Femina - June 2023

In this issue

It’s almost daunting to take on the prospect of filling an issue with foods from India, but we need to pay homage to what is arguably the best cuisine in the world. As always, we’re here to champion women. Women are leading the charge to bring authentic Indian cuisine into the spotlight. It's in our DNA to be the best propagators of traditional cuisines. Women are the repositories of generations of food knowledge and, taking that into consideration, our Big Story showcases 17 custodians of their respective regional cuisines, who work passionately and tirelessly to keep their own culinary heritage alive.

Our Cover, too, celebrates this diversity of cultures and regions, featuring women of every age, body type, skin tone and feature. The talented artist Anjali Mehta captured the colours of India, her peoples, and her traditions. It’s our way of showing love to the country that feeds us in so many ways.

MEET THE CULINARY CUSTODIANS

WITH INDIAN CUISINE IN FOCUS BOTH GLOBALLY AND LOCALLY, THERE HAS NEVER BEEN A BETTER TIME TO CHRONICLE INDIAN CULINARY CULTURE IN ALL ITS DIVERSITY. RUSHINA MUNSHAW GHILDIYAL SHOWCASES 17 WOMEN WHO ARE EACH COMMITTED TO KEEPING THEIR OWN CULINARY HERITAGE ALIVE

4 mins

Get Onto The Path To Sustainable Eating

Discover the importance of sustainable and ethical food practices, explore the ways in which these practices promote environmental, social and economic sustainability, and find out how they can benefit you and the planet.

3 mins

COOKING UP A CAREER

Starting a career in the male-dominated food industry warrants serious contemplation finds Kalwyna Rathod, but don't let that stop you if you're serious about it

4 mins

IN FITNESS & IN HEALTH

Want to get fit together but don't know how? Sharon D'Silva brings you tips on getting healthier while keeping the romance alive

3 mins

RAVEENA TANDON: A FORCE TO RECKON WITH

ACTOR RAVEENA TANDON MADE HER BOLLYWOOD DEBUT WITH THE MOVIE PATTHAR KE PHOOL WHEN SHE WAS JUST 16. THIS YEAR, SHE WON A PADMA SHRI FOR HER CONTRIBUTION TO MOVIES. TEAM FEMINA LOOKS BACK AT WHAT MAKES THE ACTOR SO FORMIDABLE

1 min

MASTERING THE ART OF MINDFUL EATING

We eat to fuel our bodies, but the food we eat also fuels our inner world – the thoughts, feelings and beliefs that make up who we are. Therefore, it should come as no surprise that mindful eating can result in a more positive outlook on daily life.

5 mins

WONDERLAND

For her label’s Spring Summer 2023 collection, ANEETH ARORA of péro turns to flowers and comes up with something straight out of a fantasy.

1 min

THE SEARCH FOR COLOUR

ASHWINI ARUN KUMAR SPEAKS WITH FOUR INDIVIDUALS WHO WORK WITH NATURAL DYES OR HERITAGE HANDICRAFT PROCESSES TO UNDERSTAND THE PLACE OF NATURALLY-DERIVED COLOURS IN TODAY'S FASHION LANDSCAPE

7 mins

JEWELLERY WITH A SOUL

MAKING THE CASE FOR ONE OF ITS KIND JEWELLERY PIECES, BENGALURU BASED ARNAV JEWELLERS & DESIGNERS HAS CARVED ITS OWN NICHE IN THE SPACE.

2 mins

OUT OF THE ORDINARY

Designers SARAH AND SANDEEP GONSALVES do things differently, believe in staying low-key, and want to take their own time. As they complete a decade in fashion, we sit down with the purveyors of contemporary cool in India.

4 mins

Gut Instincts

There's a link between what we eat and our skin.

3 mins

THE SWEET SMELL OF SUCCESS

Meet ASTHA SURI, who is bringing Indian perfumery back to the forefront with Naso Profumi.

1 min

A KNOTTY AFFAIR

Build yourself a messy top knot that toes the line between formal and fun.

1 min

LIGHTEN UP

Skip the metallics in favour of pale hues on your peepers.

