In this issue

Patral Ekhaa and her Movies-inspired Apartment

A cool, all-white Mumbai Home

Japanese Beauty Secrets for ageless skin revealed

Small Spaces, Big Ideas
Striking Vignettes | Storange Solutions | Organising Tips

Welcome To A Bug Eat Bug World

You don’t have to rely on toxic and expensive chemicals to get rid of those nasty pests preying on your veggies. Good bugs or beneficials, and creating biodiversity in your gardens, can help you control pest outbreaks.

4 mins

My Heart Is Where My Home Is

The mast mast girl. The outspoken diva. Bold and beautiful. Raveena Tandon Thadani is one star who you can never ignore and whose tell-it like-it-is attitude always pulls in one and all. She opens her doors for us.

3 mins

Refined Resplendence

DÉCOR CONNOISSEUR SIMONE KHAN ARORA’S suburban Mumbai villa is all white with a sprinkle of royal hues, that brings in a splash of classic luxury, set in vintage high-glamour.

2 mins

Getting Ready With Raima Sen

RAIMA SEN Take a peek into the actor’s minimal and comfortable style regime. 

1 min

Poetic Justice

An Actor, Producer, Activist, Writer And Influencer, She Refuses To Be Contained In A Box. We Spoke To Dia Mirza In Her Warm, Books-Filled Home About Her Multi-Faceted Life. 

8 mins

Lifting Other Women Up

Author, writing coach and motivational speaker, Sudha Menon is out with her fourth book—Devi, Diva or She-Devil: The Smart Career Woman’s Survival Guide. We caught up with her at the Dehradun Community Literature Festival.

2 mins

Lavender Lust

This fragrant, easy-growing herb is famous for scenting soaps. When used with a light touch, it adds a sweet, almost rosemary flavour to summer recipes as well.

3 mins

It's Going To Be A Bumpy Ride!

While you are celebrating the ‘good news’, your boss may be plotting to put a break in your rise in the organisation. Yes, this is a disturbing reality that most working women face the minute they announce that they are pregnant. BHG explores this regressive practice and looks for the best solution to tackle it head on.

10 mins

Where The Heart Is

Actor Ira Dubey says that the best thing about having wrapped up her first television show, a table for two, is that she gets to unwind at her seaside family holiday home in Goa. Bhg caught up with her as she took a break at this beautiful Portuguese Villa.

4 mins

The House Of Stories

The home of Mandeep Nagi and David Housego, founders of textile brand Shades of India, is a perfect reflection of the couple’s artistic sensibilities and love for travel.

2 mins

Planting New Seeds

Giving the farm-to-table concept a novel spin is organic farming enthusiast Gitanjali Rajamani’s Farmizen, an app-based service in Bengaluru, which lets you farm vegetables from the comfort of your home.

1 min

I Did It!

A thoughtful, nostalgic, hand-painted wall was the gift this leadership coach decided to give her family.

1 min

The Road Less Travelled

Winner of the Red Dot Design Concept 2017 Award, furniture designer Ranjan Bordoloi is working on sustaining traditional craftsmanship techniques through his innovative designs.

1 min

The Storyteller

If these walls could talk … actually, at this house, they do. Every paint colour, every stick of furniture, every accessory speaks to the soul of the family living here and the passion of the creative mom who pulled it all together.

1 min

Testing, Testing

A Guide to the Latest Breast Cancer Screening Options and When You Might Go Beyond the Mammogram

2 mins

The Bombay Canteen

With this feature, we start our ‘Beyond Food Series’, where we profile restaurants that, apart from making a mark with their innovative menus, are giving back to society or championing new thoughts or concepts. In this first installment, we find out how community and family are essential to The Bombay Canteen.

2 mins

The Secret To Glowing Skin

With the latest at-home facial peels and a few key makeup moves, you’ll flash your best and brightest complexion.

2 mins

The Story Teller

Known to bring life to lesser-known women characters that have been overshadowed by the mythological biggies, author Kavita Kane gets candid with BHG.

2 mins

Kalki Unplugged

Wearing Her Celebrity Status Lightly, the Actor Talks to Bhg About Indulging Her Outdoorsy Spirit, the Importance of Speaking Up About Issues That Matter, and How She Is the Undiscovered Meg Ryan of Indian Cinema.

5 mins

Circle Of Life

Sometimes when your body refuses to heal even after proper medication and diet, it may be because of a chakra imbalance. BHG tells you how the all-powerful energy wheels dictate your life.

3 mins

A Tete-A-Tete With Juhi Chawla - Divaliciously Divine

Her eyes twinkle mischievously as she enquires which looks better— her outfit or she herself! Meet the ethereal actor, who radiates charm and positivity, with just one magical smile.

8 mins

A Lasting Affair

A place that she put her heart and soul into, actor Shama Sikander’s abode is a cocoon of style and class. Sneak in!

5 mins

20 Tips to Set Up Your Next Open Air Bash

When you move your party outdoors, the open space is your canvas to paint! Pick your favourite from these list of ideas to decorate and kickback under the sun (or stars). We tell you how to do it right.

5 mins

Chasing The Unexpected

… is how Japanese-French designer Kenzo Takada explains the design of his Mah Jong sofa, which he has created in collaboration with luxury furniture brand Roche Bobois.

2 mins

Eat, Play, Love

Expect the unexpected at Cyber Hub’s newest eatery Pra Pra Prank, a brasserie that serves modern Asian cuisine with a twist.

1 min

Return Of The Native

Once in ruins, the over 100-year-old Sunder Nursery with its Mughal-era monuments has now been beautifully restored to give Delhi a new green space.

3 mins

Pot Luck

An indoor mini garden, featuring a variety of plants in a pot, may look like a lot of work, but Karan Singh Parmar of the Delhi-based Twelve Tomatoes says that it takes just a few hours to create it. Here’s how you can make a beautiful green patch in one container.

2 mins

Ten Commandments To Banish Bad Hair Days

Want to flaunt lustrous, silky tresses every day for the rest of your life? Follow our tried-and-tested routine, that will suit both your early morning rush-shower and an indulgent bath. 

4 mins

All About Microgreens

Do you fret about not being able to successfully grow anything? Well, microgreens are just about the easiest things to grow and Gitanjali Rajamani, founder and CEO, GreenMyLife, shows you the ropes. 

3 mins

Living In Colour

A home is a reflection of its owners’ personality and no place justifies this thought to the ‘T’ than this eclectic and arty Greater Noida apartment.

4 mins

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