In this issue

Often society and various forms of media promote the belief that ending up in a happily-ever-after scenario should be one of life’s most important goals, especially for women. And so, we felt the need to re-examine this idea in our September issue. And who better than cover personality and single lady extraordinaire, Tabu, to front it. After embarking on a journey of introspection and what makes her content — family, friends and the consistent satisfaction that she gets from her work — she tells us, “I had to experience this world on my own…. People may not have thought it important, but for me, my emotional freedom meant everything.” With a focus on relationships that lie outside the spectrum of romantic love, our latest issue is one you don't want to miss!

Staying In Character

What’s it like for authors to grow with protagonists that they write about over multiple books? Acclaimed writer Kalpana Swaminathan talks to Huzan Tata about the joys of living with her favourite leading lady, Lalli the detective, from her series of crime mysteries

4 mins

In Search Of Self

Anjali Kumar, the author of Stalking God — My Unorthodox Search For Something To Believe In, talks to Karthik Shankar about faith, the importance of keeping an open mind and the commonality of our humanity.

5 mins

Flight Of Fancy

Audrey Maben, India’s first female microlight flying instructor, and her daughter Amy Mehta share more than just a penchant for adventure. Sadaf Shaikh discovers a resplendent family heirloom that the pair hopes to pass down the generations.

5 mins

Actor And Cancer Crusader Manisha Koirala On How Life Changed After Her diagnosis

She faces each day with her trademark wide smile, despite having ridden the rollercoaster that being diagnosed with ovarian cancer brought in its wake. Seen earlier this year in Sanju and Lust Stories, Manisha Koirala has come to terms with the changes that have occurred in her mind, body, lifestyle and social circle. Shraddha Jahagirdar-Saxena pens her story — in the actor’s own words.

7 mins

The Big Fan Theory

The early versions of comic conventions mainly attracted people who were looking to swoop up limited-edition comic and sci-fi merchandise. Today, they have become less about the products and more about an immersive, interactive experience, expanding to include the entire gamut of pop culture entertainment. Cosplayer Sana Saha Khan reveals the finer details of this upcoming art form while Comic Con India founder Jatin Varma breaks down the evolution of the fandom subculture in India.

6 mins

Flying Solo

Awards, accolades and the trappings of fame aside, Tabu leads her life — both on and off the screen — on no one’s terms but her own. The critically-acclaimed actor and lone ranger continues to tread a unique path that leads the way for other independent women. Shraddha Jahagirdar-Saxena meets the insightful star on the eve of her latest cinematic offering, Andhadhun.

10+ mins

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Going towards its 26th year now, Verve has been at the vanguard of the lifestyle industry in India since its inception. Being India's first fashion and luxury monthly and targeted as the spirit of today’s woman, it celebrates the interests of the multifaceted contemporary global Indian, including fashion,beauty and style, glamour, arts and culture, travel and wellness. The editor and publisher, Anuradha Mahindra, has received top billing in Avenue Asia's list of Indians involved in the media.

More than just a magazine that reports and interprets, Verve is a catalyst for conversations around contemporary Indian culture in the world, and these conversations take place between the pages of the magazine, on the internet as well as through several Verve-organized offline event initiatives:

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