In this issue

All Eyes On Swara Bhasker

10 Women Transforming Lives Every Day

15 Pioneering Chefs and the Recipes they Love

Top Interior Designers Vending the Rules

The Changemakers

The Art Of Craft

Niharika Choudhary’s Peeli Dori is all about sustainable, Indo-chic home décor objets, soft furnishings and apparel.

1 min

Making A Mark

With Indian heritage inspiring her designs, Jhunjhun Jain is turning the humble cork into lifestyle products that are alluring, functional and ingenious.

2 mins

Ground Reality

There is good news for the urban gardener. If you’re unsure about the quality of soil in your planters, a soilless potting mix that offers results in a short span of time could be the answer.

3 mins

Girl Power

Charting Her Own Course in Bollywood, Swara Bhasker Is Starring in Movies That Have Resonance, Speaking Up for What She Believes Is Right, and Dealing With Trolls Her Way.

7 mins

Face Time

At RAS Luxury Oils, founder Shubhika Jain bottles the goodness of organic, natural ingredients to create result-oriented face oils.

2 mins

Pressure Points

According to the American Psychological Association, 40% adults today suffer from chronic stress. Sukriti Das, counsellor at BetterLyf, a phone and online counselling service, writes about how you can identify, understand and cope with it.

2 mins

Caregivers Prep Guide

Chances are you’ll be caring for a parent at some point, and you don’t want to wait until a panic situation arises to make important decisions. Ask your parents these six questions now—no matter what their (or your) age—to avoid a fire drill of red tape and emotion later.

3 mins

The Artful Chocolatier

Whipping up gourmet chocolate barks, which cater to individual tastes, however eccentric, Gitana Singh’s Cocoa Bark Series is the latest go-to choice for sweet artisanal gifting.

1 min

In Good Taste

In his new show, Masters of Taste on Fox Life, Gary Mehigan explores India’s culinary heritage by interacting with some of the best chefs in the country.

2 mins

I Did It!

When another perch for her collection, she got a curvy hanging planter crafted to showcase her favourite foliage.

1 min

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Founded in 1922, Better Homes and Gardens magazine is dedicated to improving the lives of its readers through inspiring, informative and educational articles. Beyond the magazine, the Better Homes and Gardens brand extends to multiple platforms including books, special interest magazines.
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Better Homes and Gardens is one of the largest selling titles in the United States, where it has a circulation base of 7.6 million and reaches 40 million readers each month. In terms of audience reach, BH&G outsells both Time and Newsweek combined by more than a million numbers in the US. It also outsells the combined numbers sold by Cosmopolitan, Good Housekeeping, Vogue, Elle and Marie Claire in the US.
On the occasion of International Women’s Day in March 2007, Media Transasia India launched one of America’s best-known women’s magazines, Better Homes and Gardens (BH&G), India Edition, as a part of a licensing agreement with its US publishers Meredith Corporation. The English Edition BH&G Launch issue is available on stands priced in line with its international premium positioning at Rs. 100.
Better Homes and Gardens, is distinct, captivating, refreshing and very international. Its vibrant layouts, contemporary look and easy-to-navigate format are a sure-fire favourite with its readers. BH&G is positioned at the stylish, urban young woman of today, who makes her own decisions, is savvy about what's best for her home and family and seeks inspirational ideas for a more evolved lifestyle. BH&G is her one-stop shop for all her needs concerning her home and environment. With a unique editorial mix that combines the best international and local inputs, the magazine covers a variety of appealing themes and issues that range from smart everyday solutions, decorating tips, outdoor living, health, family, food, fashion and in-depth features, all focusing on the woman and her environment. This unique blend gives us the rare distinction of being a complete women’s magazine.