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Reading Between The Lines
Facing bullying, confusion and loneliness as a young gay man in India had become a routine occurrence for him. But Vivek Tejuja found comfort in the pages of books — many of which formed the foundation of his relationships. He looks back at the literature that gave him the courage to embrace his identity.
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October 2018
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I'm Not Mrs Funny Bones!
Three years ago she rose unexpectedly from the ashes of an unsuccessful acting career and has since forced her critics into silence. Fresh off the release of another best-seller Pyjamas are Forgiving, Twinkle Khanna proves that she is in control of the narrative – pen in hand and tongue in cheek. Meghna Pant spends an invigorating morning with the outspoken author.
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October 2018
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Quite A Spectacle!
What accessory on men makes many women go weak in the knees? Look no further than the bridge of his nose….
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Between Action And Cut
She’s a conventional beauty, one who has been quite unconventional in her real-life choices and her reel roles. An actor who doesn’t shy away from challenging herself, Aditi Rao Hydari — who’s already worked with industry stalwarts like Mani Ratnam, Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra and Sanjay Leela Bhansali — is a self-confessed dreamer who loves chasing her aspirations in the “magical” world of cinema. On the eve of the release of the much-awaited Padmaavat, the petite performer gets up close and personal with Huzan Tata
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February 2018
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Unplug And Recharge
Arianna Huffington, media mogul and co-founder of the Pulitzer-Prize-winning Huffington Post is on a mission to root out work-life imbalances from society. As the luminary gears up for her latest venture, the expansion of Thrive Global to India, a start-up that offers corporate wellness programmes, Saumya Sinha catches up with her to discuss the burnout epidemic that is spreading across the globe and how to solve the problem
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February 2018
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The NY Look
How do you get the right look when in New York? Michael Paterson takes you through, step by careful step….
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April 2018
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High On Heels
No ordinary flats can produce the seductive gait achieved by a pair of gravity-defying stilettos. Viseshika Sharma traces the history of our most-loved footwear.
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April 2017
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Roads and Romances
Head from the noisy streets of Mumbai to the arresting vistas of Kashmir with our pick of reads.
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Going Solo
Is travelling alone a growing trend among women? Madhu Jain asserts that it is best leftto those who are self-reliant, who relish their own company and are not uncomfortable eating alone in a restaurant.
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Two's Company
They make as charming a pair off-stage as on the rare occasions when they share the limelight. Actors Shruti Vyas and Namit Das, known for their comic timing and command of the craft, speak to Nittal Chandarana about their journey.
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A Stylish Upgrade
Following recent innovations in its ambience and amenities, the Phoenix Marketcity mall is the place to go-to for an unmatched shopping and recreational spectrum.
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Rendezvous With Sir Ian Mckellen
Parmesh Shahani recounts the four days that he spent with the Shakespearean actor and Hollywood superstar.
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July 2016
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Pointing Towards A Star
Art is a life form; it must adapt or die. Affirming that the contemporary miniature might be a compass that shows the way, Waswo X. Waswo hopes that artists nevertheless remain tuned to the breezes, the scents, and the stars that shine.
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July 2016
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Dialogue With Drapes
From the organic shapes in her oil paintings to her asymmetrical garments on the ramp, abstraction is integral to Payal Khandwala. Her sartorial language remains unique, discovers Saumya Sinha
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July 2016
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LSD In India!
Parmesh Shahani ruminates on tech-mediated love, sex and desire in today's society.
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August 2016
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Tel Aviv the Ultimate Nightlife Destination
A Nightlife scene that competes with New York, paris & amsterdam. Dozens of parties, night clubs, stylish restaurants & bars, amazing beach parties, nonstop art and music festivals. All this fabulous nightlife awaits you in tel aviv, branded as the ‘party capital’ of the Middle East.
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September 2016
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Regal Panache
A paean to Empress Josephine, Breguet’se Perles Impériales Haute Joalleri watch combines the allure of jewellery with the technological expertise of watchmaking.
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September 2016
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Bespoke Blends
British master perfumer John Stephen, who makes scents for the British aristocracy — including the Queen of England — talks about his olfactory journey and the power of smell.
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November 2017
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Guarding the Galaxy
She possesses the rare quality of altruism in an otherwise cutthroat world of politics. Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka, executive director of UN Women, speaks to Nittal Chandarana about gender-based discrimination
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January 2017
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Scapes
A tasteful amalgam of opulence and relaxed panache, Swati and Digvijay Sinh Kathiwada’s Mumbai home is an art lover’s haven. Simone Louis engages in a tête-à-tête with the charismatic royal couple
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January 2017
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Where Fairy Tales Come Alive
Step into a romantic time gone by, when you visit Germany’s numerous castles, their turrets and towers seemingly scraping the sky. Imagine the knights and ladies of yore as you walk through ancient halls and rooms, as did Apeksha Harihar, who describes a few of them
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January 2017
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Gained In Translation
When a work is published in a tongue other than its original, the writer and its readers vastly benefi t. Drawing from her personal experiences, Shanta Gokhale explains how not just culture but also languages are enhanced by the creative process.
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December 2017
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Through The Looking Glass
Despite the dread lurking in the air, Gulmarg continued to look picture-perfect, all blue skies, fresh snow and dramatic sunsets. A visit to Kashmir brought home the dual identity of the valley to Bibek Bhattacharya.
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December 2017
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When Old Becomes New
Parmesh Shahani reflects on the year gone by…
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December 2017
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Doing It Her Way
Stepping into the world of movies as a rank outsider, she beat several odds to find her niche with standout roles in projects like raanjhanaa (2013) — and went on to headline movies like Nil battey Sannata (2016) and Anaarkali of Aarah (2017). Unabashed and confident, Swara Bhaskar draws from her strong sense of self — and the world around her – and today effortlessly straddles the domains of commercial and indie cinema. Shraddha Jahagirdar-Saxena spends time with the thinking actor who is poised to showcase a new avatar next year in the romantic comedy Veere Di Wedding.
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December 2017
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Family Ties
With her royal genes and illustrious background, this actor has much to write home about — and does so with a dash of humour. Verve presents an exclusive excerpt Bangla Bolte Paro? from Soha Ali Khan’s upcoming biography The Perils Of Being Moderately Famous.
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December 2017
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Show and Tell!
The Kardashianisation of style is about fame, flamboyance and flaws propped up against existentialist realities. It is, perhaps, culturally unsuited to India where the deepest and most intimate revelations are still at a nascent stage.
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December 2017
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Ted-Time Stories
Parmesh Shahani returns to the acclaimed conference as a Senior Fellow, and shares notes from his Vancouver diary.
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June 2017
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Hungry For More
While both humility and arrogance involve power, arrogance only contains a semblance of it, a fleeting thing…. It is humility which makes it true and lasting, says Madhu Jain.
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June 2017
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At The Cutting Edge
Many creative works appeal to us by tapping into the visual and cultural cues that dominate our sensorial universe. Bhavna Kakar traces how new mediums — and, in particular, technological developments — impact their reach and interpretation
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