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DO WE WANT WHAT WE WANT?

Athavra is a simple man with a clean heart who finds a woman with a cleaner conscience but messy habits. Will it work in a world of dogmatism where a woman who is a hot-mess cannot be a good wife?

THE RUNWAY HUES

This year, the designers not only provided a glimpse into the collective consciousness but also showed us the underlying meaning of fashion at the FDCI x Lakmé Fashion Week. The runways brushed an abundance of extravagant hues, modernised classics, and beautifully handcrafted embroidery and embellishments. Here are designer-wise cues for your dream couture.

DIGITAL LAVENDER

It is 2023, and the world is trying to break free from gender norms and the confines of the conventional definition of male and female. Our society has leapt with evolving rituals in a wedding, such as the colour of a bride's wedding couture. But can the Pantone of The Year: Digital Lavender be the Colour Of the Bride?

INTIMACY 'TO-DO' LIST 2023

Since we are in the wind of notepads filled with new resolutions for the new year, let us pen down to creating a to-do list with the ultimate intimacy goals ones that will give you chills down there.

'LOST' ACES THE 53RD INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL OF INDIA

Bollywood actress Yami Gautam will be seen in an intriguing drama thriller based on true events called 'Lost'.

THE COMPLETE GUIDE

You are about to start a new life, a life filled with the promise of happiness and dreams coming true.

10: Trending Make up Ideas For The Winter Bride

Today’s millennial bride keeps up with traditions but embraces it with a touch of rebellion. Sneakers under her sari Keep her comfortable, she likes tousled hair in comparison to a neat bun, she likes to rock a bold lip as well as a statement maangtika. Its all about personal style and choice for the bride of today, understanding what suits you best and sharing it with your make up artist. From soft to glowy and natural, get inspired by these expert-predicted and approved trends.

The Rulebook - What Necklace To Wear With What Neckline?

Its the small details that make or break your final bridal look. To make things a tad bit easier, we have decoded necklaces and necklines that work perfectly together

5 Ways To Rock Your Mehendi

From picking themes to floral jewellery, the mehendi function kickstarts the wedding festivities. Traditionally a North Indian ritual, has now become a world wide phenomenon. Usually applied on the hands and feet of the bride and in some cultures, the groom, mehendi designs have become all the rage. Here are some cool ones to choose from

Why A Solo Trip Is Much-Needed Before Your Wedding

Move over bachelorette’ trips, its time for a soloette' trip.

10 Green Wedding Ideas For An Eco-Friendly Celebration

Minimising wastage and conserving resources is the need of the hour. Here's how to reduce your wedding's carbon footprint with just a few simple steps.

Mini Escapades Of Romance

A lavish, romantic honeymoon is inevitable if you plan to have an opulent wedding. A honeymoon isn't about one break but a split of several reinvesting breaks. We bring you a cocktail of five destinations, no matter your current abode, to enjoy your love and rekindle the passion of courting times.

In A Man's Toxic World

I grew up trained to be 'man enough'. And I had to live up to the masculinity projected by my family and elders. We were, are and will be put in boxes of discontent unless we act, behave and deliver a certain way to be a man. Resultantly, we often tend to govern ourselves by these principles without realising what exists beyond the line.

IN POETRY OF LOVE SHABANA AZMI & JAVED AKHTAR

Padma Bhushan Awardees Shabana Azmi and Javed Akhtar make an extremely talented duo and share a deep love for each other. Married for over 37 years, the couple has had its share of ebbs and flows, continuing to thrive in their lives.

THE CEREMONIAL BATHS

They say marriage is the beginning of a new journey; it is the union of two souls into one, travelling together and merging in the process of dwelling in harmony and living a fulfilling experience. They embark on this journey with ceremonial baths.

ALL ABOUT THE FALL NYFW & MFW 2022

\"Autumn leaves are falling down like pieces into place.\" These lines by Taylor Swift perfectly describe the feeling of fall. It lays the way forward for hot chocolates and cosy blankets, all about transformation and warmth. It is the best time to change your style and experiment with fashion. So, this fall, WA is back with all the spice and secrets of the fashion industry you need to know to give yourself a much-needed change and welcome for the last quarter of the year.

THE MAGIC OF TWO DAMAN & DIU

Today, a dream wedding is much larger than the boundaries of your home town. Destination weddings have sought to become integral to a new-found location used as its setting. We discover the magic of Daman & Diu in this story as our chosen Indian wedding destination.

MAGICAL WEDDINGS In KUALA LUMPUR

Originating from a diverse country like ours, finding the ideal destination for your wedding can be arduous, especially when looking for a mirror match. Enter Malaysia - - the place with stunning coastal regions, a contrast of modern and traditional architecture and towering cultural eclectics, ready to host your dream wedding with open arms.

