CATEGORIES

Pure Shores

Priti Mahajan spent a few days at Zanzibar’s picturesque Mnemba Island, and came away with memories for a lifetime.

Make No Bones

As author-producer Twinkle Khanna’s much-awaited first novel hits stands, writer Moni Mohsin catches up with Mrs Funnybones to discuss inspiration, unusual heroes, and the importance of being an oddball.

Sonam K Ahuja Braiding Her Immense Star Power With Her Deep Love Of Books

Braiding her immense star power with her deep love of books, Sonam K Ahuja is committed to bringing to the big screen tales that speak to her and to the times we live in, finds author Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni

Do 24-hour Products Simply Evaporate Or Do Our Faces Eat Them Up?

You take pains to put on your make-up, and by mid-day it’s almost gone. Trisha Chawla investigates the vanishing act.

Power Dressing

Their fashion choices are lampooned by those who do not understand them, but for India’s foremost politicians, personal style is more than image—it is armour, says Pramod Kumar KG

Up And Away

Indie cinema’s new darling Geraldine Viswanathan is the star of the woke film Blockers.

The Righttime

Huma Abedin has been a power player all her life. She began her career as an intern at the White House, and rose up the ranks, all the way to vice-chair for Hillary Clinton’s 2016 presidential campaign. Now, as female representation in American politics hits an all-time high, the woman, who helped Secretary Clinton to the door of the world’s most notorious boys’ club, sits down for a conversation with another fire-starter who has been at the front lines of equal representation in her own field—the actor, writer, comedian, and our May cover star, Mindy Kaling.

Soldier Spy

Tradition and espionage come together in Ravi Shankar Etteth’s thriller set amid the politics of the Mauryan Empire.

Trouble In Paradise

Goa boy Miransha Naik’s debut feature film shines a light on the sunny state’s dark corners.

A Big Splash

Imogen Hermes Gowar’s much-talked-of debut novel on sex and sensibility—and mermaids in Georgian London—is as deep as it is wide, finds Cheryl-Ann Couto.

Let There Be Light

LED therapy is proving to be an all-star skin saviour for every kind of beauty woe.

Acne Leave Scars On More Than Just Your Face

Lifelong acne can leave scars on more than just your face. Tatiana Dias talks about how she regained her confidence

What's Age Got To Do With It?

There’s no point in fighting off wrinkles and spots, is there? Rituparna Som discovers we need a little more than lotions and potions to have our best skin ever

Lisa Hayden's Simple Fitness Routine That Helps Her Stay At The Top Of Her Game

Contrary to popular assumption, Lisa Haydon Lalvani’s professional star has only risen post motherhood, evidenced by her latest gig as the face of Kérastase.

Born To Reign

Meet our favourite rebel heart. From taking on bullies to single-handedly delivering box office hits, she’s a real player who likes to live victoriously and has made it on her own terms. Now there’s no stopping her, finds Kaveree Bamzai.

The Good Fight

As she navigates questions on race and belonging from her Jewish-Indian son, Mira Jacob talks to Anjali Kumar about her graphic memoir Good Talk, a piercing observation into what it means to be brown in a polarised America.

Colour Therapy

Deepica Mutyala shows what it takes to create an inclusive beauty brand.

How Hawaii Influenced Madhuri Vijay's Book!

While working on her debut novel on Kashmir, author Madhuri Vijay found inspiration in the unlikeliest of places—Hawaii. Here, she writes on how their similar histories of accession and violence influenced her book.

Sonakshi Sinha - Stronger Than Ever

Sonakshi Sinha shares her wisdom on self-confidence, happiness and why perfection is a myth.

5 Confident, Fierce And Individualistic Women Who Ought To Run The World

Confident, fierce and individualistic—these five indomitable powerhouses are women who ought to run the world. Here, we catch them in their element in Shantanu & Nikhil's whimsical capsule collection.

Screen Saver

Sundance standout Aneesh Chaganty’s uncomfortable debut, an unconventional missing-persons thriller, hits screens this month.

Well, Well, Well

Not far from the madding (holiday) crowds of Spain lies a celebrated wellness getaway. Mamta Mody visits in search of zen.

The Best Ways To Train, Eat And Sleep

Activate your beast mode with expert advice on the best ways to train, eat and sleep, finds Mamta Mody.

Katrina Kaif Unplugged!

Katrina Kaif has remained a steadfast professional and a poker-faced public figure in spite of harsh criticism about her work and chatter about her personal life. It’s been hard, she tells Rajeev Masand, but it’s made her lean harder into who she is and where she wants to go next.

Public Property

India’s first sculpture park in Jaipur aims to give everyone the royal treatment.

Counter Culture

In his first year on his own at Valentino, Pierpaolo Piccioli has taken the 57-year-old house in a timely direction, fusing high-fashion with sporty influences in a remix worthy of the MCs he idolises.

Dear Alia

As she completes five wildly eventful, successful and life-altering years in Bollywood, Alia Bhatt pens a letter to her future self. Her plans, hopes, dreams and all the stuff in-between, the actor and megastar covers them all.

Scent And Sentimentality

A new fragrance collection from the house of Herrera pays homage to the memories of the founding family, and one very luxurious flower. Arati Menon catches the first whiff at their atelier in New York.

Hit Refresh

Stuck in a fitness rut? This troupe of trainers will help you re-energise your routine and push past your workout plateau.

Memory Project

Konkona Sensharma’s gripping directorial debut is proof that Indian cinema has a bold new voice, says Vatsala Chhibber