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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

HOPE VOGUE

From Ukraine and Japan to the US and India, all 26 editions of Vogue come together to create a picture of what hope looks like today—a global project that led us to find our common humanity. Here is a curated selection

First ladies of beauty

Meet India’s original salon owners, the women who put skincare, hairdressing and the concept of a comprehensive beauty parlour on the map.

Italians do it better

The popular expression used to reinforce the Italian way of living could also be described as the starting point for Walter Chiapponi’s debut as the creative director of Tod’s. Priyanka Khanna finds out more from the designer

Make a wish

After months at home, the itch for wanderlust has never been stronger. From new discoveries to nostalgic trips, Vogue India taps the post-pandemic travel cravings of seven creatives

Not just my mother's bag

Earlier this year, Alessandro Michele launched the Jackie 1961, a new version of the classic, spotlighting an important conversation in fashion. Nonita Kalra delves into the handbag as a totem of a personal and cultural narrative in the year of the pandemic

A PARADIGM SHIFT

Over the following pages, we celebrate the beauty of ‘made in India’. Passed down through generations, from one hand to another, the traditions and techniques of our skilled artisans create a fashion language that is unparalleled. In the process, however, craftspeople and their incredible handiwork are often overlooked. If there’s ever been a time to make positive change, it is the present. Priyanka Khanna speaks to 15 fashion experts to forge a plan going forward as they discuss the impact of this pandemic-driven pause on the industry

After birth

Balancing motherhood, the Molotov cocktail of hormones and the pangs of postpartum through a pandemic, award-winning author Shubhangi Swarup writes on how she found hope in a hopeless place

Can Fashion Shed Its Seasons?

For long, fashion has centred on the concepts of spring/summer and autumn/winter—and, later, cruise and resort. Is it time for a rethink? Is “so last season” still a bad thing?

The face of change

Television’s most forgiving chef Nadiya Hussain is the accidental saviour in a year dedicated to eating in.

Packing heat

Straightening hair, especially when you’re looking for a sleek finish, is difficult. But with the right tool, you may just be able to iron out the difficulties with your defiant mane.

Object creation

In a Vogue India exclusive, leading performance artist Nikhil Chopra digs into his archives to recreate his iconic gender-defying personas. The result? A series of post-pandemic avatars—dishevelled but stronger, finds Shahnaz Siganporia

Ladies first

More inspiration hubs than offies, these stylish female-centric co working spaces around the world are nurturing a new generation of girl bosses, finds Aarti Virani