Femina - August 2022

In this issue

The power of belief is at the heart of this issue – belief in you, women, our heroes, who continue to help build our country, run businesses, manage homes and who create the future. Every word in this magazine is written by women, for women, about women who are making India – one idea, one action, one note, one dance move, one product at a time. From a fashion house in Ladakh to a winery in Arunachal, from the feminist doll maker in Kodaikanal to the entrepreneur who’s bringing traditional Maharashtrian fare to dining tables across the world, Indian women have been at the centre of invention and innovation, inspiring the world we live in. The glorious spread on our fashion pages reflects the artistic vision of India’s ‘heritage keepers’, the beauty pages shine a light on homegrown labels run by women and uncover an ancient trove of Ayurvedic secrets. Read on to find out more!

With Love for India

A WINEMAKER WHO WORKS WITH KIWI FARMERS IN HER REGION. A COMMUNICATIONS SPECIALIST WHO IS CREATING EMPOWERING, FEMINIST RAG DOLLS. AN ADVENTURE TOUR SPECIALIST WHO BELIEVES IN LOCAL EXPERIENCES. AN ENTREPRENEUR WHO ENVISIONED AND LAUNCHED AN APP TO HELP EVERYONE LEARN INDIAN LANGUAGES. ANOTHER WHO BRINGS TRADITIONAL MAHARASHTRIAN FARE TO DINING TABLES ACROSS THE WORLD. OUR COUNTRY IS REPLETE WITH VISIONARIES WHO ARE WORKING TOWARDS EMPOWERING LOCAL COMMUNITIES AND ARTISANS WHILE EDUCATING THE WORLD ABOUT THEIR SKILLS AND CRAFTS. MADE IN INDIA, FOR THE WORLD. IN THIS SPECIAL ISSUE, WE APPLAUD THESE WOMEN WHO ARE PUTTING INDIA ON THE WORLD MAP...

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STIRRING UP A STORM

British-Indian chef ASMA KHAN has taken Indian hospitality to London with her restaurant Darjeeling Express, taken her own gender equality activism out into the world in countless little ways, and created meaningful new opportunities for women.

9 mins

IT’Z ALL GOOD

Everyone loves ITZY, and for good reason! The quintet just dropped a new EP last month, further cementing their status as fourth generation K-pop queens. But how did they get here? The ladies let us into their vibrant world in this exclusive email interview.

10 mins

10 Schemes That Entrepreneurs Can Benefit From

Kalwyna Rathod lists schemes that entrepreneurs can benefit from

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Live In, Law Out?

Are live-in relationships legal in the country? Ravina M Sachdev finds out

2 mins

In A OF HER OWN League

While chikankari’s ubiquity in Indian fashion has made the craft famous, it has diluted the art form because of commercially-made iterations that do little to help its original artisans, the karigars. Ashwini Arun Kumar talks to ANJUL BHANDARI, the Lucknow-based couturier who works with fourth-generation Awadhi craftsmen to create pieces that preserve the embroidery’s authenticity

4 mins

THE GLOW CLUB

Ria Bhatia talks to the founders of major Indian beauty houses who are building successful homegrown brands

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EMERALD GLAZE

Paint your eyelids green, says Ria Bhatia

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HOT RIGHT NOW

All that's fresh and fun in the beauty space

2 mins

The Grand Bonding

Mehak Sirohi highlights the various ways you can bond with your grandparents and make memories with them to last a lifetime

1 min

Colour Me Glam!

New Launches

1 min

How To Bond With Baby!

Vasvi Gupta shares ways to help you bond with your newborn

2 mins

Binge Eating? Here Are 5 Tips To Help You

Regular bingeing can lead to weight gain and impact your health. Here are suggestions to help you manage the disorder.

3 mins

Facts About Down Syndrome Every Parent Should Know

A timely diagnosis and early intervention are crucial to ensure that a child with Down Syndrome lives a fuller life.

2 mins

Through Thick & Thin

Vasvi Gupta shares tips on how you can be a more supportive partner

2 mins

Working & Growing

Together Establish and maintain a good rapport with your colleagues.

2 mins

Parenting In Changing Times

Be involved in your child’s life, but not too involved. Poulami Bhandari has essential tips on maintaining the balance

2 mins

Sunglasses That Sing!

What: Audio Sunglasses by Qubo Go

1 min

Lift Yourself Up

What: SF Cast Iron KettleBells 2.0

1 min

Fitness Buddy

What: The Drip smartwatch from Zebronics

1 min

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