I'm Not Looking For A Handsome Hunk!

A rare combination of beauty, brains and modesty, Kajal Aggarwal gets candid on her ideal man, her movies and what keeps her going

close encounter of the funny kind

while today his shows may sell out like hot cakes, karthik kumar admits there was once a time when he didn't find himself funny. life on stage has, however, come full circle for this comedian. kk has certainly got his a-game on, eliciting laughter like it’s nobody’s business. talking about his evolution as an artist, karthik tells ritz that “cutting through the cobweb bs" has made him more 'bearable' as a comic.

Save Your Ocean

Our oceans provide half of the world’s oxygen supply, regulate the global climate system, and provide the primary source of protein for more than 3 billion people, yet little more than 3% are formally protected.

'I Am Living My Dream'

She is all of 19 – young, beautiful, confident and raring to go! Even before she realised it herself, she had become an internet sensation overnight. The social media has celebrated her and criticised her in equal measure but she is determined to prove her mettle and rise beyond the tag of being called the ‘wink girl’! Ritz is in conversation with the bold and sizzling Priya Prakash Varrier, whose much awaited debut movie, ‘Oru Adaar Love’ is hitting screens this Valentine’s Day!

A Governor On A Mission, Not A Constitutional Showpiece

A ninety minute workout every morning.

No Breakup, Only Makeup!

She is a well-known makeup artist in Chennai. Bronzer Viji’s makeup style and advice is worth not bronze but gold.

The Tamara Coorg

A Perfect Getaway Where Your Quest For Serenity Is Answered.

Nailed It

Tiny beads, shiny stones, glitter, floral enamels or even geometric patterns…your options are limitless! And no, we are not discussing jewelry but the different options available in nail art! The use of nail colouring dates back to almost 5000 BC, with men and women using different techniques to colour their nails. While it was a symbol of class, social ranking or status back then, today, it is a fad that is increasingly becoming an inevitable part of your fashion statement. Nail art is taking the city by storm and it is interesting to note that girls and women across all ages seem to be smitten by this cool new trend! RITZ checks out the buzzing trends in nail art from the most popular studios in Kochi.

Rana Duagubatti: The True Party Starter

Coming on board as the first regional celebrity for Chandon’s Party Starter campaign, Rana Dagubatti fits the title to the T. Introducing the South Indian sensation in their third edition, the brand plans to run a year-long campaign that will present interesting stories about the star. We caught up with the man himself to understand how he fits the bill and his party side…

Fruitalicious!

Summer is here with its blazing heat and what better way to relax than to chill out with a cool refreshing drink, smoothie or a bowl of fresh salad. With rising mercury levels, it is important to stay hydrated and healthy with a good dose of fruits, vegetables, salads and soups. RITZ scouts through the Queen of the Arabian Sea to explore some yummy and quirky options available online and offline to beat the heat this summer!

When Healing Trumps Billing

Shylocks at billing counters. Isn't that the first and the worst image conjured up by many patients at the very thought of super speciality corporate hospitals? You cannot expect to get admitted without coughing up a substantial advance payment, especially if you don't have medical insurance.

Mastering The Small Screen

Meet Manimegalai, the chirpy and cute VJ who has been creating ripples in the television industry for almost a decade now

Unboxing The Kicha Story!

An English lecturer by profession, Ruby Rajagopal was disheartened when she had to give up her decade long teaching career due to health issues.

The Best Haleem In Hyderabad

The entire city of Hyderabad is decked up for the Holy month of Ramzan. This month dedicated to fasting and feasting brings with it some of the most scrumptious foods - topping the list with Haleem - the beloved dish that Hyderabadis await to gorge on this time of the year. Even though a lot of hotels now serve it round the year, but the zaika of this Hyderabadi dish can be felt only during this special month. Topped with fried onions, mind and several other versions that each hotel has given its own twist, there is no beating Hyderabad’s love for Haleem and biryani.Catering to all those Haleem lovers, we’ve made a list of the top places that are famous around the city - for you to try and indulge your tastebuds. So, what are you waiting for? Grab your forks, spoons and napkins and dig in! Here’s an assortment of some of the choicest joints…

Power Players

Entrepreneurs are a unique breed for they take that leap of faith and invest their all in what they believe in. We have two such people who are poles apart in their chosen fields of business but share the same high levels of passion and commitment to what they have chosen to do! Puvikumar of the Kavi Group of companies made his way in the Poultry business and Ranjeeth Rathod of DRA Homes found his calling in the world of Real Estate. The duo share the same ideas on "Risk it to make it big! and have applied it successfully to beat the odds and become scions in their entrepreneurial dreams!

