JUST A MEMORY

We organise our life stories according to reliable patterns of life events. But now, we can’t do some things in the same way. In a year that has isolated many of us, telling stories and sharing memories of summers past have helped these creatives cope

BEAUTY ODESSEY

In a world where staying at home is the new normal, we’re instead traversing the globe through our beauty products – discovering new places through fragrances, ingredients, rituals and sensations. Here, Grazia takes a trip around the world, all without breaking a single travel restriction…

DIGITAL DETOX

A new wellness retreat taught us how to switch of f for self-care

THEIR OWN SPACE

A new OTT plat form br ings hundreds of plays to your screen

THE MINDFUL WANDERER

Four acclaimed writers on what travel means to them, and the ways in which places come alive in front of eager eyes

PUMP UP THE JAM

This hip-hop trio’s first single will have you swaying to its beats

BOYS CLUB

With codes governing masculinity loosening up, we’re seeing more men xper iment with jewellery, which is considered a conventionally female domain, more than ever before

The Outlier

With some highly anticipated projects under her belt, Sobhita Dhulipala couldn’t feel more optimistic about the New Year. In her free-spoken spirit, the young actor talks about her time of reflection and breaking new ground

KITCHEN CHRONICLES

What makes Marathi food, Marathi? We find out

THROUGH HIS GAZE

In a rare interview, lyricist and author, Gulzar talks about his ambitious new project, which he completed over nine years

WHY WE ALL HAVE TECH NECK(and what to do about it)

Rosamund Dean investigates the cure for a very modern affliction

NEW SPIN

This start-up uses innovative means to bring the arts closer

TUNE IN

Tibetan singing bowls will be your meditative shortcut to Zen

GRAZIA Cool LIST 2021

To say the past year has been like no other is an understatement. We have faced a deadly pandemic that has changed our lives in profound ways. But amid all this tragedy, there has also been resilience. While we continue to work to keep one another safe, we have found joy and community too. This year’s incredible group of cool kids, comprising actors, influencers, disruptors, and social change advocates, have worked against the odds to innovate, create, connect, and inspire

SUMMER Calling

Let us help you escape amid social distancing

IN HER OWN WORDS

Fresh off her Filmfare nomination, this actor discusses female friendships and strong women leads on screen

CLOSE ENCOUNTERS

Time, space, and social interactions take on a new meaning at this creative hub

MONTH IN MONTH OUT

MOVIES, ART, BOOKS, AND MORE, HERE ARE OUR TOP PICKS OF THINGS THAT GOT US TALKING THIS MONTH

Bride & Prejudice

For years, women have been urged to adhere and conform to the societal norms of beauty, especially in the run-up to marriage. But as we enter a New Year, it’s time to do away with these stereotypes and encourage and embrace ourselves for who we are. With Dove’s #StopTheBeautyTest, we aim to create a world with women who are beautiful, confident, and empowered in their own skin

DOWN MEMORY LANE

For these individuals, every dish cooked is infused with personal experiences and peppered with wisdom and a lifetime of memories

The New Mother

The pandemic has magnified the mental load on moms, but there’s hope

A new Chapter

Beauty stereotyping – we’ve all fought it or succumbed to it. Very few women have been spared the horror of meeting the ideals of beauty dictated by the world. But change must start from within, be it in the way we see ourselves or others. It’s time to acknowledge that ‘beauty’ cannot be defined by or limited to certain characteristics. With Dove’s #StopTheBeautyTest, we’re urging you to take the onus on yourself. Celebrate your beauty and that of others around you. Grow from your struggles, grow with those of others as you uplift them. And, while you’re at it, take inspiration from these strong women who went from being books judged by their covers to changing the narrative themselves

Top 5 Vitamin C Serums

Essentials in your glow-boosting game

TREE OF ART

A first-ever Museum Biennale is dedicated to the spirit of inquiry, exploration, and creativity

THE ONION OBSESSION

This humble DIY ingredient is set to change your hair care game

DEMYSTIFYING BEAUTY SUPPLEMENTS

DEMYSTIFYING BEAUTY SUPPLEMENTS

FAMILY & HOME

This new book grapples with racism, the burden of heritage, and what it means to be vulnerable

Closet With A CONSCIENCE

A hard-hitting new book aims to revolutionise the way we perceive, consume, and preserve fashion

Top 5 Facial Oils

Yes, even oily skin types need these glow-boosting game changers

AND…SCENE

For Vicky Kaushal, fully inhabiting the mind, mannerisms, and reality of a fictional character can be as alienating as it is rewarding