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Just Keep Swimming
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Just Keep Swimming

Bhakti Sharma was literally thrown into the deep end when she was just two-and-a-half years old. She tells Nikita Sawant how open water swimming has changed the way she looks at life.

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May 18 2017
Glitz And Glory
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Glitz And Glory

When 14 gorgeous girls compete for one of the most coveted titles of the season, sparks are sure to fly. Throw a star-studded jury, a charged audience and fantastic performances into the mix and you have one heck of a show.

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5 mins  |
May 18 2017
In the Pink
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In the Pink

While she is truly to the manor born, Upasana Kamineni of the Apollo Hospitals group is keen on making her own way. She talks to Neeti Jaychander about her big plans.

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January 10 2017
Top 5 Winter Holiday Destinations In India
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Top 5 Winter Holiday Destinations In India

Get a big serving of snow-capped mountains, fresh air and even some winter sports at these stunning Indian destinations.

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January 10 2017
How To Make A Lasting Impression At Your New Workplace?
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How To Make A Lasting Impression At Your New Workplace?

When you’re starting a new job, you need confidence, smarts and these expert-backed tips.

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January 10 2017
Coming Of Age
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Coming Of Age

‘Having kids after 35 is difficult.’ ‘You can’t run a company until you’re 30.’ ‘Turning 50? Don’t go trekking.’ Doing the right thing at the right time often overrides the concept of following one’s dreams. Neeti Jaychander meets five women who defied social and biological norms to honour their choices, and finds out what makes them tick

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9 mins  |
January 24 2017
Are You Madly In Love With Your Best Friend!
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Are You Madly In Love With Your Best Friend!

You are madly in love with your best friend but he wants to keep things firmly in the friend zone. Chencho Sherin Thomas helps you cope.

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January 24 2017
Lucky In Love
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Lucky In Love

Wondering why your dates never materialise into relationships? Break out of these vicious cycles and have better luck the next time, says Anindita Ghosh

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March 15, 2018
Warrior Queen
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Warrior Queen

For someone who’s been in the news so much, Kangana Ranaut still has the power to surprise you—whether she’s defying death on the sets of her new film, looking for love in her own cautious way or building a dream villa in Manali.

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8 mins  |
March 15, 2018
Lay Of The Land
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Lay Of The Land

The good old missionary is everyone’s favourite fail-safe position. But is there a way to heighten its pleasures? Chirag Mohanty Samal says yes

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March 15, 2018
No Filter Required
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No Filter Required

Amyra Dastur has been making news as a rising star and someone who isn’t afraid of being seen for who she is. Chirag Mohanty Samal speaks to the gutsy young actor

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March 15, 2018
Nidhhi Agerwal On Life After Munna Michael
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Nidhhi Agerwal On Life After Munna Michael

The actor talks about taking the modelling route to Bollywood and lessons learnt on the job

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March 15, 2018
Sex And Sense - Ability
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Sex And Sense - Ability

The path to sizzling sex sessions may be as simple as focusing on your senses. Suchita Parikh-Mundul guides you towards your biggest orgasms yet

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June 9, 2018
Fair Fashion
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Fair Fashion

Designer Anita Dongre is trying to bridge the gap between aspiration and accessibility with her ubiquitous brand presence. Rushmika Banerjee talks to the woman in charge

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June 9, 2018
It Hasn't Been A Simple Journey
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It Hasn't Been A Simple Journey

An actor, producer, dancer, writer and mother, Rituparna Sengutpa is a woman of many roles. Hemchhaya De finds out what keeps Tollywood’s leading lady always in boss mode

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June 9, 2018
A Thousand Splendid Smiles
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A Thousand Splendid Smiles

It’s a place you must visit—for the craft, for the palate, for the soul, but mostly to discover the GangaJamuni tehzeeb that exists despite the surround sound of politics. It’s Lucknow, the city that wakes up to the muezzin’s call, trundles at its own unique pace unhurried by the din and surrenders to the night under the clanging of temple bells

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June 9, 2018
Inhale, EXHALE
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Inhale, EXHALE

Even a few minutes of meditation every day can do wonders to reduce your stress levels. Kriti Saraswat-Satpathy eases you into it

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June 9, 2018
Skin Deep
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Skin Deep

One of the biggest deterrents to skin health, pollution is almost inescapable in the times we live in. Tatiana Dias helps you navigate the grimy minefield to offer your skin the TLC it deserves.

