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Movie Theatres, We Miss You

Remember when we could sit in a room and laugh/cry with other people?

For the Love of Local

We are back again with seven stylish women, who have a strong affinity towards homegrown labels, as they show us the pieces they will forever be crushing over.

Cute Dogs, Cute Nails, and Cute Jewellery - Because You Deserve It

2020 has been a LOT.

Athiya Shetty - A Breath of Fresh Air. . .

Our digital cover star is more than just a pretty face (and envious frame). In this chat with Cosmo, Athiya reveals little-known facts about herself—from how she has grown as a person since the lockdown to her work with underprivileged children, and her passion for sustainable fashion and living!

What Exactly Is Vegan Leather?

The journey of ‘imposter’ leather has been a fascinating one. We dig deeper to understand what it is and how we can contribute to a sustainable and cruelty-free future by opting for leather’s vegan alternative.

Jacqueline Fernandez's Life In Lockdown

The actor opens up to Cosmo about how she is keeping busy, the shows on her binge-watch list, and a whole lot more...

Is Body Neutrality The New Body Positivity?

How many times have you been told to ‘love’ your body for what it is? But, a new movement says we should just ‘accept’ it, with all its flaws, without adoring or loathing it. Cosmo guest columnist Priya-Alika Elias makes a strong case for why it may be time to alter the discourse and the perception.

KALKI GETS REAL

Bollywood's favourite 'unconventional girl' gets candid with Cosmo Editor Nandini Bhalla, about motherhood, the choice to stay unmarried for now, and why she's kinda over being labelled 'unconventional'.

Say Hello to INDIA'S MUSIC MAKERS

Spanning across genres, this young lot is making the world dance to their tunes! Meet some of the country’s most talented maestros—singers, songwriters, musicians, and more—frontlining a new era for the Indian music industry.

Inside the Cult of Clean Beauty

It claims to be better for your face and to stop effing up the planet, but can ‘clean beauty’ deliver on its many promises? Kate Pasola overhauls her routine for a month to find out.

The Many Moods of Regina

Actor Regina Cassandra turned her home into a fantasy island amidst the lockdown to play dress up for Cosmo. Turning the focus on happy hues, feminine prints, and iridescent accents, Regina speaks about her Bollywood debut, supporting the LGBTQIA+ community, and more.

Astrology Has an Explanation For Every Millennial Stereotype You've Ever Heard!

Actually, just hand this to your dad and go make some avo toast.

For the Love of Local

In Part Two of the series, we continue to advocate all things indigenous. Here, six sartorial aesthetes throw open their closets for Cosmo, to reveal the most coveted made-in-India occupants in there.

An Introvert's Guide to Thriving At Work

Open-plan spaces, lean-in culture, shouty colleagues...sometimes it feels like offices are designed to help only extroverts succeed. But can you still kick *ss in your career if you’re an introvert? Of course, you just need to know how.

Exactly What Your Hair Needs (According to Your Zodiac Sign)

We have done the astro math and you’d be surprised how well it works.

Must Love Pets (To Beat The Stress)

Any pet owner will tell you that living with a furry friend comes with a heap of benefits, like constant companionship, love, and affection. Based on a survey*, 90% of pet owners consider the animal a part of their families. This factor alone reinforces the role of these animal-human connections. But, there’s something else that’s an even greater advantage: pets help you deal with stress!

How to Overhaul Brand You

Potential employers are snooping around your social media. Terrifying? It doesn’t have to be. Here’s how to prime your platform to perfection.

Can You Build A Better Brain?

If you want to enhance your emotional resilience, become razor-sharp at work and lower your risk of neurological diseases, you’ll need to boost your brainpower. Here’s how...

Q & A “These are My Secrets to Flawless, Healthy Skin”

A& We totally want actor Aditi Rao Hydari’s skin...so we asked her to share the rules she swears by for that ethereal glow!

Not YOUR Regular GIRL

BHUMI PEDNEKAR MIGHT JUST BE ONE OF BOLLYWOOD’S MOST VERSATILE PERFORMERS. IN A CANDID CONVERSATION WITH COSMO ED NANDINI BHALLA, THE SAAND KI AANKH STAR OPENS UP ABOUT HER UNCONVENTIONAL ROLES, HER RELATIONSHIPS, AND HER (SERIOUS) LOVE FOR MAKE-UP.

