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Shattering the Glass Ceiling

In this insightful story, Vijetha Rangabashyam uncovers the narratives of trailblazing women leaders who are shattering stereotypes and carving out a path of empowerment in the gem and jewellery industry. From challenging gender norms to fostering inclusivity, these remarkable women are redefining leadership in one of India's most iconic sectors

सरदियों के सुपर फूड तिल-मूंगफली

सरदियों में सफेद और काले तिल का सेवन करने की सलाह क्यों दी जाती है? रोज कितनी मात्रा में तिल खाएं? ट्राई करें तिल के कुछ अलग स्वाद—

ड्राई फ्रूट्स से स्किन केअर

ड्राई फ्रूट्स सरदियों में हेल्थ के लिए अच्छे होते हैं। ड्राई फ्रूट्स को सिर्फ भिगो कर खाने की जगह ब्यूटी रूटीन में भी इस्तेमाल कर सकती हैं। पैक, पेस्ट के रूप में ये ड्राई फ्रूट्स स्किन को नरिश व रिपेअर करके ग्लोइंग बना देते हैं। ड्राई फ्रूट्स को स्किन पर लगाने के लिए पैक बना सकते हैं, जो स्किन पर ग्लो लाएगा, डार्क स्पॉट्स हटाने में मदद करेगा और स्किन को हाइड्रेटेड भी रखेगा।

इस साल दिनचर्या बदल कर देखें

इस साल क्यों ना संकल्प लेने के बजाय लाइफस्टाइल में कुछ ट्विस्ट करके देखें।

15 फ्यूजन बारबेक्यू

सरदियों में अंगारों पर सिंके व्यंजन यानी बारबेक्यू का मजा ही कुछ और है। लॉन, छत, बालकनी कहीं भी बारबेक्यू का अरेंजमेंट करें और अपनों के साथ इसका लुत्फ उठाएं।

जब सताए रूखी त्वचा

सरदियों में सबसे ज्यादा परेशानी त्वचा को ले कर आती है, जैसे फटी व रूखी त्वचा, दाने, रैशेज और ओपन पोर्स। क्या सावधानियां रखें, जानिए एक्सपर्ट की राय-

नया साल नयी चुनौतियां

जब जीवन में कुछ नया आता है, तो साथ में कुछ गंभीर चुनौतियां भी ले कर आता है। साल 2024 में क्या होंगे हेल्थ, रिलेशनशिप, पेरेंटिंग और कैरिअर से जुड़े चैलेंजेज, जानते हैं एक्सपर्ट्स से-

The making of Royal Rising Jewels by Raniwala Jewellers

With an aim to become the leading and most sought-after jewellery-manufacturing design house worldwide, Royal Rising Jewels by Raniwala Jewellers is striving to garner trust within the jewellery industry.

FOSTERING A PERFORMANCE-DRIVEN CULTURE

Building a performance-driven culture is a key attribute of a growing, evolving company. Dr Saurabh Gadgil, Chairman and Managing Director, PNG Jewellers, talks to Suneeta Kaul, explaining how he has gone about achieving this goal

A MULTI-FACETED SUCCESS STORY

The 21st edition of JJS was held from December 22 to December 25, 2023, at the Novotel Jaipur Convention Centre. Focussing on both the B2B and B2C segments, the show was a great success -- more than 1000 retailers participated in it with great enthusiasm, and over 50,000 visitors marked their attendance

WHEN WORK IS MORE FUN THAN FUN!

Work means different things to different people - to Ishu Datwani of Anmol Jewellers, it means everything. While that might sound very simple, it encompasses an entire philosophy, revealing a dynamic, agile and young-at-heart mind, discovers Suneeta Kaul

SENCO GOLD & DIAMONDS LAUNCHES 'SIYARAM COLLECTION' TO CELEBRATE RAM MANDIR INAUGURATION

Senco Gold & Diamonds, the pan-India jewellery retailer with a legacy of eight decades, has announced the launch of a special ‘SiyaRam Collection’ in honour of the Ram Mandir inauguration in Ayodhya.