1 min

EMBRACING THE BEAUTY OF GOODNESS

With Beautiful Indians 2023, Femina and Mamaearth united once again to celebrate individuals, creators and celebrities who are making this world better through their good actions.

3 mins

FROM THE REGIONAL KITCHENS OF INDIA: THE SOUTH

In this new series, we explore the less-known dishes of the different states of India Whether you're a foodie looking for new culinary adventures or someone who simply enjoys good food, there's something to discover in every corner of India. Kayal Arivalan takes you on a culinary journey across the country to explore some little-known regional dishes. While this list is by no means extensive, we hope it will serve as a sampler to pique your appetite for discovering more little-known dishes

5 mins

SMART WAYS TO GET TO YOUR AIRPORT GATE FASTER

Primrose Monteiro D'Souza brings you common sense tips that will help you ease your way through the airport

5 mins

FOR THE LOVE OF FOOD

BHAKTI MEHTA, the talent behind The Little Food Co, tells Ravina M Sachdev how she traded her job in media for a chef's apron

2 mins

MIDDLE EASTERN DELIGHT

We decided to visit MISTER MERCHANT'S in Pune to focus on its culinary offerings rather than its designed-for-Instagram details

1 min

BOOKED TO DINE

Eve, the new Mumbai eatery located in Powai, might well become a neighbourhood favourite

1 min

MAKING GOLDEN FINANCIAL DECISIONS

Before calling it quits on their jobs, couples must make some crucial financial planning decisions together.

2 mins

Ways To Shake Up Your Workplace

Use these unconventional strategies to spice up workplace diversity, equity and inclusion.

2 mins

FIND THE CAREER YOU LOVE

It is possible to manage the ideal work-life balance while living the life you've always desired.

2 mins

Flawless Skin Is In

What: The Sharose Premium Date Enriched Skin Toner and Shahnaz Husain Shaclove Plus Cream For Pimple-Prone Skin Based on Ayurveda, the powerful skin tonic, Sharose Premium Date Enriched Skin Toner is especially revamped with natural extracts of date, arishtak, sandalwood, aloe vera, ashwagandha, cucumber, vetiver, alum and rose water.

1 min

BEAUTY WITH A PURPOSE

SUPRIYA MALIK, founder of Indulgeo Essentials, talks to Ravina M Sachdev about her journey

1 min

DELICIOUS DELIGHTS

Discover a world of culinary delights at Akasa at the Westin Resort & Spa, Himalayas, in Uttarakhand

1 min

EXPLORING THE FLAVOURS OF BENGAL

Kolkata food blogger PRAMA MUKHERJEE shares the story of building her Instagram community for food enthusiasts with Auhona Roy Chowdhury

1 min

KOLKATA'S ICONIC TRAMWAYS ARE 150 YEARS OLD!

The City of Joy is celebrating 150 years of its tramways. Kayal Arivalan takes a closer look at the history and significance of Kolkata's iconic service

1 min

Mom Knows Best

What: Baby Care Products from O'Mumsie

1 min

GETTING YOU FIT WITH GOOD FOOD

Popular television anchor and fitness enthusiast RAMYA SUBRAMANIAN has achieved yet another milestone in her career by venturing into the world of writing. She talks to Kayal Arivalan about her personal journey and the inspiration for her debut book, Stop Weighting

2 mins

BOOST YOUR CHILD'S NUTRITION

Here are healthy foods that you can add to your child’s diet to boost their nutrition and promote optimal growth and development.

2 mins

Start The School Year Strong

Navigating the first month back to school might pose challenges but these simple strategies will get you through.

1 min

SHINING ON

LAXMI DIAMONDS IN BENGALURU IS MAKING THE JEWELLERY INDUSTRY SHINE BRIGHTER WITH ITS TOP-NOTCH JEWELLERY DESIGNS, AND DR CHETAN KUMAR MEHTA SHINES WITHIT.

1 min

DINE BY THE BAY

Indulge in international delights while gazing at the Bay of Bengal from The Pelican Deck at the Sheraton Grand Chennai, Mahabalipuram

1 min

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