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The Good Fight

As she navigates questions on race and belonging from her Jewish-Indian son, Mira Jacob talks to Anjali Kumar about her graphic memoir Good Talk, a piercing observation into what it means to be brown in a polarised America.

Colour Therapy

Deepica Mutyala shows what it takes to create an inclusive beauty brand.

How Hawaii Influenced Madhuri Vijay's Book!

While working on her debut novel on Kashmir, author Madhuri Vijay found inspiration in the unlikeliest of places—Hawaii. Here, she writes on how their similar histories of accession and violence influenced her book.

Sonakshi Sinha - Stronger Than Ever

Sonakshi Sinha shares her wisdom on self-confidence, happiness and why perfection is a myth.

5 Confident, Fierce And Individualistic Women Who Ought To Run The World

Confident, fierce and individualistic—these five indomitable powerhouses are women who ought to run the world. Here, we catch them in their element in Shantanu & Nikhil's whimsical capsule collection.

Screen Saver

Sundance standout Aneesh Chaganty’s uncomfortable debut, an unconventional missing-persons thriller, hits screens this month.

Well, Well, Well

Not far from the madding (holiday) crowds of Spain lies a celebrated wellness getaway. Mamta Mody visits in search of zen.

The Best Ways To Train, Eat And Sleep

Activate your beast mode with expert advice on the best ways to train, eat and sleep, finds Mamta Mody.

Katrina Kaif Unplugged!

Katrina Kaif has remained a steadfast professional and a poker-faced public figure in spite of harsh criticism about her work and chatter about her personal life. It’s been hard, she tells Rajeev Masand, but it’s made her lean harder into who she is and where she wants to go next.

Public Property

India’s first sculpture park in Jaipur aims to give everyone the royal treatment.

Counter Culture

In his first year on his own at Valentino, Pierpaolo Piccioli has taken the 57-year-old house in a timely direction, fusing high-fashion with sporty influences in a remix worthy of the MCs he idolises.

Dear Alia

As she completes five wildly eventful, successful and life-altering years in Bollywood, Alia Bhatt pens a letter to her future self. Her plans, hopes, dreams and all the stuff in-between, the actor and megastar covers them all.

Scent And Sentimentality

A new fragrance collection from the house of Herrera pays homage to the memories of the founding family, and one very luxurious flower. Arati Menon catches the first whiff at their atelier in New York.

Hit Refresh

Stuck in a fitness rut? This troupe of trainers will help you re-energise your routine and push past your workout plateau.

Memory Project

Konkona Sensharma’s gripping directorial debut is proof that Indian cinema has a bold new voice, says Vatsala Chhibber

10 Reasons To Be Happy In 2016

After a year that was bookended by tragic terror attacks and dire climate change, Liesl Goecker went looking for some silver linings.

Low Investment Workout Tips

Fight your busyness trap and pick a low-investment workout. Mihika Pai makes every minute count.

8 Reasons Why Weightlifting Is A Must!

You might be killing it with cardio, but if you’re not also lifting weights, you’re not really working out, says Mihika Pai.

Big Love For Fashion: Abu Jani & Sandeep Khosla

Abu Jani and Sandeep Khosla are the original Indian maximalists, and Nikhil Thampi is an unabashed fan. The three designers talk across generations about finding canvases large enough to excite them.

Marion Cotillard: The Tempest

French actor and style icon Marion Cotillard on playing Lady Macbeth, wearing leotards (just a phase) and turning jewellery designer for Chopard.

Imperial Dreams

To mark Fendi’s ninetieth, Silvia Venturini Fendi and Karl Lagerfeld staged a couture show worthy of the company’s multimillion-euro renovation of Rome’s Trevi Fountain, writes Alex Frank.

Sex Is Like Pizza. When It's Bad, It's Still Pretty Good

That’s what all men think, right? Think again. Men can, and do, feel used and (emotionally) abused in the bedroom. Just ask Anonymous.

Alia Bhatt On How To Deal With Heartbreak, Lean In At Work And Make Time For Daily Selfie

Actor to watch and star on fire, Alia Bhatt knows how to deal with heartbreak, lean in at work and still make time for a daily selfie.

Age Of Elegance

At Louis Vuitton This Season, Nicholas Ghesquière Eschewed Spectacle for Sophistication, and Imbued Fantasy With Functionality. Rochelle Pinto Had to Keep From Touching Everything

Tough Love

Three Indian Women Attempt to Navigate the Highs and Lows of Being 40 and Single. They Tell Elle About the Challenges of Dating When You’re “over the Hill”

Truths And Consequences

Fans of Essayist and Critic Roxane Gay May Believe She’s Already Bared All in Her Quest to Expose Our Hypocrisies. But a New Memoir About Her Weight May Be Her Most Feminist—and Revealing—act Yet.

Work Flow

Abraham & Thakore’s A/W 2017 collection turns workwear on its head with precision and humour. Designer Arjun Saluja, a long-time admirer, sits down with the duo to find out how they did it

Pop Star

As Actor Vaani Kapoor Becomes The New Face Of Label Ritu Kumar, Ceo Amrish Kumar Tells Elle About The Brand’s New Season And Fresh Direction

Good Moves

How Dance Movement Therapy Helped Riddhi Doshi Douse Her Fiery Rage

Food Fight

Restaurateur and chef Manu Chandra wants culinary meritocracy to be great again