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In this issue

This issue brings together stories of reinvention, resistance, and realness—led by our cover star, Shilpa Shetty Kundra, who turns 50 this month. Ever-evolving and always unapologetic, she opens up about slowing down with purpose, embracing change, and choosing quality in every aspect of life.

Our Big Story, The Beauty of the Rainbow, spotlights 14 bold voices from India’s LGBTQIA+ community—artists, entrepreneurs, activists—who are breaking binaries and reshaping how we think about gender, identity, and love.

In Pride at Work, we explore the realities of the corporate closet and ask what inclusion truly looks like in Indian workplaces today. Acceptance Begins at Home is a raw and urgent reminder that support for LGBTQIA+ individuals starts with safety—and with family.

For something gentler, Feels So Good is a soft, spirited guide to Gen Z self-love and skincare. And if your heart’s in knots over a best friend, Love You Like A Love Song, Bestie helps you navigate those messy, magical feelings with honesty and heart.

THE Shapeshifter

AT 50, SHILPA SHETTY KUNDRA REFLECTS ON A LIFE LIVED IN THE SPOTLIGHT WITH NO REGRETS AND A FIERCE BELIEF IN RESILIENCE. SHE OPENS UP TO SHILPA DUBEY ABOUT DELIBERATE PAUSES, CULTURAL SHIFTS, AND WHY SHE'S STILL JUST GETTING STARTED

7 mins

THE BEAUTY OF THE Rainbow

CRISSCROSSING THE XX/XY DIVIDE AND CHALLENGING THE CODES (AND COLOURS) OF CONVENTION, 14 CHANGE-MAKERS FROM THE LGBTQIA+ COMMUNITY TILT OUR INHERENT DICHROMATIC VIEW OF GENDER, IDENTITY, AND SEXUAL AGENCY TOWARDS A PROMISING, PRISMATIC FUTURE IN INDIA.

10+ mins

WRITTEN IN THE STARS

BEILA GUPTA has turned what many see as the winding-down years into a bold new beginning. What's her mantra for living life out loud? Sharon D'Silva finds out

4 mins

THE HEART OF THE MATTER

Mandira Bedi inspires Femina Circle members with her experiences through her career, motherhood, and personal growth.

2 mins

DETOUR TO SUCCESS

Ahead of the Mister Supranational 2025 pageant, Mr India Supranational 2025 SHUBHAM SHARMA tells us all about his journey to the top, his dreams and ambitions, and more.

4 mins

Rise & Shine

Should you be trying the viral 'morning shed' routine or is it just another fad? Karen Alfonso finds out

3 mins

FEELING BEACHY!

Tamannaah Bhatia's beach waves tease the line between polished and casual. By Karen Alfonso

1 mins

GET THE GLOSS

Lit-from-within skin and glossy lips - that's the beauty memo we're happy to follow. By Karen Alfonso

1 mins

YOUR FRIEND COMES OUT TO YOU...NOW WHAT?

Experts help you understand how you can be the kind of friend your queer friend hopes you'll be.

1 mins

ACCEPTANCE Begins At Home

In a world that is still learning to be inclusive, loving an LGBTQIA+ child must begin at home, writes Kayal Arivalan

4 mins

BREAK MAKE UP,REPEAT?

If “We're over - wait, never mind” sounds like the story of your life, Sharon D'Silva can help you move on

2 mins

Pride At Work

Kalwyna Rathod explores the importance of LGBTQIA+ representation in the workplace, the real meaning of inclusion, and how we can all deal with the challenges faced

6 mins

DÉJÀ BOO!

Parul Karn speaks to experts about keeping emotional baggage from clouding a new relationship

3 mins

SITUATIONSHIP SOS!

Caught in the ‘What are we?’ vortex? Sharon D’Silva helps you find the exit

2 mins

It's Raining...

