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Femina
Premarital Sex: Aye Or Nay?
Two women debate about whether premarital sex is essential for a happy relationship.
4 min |
December 18 2015
Femina
5 Tips: How To Fight Social Anxiety
Lack social skills? Feel tongue-tied around people? You could be socially awkward, a condition which may lead to a serious social anxiety disorder. Suchita Parikh-Mundul speaks to experts and finds out ways to stem it ASAP
7 min |
December 18 2015
Femina
I Feel Like I've Come Back With More Strength: Diana Penty
After Cocktail, it seemed like Diana Penty, who played the charming but shy Meera, would be everywhere. But Diana, as we found out, has her own way of doing things. She talks to Akhila Vijaykumar about her new movie Happy Bhaag Jayegi, finding herself while travelling and falling in love with the big fat Indian wedding.
3 min |
December 18 2015
Femina
Sonakshi Sinha: It's Okay To Be Real
An incredible five-year journey, amazing luck at the movies and a new career in singing—what more could a girl want? Vivacious star Sonakshi Sinha on her journey to the top and that funny thing called love.
6 min |
January 12 2016
Femina
Want To Look Fabulous In The Morning? Try This
While late nights might point to either a happening social life or a rewarding career, the effects on your skin and hair are somewhat less than flattering. Faye Remedios chalks out a complete lifestyle guide to help you wake up looking fabulous.
5 min |
March 14 2016
Femina
Kangana Ranaut And Rangoli Chandel: Two Against The World
Kangana Ranaut and sister and manager Rangoli Chandel have faced the vagaries of Bollywood, as well as the acid attack that left Rangoli with deep emotional scars, as one. As they talk to Sandipan Dalal about growing old together, among other things, their great affection and loyalty is only too clear.
6 min |
March 14 2016
Femina
Sharmila Tagore, A Relevant Artiste
Sharmila Tagore began her career with a Satyajit Ray film, went on to carve a niche in arthouse cinema and achieved stupendous success in Bollywood. In her 70s now, she’s still a relevant artiste. Hemchhaya De turns the spotlight on the superstar.
6 min |
March 14 2016
Femina
Mothers Who Have Nurtured A Generation Of Champions
We know that power and strength run in families. But what traits do mothers pass on to their daughters? An allergy to nonsense? Rajashree Balaram speaks to mothers who have nurtured a generation of champions, and daughters who are still learning, every day.
10 min |
March 14 2016
Femina
Pregnancy, The End Of Your Sex Life!
Pregnancy doesn’t have to mean the end of your sex life. Yes, you heard that right. Chirag Mohanty Samal gets experts to clear the air and sifts the facts from the myths.
4 min |
March 25 2016
Femina
Burning Out At Work? Take Charge Now!
It can affect your health, lifestyle and relationships. Upneet Pansare tells you how to identify the symptoms of a burnout and check if it’s time to write that farewell note.
3 min |
March 25 2016
Femina
Sniff Your Way To OMG Sex!
When it comes to sex, you should trust your nose. Research proves that it could be your best guide to finding bliss.
3 min |
April 8 2016
Femina
Why It's Getting Harder For Nargis Fakhri To Return Home?
The American actor and model had a dream Bollywood debut five years ago and it opened up a whole new chapter. Awaiting the release of four films this year and in the best shape of her life, Nargis Fakhri tells Sandipan Dalal why it’s getting harder to return home.
5 min |
April 8 2016
Femina
'I Get 60 Selfie Requests A Day'
Life has done a complete volte-face for Keith Sequeira after he appeared on Bigg Boss 9 recently. The model, actor and VJ tells Reema Behl about this new life.
3 min |
April 8 2016
Femina
At Which Stage Are You In Your Sexual Relationship?
At which stage are you in your sexual relationship: tri-weekly, try weekly or try weakly? Anupama Bijur lists the highs and lows your sex life will course through, starting from the wedding night
4 min |
April 22 2016
Femina
Karan Johar: An Emotional Anchor For Heartbroken Friends
The filmmaker dishes about designing men’s jewellery, the new season of Koffee With Karan and being an emotional anchor for heartbroken friends.
1 min |
May 8 2016
Femina
How To Own Your Body Like Demi Lovato
After suffering from eating disorders for years, singer and actor Demi Lovato posed triumphantly in the nude for a photo shoot late last year. Namrata D’souza finds the lessons in her story to help you love your body, just the way it is.