TITAN REPORTS STRONG Q3 PERFORMANCE, REVENUE UP BY 22%

Tata Group’s jewellery and watchmaking entity, Titan, disclosed a noteworthy 22% year-on-year (YoY) revenue upswing for the quarter concluding on December 30, 2023.

The Ranka Sisters: Pioneering a New Era in the Family Business

Balancing tradition and empowerment, the twin Ranka sisters challenge gender norms in the industry, redefining conventions, while seamlessly integrating into the business, finds Priyanka Talreja Garegrat

Pioneering Excellence in Craftsmanship and Innovation

In 1991, Babubhai Dhanak, along with his son, Prakash Dhanak, embarked on a journey to redefine the jewellery manufacturing landscape. What began as a mechanized chain manufacturing unit has evolved into Vijay Exports, a global leader in crafting exquisite designer jewellery

Celebrating jewellery design the G.K. Chudiwalas way

Every piece at G.K. Chudiwalas reflects the vibrant and timeless spirit of Jaipur's cultural tapestry -- the company's commitment to preserving, and taking forward, its heritage is the core of its design philosophy

When Art Met Fashion

Fashion loves art, and designers love to pay tribute to artists-Yves Saint Laurent put Piet Mondrian on his graphic mini, Miu Miu collaborated with John Wesley, Dior's Kim Jones has worked with Peter Doig, and Louis Vuitton handbags brandish Yayoi Kusama's dots, to name just a few. But what if an artist was directly asked to make something that was inspired by a designer? For this portfolio, that's exactly what happened. We asked 10 artists from different parts of the world if they would respond to recent collections. Each was paired with a particular designer, and the artist had complete freedom to do whatever they wanted.

A brush with destiny

Celebrated contemporary painter Anju Dodiya always knew her daughter Biraaj was creatively inclined. But when Biraaj elected to pursue art, how different her journey would be from her own was something Anju hardly could have fathomed.

Heart-shaped box

A peek into the studios of stylist Nausheen Shah, historian Simin Patel and ceramicists Elodie Alexandre and Reyaz Badaruddin reveals why they begin their day with a spring in their step.

On my shelf

Award-winning author, activist and professor CHITRA BANERJEE DIVAKARUNI introduces the paperback friends that have seen her through every decade of her life

Jackie Shroff Plant Zaddy

At Jackie Shroff's farmhouse between Mumbai and Pune, SADAF SHAIKH finds the actor lounging amidst the plants and trees he has brought up as his children.

Lost and found

Recalling a beloved Chanel lipstick, CHLOE SCHAMA searches colour databases, high-tech matching tools, and the complexities of memory.

New and improved

India's heritage techniques have a new generation of champions redefining what 'handmade' will look like in the future.

Kitchen scoop for the soul

A newfound enthusiasm for cooking led PRITIKA RAO to examine the relationship between her family matriarchs and their kitchens, revealing a valuable legacy of identity and self-discovery

Got tea?

Furtive glances, pricked up ears, hands cupped around the mouth-the prelude to gossip has always been judged with suspicion. MEERA GANAPATHI asks that we contemplate the disdain ascribed to idle chatter

The reinvention of Mia Khalifa

Rejecting convention and challenging the status quo, the former adult actor has become fashion's beloved troublemaker. In a candid conversation, the social media star talks about infiltrating the inner circle.

Science, please

In 1973, twelve women subverted the norms that denied them entry into the hallowed halls of science and formed the Indian Women Scientists' Association. On its golden jubilee, SNEHA MEHTA speaks to members old and new about how this female-driven community represents a radical departure within STEM.

What's mine is yours

Packed with nostalgic memories, residual scents and the comfort of something familiar, clothes often become storytellers when exchanged with loved ones. Capturing this shared intimacy, four pairs elaborate on how fashion made their hearts grow fonder.

Home run

Fashion's micro-trends move at a tempestuous pace. Since catching up to them may leave you out of breath and budget, we're advocating for handmade originals. In these pages, we highlight pieces from home-grown ateliers that sit at the intersection of functional and fantastic.

Wake Up!

The eyelid lift is on the rise. But are we heading down this new path with our eyes wide open?