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Mirror for the Soul
Award-winning novelist Elif Shafak is known for her outspoken views as well as books that resonate with spirituality. Nisha Paul catches up with her in London.
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Verve February 2017
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Living Her Dream!
Last year, her arresting turn as Sakshi Dhoni in the biopic M. S. Dhoni: The Untold Story propelled her into the limelight. Her ambitions fuelled by cinematic icons, Kiara Advani, talks to Zaral Shah about life in the movies.
3 min |
Verve Phoenix Marketcity Supplement 2017
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In Her Own Right
She continues to push limits with her choice of challenging roles in off-beat films, even as she sees commercial success in the blockbusters that she stars in. Huma Qureshi, in conversation with Zaral Shah, shares memories about her childhood, her tryst with celluloid…and what sets her apart.
3 min |
Verve Palladium Supplement March 2017
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A Walk In The Clouds
Escaping to the hills to beat the summer heat, Parmesh Shahani pens his notes from languid Landour
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July 2017
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At First Sight
Her passion for different forms of art fuelled not just her own work, but her growing collection — one that she views as a labour of love. Sana Rezwan Sait writes about acquiring creations that resonate with her
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July 2017
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English Blends
A walk in the meadow, an emotion, a special memory, a place or an ingredient – any of these can spark a fragrance. Let Jo Malone London lead your senses on an olfactory tour
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July 2017
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Curious Dimensions
A novel approach to exploring art and culture can help in unfolding a city’s storied and complex past. Strolling around Prague, Vidya Vijayasekharan goes in search of sculptures by David Cerny
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July 2017
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The Brave New Cool
Marked by revolutions, Mexico City emerged stronger after each upheaval. Michael Snyder heads down its network of neighbourhoods that speak volumes not just about its rich heritage but also its stature as a bold centre of the modern world
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July 2017
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Mahendra Singh Dhoni Is Much More Than His Batting Averages, Find Out Here!
His unconventional playing calls have marked Mahendra Singh Dhoni as India’s most innovative cricketer. Off the field, the alpha male, otherwise obsessed with bikes, has swiftly morphed into a loving and devoted dad. Anjali Doshi decodes his mind and mystique
6 min |
June 2016
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Patali Panna Cotta
As 51-year-old Yamini grapples with the scandal and sophistry of her recent past, she stumbles on true artistry in an unsung corner of a gur-maker’s village. In a short story written exclusively for Verve, Gouri Dange explores the workings of a human mind thirsting to erase a deep hurt
9 min |
July 2016
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Glo-cal Pleasures Parmesh's Viewfinder
Today’s cool luxury is hyphenated; it is all about mixing deep local knowledge with global influences.
2 min |
May 2018
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The India Story
In the broader sense of the word, design has always held its place of importance in Ancient India.
7 min |
May 2018
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Shapes Of India
S hraddha Jahagirdar-saxena
8 min |
May 2018
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Call Of The Quirk
Right in the heart of Mumbai’s cultural hub of Kala Ghoda lies a small store that you could almost miss and walk past if you aren’t paying attention.
3 min |
May 2018
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Clear And Calibrated
The new capsule collection created by designer Thierry Lemaire for Fendi Casa for the Salone Internazionale Del Mobile 2018 redefines true sophistication.
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May 2018
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Richa Chadha: No More Fears
After her triumphant outing in Cannes last year for the soul-searing Masaan, the darling of indie cinema proudly celebrates her bold individuality with her unusual career choices. Actor Richa Chadha, in a freewheeling conversation with Shashi Baliga, talks about breaking out, shedding her inhibitions and walking the red carpet to success
10+ min |
January 2016
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Archana Kumari Singh: Royal In Residence
From a fort in Pratapgarh, Archana Kumari Singh moved to a flat in the capital and filled its spaces with her individual panache, making her abode in New Delhi an oasis of luxury and beauty. Shraddha Jahagirdar-Saxena visits her home and discovers how ageless charm can seamlessly encompass modern elements.
9 min |
August 2015
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Explore These Forgotten Colonies In India
The British, the Dutch, the French...these major maritime powers arrived in India at different times, putting up their flags in hill stations, towns and beach resorts, some of which continue to cling to their historical roots. Huzan Tata and Zaral Shah ferret out the lesser explored former colonies still well worth a visit.
8 min |
August 2015
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Heritage Diaries: Temples Of India
Odisha's Konark Sun Temple was conceived of as the giant chariot of the sun god; the Madurai Meenakshi Amman Temple boasts 33,000 sculptures; the Kailasa Temple at Ellora has been carved out of a single rock face...These are only some of the spectacular temples of India that bear mute testimony to sculptors who have told myriad stories in stone, discovers Geeta Rao.
6 min |
August 2015
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Into The Future
Audemars Piguet historian Michael Friedman chats with Verve about the brand’s evolving legacy, at this year’s Salon International de la Haute Horlogerie, Geneva
3 min |
October 2017
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Calling The Shots
Ace shooter Heena Sidhu and actor Gul Panag expound the benefits of exercise as an indispensable part of everyday life. Sadaf Shaikh gets inspired…
6 min |
June 2018
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Redefining Turmeric
As Indians, we have all heard about the benefits of this miracle spice, turmeric. But with it becoming a firm fixture on the global beauty map, Sana Javeri Kadri has found a way to capitalise on its new-found popularity, while ensuring that Indian farmers are adequately compensated. She tells Faye Remedios what it takes to build a haldi empire in the West by reclaiming its post-colonial legacy
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June 2018
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In Their Own Write
What is a book if it doesn’t make you ponder and contemplate after a read? In conversation with authors Richa Kaul Padte and Shobha Rao on their thought provoking books Cyber Sexy and Girls Burn Brighter respectively, Huzan Tata learns about unspoken-of worlds and emancipating tales
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June 2018
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The Hand That Rocks The Cradle....
In a country where female deities are worshipped, tales of horror against womankind continue to make headlines. Harini Calamur analyses how a social context that shows a rather regressive attitude towards women has paradoxically produced some of the strongest female political figures through history
5 min |
June 2018
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End Of An Era
Karan Kapoor’s evocative series of black-and-white images captures the lives of the Anglo-Indians and Goan Portuguese, offering a window into a bygone time.
2 min |
November 2016
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No Pigeonholing, Please!
Star Wars, a Broadway musical, a British soap opera and Shakespeare — Ayesha Dharker has played many roles; all while holding on to her Mumbai accent. She shares her journey in an animated chat with Amishi Parekh.
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November 2016
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Inspired By India
Hotel heiress Amruda Nair splits time between her Doha apartment and her family home in Mumbai. She takes Huzan Tata through the elegant interiors of her art-fi lled house as she talks about the rush of living in two countries.
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November 2016
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Sushant Singh Rajput: Just A Regular Guy
Fuelled by curiosity, Sushant Singh Rajput thrives on challenges that propel him out of his comfort zone. Riding a high after his recent box office hit, M.S. Dhoni: The Untold Story, the actor gets upfront and personal with Shraddha Jahagirdar-Saxena, in a rush of words that capture his restless thoughts.
6 min |
November 2016
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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 min |
September 2018
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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.
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