This Girl Is On Fire

WITH back-to-back BLOCKBUSTERS and two NEW films in the PIPELINE, 2019 has BEEN AN exceptionally GOOD YEAR for SHRADDHA KAPOOR. The fresh-faced STAR lets us in on her EVOLUTION as an ACTOR, her INSECURITIES, and THE ONE responsibility WOMEN have towards each OTHER, all while SPORTING the season’s HOTTEST BEAUTY TRENDS.

Do Jade Rollers Work?

We got two derms to duck out the question that’s been on your mind ever since you saw you favourite influencer work this tool.

Life Beyond The 'Gram

When you don’t post a picture hustling in a café, or partying at a club, do you feel like you haven’t really lived that moment?

World Through The Viewfinder

Best known for their hardhitting, women-centric documentaries—spotlighting the stark realities and brutal stereotypes around the gender—these filmmakers say it like it is, both on-screen and off it.

Your Sex Calendar For All Seasons

Use these hot tips and new moves for a firecracker bedroom sesh all year long.

Art For A Cause

Eight Indian artists who use the brush to make powerful pieces works. They address pressing issues and raise awareness, one beautiful artwork at a time.

“I Am A Public Figure, Not Public Property”

Taapsee Pannu is not your ordinary movie star. An outsider in an industry infamous for cliques, she has slowly and steadily carved a niche for herself—with a career conspicuous with unconventional projects, a life marked with instinctive choices, and a mind she’s not afraid to speak.

“A Year After Section 377 Was Scrapped...”

On 6 September 2018, the Indian Supreme Court decriminalised gay sex. Cosmo columnist—an outspoken Indian lesbian—looks back at how things have changed (or not) since...

“I Need To Speak Up More About What I Want.”

Just over a year into Bollywood, Janhvi Kapoor is busy learning and unlearning the ropes of the business, while also exploring life and its many intricacies. In a candid chat, Cosmo Ed Nandini Bhalla unravels the actor’s many layers to discover a remarkably passionate, a wee reckless, and an unabashedly, unfiltered artist.

How To Answer Anything?

Riddle me this: how do you come back to the toughest interview questions in the world? A: Using this guide, of course.

10 Signs You're Dealing With A F*ckboy On Social Media

There’s no denying that social media is a legit way to meet future bae. And not everyone you meet online will turn out to be a creep—but there’s a very high possibility that you will (sorry) come across a f*ckboy. Here’s how to deal...

The Success Myth

Billionaires, Nobel Prize winners, and the idiot running your company. How do they do it? Will Storr reveals the only things you need to know.

6 Secrets Of Forever Couples

In times when ever-afters fade faster than you can spell l-o-v-e, Esther Perel reveals how you can make your relationship last, and play for keeps...

5 Habits That Make You More Mindful

There’s nothing more important than being present in the moment to be able to live your best life. We’ve got a few tips to sort you out on that end (with a li’l help from Kourtney Kardashian!)...

Do You Need An Emotional Support Robot?

We tested the new wave of artificial-intelligence ‘therapists’ and here’s what happened.

Are You Pretending To Love Yourself?

On a good day, you can be found snapping your spa sessions and solo dates, but when things aren’t going too well, chances are you’re blaming yourself for everything that’s not working out. Does this mean you love yourself any less? It’s a tough question. But with a little nurturing and digging deep within, you can begin the process of true self-love. Sumaiya Shuaibdeen shows you how to love yourself unapologetically.

Can You Really Get Rid Of Stretch Marks?

TBH, we’re fans of keeping ’em, but here’s what to know either way.

The Future Is Podcast

In the fast-paced world of content, female-led podcasts are having their moment now. We caught up with women who are spearheading the change, one episode at a time. Tune in!

“During Anne's Time, ‘Lesbian' Was Not An Identity Category...”

Cosmo’s monthly columnist on how Anne Lister, a businesswoman in the UK, re-defined female sexuality and identity—breaking norms, refusing to conform, and even having a lesbian ‘wedding’ more than a century before it was legalised.

Capturing The Rainbow...

...through the lens of some prolific Indian photographers who work extensively with the LGBTQIA+ community in the country

Beauty Goes Tech

The tools that can give you flawless skin and bouncy hair in an instant. Say hello to your glam squad.

2 Steps To Feel More Motivated

If you’ve got big dreams but little motivation, it’s time to get going. We show you the simple steps you can take to make your plans happen today. Get it, girl!

How Believing In The Myth Of ‘The One' Is Damaging Your Relationships

US-based relationship counsellor Rachel Davis explains how harmful searching for the ‘perfect’ partner can be.

4 Tips To Make Sex Romantic

Want to make your sexperience more than just a deed-between-the sheets? These expert tips will help you keep it sweet and spicy.

Kalki Koechlin: 'I Was Asked To Get Botox For My Laughter Lines..'

For years, that’s what Kalki Koechlin was told. But after being in Bollywood for over a decade, the actor-activist hasn’t just evolved as an artist but also experienced the seismic shift in the beauty standards around the globe. We speak to Kalki about warped beauty standards, and what India’s #MeToo moment means for the women in the country.

Ask Cosmo Anything

From random little issues to major life dramas, we’ve got your back.

Butterfly Effect

Flutter out of your seasonal cocoon with these striking new eye looks.

This Is The Real Meaning Of Success

Do you actually want to be successful? We bet your immediate response is ‘Yeah, I wanna be a CEO! I wanna be sooo successful’. Aleen Kuperman, Samantha Fishbein, and Jordana Abraham, the Co-Founders of Betches Media let us in on the secret recipe.

Why Quitting Your Job To Travel The World Actually Kinda Sucks

It’s not all bikini pics and hiking selfies.

Is The Internet Ruining Your Skin?

Cosmopolitan’s Lucy Partington investigates why endless searching and scrolling in pursuit of a perfect complexion could be doing more harm than good.