2 min |
May 8 2016
Femina
Akhila Srinivasan: Keeping Every Promise
Akhila Srinivasan is one of only six Indian women to make it to the Forbes list of Asias 50 most powerful businesswomen of 2015. Shes deeply engaged in making change happen in Indias villages, particularly for women and children. Neeti Jaychander gets a measure of this powerhouse.
4 min |
August 31 2015
Femina
Kishore Kumar: Dwarfing The Big Screen
Think of Kishore Kumar and the first thing that comes to mind is his exuberant joie de vivre as a singer, performer and mercurial genius. Privately, however, the legendary singer-actor-filmmaker was neither gregarious nor worried about how his silences would be judged. Hemchhaya De talks to his son for a peek into the short life of one of Bollywoods most interesting personalities.
6 min |
August 31 2015
Femina
7 Ways To Get That 'First Time' Feeling Back
Feeling a bit blah in bed? Anindita Ghosh tells you how to get back that hot and heady rush.
5 min |
October 14 2015
Femina
Top 4 Rules For Great Sex
Why settle for plain ol sex when you can have great in-the-sack action in every situation, says Anindita Ghosh.
4 min |
October 27 2015
Femina
Fashion Entered Into No-Go Zones
Whether it's fixating on butt cracks, nipples or the peek-a-boo penis, fashion's relationship with the human body has entered many no-go zones over the years.
4 min |
October 27 2015
Femina
Anushka Sharma: The Golden Girl
Be it her bold choice of roles, her even bolder decision to produce films at 25 and her confident yet quiet relationship with cricketer Virat Kohli thats based on their middle-class beginnings, Anushka Sharmas got game. She talks to Sandipan Dalal about her past movie loves, roles that are redefi ning her career and future plans to collaborate with young people like her.
5 min |
October 27 2015
Femina
Inspiration For All Unwed Mothers
Nikhat Mariyam Nirusha decided to live life on her own terms when she moved from Allahabad to Mumbai. That resolution was tested the most when she decided to raise her son alone and unmarried. This is Nikhats story in her own words, as told to Shilpa Sharma.
5 min |
October 27 2015
Femina
Alia's New Life
Her career may be in the fast lane, but like any other 20-something today, Alia Bhatt chases happiness in more than one place. Right now, Sandipan Dalal finds, shes decorating her new (pet-friendly) home, going on detox retreats with her family, focusing on her fitness with steely resolve and staying open to love.
5 min |
November 10 2015
Femina
Monisha Jaising: Always A Step Ahead
Monisha Jaising always seems to know what the Indian woman will want to wear tomorrow. This foresight, coupled with creativity and an astute business sense, makes her one of the most formidable names in fashion. In her 25th year in the industry, she talks to Butool Jamal about the art of constant reinvention.
4 min |
November 24 2015
Femina
Locking Down Love
Labelled as the hookup generation, Gen Y is known for giving love a bad name. But Aurelia Fernandes busts some of those myths with her inside scoop
5 min |
November 09 2017
Femina
I Am All About Girl Love
Priyanka Chopra is an early millennial who’s tasted success, yet not been a slave to it. At the height of her fame in the Indian fi lm industry, she tossed it all up for that elusive international dream. Truly a global icon today, PC straddles time zones like a pro. In her personal life too, she is in no hurry to take the plunge. (Take that, you infuriating biological clock). Tanya Chaitanya gabs with the born-to-entertain Priyanka over an exasperating phone connection to fi nally declare that Femina couldn’t have found a more positive poster girl for millennials to topline this anniversary special. Dare call'em lazy now!
5 min |
November 09 2017
Femina
Finance Gets Personal
When it comes to money planning, one size cannot fit all. Your income, expenses and goals all depend on your age and the stage of life you’re at. You’ll be better prepared to face the future if your financial plans change with you. Anika Mohla gets experts to customise strategies that work best for who and where you are at the moment
10 min |
March 15, 2018
Femina
Sex And The Cycle
Your period might make you cranky, but did you know it could also help you have great sex? Madhura Sansare explores the connection between sex, sensitivity and menstruation
5 min |
March 15, 2018
Femina
Shelter From The Storm
Has anyone ever told you you’re too sensitive? Smarita Sengupta, who provides a safe space for survivors of human trafficking, is proof that there is no such thing. Nikita Sawant chats with the crusader
2 min |