine balance of ACCEPTING YOURSELF for what you are and NEVER GIVING UP on being the BEST VERSION of yourself, designer MASABA GUPTA knows her mind, and body...and isn’t scared anymore to show them off. An admirable (fierce!) WORK-IN-PROGRESS, she sits down with COSMO to REFLECT on all things SELF-LOVE and why ‘COURAGE’ can sometimes be highly overrated.
What These People Can Teach You About Accepting Yourself
Here is some inspiration from women around the world—and how the country you live in, the culture you follow, and the food habits you inculcate can have a massive impact on how you see yourself.
The Learning Curve
Six body-positivity crusaders echo one common thought: self-love is paramount. They speak to Cosmo about what the term ‘plus-size’ means to them, and why this movement needs further momentum to break stereotypes and promote inclusivity.
Sania Mirza Has Spoken - “Self-love is NOT how you GOOD look on INSTAGRAM.”
IN AN EXCLUSIVE CHAT WITH COSMO, TENNIS ACE SANIA MIRZA SHARES HER POSITIVITY MANTRA, WHAT (AND WHO) INSPIRES HER TO DO BETTER IN LIFE, AND HOW SHE HANDLES HATERS LIKE A PRO!
Hello, Harnaam Kaur
This 'bearded lady'— and Cosmo's digital cover star—is on an important mission: to challenge societal perceptions and help women love and embrace their bodies, as they are. In conversation with Cosmo Ed Nandini Bhalla, Harnaam talks about her journey and how she finally found her true purpose... Creative Direction: Zunaili Malik
Beauty Expert
WE ANSWER A BUNCH OF YOUR BURNING BEAUTY QUESTIONS.
Show Us Your Bathroom Shelfie
We got six beauty fanatics to show us what sits on their beauty shelves, and reveal their unique skincare routines.
Why You Need to Fall Apart to Keep It Together
Being strong no longer means putting on a game face. Cry, feel, and break down, girl—it’s good for you.
The Books That Belong On Your Shelf
Two publishers—and avid readers—dig into their treasure trove of unputdownable books, to recommend some gems every bookshelf should hold.
“How Depression Stole My Orgasm”
Kyle MacNeill opens up about living on antidepressants, and the impact it has had on his sex life.
Meet India's COVID-19 Crusaders!
As the world is staggering under what is arguably the worst crisis of our times, there are some superheroes who have been working selflessly to help—putting their own lives in jeopardy to be able to reach out to the most vulnerable and distressed sections. Here are some of those inspirational volunteers...
“I Quit Insta to Fix My Mind”
Hello from the other siiiiiide.
Runway to Reality: The Celebrity Edition
We asked three celebrities to try out some of the most gorgeous trends spotted on the SS20 runways. The result: fabulous, Insta-worthy pictures, worthy of a double tap!
“This is the First Time I Am Living In the Present!”
Presenting, Cosmo India’s remotely-shot covershoot with actor Radhika Apte! Radhika created these postcard-pictures from sunny London, and is currently “taking each day as it comes”. Finding joy in her own company (and a few loved ones’), she chats with Cosmo Editor, Nandini Bhalla, about her culinary skills (and reveals a recipe for the “easiest cake in the world”!), how this “forced break” has given her fresh perspective, and what she’s binge-watching at the moment.