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Your Wanderlust And Career Can Co-Exist

Travelling can offer life-altering experiences, but it comes at a cost. Anindita Ghosh finds out how to make the most of your opportunities without sacrificing your career

Aditi Rao Hydari: 'Vulnerability Is My Biggest Strength'

Fearless and a risk-taker, aditi rao hydari is known for her portrayal of strong and unique characters on screen. An intelligent artist, she exudes positivity while talking about her past projects and believes that learning is greater than commercial success

WEEKEND DONE RIGHT

There’s no denying that one is always looking for something fun to do, no matter the day. Neeti Jaychander compiles activities to make the most of your time off

HOT RIGHT NOW

All that’s fresh and fun on the beauty shelf

The Road To Sustainable Travel

People all over the world are travelling more than ever. However, the planet has finite resources, which are on a rapid decline. This is evident with the impact of global warming that is causing polar ice caps to melt and changing the rainfall pattern. Therefore, a sustainable mode of living is the urgent need of the hour. While fashion houses and hospitality industries are already implementing this fervently, the travel sector, too, is not far behind. Our experts tell you how to keep exploring without denting the ecological balance, and reducing your carbon footprint by adopting eco-friendly measures.

In Conversation With Young Heartthrob, Kartik Aryan

A rank outsider, Kartik Aaryan has finally found his feet in Bollywood. In a freewheeling chat, he tells Nikshubha Garg about his struggling days, female attention, directors on his wishlist, and more.

On a SOJOURN

Travelling with your partner is one of the best ways to test your relationship, while also discovering new aspects about each other, finds Hemchhaya De

VACAY VISAGE

Eden Noronha maps out essential tips to ace your travel beauty game

FOOD FOR THOUGHT

Team Robin Hood Army aims to make the world hunger free. Co-founder, Aarushi Batra, shares her vision and the organisation’s mission with Nikshubha Garg

SUNNY SIDE UP

Try multi-toned eyes for a look that’s as interesting as your next travel destination, says Komal Shetty

Flight of the Phoenix

At 60, when scientist Sandya Narayanswami got her flying license, it was a matter of perseverance, and desire, much like her life. She shares her journey with Shraddha Kamdar

AGENTS OF CHANGE

Designer duo David Abraham and Rakesh Thakore are silent agitators of a new school of Indian fashion that’s been gathering steam for the past 25 years. Femina digs deeper

A FLAVOUR OF MAHARASHTRA

Rustle up a few simple snacks and sweets from the beautiful state with recipes from Executive Chef Dinesh Mhatre at The Brasserie, Hilton Mumbai International Airport

Why And How Women Should Manage Their Money

Neeti Jaychander discusses why and how women should manage their money, and understand investments, savings and markets better

What Makes Sisterhood Special

From fighting over books and clothes to being each other’s pillars of strength, sisters share a unique bond. Radhika Sathe-Patwardhan explores what makes this relationship special

PERFECT LAUNCHPAD

If your dream of floating a start-up has been hamstrung by lack of funds, this dossier of government and private schemes is here to help.

Of STRENGTH and SISTERHOOD

COMPASSIONATE, SUPPORTIVE AND SELFLESS—THESE WORDS, IN THEIR TRUEST FORM, ARE A REFLECTION OF THE BOND SONALI BENDRE SHARES WITH HER FRIEND, SUSSANNE KHAN. IN A CANDID CHAT WITH SUKRITI SHAHI, THE ACTOR/AUTHOR TALKS ABOUT FINDING SOLACE AND STRENGTH IN HER GIRL GANG DURING TOUGH TIMES.

NOT WITHOUT MY GIRLS

The solace and strength that our girl squad gives us to deal with love, life and other things, is unparalleled, finds Shilpa Dubey

Glitz and glamour

The sixth edition of Femina Stylista South 2020 celebrated some of the finest in fashion and beauty, reports Madhu Daithota

I'LL BE THERE FOR YOU

Bharti Gehani and Honey Lulla run India’s first and only wheelchair-friendly salon in Mumbai. Friends since college, the two have been with each other through crests and troughs of life. Anindita Ghosh chats with them

Lean On Me...

... when you’re not strong, and I’ll be your friend, I’ll help you carry on,” sang legendary singer-songwriter Billy Withers. Who doesn’t need a girlfriend? In fact, be it friends, mentors, colleagues, bosses or mothers-in-law, women lifting each other up is perhaps the best support, therapy any woman would ever need. Femina’s Women’s Day big story brings you inspiring stories of strong bonds between women who stuck it out through thick and thin, nudging you to remember your own

CODE Chromosome

Beauty lies not only in the eyes of the beholder, but also in the genes. Apart from external factors, the DNA makeup of a person dictates skin concerns and its ageing process, says Sukriti Shahi

HELPING HANDS

Everybody does it; nobody really admits to it. But, the fact remains, we should be proud of our skills between the sheets, even if we’re the only ones under them, says Charlene Flanagan

Divine danseuse, ACE ACTOR

Even at 70, Indian cinema’s original dream girl Hema Malini is bursting with energy, juggling a full life with politics, dance, and cinema, all occupying centrestage, finds Neeti Jaychander

Common Ways People Sabotage Their Physical Relationship

Hemchhaya De lists common ways in which people tend to sabotage their physical relationships

Is There Anything Shraddha Kapoor Cannot Do?

She can act, she can sing, and she can pop and lock like a pro. Is there anything Shraddha Kapoor cannot do? Ruman Baig chats with the young firebrand to find out what makes her tick.

Health At Your Fingertips

Entrepreneur Neiharika Rajiv tells Hemchhaya De why she felt the need to launch a unique healthcare platform, SuvidaCare

THE DARK WEB

All Pattathil Dhanya Menon, India’s first woman cybercrime investigator, wanted to do was to dance. She took up the profession on the insistence of her grandfather. She shares her journey with Shraddha Kamdar

Nothing to hide

Paromita Gupta, a 30-year-old marketing professional battles alopecia, but refuses to be looked at as a victim. However, getting there took years.

DASH TO VICTORY!

Star sprinter Hima Das speaks to Hemchhaya De about her Olympic dreams and what motivates her to keep going