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In this issue

This issue of Femina is all about one powerful shift: moving from participation to authorship. Inspired by our cover star, Alia Bhatt, it’s a reminder that the most authentic story you’ll ever tell is your own.
Inside, women share what truly drives success in The Secret To My Success—and spoiler, it’s not overnight magic, but steady, intentional moves. We also unpack the real pressures of modern life, from perfect parenting to getting your confidence, skills, and finances in check—not just for show, but for real.
As the heat rises, so does our focus on smart SPF and skin protection. There’s also fresh, vibrant food inspiration, and a fun dive into new K-pop acts and music you’ll want on repeat.
Think of this issue as your nudge to take charge, make informed choices, and write your story your way.

A PARADIGM SHIFT

Dr Manjula Pooja Shroff Founder Chairperson, MD CEO of Kalorex Group tells us why Agentic Al will shape the next decade of digital transformation

2 mins

REIMAGINING THE CLASSIC WEAVES

From Kanjeevaram to fusion weaves, VRK Heritage, Hyderabad is redefining how traditional saris are discovered and worn today.

3 mins

ONE-STOP SHOP FOR WEDDING TROUSSEAUS

VRK Heritage in Bengaluru's Jayanagar is a four-storey space spread over 13000 square feet that offers complete bride-and-groom clothing solutions

2 mins

AN ORIGINAL SCREENPLAY BY ALIA BHATT

HOLD ON A SECOND, YOU'RE NOT ABOUT TO READ A MOVIE TRANSCRIPT. THIS IS, HOWEVER, A WHOLLY ORIGINAL STORY, AND IT'S ALIA BHATT'S TO TELL

10+ mins

HONOURING GAMECHANGERS

Femina GameChangers Northeast 2026 spotlighted inspiring leaders creating change across the region

1 mins

THE SECRET TO MY SUCCESS

ENTREPRENEURS, CHEFS, EDUCATORS, AUTHORS, ARTISTS AND MORE...WOMEN WHO'VE MADE THEIR MARK OPEN UP ABOUT THEIR CHALLENGES, AND THE GAME-CHANGING FACTORS THAT DEFINED THEIR JOURNEY

10+ mins

WITH LOVE, HINA

At Femina Circle's ninth session, HINA KHAN talked about her early life, acting career, and finding strength in vulnerability

2 mins

GLISTEN UP

PRIYANKA CHOPRA JONAS's sultry red carpet look is the perfect example of day-to-night makeup.

1 mins

BOMBSHELL GLAM

SHARVARI shows us that retro Hollywood waves will always be in vogue.

1 mins

The New K-Pop Kids On The Block

These groups will be the perfect addition to your stan list.

2 mins

Confident Girl Glow-Up Tips

A tried-and-tested doable blueprint to becoming an IT Girl this summer.

1 mins

BUILDING FASHION WITH MEANING

With sustainability, inclusivity, and mindful design at its core, Gayatri Joshi's fashion journey reflects creativity guided by purpose

1 mins

ESCAPE THE GUILT TRAP

Letting go of the need to be the perfect mother is a powerful parenting shift

2 mins

Never Get Fumbled

Parul Karn digs in with experts to understand why we get fumbled and how to stop it happening

4 mins

UPSKILL YOUR WAY TO SUCCESS

The best way to succeed in today's times is to invest in yourself

5 mins

APPLYING FINANCIAL SMARTNESS

We are already financially smart; what we need now is real-time application in today's world.

1 mins

VIBRANT VEG

These recipes from Vegetables - The Indian Way by CAMELLIA PANJABI prove that vegetarian cooking can be both simple and spectacular

3 mins

7 Ways To Design Your Home To Reflect You

Interior stylist JASMINE JHAVERI, founder of Jasmine Jhaveri Design Studio, helps you personalise your home to be your haven

2 mins

ROOTIN' FOR YOU

Say 'goodbye' to killing plants because we have found the ultimate green babies to break that curse once and for all

1 mins

WHEN BEAUTY MEETS SCIENCE...

Celebrity dermatologist, cosmetologist, and trichologist DR BINDU STHALEKAR talks about common skin health misconceptions, the future of facial aesthetics in India, and more.

3 mins

AGELESS & FLAWLESS

Here's what you need to know before considering skin-tightening treatments.