...not men, but ideas! To not just survive the rain, celebrate it. SHUCHITA SANCHETI GARG, founder and creative director of vVyom By Shuchita, lists practical ways to make your home a warm and welcoming retreat this season

2 mins

Serenity & Splendour

In SIEM REAP, CAMBODIA – home of Angkor Wat – time unfolds like silk. Ambika Muttoo discovers that, between the temple shadows and the ancient ruins dotting jungles, its stories unfurl unhurriedly

5 mins

TELLING STORIES WITH FOOD

Blending culture and cuisine, Conrad Pune brings the Art of Experiential Dining to the table

2 mins

Deal With Post-Vacation Blues

Here's how to get back to work without feeling miserable.

3 mins

WHAT'S IN A LABEL? Apparently, A Lot!

Nutritionist and fitness trainer MITUSHI AJMERA helps you decode exactly that, and make informed food choices for yourself and your family

2 mins

A LIFE IN DANCE

SWAPNOKALPA DASGUPTA speaks to Ravina Sachdev about how her love for classical dance continues to shape her life's purpose

2 mins

FOCUSED EXPERTISE

Specialization within the field of Oncology - The Breast Cancer Example

1 mins

WHERE ELEGANCE MEETS INNOVATION

AMELIA in BKC, Mumbai, serves a menu to satisfy your appetite with a serious side of art

1 mins

FACING THE SILENT STRUGGLE

Infertility is no longer a taboo, it's a growing health issue that demands open discussion, timely action, and understanding.

3 mins

COULD YOU BE PREDIABETIC?

Identifying prediabetes early empowers individuals to make lifestyle changes and prevent its progression to Type 2 diabetes.

2 mins

THYROID SWELLING

Here's everything you need to know about thyroid swelling and its causes

1 mins

THE SPARK & THE SILENCE

Ravina M Sachdev explores modern dating today — when someone's hot and then suddenly not

2 mins

UNDERSTANDING BREAST HEALTH: EARLY SIGNS AND SELF-BREAST EXAMINATION

Breast cancer is one of the most common cancers affecting women worldwide, but when detected early, it is highly curable.

2 mins

KEEPING LOVE ALIVE AFTER THE “I DO”

Here's how to keep the spark alive in your marriage.

1 mins

CHANGING LIVES

Veruschka Pandey is a quiet force of change, one beat at a time

1 mins

JOURNEY OF AN ARTHROPLASTY SURGEON

Rebuilding lives: Dr. Vaibhav Kasodekar’s journey in joint replacement

2 mins

THE WEIGHT OF THE NIGHT

Here's why heartbreak feels heavier after sunset.

2 mins

JOURNEY AS AN OBSTETRIC ANAESTHESIOLOGIST

Dr. Shilpa Kasodekar operates in one of the most delicate spaces in medicine: childbirth.

2 mins

LEADERSHIP THAT LASTS

Leadership begins with self-car: Building endurance for the long game

1 mins

A POWERHOUSE OF PASSION AND POSSIBILITY

Meet Zainab Shaikh—a trailblazer reshaping the media landscape with grit, grace, and unstoppable vision

1 mins

SAVOUR LIFE AT LUCIA

Tucked away in Kalyani Nagar, Pune, LUCIA offers a beautifully-layered dining experience

1 mins

REDEFINE WELLNESS

Kiiran Patel redefines the science of through functional and regenerative medicine

1 mins

REDEFINING WOMEN'S HEALTH

Dr. Garima Sharma redefines women's healthcare through a holistic healthcare

1 mins

HEALING PRACTICES

Resham Kamboj, a renowned Akashic reader helps people heal and align with their soul's true path

1 mins

BALANCING SUCCESS AND WELLNESS

Femina Circle launched in Pune with a transformative event featuring Shilpa Shetty, focusing on women's empowerment through wellness and meaningful connections

1 mins

HER DAUGHTER'S AMMA WITH PRIDE

When her child came out as transgender, P VALLI's first instinct was fear. She has gone on to become a symbol of support, courage, and unconditional love.

2 mins

BREWS, BRUNCH & BEYOND

CAFÉ NOCI is your new go-to in Chennai for good food and great photos

2 mins

CARRYING FORWARD A LEGACY

From antha kaalam childhood memories to intha kaalam helming the business, Thangamalar Jaganath shares how she is shaping her father’s legacy at Vasanth & Co. with vision and heart