CATEGORIES

DONNING YET ANOTHER HAT

An iconic television actor to a successful politician and now an author, Smriti Zubin Irani is full of surprises. Kamna Malik in an exclusive, unfiltered chat with her

BEAUTIFUL, inside OUT

A busy Miranda Kerr—the model runs a global biz and raises three kids—who’s recently brought her passion project to India, leaves Divya Gursahani impressed

Red Lipstick - A Tool Of Witchcraft To A Symbol Of Feminine Power

A fearless ally of women throughout history, the red lipstick has transformed from a tool of witchcraft to a symbol of feminine power, notes Moshita Prajapati

Genderless Fragrance Has Finally Moved Out Of The Niche World

Genderless fragrance has finally moved out of the niche world and into the mainstream

Alia Bhatt On Self-Love, Films & Beauty

Alia Bhatt’s growth as a professional and an individual has been nothing short of inspiring. Kaveree Bamzai decodes the unique combination of style, substance and beauty that makes her irresistible

The Cost Of Gendered Beauty

With inputs from experts, Ainee Nizami Ahmedi seeks to place the fine print under a magnifying glass and understand the impact of unfair pricing tactics on half the population

SAMREEN TRIES IT...

ELLE’s Beauty & Health Editor, Samreen Samad scouts newly launched products and takes them for a test drive. Check out her picks for the month

VA VA ZOOM

Digital disruptors Emma Chamberlain and Charli D’Amelio strut in Louis Vuitton’s latest launches

POWERED BY TECHNOLOGY

Here’s giving your beauty routine a tech upgrade, with the hottest electric tools in town

THE LARGER ISSUE

To toss or keep? No, this isn’t about an outfit or a trend, but a rather deceptive label that isn’t in fashion anymore—plus size. Ruman Baig asks industry insiders to weigh in

BEAUTY STASH

Meet the brand-new arrivals all set to shake up your dressers and make-up kits

AGENT OF BEAUTY

Huda Kattan speaks to Namrata Kedar about conquering the global beauty industry with her trailblazing innovations

A Hot Plate Of Nostalgia

From regional recipes to family traditions, four chefs talk to Ainee Nizami Ahmedi about the humble monsoon staple

Revised Rules Of Beauty And Wellness

Tatiana Dias takes you through the ever-evolving mandate of beauty and wellness. It's time to take notes

Recent Launches In Face Oils, Fragrances And Serums

Round-up of recent launches in face oils, fragrances and serums

The Globally-Loved Kim Jisoo

From K-Pop trainee to global megastar, it took one young Korean woman nearly 10 years to unlock her full potential. But this is not the premise of a binge-worthy show—it’s the real-life story of BLACKPINK member JISOO. After all those years of travail, the 26-year-old is coming into her own as a musical maven and a force to be reckoned with. Courtesy of Dior, ELLE speaks to JISOO about fashion, music, and life. Truly, JISOO is the epitome of the idea that beauty exists in confidence. As she says: “Live each moment to its fullest, and you'll have no regrets.”

SPICE ROUTE

From fighting acne to curing digestion, Samreen Samad dictates which spices and condiments to stock in your kitchens and beauty cabinets

LIQUID ASSET

This bestseller is quite a mouthful to say—Estée Lauder Advanced Night Repair Synchronized Multi-Recovery Complex—and yet, one of the favourites

SMASH THAT!

Ace shuttler PV Sindhu talks to Shivpriya Bajpai about the joy of chasing dreams with unfazed dedication, ahead of the Tokyo Olympics 2021

GLOW GETTER

Lesley-Ann Brandt, now famous as Mazikeen, in a heartfelt tête-à-tête with Samreen Samad about her life and career

MY EXPERIMENTS WITH ART

Four creative minds take Sonali Shah through their distinct work, born out of the constraints of the lockdowns

BACK TO THE ORIGIN

SEASONED INDIAN DESIGNERS REMINISCE ABOUT THEIR FIRST COLLECTIONS. RUMAN BAIG JOINS IN THEIR NOSTALGIA

FANTASY LAND

Being locked indoors is verily, only a physical barrier. As the mind wanders to invisible destinations, we follow along with a camera

MONSOON DRAMA

Indian monsoons share a tempestuous relationship with the behemoth that is Hindi cinema. Sonali Shah reflects on their rendezvous

MY LOVE AFFAIR WITH RAY'S CHARULATA

Designer Pranay Baidya vividly describes his emotions and inspirations drawn from celebrated filmmaker Satyajit Ray’s cinematic masterpiece, Charulata

A Time To Fight, A Time To Heal

Wellness is undergoing a paradigm shift. Aditi Rao finds that she is here for it

LITERATURE THERAPY

Here’s our recommendation of books to curl up with, in these strange times–a select six that help us transform

Looking Back - 25 Years Of Good Earth

For over two decades, this home decor and apparel brand has been reintroducing us to our own roots. Vinita Makhija traces its historic milestones

READY TO STRIKE

With three film releases in the coming months, the very sexy Vaani Kapoor’s life is in a whirlwind right now. ELLE discusses a bit of fashion, fitness and familial bonds with the actress

PRETTY WOMEN

Chopard’s newest collaboration is born out of an old friendship. Its doyenne, Caroline Scheufele, talks to Sonali Shah about her personal bond with Julia Roberts, and her love for cinema