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Sonam Kapoor Ahuja On Homegrown Talent & Indian Craftsmanship
A bonafide fashion icon, Sonam Kapoor Ahuja has been a purveyor for highlighting homegrown craftsmanship through her personal style. Here, she talks passionately about her early years of learning and forging creative partnerships with the country’s most talented designers
LONG ROAD TO FREEDOM
It’s been three years since Section 377 was repealed. To celebrate the milestone, we asked members of the LGBTQIA+ community for their insights on India’s path to queer liberation
REBEL CODE
Seasoned stylist and creative consultant, Ekta Rajani is an ‘explorer’ (as she hesitantly calls herself ) for relatively conscious consumption in the fashion scene today. However, by her admission, the process of understanding the importance of and making cleaner choices was, and continues to be, a complex one. She pens her sartorial journey thus far while spotlighting some value in thrift, slower-made, and upcycled styles, through this visual essay
LAY OF THE LAND
A vibrant mosaic of peoples, cultures and communities, crisscrossed by ancient trading and pilgrimage routes offer their own unique inspiration, in Ladakh
IN YOUR BACKYARD
Good food is about more than simply good cooking
ADA DESIGNER CHIKAN STUDIO
The beautifully intricate embroidery of chikankari is one of the most recognizable crafts from India and has continued to evolve over the last 200 years since its inception.
THE PRIDE OF A NATION
The Olympic silver medallist hopes that her inspiring story will fuel the sport ing ambitions of a new generation of athletes
EARTH RHYTHM
Channeling the power of both nature and science in perfect synergy, Earth Rhythm brings you modern skincare.
MCAFFEINE
If you’re one of those people who say, “don’t talk to me before I’ve had my morning coffee”, you’ll know just how essential coffee has become to modern lifestyle.
SOUNDTRACK TO THE SUMMER
This music collective spills the details on their third album
LEADING CHANGE
Female athletes are set ting new benchmarks for sports in the country
LOW POWER MODE
Drained social batteries have led to very little tolerance for social interaction. How can we recuperate?
HERE TO PLAY
The face of gaming is changing, literally
DEEP DIVE
Avid readers, writers, and literary agents weigh in on this year’s edition of the Booker Prize longlist
BEAUTY REPORTER
Get ready to meet your most flattering lipstick shade yet
NEXT IN FASHION
The collision of two cultural identities can often lead to an interesting outcome. While London-based Namita Khade is of Indian origin, she channels her heritage into her work through a nuanced approach to design. The 24-year-old student from Central Saint Martins came into the spotlight for her experimental take on knitwear, diaphanous dresses featuring sensual cut-outs crafted in a gamut of fabrics – mohair, merino yarn, and delicate linens.
Living The Dream
Bhumi Pednekar opens up about the critical importance of validation from her parents while growing up, Mumbai as a visual memory-scape, and how buying a vanity kit at 13 shaped her relationship with beauty
All Hail Couture
Dynamic dressing returns to the runway with Fall Couture 2021, a season of pathbreaking debuts and collections that broke convention; a breath of fresh energy into otherwise tired dress codes. Here’s what stood out for us
5 STRAIGHT-TALKING
In today’s world, design ceases to be only about functionality and creativity, it’s now also about creating a new perspective, feels Bloni’s Akshat Bansal
The Truth About Supplements
These pills and powders come with pretty promises, but is it safe to keep popping them without supervision?
The Power Of Gratitude
In engaging with the values of Sikhism, this author found the strength to finish her first book
THE PRICE OF LIBERATION
Meet the first trans woman to be longlisted for the Women’s Prize for Fiction.
Fashioning Identities
Poems addressing the cross-pollination of cultural identities through clothing, art – and even memories of ex-boyfriends, bring together an honest and witty portrayal of Indian customs and heritage in a global society
BEAUTY CHARTS
Skincare and make-up on our radar right now
NEW FIX
What is it about Korean dramas and romances that has us hooked?
Nailed it
From growing up in Dubai to studying dentistry to now being the successful entrepreneur of a nationally recognised salon chain, Dr. Leena S. has come a long way
THE COMEBACK
After a decade of exclusively being a movie star and whatnot, Kate Winslet’s triumphant return to te levis ion has everyone talking
STRAIGHT-TALKING
With the gradual re-opening of stores, how can brands ensure physical retail remains relevant and profitable? Designer Rahul Mishra weighs in
NOT YOUR ANGEL
Does a brand makeover guarantee relevance? We find out
Girls, Interrupted
A dramatic shift in our lifestyles was an unanticipated by-product of the pandemic. But, alongside the sweatpants-induced rut and Zoom fatigue, our friendships have undergone their own evolution, for better or for worse