IN VOGUE LIFE - April - May 2025

In this issue

Travel has a way of reconnecting us with our inner child. Our founder and creative head, Samikshaa, discovered this on a short-but-sweet trip to snowy Finland, where she lived out her childhood dream of meeting Santa Claus. Her fairytale adventure—Northern Lights, a reindeer sleigh ride, and all—is our cover story and a reminder that magic is very much alive!

No matter the season, life never stops. Live sport, for example, is always on our screens. In this issue, In Vogue Life spotlights two fast-rising sports.

Pickleball—a blend of tennis, badminton and table tennis—is exploding globally, thanks to stars like Andre Agassi and Andy Roddick. It’s fun, easy on the joints, and suitable for all ages. Peter Bedi explores how India is prepping to embrace both competitive and recreational pickleball.

Stand-up paddling (SUP) is making waves too. March saw India host the 2nd International SUP Championship in Mangalore, attracting global talent and homegrown stars. SUP champ Sekar Patchai believes India could lead in water sports within five years.

We also delve into mountaineering, with Subhasish Chakraborty spotlighting unsung Himalayan heroes. Sherpas like Ang Tshering Lama, who led a record-setting 2017 rescue, often go unrecognized despite their vital role in high-altitude expeditions. We’re proud to feature Ang’s stunning photo essay on Himalayan life.

In conservation, we turn the lens on two threatened species: the Indian Vulture (critically endangered for over two decades) and the Snow Leopard (vulnerable). It’s a call to action to protect our fragile biodiversity.

From dance and music to food and travel, this issue is packed with inspiration. May April and May bring moments worth remembering.