In this issue

FWD Life brings you a bouquet of some of the most inspiring and exceptional Indian women who are trailblazing their way to excellence. From Ambika Pillai to Dr Seema Rao, read the heartening stories of twelve extraordinary women who have engraved their names in the annals of history.

a tale of times

for the love of art that has aged gracefully between two generations - we bring you best of both worlds conceptualisation

3 mins

and she was

an abode of lost stories was hers to visit again.

2 mins

Rima Sings The Blues

Beyond impressions with the bold Rima Kallingal on fame, fortune, and fundamentals

8 mins

Harmony in Words

Catching up with Aparna Sridhar, an editor who is bringing classical music to the forefront

5 mins

Triumphing Over The Odds

Vijay Babu is a tower of confidence, having established himself as a producer with his company Friday Film House, and is on the way to making it big as an actor.

4 mins

Untouched Kumbalangi

A trip to Kumabalangi reveals a village preserved in tradition and the wisdom of past generations.

3 mins

Exploring The Secrets Of North East India

The people, food, mountains, lakes and rivers, the living root bridges - the reasons to visit North East India are many.

5 mins

Going Offbeat In Goa

Unravelling the unseen facets of Goa.

2 mins

Pushkar: A Kaleidoscope Of Emotions

Akash Mehrotra recounts his vivid experience of the Pushkar fair.

3 mins

Solo Tripping In Kerala

Swati Saxena recounts how Kerala proved to be the perfect destination for her first solo trip.

2 mins

Destiny's Child

Kajal Aggarwal opens up about her career, life and success

3 mins

Tapping Into Nostalgia

FWD Life features four individuals from different walks of life, coming together to tell us what they miss most about their days in exaggerated shoulder pads, spandex, mullets and perms.

3 mins

Getting Nostalgic In Nilambur

GETTING NOSTALGIC IN NILAMBUR A stay in Teak Town homestay takes one back to one’s childhood days, writes Divya Nambiar

3 mins

Where Fashion And History Meet

Pune-based entrepreneur, designer, and philanthropist Jhelum Gopal Dalvi walks us through her store and tells us how a pre-independence India has heavily influenced her designing career

2 mins

Sticking To The Roots

Consultant nutritionist and dietician Gayathri Asokan stresses on why we need to go back and pick up clues from our ancestors’ dietary habits, and its many health benefits

2 mins

Versatility Unbound

A fresh faced scalpel-wielder, Aishwarya Lekshmi, is all set to make her mark in tinsel town.

3 mins

Boss Lady: Pernia Qureshi

FWD gets up close and personal with the multi-talented Pernia Qureshi, a fashion diva, dancer, and actress. Find out how the style guru does it all – from venturing into Bollywood and managing an enterprise, to dancing and staying in top shape.

4 mins

Heal Yourself, Holistically

Give pills and prescription drugs a toss for your everyday health concerns. Here are four alternative therapies for you to explore beyond the conventional modes of treatment.

5 mins

A Touch Of Love

Skin-friendly fashion is a growing concern in modern-day society. Here are our recommendations for a healthier and happier lifestyle.

3 mins

An ODE To Homeland

In conversation with Sobha Vishwanath, co-founder of Weavers Village, where she speaks about the importance of sustainable fashion and Kerala’s advancement in it.

5 mins

An Affair Of The Tresses

In conversation with Meitei Mohandas, Style Director at A’Kreations – Hair & Beyond, where he shares his expertise on how to have picture-perfect locks at your dream wedding.

2 mins

A Fluid Spectrum

Anjali Ameer, Ketaki Narayan and Siddharth Menon blur boundaries and ungender fashion.

3 mins

Bringing Home Luxury

With a ceaseless passion for fashion and talent for design, Neethi Varghese brings luxury shopping experience to her hometown with her multi-designer store and in house brand, EZVA.

4 mins

Sun, Sand And Luxury

Goa is still a desired destination in the country and the Vivanta by Taj Holiday Village offers a relaxing rendezvous.

4 mins

Splashing Into Fitness

Three master Zumba Trainers descend on Kochi, making waves.

4 mins

Vacationing Your Way To Health

Wellness tourism offers exclusive packages for your wellbeing, giving you an alternative holiday option.

2 mins

Choose Your Yoga

The age-old form of wellness doesn’t have to mean a monotonous set of repetitions. Here are four different forms to choose from, to see what suits you best.

1 min

A Skech-Y Endeavour

A lesson from Skechers on the importance of appropriate shoes for all fitness-related activities.

2 mins

From The Hearth

FROM THE HEARTH Lathika George, acclaimed author of The Suriani Kitchen, takes a walk down memory lane and has advice for young brides, in this exclusive interview

6 mins

Stitching His Way To Success

Costume designer, Mashar Hamsa talks about his work in the film Parava

3 mins

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FWD Life Magazine Description:

FWD Life, a premium Lifestyle magazine from Kerala has been instrumental in changing god's own country's perception about luxury, fashion and entertainment. FWD is all about class and elegance. If you love elegance as much as we do, then FWD Life is exactly what you need. Whether its decor, attire, fashion, music, books, art or culture, we bring you the best, we bring you style!!!