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Understanding Marriage

"O Husband and wife, reside together here. Do not separate and attain fulfilment of your ages together with your children and grandchildren in this home.” This shloka from the Rigveda preaches the path of life before attaining 'Grihastha'.

Discovering The Best Of You

Before The One Finds You!

Get Married The Marathi Way!

Ever been to Maharashtra? If yes, you must have sampled the delicious Marathi food, walked on the quaint little beaches and have been mesmerised by the simple and laidback Marathi lifestyle, which is decked with jewels of love and harmony.

Wristlets Of Love

India is famed for its plethora of customs and rituals. The age old traditions still maintain significance in the eyes of millions. A wedding is undoubtedly one of the most celebrated practices in India. This union of two souls, two families is considered to be an event which brings immense joy and triumph.

The Celestial Fire

In most Hindu festivals, occasions and important celebrations, the auspicious havan (sacred fire) is considered to be a crucial element. Along with invoking blessings from the Gods, the fire too is greatly revered. With the havan as a witness and the omnipresence of the Gods, it is said that it brings good luck and prosperity to any event.

Kama Sutra

“Gather ye rosebuds while ye may, Old Time is still a-flying; And this same flower that smiles today, Tomorrow will be dying.”

All Hail The Queen Deepika Padukone

When she walks into a room, heads don’t turn casually, they swoon.The ability to think and perceive dims as one gawks in awe at the perfection and elegance that Deepika Padukone is.

The Man Of The Hour - Ranveer Singh

He is a romantic, a charmer and a people’s man! With his first film itself, Ranveer Singh made his mark and showed the world that he was not just another debutant and that he is here to stay. His flamboyant personality and his oh-so-sexy attitude have won millions of hearts, probably Deepika Padukone’s too!

A Wind of Change

Conceptualising a cover shoot with Amyra Dastur for our New Year special was as easy as pie.

Mr. Khiladi & Mrs. Funnybones - Akshay Kumar & Twinkle Khanna

Bollywood is a land where millions of dreams either come to life or die a premature death. The world of cinema is beautiful, glamorous and often a lonesome one. Bollywood is also a place where there is never a dearth of magical tales of love and romance. Many actors and actresses have found love on the sets of a film or even a photoshoot for that matter. India’s heartthrob Rajiv Bhatia, who the world popularly knows as Akshay Kumar met his soulmate, Mrs. Funnybones or who we better know as Twinkle Khanna in a photoshoot set up by a magazine in Mumbai.

A Star Is Born - Sanya Malhotra

A couple of months ago, a video of Sanya Malhotra emerged over the Internet. It shows the talented young lass busting a move or two to Rihanna’s hit single, ‘Work’ featuring Drake along with her ‘Dangal’ co-star Fatima Sana Shaikh. As the camera spans between the two, it eventually focuses on just Malhotra. She looks calm, collected and completely in her elements. It’s hard to look away from Malhotra as she effortlessly and gracefully pulls off her dance routine. It looks as though she was born to do this. Sanya Malhotra has hit Bollywood like a hurricane!

Those Three Words

It’s finally the long weekend! I have a three days off from work and for once I have decided to do nothing about it.

Fasting For Your Beloved

For long, married women have been idolising and worshipping Parvati – the Goddess of love,marriage and devotion. The Hindu dharma believes that a woman is imperative in binding a family as she manifests the power of growth, nourishment and prosperity. She is the only one endowed with the ability to strengthen her bond and devotion towards her partner, with the way of fasting. Sharpen your wits as Wedding Affair enlightens you on the rituals of wifely fasting.

The Reign Of Tiger Tiger Shroff

Unlike his reel self where he goes on a bone-breaking spree and comes across as a human mean machine, Tiger Shroff is exactly the opposite in his real life – reticent, soft-spoken and a man of few words. With his fluid dance moves, which invariably have a jaw dropping reaction from the audiences, this actor is known for spending most of his time in the air than on the ground. He lives up to his name to the T for he is indeed the ‘Tiger’, when it comes to feisty action scenes. He believes he is most comfortable on stage, performing something he has rehearsed for hours – a dance or an action sequence.