Show Us Your Contouring Skills

We got five make-up artists to reveal their secret to achieving a chiselled face. Bookmark this page—these techniques will come in hella handy!

Mithila Palkar: Sitting Pretty!

NOT MANY ENJOY THE SAME POSITION—AND POPULARITY—AS MITHILA PALKAR. A MILLENNIAL FAVOURITE, MANY OF MITHILA’S FANS WILL TELL YOU THEY ADORE HER FOR HER ‘CUTENESS’ AND RELATABLE ROLES. THEY’D ALSO BE PLEASED TO KNOW THAT THE 27-YEAR-OLD HATES WASTING TIME (AND HAS BEEN ADDING NEW SKILLS TO HER RESUME IN THE LOCKDOWN). IN THIS INTERVIEW, OUR DIGITAL COVERSTAR SPEAKS ABOUT BEING PART OF THE ‘REVOLUTION’, SPREADING POSITIVITY ON SOCIAL MEDIA, AND WHY SHE’D LOVE TO PLAY A NEGATIVE CHARACTER.

That's so funny!

KANEEZ SURKA—AKA ‘INDIA’S QUEEN OF IMPROV’—GETS TALKING WITH COSMO EDITOR NANDINI BHALLA, ABOUT THE TRIALS AND TRIBULATIONS (AND SUCCESSES!) OF BEING A FEMALE COMEDIAN, THE WORST JOKE SHE’S EVER HEARD, AND HER LIST OF THE WORLD’S FUNNIEST WOMEN...

“I've never believed in the idea of a typical BOLLYWOOD HERO”

KNOWN FOR HIS RIVETING WORK (AS ALSO FOR HIS STRIKING GOOD LOOKS AND CORUSCATING WIT!), JIM SARBH IS IN NO MOOD TO SLOW DOWN. AT HIS CANDID BEST, OUR DIGITAL COVERSTAR OPENS UP ABOUT PERFORMING ACROSS MEDIUMS, LIVING LIFE AS A WORKAHOLIC, WHY HE’S FEELING A BIT “NEEDY” THESE DAYS, AND HOW HE’S A SECRET ROMANTIC!

Everything You Need to Know About Consensual Exhibitionism

According to one expert, it can completely “bolster your sexual self-esteem”.

It's All In the (Good) Jeans

That’s the thing about jeans: no two women wear ’em the same way! In continuation of our shot-at-home series, 10 models kit out in their favourite pieces of denim...and share the one book they’d totally recommend.

If You're Panicking About The Stock Market, Read This Now!

Cosmo speaks to two experts to understand where the Indian market is at. Take a deep breath, not all is lost.

sonakshi shuts down body shaming

In an INTERVIEW with Cosmo Editor Nandini Bhalla, Sonakshi Sinha MAKES IT CLEAR that she does NOT CARE what her shamers think of her body, and WILL NOT CHANGE for them. But most importantly, she wants OTHER WOMEN to know that they are not ALONE in their journey towards SELF-LOVE...and why their self-esteem and CONFIDENCE should not depend on a number they see on the WEIGHING SCALE.

Rahi Chadda Man of the Moment

Model, influencer, and beauty entrepreneur, Rahi Chadda is currently taking a break from his hectic life. Meet the 27-year-old multi-tasker, who shot to Insta-fame six years ago, and continues to create (newer) opportunities for himself on the global fashion scene... Ticking names off his list (and living a fashion enthusiast's dream!), one fashion week, one social-media post at a time.

Masaba GUPTA rewriting RULES

Straddling the fine balance of ACCEPTING YOURSELF for what you are and NEVER GIVING UP on being the BEST VERSION of yourself, designer MASABA GUPTA knows her mind, and body...and isn’t scared anymore to show them off. An admirable (fierce!) WORK-IN-PROGRESS, she sits down with COSMO to REFLECT on all things SELF-LOVE and why ‘COURAGE’ can sometimes be highly overrated.