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Queen Of Art
As the co-founder of the Dhaka Art Summit, Nadia Samdani is not only a powerhouse of South Asian art, but also committed to paying it forward
Second Coming
Louis Vuitton and artist Jeff Koons have upped the ante for round two of the Masters collection
Label To Know: DE'ANMA
Priyanka Desai’s modish jewellery brand marries unconventional materials with structural minimalism
Beauty Expert: Dr Nigma Talib
World-renowned naturopathic physician Dr Nigma Talib coerces us to look beyond magic formulas for flawless skin
In Her Skin
In an India-first, Man Booker nominee Zadie Smith talks to Supriya Dravid about juggling motherhood with writing, loving Game Of Thrones, not falling prey to the cult of first lines, and enjoying the kind of aesthetic bliss that good art provokes
A Walk To Remember
The annual Bata Fashion Weekend took place in the historic city of Prague this year, and was a celebration of the shoe giant’s 125-year heritage, and emerging design talent.
That's What Friends Are For
Karan Johar And Alia Bhatt Are BFFS With So Much In Common—They’Re Bollywood Blue Bloods, Hold Their Fame Lightly, And Have Made Standout Careers By Smashing Stereotypes. Mallika Dua Gives Us A Closer Peek At Their Friendship.
The Productivity Trap
As the new year triggers a fresh wave of goal setting, Kat Stoeffel takes a hard look at a genre aimed at illuminating how women “get it all done”
Show Stopper
Firecracker activist Ash Sarkar first grabbed headlines last year when she spoke truth to power on national TV in the UK. She talks to Nishat Fatima about life as a viral sensation.
Body Language
It may be cool to be a body positive millennial, but Cheryl-Ann Couto discovers the complicated reality of self-acceptance during her weight loss journey.
My World Noor Fares
We explore the life and style of the celebrated jewellery designer at home in London.
Rules Of Engagement
Designer Amit Aggarwal’s collaboration with textile maker Tanira Sethi for his India Couture Week debut made for an exemplary interplay of form and fabric—both on the runway and behind the scenes.
Label To Know: Zohra Rahman
Be it paper clips or unsent letters, jewellery designer Zohra Rahman’s influences are as varied as her creations.
New Direction
Designers Shantanu & Nikhil’s deeply personal approach to couture signals a shift to a more inclusive—and less intimidating—approach to the business of fashion.
Well, Well, Well
It took two battles with cancer, countless holistic therapies, and a lot of self-love to discover the true meaning of wellness
'I'm Ruled By My Heart'
National-level badminton player, award-winning performer, mental health campaigner and international style icon—Deepika Padukone is exactly where she wants to be. Serena Menon reunites the Bollywood actor with her mentor, renowned film-maker and choreographer Farah Khan, as they reflect on her journey from ingenuous debutante to industry leader.
Meet His Highness Maharaja Sawai Padmanabh Singh
Meet His Highness Maharaja Sawai Padmanabh Singh, the royal charmer in residence of Jaipur
What Really Is Beauty? And How Does One Perceive It?
What really is beauty? And how does one perceive it? As debates rage around the inclusivity of it (or lack thereof), seven voices offer their insights on a term that has been most-polarising this year
My First Time
Eight individuals across diverse disciplines dip into the past and reflect on a moment that came to define them and their work
Slow And Steady
It took 25 years at Grey for Yashaswini Samat to become the advertising agencys first female CEO. She tells Aabha Bakaya why she was lucky enough to get there at her own pace
Cross-Border Couture
Indias Bollywood stars and billionaires have a new couture favourite in Faraz Manan. Rochelle Pinto gets him to spill the beans on his fashion invasion
Breakout Star
She made global headlines this spring for becoming Pakistan’s first transgender newscaster, but things haven’t always been rosy for Marvia Malik.
Between The Lines
Artist Rana Begum and fashion designer-artist Payal Khandwala are both master minimalists and mutual admirers who don’t disguise their love for clean shapes and bold use of form and colour. They talk to Neville Bhandara about what inspires, enrages and drives them to create.
Return To Self
For tough-as-nails fashion consultant Sabina Chopra, a cancer diagnosis would become the permission she needed to hit pause and take stock of her life.
Living It Up
Entrepreneur Roohi Jaikishan shares her top health advice, fragrances she loves, and why olive oil is non-negotiable for her.
24 Hours With Deepika Padukone
What does a regular day in the life of an A-list actor look like? From beauty rituals to cheat meals, Bollywood‘s golden girl gives Trisha Chawla a peek into her no-frills routine.
Can You Learn To Love Your Fat?
Can body confidence be taught? Marisa Meltzer, who’s been dieting since she was five, goes on a quest to make peace with her size.
Being Thin Is Not Enough!
While friends envied her hourglass figure and racing metabolism, Kermin Bhot was learning that being thin is not all it’s cracked up to be.
Blank Space
As More and more millennials ‘come out’ as having a sexuality defined by its absence, Nellie Eden reports on the reality of dating an asexual.
Sanya Malhotra And Fatima Sana Sheikh: The Striking Duo From Dangal
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