2 mins

BREAST CANCER SURGERY: TREATMENT OPTIONS EXPLAINED

At Orchids Breast Health Clinic, we treat a diverse range of breast cancer patients, each requiring a personalized treatment plan based on their stage of disease.

2 mins

FASHION THAT BREATHES: “PAUSE” BY AADHYA DESHMUKH

In a culture defined by speed and spectacle, Aadhya is exploring the power of “pause”.

1 mins

WEAK AT THE KNEES? DON'T BE!

There are several risk factors for knee injury in women.

3 mins

THE HAIR AUTHORITY

When it comes to haircare, it's important to trust someone who knows her craft. With two decades of colour mastery, precision treatments, and personalized transformations, Dipikka Khandelwal, Founder of Facces Salon is the expert you want for your hair

2 mins

DRAWING THE BLUEPRINT FOR PURPOSE & CHANGE

As Managing Director of Mirachem Industriies and the driving force behind Ample Missiion, Dr Aneel Kashi Murarka has cultivated a model where enterprise and empathy are not parallel pursuits, but deeply interconnected responsibilities

2 mins

BEAT THE BO

Excessive sweating and body odour don't have to be a bother with these five kitchen ingredients by your side.

2 mins

THE FACE OF STRENGTH

Kalwyna Rathod uncovers the emotional cost of being the family's default care manager

3 mins

MOVING MANIPUR TO PEACE

Aditi Sonthalia speaks to BINALAKSHMI NEPRAM about how growing up amid conflict shaped her journey into building peace and social change

2 mins

A CELEBRATION OF STORIES

Author NAINA MORE hosts a power brunch for her book Tea Cups and Turning Points

1 mins

IN GOPI'S WORLD

In conversation with Kayal Arivalan, author SUDHA MURTY reflects on the inspiration behind The Big Book of Gopi Stories: The Gopi Diaries, and the lessons children can learn from a dog's world

1 mins

THE SANCTUARY OF SKIN EXCELLENCE

Dr Sowmya Dogiparthi's mission to redefine modern beauty to get comfort in your own skin

3 mins

WHERE COCOA MEETS CRAFT

Inside SMOOR's Chocolate Experience Centre in Bengaluru

2 mins

ELEGANT & ETHICAL

Adaia in Bengaluru brings modern artistry and sustainability to contemporary fine jewellery

1 mins

BEAUTY, BRILLIANCE & BEYOND

From Theni to the global stage, Dr Hemamalini Rajinikanth's inspiring rise

1 mins

FINDING BEAUTY IN THE BYGONE

TANVI SINGH BHATIA speaks to Femina about her journey

2 mins

LUXE COUTURE'S NEW DESTINATION

AZA FASHIONS unveils a luxe new flagship store in Delhi, redefining designer wear and couture shopping

1 mins

WHERE GOOD FOOD & GREAT VIBES MEET

Gurgaon's nightlife gets a stylish new upgrade with ONE DOOR DOWN

2 mins

WOMEN OF SUBSTANCE: Stories of Strength, Soul & Success

Ritika Mody has built her voice by doing the opposite.

2 mins

CAPTAIN INDRAANI SINGH

From Sky to Earth: Curating Craft and Communities

1 mins

LAKSHMI PURI

FORMER AMBASSADOR, FIRST INDIAN WOMAN TO BE AN ASSISTANT SECRETARY GENERAL AT THE UN, AND FOUNDER, DEPUTY EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF UNWOMEN

1 mins

RAKUL PREET SINGH

ACTOR & ENTREPRENEUR

1 mins

AMIT & NEHA ARORA

FOUNDER & EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR - SONI SAPPHIRE

1 mins

ANISHA ANAND

CO-FOUNDER – AURUM FOODS Anisha Anand is the founder director of Aurum Foods, a premium hospitality and food enterprise based in Mumbai.

1 mins

ANKITA JAISWAL

CHAIRPERSON FOR SUSTAINABLE & RESPONSIBLE TOURISM - UPHRA & HRANI; DIRECTOR - RAMADA, RAMADA ENCORE & RAMADA PLAZA HOTEL, LUCKNOW; FOUNDER - BRIO ART HOUSE

1 mins

DEVEEKAA NIJHAWAN

EXECUTIVE PR & COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR - ASIA PACIFIC, SAUDI TOURISM AUTHORITY

2 mins

DIVYA SAHAYA AGGARWAL

FOUNDER - PETTICOAT LANE Divya Sahaya Aggarwal is the creative force behind Petticoat Lane by Divya, a label shaped by memory and nuance.

