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Cosmopolitan India
Aditya Roy Kapur Saying It Like It Is!
As you read this interview, Aditya Roy Kapur's latest film, Ludo, is enjoying a great run on Netflix. But even when not basking in the warm glow of success, Aditya is a content man—placidly "going with the flow, and rolling with the punches". In this chat, the actor opens up about having always lived life on his own terms— punctuated with a soupçon of refreshing rebellion every now and then—to stand out, not merely fit in.
9 min |
November 2020
Cosmopolitan India
Sonam Kapoor Ahuja - Power Player
She is, inarguably, India's most stylish actor. But the key to Sonam Kapoor Ahuja's appeal lies in her refreshing narrative and commitment to social justice. Cosmo ed Nandini Bhalla chats with the actor about sisterhood, solidarity, and a crying call for change.
10+ min |
October 2020
Cosmopolitan India
Dia Mirza Is Pushing For A Sustainable New World
For actor Dia Mirza, being ‘eco-conscious‘ is more than a trendy buzzword—it is the life she has been living and pushing for, for decades. In an exclusive interview with cosmo ed nandini bhalla, the actor, producer, social activist, and un environment goodwill ambassador raises her voice to call for environmental justice.
10+ min |
October 2020
Cosmopolitan India
Is Flirting Cheating?
Because the answer to this isn’t black and white, here’s what 10 relationship experts think.
6 min |
October 2020
Cosmopolitan India
Rising Like a Phoenix
TAHIRA KASHYAP KHURRANA IS A BRAVEHEART WITH MUCH WISDOM TO SHARE. IN CONVERSATION WITH COSMO ED NANDINI BHALLA, OUR DIGITAL COVERGIRL GETS CANDID ABOUT HER BATTLE WITH CANCER, HER ENDLESS SUPPLY OF INNER STRENGTH, AND WHY ACCEPTING YOUR FLAWS IS THE TRUE ROUTE TO SELF-LOVE.
10+ min |
October 2020
Cosmopolitan India
Can't Hold Her Down SWARA BHASKER
OUR DIGITAL COVERSTAR IS HERE TO MAKE MEMORABLE FILMS...BUT ALSO TO STAND UP AND SPEAK UP AGAINST INJUSTICES. COSMO ED NANDINI BHALLA GETS TO KNOW SWARA BHASKER—AND HER INNER STRENGTH—BETTER, AS THE ACTOR REVEALS WHAT’S ON HER MIND, IN A MANNER THAT IS REFRESHINGLY DIRECT.
10+ min |
October 2020
Cosmopolitan India
Zombie-ing Is The Latest Dating Trend
And it’s here to f*ck up your life during coronavirus. AKA: don’t be surprised if you start hearing from people who ghosted you!
4 min |
September 2020
Cosmopolitan India
What Are Ear Seeds and Can They Honestly Help with Anxiety?
Or do they just look really chic?
1 min |
September 2020
Cosmopolitan India
Is it Sexual Tension Or Just A Crush? Here's How To Tell
If other people comment on your sexual tension, you know for sure it’s on like Donkey Kong.
4 min |
September 2020
Cosmopolitan India
7 Things That Happen To Your Body When You Quit Sugar
Cutting down on sugar can help you shed those stubborn kilos, have better immunity, stay happier, and more! We help you (re)discover some key (science-backed) goodnesses...
4 min |
September 2020
Cosmopolitan India
Fresh FACE in TOWN
SANJANA SANGHI, the new-kid-on-the-block, has already tasted MEGA SUCCESS—her debut project Dil Bechara is one of BOLLYWOOD’S most watched films! Cosmo Editor NANDINI BHALLA speaks to the young actor about her GROWING-UP years, the power of SISTERHOOD, MALE GAZE in CINEMA, and how KIZIE BASU (her character from the film) will stay with her forever.
7 min |
September 2020
Cosmopolitan India
THE CHRONICLES OF Tara Sutaria
FEMINISM, ANIMAL RIGHTS, AND SECRET PLANS TO OPEN A RESTAURANT...THERE'S A LOT TO LEARN ABOUT THE 24-YEAR-OLD! HERE, SHE TAKES COSMO THROUGH IT ALL, WHILE DISCUSSING HER NEXT HOLIDAY(S), THE CAUSES SHE FEELS STRONGLY ABOUT, AND MORE!
10+ min |
September 2020
Cosmopolitan India
Movie Theatres, We Miss You
Remember when we could sit in a room and laugh/cry with other people?
