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Anupama Parameswaran knows the cost of being seen, of being a young woman in a world that's always watching. Beyond the beauty, the glamour and her young 28 years, she speaks five languages more than enough words to tell her story. The actor opens up to AKSHAYA PILLAI on the quiet details of a loud life.

ALL POWERED UP

For a long time, South Asians limited themselves to careers in tech and finance in order to make a mark away from Indian soil. Now, they are not only taking over the creative scene but also finding new ways to proudly display the identity they once felt compelled to conceal

THE PROMISED LAND

Generations of rural women have been refused a well-deserved seat at the decision-making table. Now, through upskilling and technological know-how, their daughters are taking their place at its head.

HOT!

A penchant for spice is no longer just a personal preference; it's a badge of honour, the mark of a wild, sexy, untameable spirit. It's why any Indian establishment worth its salt now takes pride in its proprietary condiments-big, bold, blazing ones that could only come from its kitchen.

DOWN TO EARTH

While grand gestures might make for good cinema, Bhumi Pednekar's real life is about making small, deliberate everyday choices for the planet

Ms. Brightside

A loved one's dementia diagnosis can feel like the person you know is lost forever. When the progressive disease came to claim their amma, two sisters found a silver lining in her changing behaviour.

A gift in time

Why do we assign some personal milestones more value than others? Perennial bridesmaid DIVYA BALAKRISHNAN demands that we reassess the definition of a 'big day'

MOUNTAIN SPIRIT

A growing cohort of Kashmiri creatives are forging new relationships with the valley by reviving lost art forms, making art out of their bodies and applying ingenious solutions to everyday items.

Didn't do it for the 'gram

Am I marrying for love or for social media? When she found herself spiralling before the big day, SHRADHA SHAHANI had to ask herself the hard question

LA DOLCE VITA

From a Sicily-inspired haldi to walking down the aisle twice for the Muslim and Sikh ceremonies, Malia Taqbeem and Abhay Dhaliwal's Italian wedding was the perfect missing piece to complete their serendipitous love story

Tech VS touch

Pitting digital innovations against traditional in-person consultations, DARSHITA GOYAL investigates whether AI-powered skin analysers can rival seasoned professionals

New beginnings

An endometriosis misdiagnosis gave SHRADHA SHAHANI a renewed appreciation for life

A TWEAK IN TIME

How does a generation lauded for embracing body positivity reconcile getting cosmetic procedures in their mid-twenties?

Creativity, craft and the year ahead

Find out how some of the most brilliant minds in fashion are balancing heritage with innovation while keeping an eye on the future.

Punk, please

This resort season, Dior's Maria Grazia Chiuri encourages you to embrace the romance of rebellion.

Life and sole

For devoted trainer girl and somewhat reluctant partygoer LILY ALLEN, a great night out starts by lacing up a pair of super-chic sneakers-all the better to slip out early in

Jean editing

Has the democratisation of denim reached its peak? DIVYA VENKATARAMAN speaks to designers who want to challenge what you know of this beloved weave

BEYOND BORDERS

A new showcase hopes to draw eyes to Bengal's diverse textile heritage that has been shaped by tectonic shifts in the region's difficult history

STREET CRED

Commutercore to cottagecore, bubble hems to corset saris-the internet is awash with fashion aesthetics, each with its own little club where the membership is free. But what is it like to walk these trends through the streets of India?

Breathe In, Breathe Out

A powerful tool to help you master your nervous system or another biohacking buzzword? SIMONE DHONDY explores the inhalations and exhalations of breathwork

Red Pill, Blue Pill

India's nutraceutical industry is booming thanks to advanced technology, distrust of the medical system and rising vanity. With multivitamins becoming purer and more effective, NIDHI GUPTA finds out if supplements have become the new serum

Sign of the times

No longer do you need to have an answer to, \"What is the significance of this?\" when people point to your new tattoo. ARMAN KHAN discovers that everything is on the table when you get inked temporarily

Return to form

Watching the world's most elite athletes deliver the best performances of their careers rekindled SONAKSHI SHARMA's own love for sports

Dimple, All Day

YOU MAY HAVE WATCHED HER ON THE BIG SCREEN FOR OVER FIVE DECADES, BUT DON'T MAKE THE MISTAKE OF ASSUMING THAT YOU KNOW DIMPLE KAPADIA.

MUSIC, TAKE CONTROL

As someone who had always sought safety in numbers, ALIZA FATMA often wondered what her own company would feel like. The answer arrived unexpectedly when she attended her first-ever music festival, one of the largest in the world, all alone

Let it grow

When we think of hardworking farmers toiling in India's scorching heat, we often think of men, the sweat on their brow, the sinews in their arms. JYOTI KUMARI speaks to four women who are championing the invisible female labour that keeps these fields running

YOU'LL NEVER WALK ALONE

When armless archer Sheetal Devi set her sights on the Paralympic Games this year, she knew she had a tough journey ahead of her. Luckily, her mother was with her every step of the way.

Beauty and the feast

The appeal of Indian weddings has always been in a sprawling spread. For additional bragging rights, Aditi Dugar recommends going beyond designer tablecloths and monogrammed napkins.

Sweet serendipity

From a scavenger hunt-inspired proposal to a Moroccan-themed baraat, Malvika Raj and Armaan Rai's love story prioritised playfulness throughout their blended celebrations.

Matters of the heart

Beauty is intricately woven into the fabric of female friendships, where shared rituals form a silent language, subtly marking significant moments and deepening bonds along the way.