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INTO THE VALLEY

Nestled between India and China, the tiny Himalayan country of Bhutan unfolds a journey that is transformative, both physically and spiritually. Kirstie Clements travels across Aman Resorts’ circuit of five beautiful but understated lodges to encounter a remote region with the best-preserved traditions that are defiantly analogue, pristinely natural and dazzlingly majestic

LAY OF THE LAND

Subverting the toxic doctrine of hustle culture, Jahan Jhala left his corporate job in the UK to return to his fourth-generation family farm in Gujarat’s Gir forest. Along with his partner Mallika Chandra, he has now undertaken the ambitious endeavour of transforming the plot into a lush, biodynamic pocket, finds Sadaf Shaikh

Behind the veil

Known as the Indian fashion industry’s retro revivalist, Sabyasachi Mukherjee has built a brand on being proudly and unapologetically Indian. Vogue India’s editor, Megha Kapoor, speaks with the man behind the country’s biggest nuptials

WHAT JULIE SAHNI TAUGHT ME

While writing about a little-known, path-breaking Indian chef for his debut book, Mayukh Sen unlocked a deeper understanding of his own mother’s food and her immigrant story. For Sahni, that cookbook was just one triumph in a varied culinary résumé that has involved writing and teaching

FIRST IMPRESSIONS

Drawn from the creative and political minds of today’s diaspora, these upcoming novels—from head-on honest to downright hilarious—are poised to be the debuts of the season, says Sana Goyal

Natasha Poonawalla On Fashion, Family And Philanthropy

A bright light in the world of philanthropy and high society, Natasha Poonawalla is ready to strip her public image of a fashionable socialite and emerge as a high-impact woman who can handle grit as well as glamour. The LSE graduate, who has been on the front lines of the vaccine crusade, sits with Radhika Seth to give us a rare peek behind the curtain

In with the old

Love at first sight with a 19thcentury Dutch-Sri Lankan armoire started a long-term commitment with vintage pieces for antiquarian Gaurav Bhatia. He shares his journey and tips on how to find a classic that stands the test of time

ONE FOR ALL

How does an architect go about renovating an old family home? For Sruthi C Reddy, it was a “something new, something old” approach that turned a modest 2bhk in into an expansive getaway, finds Shalini Shah

Fresh start

Most resolutions are likely ditched, but once you rebrand some of the things you’re already doing and give them direction, you’ll be on your way to a better 2022. Here’s your tool kit.

FULL HOUSE

Interior designer Sravanya Rao Pittie’s Mumbai apartment resembles an assiduously curated art gallery that places delicate and eclectic crafts-focused pieces at the centre of an otherwise practical family home, finds Aditi Shah Bhimjyani

From Goa with love

For Delhi-based lighting designers Prateek Jain and Gautam Seth, a second house in the sunny state offered a safe space to reconnect, rejuvenate and refresh.

THE GRASS IS GREENER

Flipping the cliché of susegad Goa, Srimoyi Bhattacharya, the industrious PR maven, is rebuilding her practice from a paddy view home by architect Ini Chatterji, finds Megha Mahindru

Let me entertain you

With the right buys, you can create a home theatre, a gaming den, and a cellar—all in your living room.

Sanctum of solace

Entrepreneur Karishma Manga Bedi shares the joy of solitude she experiences by the Ganga at her mountain home nestled in the mystical hills of Rishikesh.

THREE CHEERS

Since its launch in 2018, the JCB Prize for Literature has expanded the reach of regional Indian writing beyond the dominant English-language books. And among India’s varied and multifaceted literary voices, Malayalam writing is having its moment in the spotlight, finds Sana Goyal

Kalki Koechlin Shares The Secrets Behind Her Natural Glow And Beauty Habits

From mascara to motivation, India-born French actor Kalki Koechlin shares the secrets behind her natural glow and walks Sheree Gomes Gupta through her beauty habits

A Mental Reset Might Just Change Your Life Spectacularly

A mental reset is more than just an alternative perspective. It might just change your life spectacularly.

Neeraj Chopra Stepped Up In Elite Sport And Made The World His Village

This year, a quick throw transformed this village boy from obscurity into a phenomenon. But stardom falls lightly on his brawny shoulders—the javelin star’s real victory is in seizing his Olympics win to turn his little-known sport into a focus for India, finds Sharda Ugra

Model Of The Year - Nidhi Sunil

Defying stereotypes while amplifying inclusivity, the model, activist, and all-round outspoken citizen of the world is turning the fashion industry upside down. As her career shifts into overdrive, the new face of change shares her navigation manual with Avanti Dalal

WOMEN OF THE YEAR

Sometimes, a single event can set the course for the future. Today, if the world seems altered from the devastating effects of COVID-19, it has brought with it a new and evolved set of heroes.

Insider's secret

While the Birkin, Constance and Kelly may be the most well-known, Hermès has 50 different styles that marry form and function with ease. Catherine Fulconis from the luxury maison rounds them up with Priyanka Khanna

NEWSMAKER OF THE YEAR SIRISHA BANDLA

With one small step, this India-born rocket scientist made a giant leap for womankind. The astronaut opens up to Megha Mahindru about why commercial space travel is not just an expensive thrill but a gateway to a phenomenally inclusive future

Decades of style

For the past forty years, Michael Kors has been the arbiter of contemporary Americana. Closer home, Ruchika Sachdeva’s Bodice has spent the last ten years exploring modern Indian fashion. We take a look at these two labels and their milestone moments

Olivier the conqueror

Since taking over Balmain at the age of 25, Olivier Rousteing has transformed it into a revolutionary force in French fashion. Nathan Heller meets the designer set to shake up the world

Self-love letters

How do I love me? Let me count the ways.

Something old, something new

From a mother’s zari-filled sari to found-in-theattic French lace, brides are turning to heirloom pieces to add extra significance to their wedding attire.

Indra Nooyi, The Former Chairperson And Ceo Of Pepsico, Spills Her Life Lessons

From navigating motherhood without a smartphone to breaking the glass ceiling in perfectly tailored suits, Indra Nooyi, the former chairperson and CEO of PepsiCo, spills her life lessons outlining how she became the first South Asian female CEO of a Fortune 500 company.

PV Sindhu Rising To The Top

No stranger to challenges, this trio of Olympic winners is bringing forth athletic equality by fostering an arena for change with their fierce, competitive spirit.

Plating happiness

Whether ancient Ayurveda or modern research, food science continues to link eating habits with how we look, move and feel. With expert assistance, Sonal Ved helps you navigate your way to joy

Community living

In Puducherry, textile and fashion designer Naushad Ali has found a confluence of his Tamil roots, a deep spirituality, and inspiration in every bylane. He tells Priyanka Khanna why the coastal town is his happy place