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On my shelf
Award-winning author, activist and professor CHITRA BANERJEE DIVAKARUNI introduces the paperback friends that have seen her through every decade of her life
Saying Yes To Heaven
With its unsullied beaches, azure waves and army of trees, the tranquil town of Weligama is a sparkling jewel in Sri Lanka's generously studded crown.
Quiet Glory
Kriti Sanon is riding the crest of the wave, thanks to her recent National Award win for best actress. In an introspective mood, she lets HASINA JEELANI in on how an engineering graduate without industry connections got here, where she hopes to see herself five years from now and why she's probably going to need another National Award-win to raise her manifestation game.
Mind Over Matter
Following a pre-wedding skincare routine might ensure that you look your best on your big day, but to ensure that you feel your best involves self-care of a different kind. Here's how to take charge of your emotional and mental well-being
Rebel At Heart
Two record-breaking films in a single year, a prestigious Academy Awards presenter invite, ambassadorships for illustrious global brands and taking her self-care brand to new heights-it's evident that Deepika Padukone is in her winner-takes-all era, but she is nowhere close to sated. For Cartier's collaboration with Vogue India, the actor, who is hurtling along the path to success at breakneck speed, reveals the secret behind what keeps her grounded.
La dolce vita
This California-based couple's wedding was a celebration of love-for Italy, for their families and friends and for each other.
A chic Californian affair
Uttara Sivaram and Henry Schreiber's intimate nuptials were a nod to their Hindu and Jewish faiths.
Written in the stars
Raadhika and Nimit Shah's wedding was a vibrant affair at a California ranch overlooking the mountains.
Save our soirée
From last-minute cancellations to weather upsets, here's expert advice on how to stay a step ahead of any potential wedding disaster
Slice of paradise
The celebrations are over, the guests have left, you finally have some quality time to spend with your significant other. Where do you go? From luxury resorts and idyllic villas to beachfront properties, here are our choices
On the moodboard
Vogue asked the best wedding planners in the business to design wedding celebrations, from elegant sit-down dinners to laid-back poolside soirées.
Grooming Glory
Men, we hear you-it's your big day too. Here's your guide to glowing skin, healthy hair and staying physically and mentally fit in the days leading up to your wedding
Crisis Control
Wedding stress might be inevitable, but last-minute beauty emergencies that derail your big day needn't beconsider this your comprehensive guide to looking your best
Glow-getters
Today's Bollywood bride is dialling back the drama with her hair and makeup choices in favour of luminous skin, a dewy finish and natural texture
Forever mine
Bookmark these engagement ring trends for when you're looking to seal the deal
Perfect pairings
Bookmark this handy guide on how to match a statement necklace with the neckline of your bridal ensemble
Matches made in heaven
Investing in a few key jewellery pieces that can be layered will allow you to create a signature bridal look and also make your collection versatile. Here's how to layer and pair pieces together perfectly
Paint it red
For the bride looking to root her look in Indian tradition, the allure of the colour of passion remains. Take a cue from the famous women who chose red from head to toe for their bridal ensembles, but not without adding their unique twists
Made by hand
Handwoven fabrics and menswear silhouettes for women are both a big part of the season's look-here's some design inspiration
Groom 2.0
Men, here are three ways to push the style envelope on your sartorial choices this wedding season
Reel vs real
They may have played the blushing bride countless times onscreen in maximalist bridal finery, but unconventional hues, bold beauty choices and demure femininity rule the hearts of these real-life Bollywood brides.
Wedding Wonderlands
Looking for the perfect backdrop against which to exchange vows? Look no further than these iconic palaces and resorts
All that glitters
For your bridal trousseau, choose from designs by these celebrated couturiers and heritage jewellers
Glam And Glory
For a bridal look that transcends time and trends, consider these hair and makeup maestros who have worked their magic on the top faces in the beauty industry
Couture Calling
Showstopper lehengas, dramatic veils, cocktail-ready sequins-opulence gets redefined for the modern Indian bride by the country's finest designers
Lights, Camera, Action
In the hands of these popular photographers and videographers, fleeting moments are made into memories that can be relived for posterity
Theatrically Ever After
Under the creative stewardship of a new generation of wedding planners and designers, the traditional Indian wedding has been elevated to a grand spectacle. Here's a round-up of the best in the business
Desert Trance
Tucked away in the folds of the unforgiving Thar desert, the Kalbelia dancers of Pushkar have held on to a single belief passed down through generations: to dance is to perform a transformative, even miraculous act.
ROUND TWO, FIGHT!
It may only be their second innings at the Asian Games since the inception of the India Women's Rugby 7s team, but hailing from the hinterland of the country, the players have more on the line than just victory and defeat.
The Holy Mountain
What is it about looking at nature's striking panorama straight in the eye that puts the world into perspective for even the most stolid among us? Elevated above the clouds at Sitara Himalaya, MEGHA KAPOOR finds the answer