SMACKING SLIPPY HOT LIPS

Winter is here, and so are chapped lips! Remember the agony of applying your favourite pigmented lip colour on those rocky lips for the evening? Not anymore. Prepare this fall for perfectly luscious lips with our guide on lip oils.

The Flamboyant & Flawless SHUBMAN GILL

One of the brightest budding stars on the cricket horizon, Shubman Gill, has it all. Be it good looks or excellent batting skills. Born in a cricket-loving family, Gill is indeed devoted to the sport. Undoubtedly, this rising star is here to leave his mark on the grounds of Indian cricket with his impeccable zeal for cricket and unperturbed focus on the pitch.

THE BOLD & THE BEAUTIFUL

Breaking every bar of what stands dogmatic in terms of a 'small town girl', Neha Sharma is a name synonymous with a self-made star. In a tête-à-tête with WA, she gets candid about work and life.

FILMFARE AWARDS

One of the colossal nights of the Indian film soiree as the night filled with glitz and glamour in an event that honours the pinnacle of Indian entertainment. The Mumbai Jio World Convention Centre served as the venue for the gala for the 67th Filmfare Awards on August 30th, 2022.

SOUTH INDIAN INTERNATIONAL MOVIE AWARDS 2022 Celebrating 10 years of SIIMA

The 10th edition of SIIMA was a cinema lover’s dream come true. With the biggest of stars from the South Indian film industry making their appearance, the award function was a pure celebration of talent and craft. Held on the 10th and 11th of September at Bangalore, the event saw a gamut of film actors, directors, producers, celebrities and other eminent personalities that are part of the fraternity.

SIT, SIP & UNWIND BYG BREWSKI BREWING COMPANY

If you're planning to throw your friends an engagement party or a single's night, the venue has to set the mood. The Byg Brewski at Hennur, Sarjapur, Yeshwantpur in Bengaluru is just the place for you. Bringing the glorious Nordic history of brewing to the city of Microbreweries; blending rustic with opulent and crafting an experience.

HOT RIGHT NOW! SECRET STORY BAR AND KITCHEN

Want to give your dearest friend and bride-to-be a last soirée before she becomes a Mrs? Looking for a venue to celebrate the last of her single days with a big blowout? Secret Story, Bengaluru is the perfect places for a celebration.

CHAMARAVAJRA THE EPITOME OF OPULENCE

Located in the heart of Namma Bengaluru, Chamara Vajra is a vast three-venue campus. It is adorned with green trees, elegant architecture, and ample open space that has something for everyone. Bask in the expansive space and experience tranquillity as you look at the serene views of the three venues of Chamara Vajra Mukta, Marakata Mannikya. Each of them is warm and unique in its own way.

67TH PARLE FILMFARE AWARDS SOUTH 2022

It’s award season in the movie industry and bringing together cinematic brilliance under one roof was this year’s Filmfare Awards. Hosted in Bangalore, the event was attended by luminaries from the Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam and Kannada film industry. The coveted Filmfare black lady was awarded to winners in various categories including acting, directing, music and technical talent. It took place on October 9th, 2022 at the International Exhibition Centre. Celebrities from all four south film industries graced the occasion with their presence and entertained the audience with their performances.

THE AESTHETIC OF AUTHENTICITY with Athulya Ravi

STRADDLING THE LINE BETWEEN HISTORICAL HOMAGE AND 21ST CENTURY GLAMOUR, A WORLD OF ARCHITECTURAL WONDER COMES ALIVE AT THE KALDAN SAMUDHRA PALACE; WITH A STROKE OF CREATIVE GENIUS, BROUGHT ON BY THE INGENIOUS LUCKY MALHOTRA, EDITOR-IN-CHIEF SANGEETHA KAILASH, STAR STYLIST-DESIGNER CHAITANYA RAO, AND THE EVER-EFFERVESCENT ATHULYA RAVI.

TOGETHER FOREVER PRISCA & KEVIN

A love story that began from a college campus, slowly making its way through the many phases of their lives, surviving long distance, pandemic, and an economic crisis. Prisca and Kevin are a match made in heaven. It’s a romance that one dreams of, together for 10 years, seen ups and downs, travelled the world and tied the knot in two beautiful ceremonies, first in Colombo, then in Chennai.

RULING THE RED CARPET

Stealing the hearts of many with her red carpet looks, Manvita Kamath and Athulya Ravi feature in this special fashion report. Styled by our very own, Sangeetha Kailash who has mastered the looks and given it her distinguished style and taste and photographed by Lucky Malhotra, whose exemplary talent creates magic through his lens, here is an exclusive collection of looks from her red carpet appearance at the South Indian International Movie Awards