2 min |
September 2020
Cosmopolitan India
For the Love of Local
We are back again with seven stylish women, who have a strong affinity towards homegrown labels, as they show us the pieces they will forever be crushing over.
4 min |
September 2020
Cosmopolitan India
Cute Dogs, Cute Nails, and Cute Jewellery - Because You Deserve It
2020 has been a LOT.
2 min |
September 2020
Cosmopolitan India
Athiya Shetty - A Breath of Fresh Air. . .
Our digital cover star is more than just a pretty face (and envious frame). In this chat with Cosmo, Athiya reveals little-known facts about herself—from how she has grown as a person since the lockdown to her work with underprivileged children, and her passion for sustainable fashion and living!
8 min |
September 2020
Cosmopolitan India
What Exactly Is Vegan Leather?
The journey of ‘imposter’ leather has been a fascinating one. We dig deeper to understand what it is and how we can contribute to a sustainable and cruelty-free future by opting for leather’s vegan alternative.
2 min |
August 2020
Cosmopolitan India
Jacqueline Fernandez's Life In Lockdown
The actor opens up to Cosmo about how she is keeping busy, the shows on her binge-watch list, and a whole lot more...
3 min |
August 2020
Cosmopolitan India
Is Body Neutrality The New Body Positivity?
How many times have you been told to ‘love’ your body for what it is? But, a new movement says we should just ‘accept’ it, with all its flaws, without adoring or loathing it. Cosmo guest columnist Priya-Alika Elias makes a strong case for why it may be time to alter the discourse and the perception.
2 min |
August 2020
Cosmopolitan India
KALKI GETS REAL
Bollywood's favourite 'unconventional girl' gets candid with Cosmo Editor Nandini Bhalla, about motherhood, the choice to stay unmarried for now, and why she's kinda over being labelled 'unconventional'.
8 min |
August 2020
Cosmopolitan India
Say Hello to INDIA'S MUSIC MAKERS
Spanning across genres, this young lot is making the world dance to their tunes! Meet some of the country’s most talented maestros—singers, songwriters, musicians, and more—frontlining a new era for the Indian music industry.
10+ min |
August 2020
Cosmopolitan India
Inside the Cult of Clean Beauty
It claims to be better for your face and to stop effing up the planet, but can ‘clean beauty’ deliver on its many promises? Kate Pasola overhauls her routine for a month to find out.
10 min |
August 2020
Cosmopolitan India
The Many Moods of Regina
Actor Regina Cassandra turned her home into a fantasy island amidst the lockdown to play dress up for Cosmo. Turning the focus on happy hues, feminine prints, and iridescent accents, Regina speaks about her Bollywood debut, supporting the LGBTQIA+ community, and more.
10+ min |
August 2020
Cosmopolitan India
Astrology Has an Explanation For Every Millennial Stereotype You've Ever Heard!
Actually, just hand this to your dad and go make some avo toast.
1 min |
August 2020
Cosmopolitan India
For the Love of Local
In Part Two of the series, we continue to advocate all things indigenous. Here, six sartorial aesthetes throw open their closets for Cosmo, to reveal the most coveted made-in-India occupants in there.
3 min |
August 2020
Cosmopolitan India
An Introvert's Guide to Thriving At Work
Open-plan spaces, lean-in culture, shouty colleagues...sometimes it feels like offices are designed to help only extroverts succeed. But can you still kick *ss in your career if you’re an introvert? Of course, you just need to know how.
5 min |
August 2020
Cosmopolitan India
Exactly What Your Hair Needs (According to Your Zodiac Sign)
We have done the astro math and you’d be surprised how well it works.
7 min |
July 2020
Cosmopolitan India
Must Love Pets (To Beat The Stress)
Any pet owner will tell you that living with a furry friend comes with a heap of benefits, like constant companionship, love, and affection. Based on a survey*, 90% of pet owners consider the animal a part of their families. This factor alone reinforces the role of these animal-human connections. But, there’s something else that’s an even greater advantage: pets help you deal with stress!
4 min |
July 2020
Cosmopolitan India
How to Overhaul Brand You
Potential employers are snooping around your social media. Terrifying? It doesn’t have to be. Here’s how to prime your platform to perfection.
6 min |
July 2020
Cosmopolitan India
Can You Build A Better Brain?
If you want to enhance your emotional resilience, become razor-sharp at work and lower your risk of neurological diseases, you’ll need to boost your brainpower. Here’s how...
6 min |