She Gets It From Her Mama

Daughters are quite often a reflection of their mothers. They look up to them in most ways and aspire to be like them, too. Mothers, on the other hand, play the most important in moulding a daughter, with not just the right values but also support and strength.

Krazy Kanmani Gets Candid

She looks like a dream on the television and is creating ripples across airwaves. VJ Diya Menon speaks to RITZ Magazine on her love for anchoring and more.

Dashing Denims For All

More than a quarter of a century ago, a brand named Jack & Jones came into being.

Outspoken & Outstanding

She became a household name overnight and truly deserves every bit of success that is coming her way. Meet Shalini Pandey, a powerhouse performer who shot to fame with her super-hit release Arjun Reddy. Extremely proud of the person she is, this actress speaks her mind like a strong woman of today. She has everything that is needed to make it to the top – and definitely could not have asked for a better start. In a conversation with the actress, we discovered that there was a lot more to her than just those 16 kisses she had during the movie – which had been doing the rounds. Read on to know her better... 

Pitch Perfect

Veda Krishnamurthy is taking the great leap forward in the field of women's cricket and is also the face of Karnataka Women Achievers' Awards.

Conversations With Minnie Menon At Courtyard  By Marriott On Gender Equality

Launching a new column has some of the inherent thrills and spills of a start up venture…. and this column is certainly a case in point.

Technology As A Weapon In Policing - P. Aravindhan, IPS

Almost clean shaven with no handle bar moustache, slim and with no visible six pack, in plain clothes, P. Aravindhan can pass for a young software professional. In fact, that's what he studied for. A Computer Science Engineering graduate from the premier BITS, Pilani, he had “no fascination for corporate life” and preferred “a field oriented job” with a burning desire to “contribute to society in some form.”

Treading New Pastures

Malayalam film industry has always been applauded for its creativity, innovative storylines and its versatile team of directors and actors. Over the years, it has evolved by leaps and bounds and today, it has become one of the most progressive industries down south that is willing to experiment in terms of scripts, narration and soul stirring characters. Most importantly, the industry has hailed new directors and producers who are passionate about Cinema. Ritz gets into a conversation with two such young entrepreneurs – Prince Hussain and Linto Thomas, who are all set to make their mark in Mollywood with two of their new productions, Luca and Jallianwala Bagh.

Sunny Side Up

It has been only a month since the second season of the TV show Enkitta Mothatha began airing and quite a few viewers are gratified to see Dhivyadharshini or DD as she’s popularly known, back on the silver screen with her unique brand of happy-go-lucky charm. Whether you remember her from her child-anchor days or from her widely popular show Koffee with DD, she is a familiar face across Tamil Nadu for the past two decades. DD, is now completing 20 years in her career and it is a very special moment for a lot of people including those who have been following her since her childhood days. Here's what this peppy, vivacious diva had to say, when we caught up with her, recently...

The Legendary Chef's World Beyond The Plate

INDIA’S LARGEST GOURMET FESTIVAL ‘WORLD ON A PLATE’ HOSTED CHEF MARCO PIERRE WHITE’S SOUTH INDIA DEBUT IN THE ‘GARDEN OF EDEN’ EDITION AT RITZ-CARLTON, BANGALORE. NAMITA GUPTA CAUGHT UP WITH HIM OVER A CANDID CONVERSATION.

These Are A Few Of My Hated Things...

Making a list of a few of your favourite things, as Julie Andrews belted out in The Sound of Music, can be instinctive. The opposite comes just as naturally to most of us. And it's a great way to let off steam. Read on...

Tracking The Weather By Storm!

(Sanjay Pinto is an Advocate practising at the Madras High Court, a Columnist, Author, TV Political Analyst, Public Speaking Mentor & Former Resident Editor – NDTV 24x7)

Aim For The Stars!

He was barely twelve when he bagged his debut role in a Bollywood film and it was nothing short of a ‘dream come true’.

It's Not Fair!

BEAUTY IS MORE THAN SKIN-DEEP; IT IS AN INNER ATTRIBUTE AND IT IS ETERNAL.

Shooting From The Heart - Mahat Raghavendra

Fights Are Common Between The Inhabitants Of All Houses. The Only Thing Was That My Frustrations Got The Better Of Me And I Went A Bit Overboard.