And Then You Happened

I open my eyes slowly as the sunlight rushes through the window. Instead of getting up, I turn to my side only to find Naman sleeping peacefully. I had never imagined reality to be so beautiful, not a year back at least. This reality felt serene, it felt like home.

An Ode To The Trinity

What came first? Prakriti, Sanskriti or Brahmand? The divine chronology suggests that the evolution of nature happened before anything else. Humanity was born under its prevalence, followed by the development of mind and culture.

I Consider My Life Like A Dream Shakti Mohan

Abit shy, all about the hard work, daddy’s girl,brave and courageous — this is how ShaktiMohan defines herself. From a contestant to a judge, she has become an inspiration to her legions of fans. When she dances, the world watches in awe and admiration. Mohan, who shot to fame with ‘Dance India Dance’, is a force to be reckoned with. In a candid conversation, she tells us how she became interested in dance and the choices she’s made through her life.

The Dark Horse Of The Millennium Vicky Kaushal

With a brooding portrayal of a boy belonging to a family of corpse burners, Vicky Kaushal debuted in the National Award winning film ‘Masaan’ in 2015. As of today, seven of his films have hit the theatres with which the actor has made quite an impact in the industry. This year, he started off on a promising note and is yet to reveal a lot more of ‘Vicky’.

6 Visa On Arrival Destinations For A Romantic Honeymoon

Going for honeymoon in a foreign land isn’t just about choosing an exotic location andpacking your bags, it is rather a long-drawn affair and there is a lot of planning to do.

The Fiesty Fighter Kangana Ranaut

From being an outlander to being one of the highest-paid actresses in Bollywood, Kangana Ranaut has surely come a long way.

The Floral Foray

Think of weddings and the entire venue is redolent with flowers.

Eternally Reverential Red

A colour that emits all tinges of divinity, a shade that traditionally ushers you to a new beginning, a hue in which the bride appears more beautiful! Indeed, it is the searing colour that exquisitely represents the splendour of idyllic togetherness and the holiness of perpetual love.

Pearl Of All Things!

Someone asked me the exact definition of ‘desirable’ the other day, and I said, it’s subjective. But the question lingered in my mind, long after the conversation had come to an end.

Shine Bright Let the Day Bride

Navigating through the multifarious bridal looks, to choose one ‘stand out look’ for your big day, can be a daunting task.

The Exuberance of a Marwari Wedding

The Marwaris give new meaning to the phrase ‘work hard and party harder’. A hardworking community from the Marwar region of South-western Rajasthan, their name is synonymous with delicious vegetarian food and resplendent celebrations of festivals.

She's Just Not That Into You...

Is your heart captured in the cobwebs of an unrequited love? It’s time to break free.

Sweet Sensation

I am set on a mission to steal a good number of minutes from the rising actor’s devoted time to the promotions of her recent release – Jolly LLB 2. Back to the country a day before, with a schedule that has absolutely no breathing space for any more numericals and alphabets, she astounds me with her warm and composed voice.

Slaying the Stereotypes

The Sport’s Star – Sakshi Malik.

The Precious Parsi Lagan

India is known around the world for many things – whether it is the gracefulness of different religions and ethnicities coexisting in harmony or the natural beauty that abounds in every nook and cranny. India is a land full of art in all its glorious forms and host to some of the richest and most vibrant festivals in the world. When it comes to Indian weddings, it appears that there is absolutely no holding back. Weddings of each religion are celebrated with fun and vigour and the celebrations of a Parsi wedding sees no different treatment.

Homage To Haldi

Indian weddings are known for their vibrant and vivacious rituals, with each ritual having its own significance. People who are a part of it can’t help getting affected by its infectious energy and positivity. The rituals like mehendi, sangeet and haldi take place before the actual wedding. One of the most interesting and engaging pre-wedding rituals is the haldi ceremony, which takes place a day before the wedding. According to the norms of the two families, the ceremony is either conducted individually or jointly by the two families.