1 mins

DOLLY SINGH

CONTENT CREATOR, ACTOR & STORYTELLER Few digital creators in India have shaped online comedy the way Dolly Singh has.

1 mins

DRAMUSHREE MALLICK

DIRECTOR - DIVINITI INDIA Fine gifting is as much about sentiment as it is about craftsmanship.

1 mins

DR GEETA GREWAL

FOUNDER & CMD – 9MUSES WELLNESS CLINIC Celebrated cosmetologist and founder of 9Muses Wellness Clinic, Gurgaon, Dr Geeta Grewal has over 20 years of clinical experience in advanced aesthetic, skin, and body contouring treatments.

1 mins

DR GUNJAN GUPTA GOVIL

FOUNDER - GUNJAN IVF WORLD Driven by a mission to make world-class fertility care accessible in India, Dr Gunjan Gupta Govil has emerged as one of the country's most trusted specialists in reproductive medicine.

1 mins

DR KASHIKA JAIN

CELEBRITY PSYCHOLOGIST & NLP COACH

2 mins

DR MEGHNA GUPTA

DIRECTOR & SENIOR DERMATOLOGIST - DELHI SKIN CENTRE, DELHI & MIREA AESTHETICS, GURGAON

1 mins

DR RADHIKA BATRA

FOUNDER & PRESIDENT - EVERY INFANT MATTERS PAEDIATRICIAN & NEONATOLOGIST

2 mins

DR RUBINA SHANAWAZ

ADDITIONAL DIRECTOR – URO GYNAECOLOGY, GYNAEC-ONCOLOGY & ROBOTIC SURGERY FORTIS HOSPITAL, CUNNINGHAM ROAD, BENGALURU

1 mins

DR VAISHALI SHARMA

MD, AIIMS; COAG, HARVARD; DSAGE (GERMANY); CROA (LONDON)

2 mins

DR VIBHUTI DHAUNDIYAL

AESTHETIC PHYSICIAN AND DESIGNER - RISHI & VIBHUTI

1 mins

GUNJAN ARORA

FOUNDER - AGGUNJ Gunjan Arora began her professional journey in 2010, when an opportunity to design for a family wedding naturally evolved into a full-time career in fashion.

1 mins

LATA VASISHT

CEO & FOUNDER - AADHYA AIRTEK In an industry where women are still underrepresented, Lata Vasisht has steadily made space for herself with pure grit, persistence, and a clear vision for growth.

2 mins

MANJARI CHATURVEDI

CLASSICAL KATHAK DANCER A renowned classical Kathak dancer, director, choreographer, filmmaker, TEDx speaker, author and cultural academic, Manjari Chaturvedi is the creator of Sufi Kathak and is widely recognised for reviving the historically-rich yet marginalised dance of the tawaifs.

2 mins

MEETA PANDIT

HINDUSTANI CLASSICAL VOCALIST From the heart of the Gwalior Gharana lineage, Meeta Pandit has enthralled listeners across India and the world, transforming centuries-old traditions into living, resonant performances.

1 mins

NITIBHA KAUL

CONTENT CREATOR & FOUNDER – ALT+K BEAUTY

1 mins

PALLAVI SALGAOCAR

CHARTERED ACCOUNTANT; FINANCE DIRECTOR - GENO PHARMACEUTICALS PVT LTD & FOUNDER - DESSERTS N MORE

2 mins

PRIKANSHA LUTHRA

CO-FOUNDER & DIRECTOR - VIJAYAN TRISHUL DEFENCE SOLUTIONS

1 mins

RAGHAVI SHUKLA

ADVOCATE - SUPREME COURT OF INDIA Raghavi Shukla represents a new generation of lawyers who combine professional practice with a commitment to social change.

2 mins

RIMZIM DADU

FASHION DESIGNER Known for pushing the boundaries of luxury ready-to-wear, Rimzim Dadu approaches fashion as a space for experimentation with materials, texture, and technique.