Lifestyle
VOGUE India
Morning, sunshine
Age, routine, work pressure— not even COVID-19-induced lockdowns can stop these women from waking up to fresh, glowing and happy skin. They let Shabana Patker-Vahi in on their AM routines
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December 2020
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Inside story
A 12-hour live stream, cameras capturing movements behind the scenes and designers dressed as models— Gucci’s Resort 2021 presentation was a pilot for the future of the fashion show, writes Akanksha Kamath
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December 2020
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Eyes wide open
Dior Lady Art’s fifth edition brings together 10 different artists and collectives from across the globe to build their own Lady Dior, including Bharti Kher and her signature bindi motif.
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December 2020
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Au naturel
From gut-healing elixirs to glow-boosting serums, the benefits of the 5,000-year-old science of Ayurveda taps into every sphere of your life. Now, India’s most familiar Ayurvedic beauty brand is coming for your makeup bag with products that highlight and emphasise rather than cover and conceal.
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December 2020
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At home
If rolling out of bed and straight into your day in your pyjamas has lost its appeal, here’s the inspiration you need.
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December 2020
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at home with mindy
Author, producer, actor—the multi-hyphenate Mindy Kaling continues to be on overdrive even when the world is on pause. From her home in Los Angeles, showbiz’s funniest woman speaks to Diksha Basu about why she uses her fame and fortune to break barriers for Indians on the global stage
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December 2020
VOGUE India
IN OTHER WORDS
Writing is and isn’t a solitary activity. So how have the last few months of being homebound altered the writer’s gaze? The winner and the shortlisted authors of India’s most expensive literature prize share their realisations and learnings with Shahnaz Siganporia
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December 2020
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Global Indian Icon Of The Year: Priyanka Chopra Jonas
2020 has not put a pause on the actor’s plans. On the contrary, this year saw her announce a multimillion-dollar production contract, complete her memoir and continue her support of women-founded businesses.
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November 2020
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Performer Of The Year - Vidya Balan
On-screen, she gets under the skin of every character she portrays no matter how complex or nuanced. Off -screen, she has become an icon by simply being herself. The actor, who has approached life and work on her own terms, thinks out loud with Sneha Mankani
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November 2020
VOGUE India
For keeps
Everything that deserves your attention and shelf space this month
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November 2020
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The show must go on
In July, Dior was one of the first houses to stage a physical fashion show in Lecce, southern Italy, for the resort 2021 collection. In true Maria Grazia Chiuri style, localised crafts and traditions were transformed and transmitted to all corners of the globe.
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November 2020
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KK SHAILAJA
During her tenure, Kerala’s forward-thinking minister of health and social justice has adeptly handled fi rst the infectious Nipah virus, and now the pandemic. Today, her name features among the small set of women in power who are lauded globally for their response to the crisis.
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November 2020
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INDIA WOMEN'S NATIONAL FIELD HOCKEY TEAM
Whether raising funds for migrant workers in distress, working on their fitness levels at home, learning English online whilst in lockdown, or getting back to training hard on the field, these young champions are not letting the challenges of COVID-19 come in the way of their goals.
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November 2020
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KIRAN MAZUMDAR SHAW
She’s India’s good-girl billionaire, who overcame rejection and gender bias and went on to lead one of the most successful biotechnology companies in the country.
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November 2020
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GITA GOPINATH
The intellectual powerhouse and first female chief economist at the International Monetary Fund has taken on the greatest challenge of her career—to guide global economic policy as we enter the worst recession since the Great Depression, writes Shahnaz Siganporia
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November 2020
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DUA LIPA
At the peak of the pandemic, when people’s spirits desperately needed a lift, the Grammy-winning dance music artiste bounced into action to put out a party-starting album in a world bereft of dance floors.
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November 2020
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CAMILA CABELLO
Somewhere between bringing her art and activism together, she’s writing her own rules and songs. The musician with a voice that matters tells Nupur Sarvaiya how she’s found a sanctum of solace in the centre of a storm
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November 2020
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A star is born
With multiple projects readying for release, Ana de Armas is setting Hollywood ablaze. As the face of the Natural Diamond Council’s campaign, the actor adds another feather to her already full cap.
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November 2020
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Sangeeta Ahir - Queen Of All Trades
The first female Indian film distributor, a philanthropist, a fashionista and a fitness enthusiast, Sangeeta Ahir is an inspiration to many. In a freewheeling chat with Vogue, Ahir discusses her many ventures and how she juggles multiple roles with ease
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October 2020
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The good life
From struggling to run a mile to becoming one of India’s leading wellness curators, healthcare scion and entrepreneur Upasana Kamineni Konidela discusses her food and fitness evolution and how she’s advocating for India’s medical services.
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October 2020
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MAN ON A MISSION
The pandemic has cast long shadows and left many of us harbouring feelings of hopelessness, uncertainty, and anxiety. But Mumbai resident Mauris Noronha has emerged as a ray of hope in these dark, challenging times. Taking up the responsibility of serving society’s most vulnerable sections, Noronha has dipped into his own savings to aid those in need across the city and state. Vogue catches up with the social hero to learn more about his selfless deeds
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October 2020
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Living legacy
Patron of the crafts Brigitte Singh celebrates 40 years of creating some of the finest hand-block prints in the world. As inspired by tradition as she is by memory, India’s leading textile designer shares her renewed vision of finding perfection in simplicity.
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October 2020
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Found in translation
Heart-wrenching family sagas, gripping political thrillers and the great climate-change novel—Malayalam literature in translation is on the rise, fast becoming a bestselling and award-winning favourite, finds book blogger and writer Resh Susan
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October 2020
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Children of the soil
Sowing the seeds for a green future, these modern-day agripreneurs are trading age-old techniques for a new range of radical farming practices
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October 2020
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Forces of nature
Can indigenous knowledge mitigate climate change? From the Khasis of Meghalaya to the fisherfolk of Bengal, architect Julia Watson shows how nature based construction techniques and materials can lead to a sustainable future.
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October 2020
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Big digital energy
From nightly binge-fests to weekend movie marathons, we have streamed our way through the groundhog-ish reality of our stay-at-home lives. The leaders of the creative zeitgeist taking over India’s entertainment industry tell Shahnaz Siganporia why OTT is only going to get bigger
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October 2020
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A wandering soul
Whether it’s her time spent studying the craft clusters of northern India or making pit stops at the local farms where she grew up, designer Saloni Lodha’s travels through India provide answers to the why and how of who she is and what her label does.
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October 2020
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MY INDIA IS GLOBAL
MEET THE MOST UNLIKELY COVER GIRL: A SELF- CONFESSED CAMERA-SHY RECLUSE WHO JUST HAPPENS TO BE ONE OF FASHION’S MOST SOUGHT-AFTER FACES. AMRIT, THE MODEL AND ARTIST FROM PUNJAB, SPEAKS WITH DIVYA BALA ON FINDING PEACE IN BEAUTY AND HER PLACE IN THE PARISIAN SPOTLIGHT
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October 2020
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Let it go
Sitting in silence with your thoughts and doing nothing can seem daunting, even impossible. Meditation expert Andy Puddicombe talks to Sanjana Salunkhe about how to tame the restless mind
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September 2020
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Leaning into love
As the world daydreams about frolicking in the great outdoors, supermodel Kaia Gerber talks about the beauty of staying in, learning, and growing with the gift of time.
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