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7 mins  |
June 9, 2018
Hail The Queen
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Hail The Queen

After a whirlwind year that folded in both a blockbuster Hollywood debut and heartache back home over new film Padmaavat, Deepika Padukone took a restorative birthday break and is back looking and feeling like a million bucks.

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February 15,2018
Yami Gautam 'I'm Not Scared of Failure'
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Yami Gautam 'I'm Not Scared of Failure'

Yami Gautam’s philosophy is simple. She believes in doing things that bring her joy, working with people she respects, and escaping to the mountains every once in a while. Nikita Sawant chats with the star.

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April 6 2017
That Same Fire
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That Same Fire

Shabana Azmi has a brilliant talent and a rare grace that imbues every character she’s ever played. Nairita Mukherjee meets one of Indian cinema’s most enduring legends

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April 6 2017
‘Recognition Feeds My Soul'
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‘Recognition Feeds My Soul'

Small-town boy Harshvardhan Rane worked as a phone operator, a carpenter and a DVD salesman before he made it as an actor. Nikita Sawant gets his film-worthy story

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April 6 2017
Winning Hold
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Winning Hold

It takes more than raw talent to be named among the world’s best athletes, create history and enter the record books. The right coach takes a player and moulds her into a champion. Urvashi Pant explores the dynamics between India’s top sportswomen and their coaches, and finds out just what gives their partnership the extra edge.

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November 22 2016
Smash Hit
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Smash Hit

It’s not every day that you see an international sports star practise in your neighbourhood. For eight-year-old PV Sindhu, though, it was part of the routine to watch her father PV Ramana, a national-level volleyball player, exchange rallies with Pullela Gopichand, one of India’s best badminton players and only the second from the country to win the All-England title. What started as mild interest soon turned into something more serious and at the age of 10, Sindhu joined Gopichand’s badminton academy in Hyderabad’s Gachibowli area.

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November 22 2016
Things To Borrow From 'HIS' Grooming Kit!
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Things To Borrow From 'HIS' Grooming Kit!

This has been the year of the man in the beauty industry, with an explosion of trends, products and services aimed at the male species. Neeti Jaychander suggests you borrow these miracle-workers from his vanity case

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November 22 2016
Want To Look Stunning? Shave Off!
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Want To Look Stunning? Shave Off!

Timeless beauties like Marilyn Monroe and Elizabeth Taylor were said to be fans of shaving and apparently, the geishas owed their porcelain loveliness to it as well. But would you be brave enough to shave your face? Faye Remedios finds out that several women are indeed willing to do this in the quest to get a smooth, stunning visage.

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April 8 2016
Exclusive! Parineeti Chopra Gets Personal
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Exclusive! Parineeti Chopra Gets Personal

A soundproof entertainment room where she reads her scripts and watches Hollywood’s best on a state-of-the-art home theatre system, and a spa room with an installation that reminds her of where she came from while kicking back... Parineeti Chopra offers a rare peek into her home life to Sandipan Dalal. 

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April 22 2016
3 Best Tricks To Fight Stress
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3 Best Tricks To Fight Stress

If work has got you feeling increasingly anxious and jumpy, don’t quit your job. Try these simple tricks first, says Reema Behl

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April 22 2016
Beauty Queen Vartika Singh Spills Her Style Secrets
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Beauty Queen Vartika Singh Spills Her Style Secrets

Miss Grand International 2015 second runner-up Vartika Singh gears up to join the entertainment industry and shares her summer beauty secrets with us.

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May 8 2016
Play Dirty- Sex Games To Score
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Play Dirty- Sex Games To Score

Spice up your sex life with games designed to help you score, says Anupama Bijur

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May 8 2016