TACTICAL THEATRICALITY

FDCI x Lakmé Fashion Week was a gratifying meeting of the old and the new, of euphoria and dystopia

Pros And Cons Of Bitcoins

Anoushka Poddar, a 17-year-old student, Odissi dancer and passionate advocate for social change, shares a detailed note on the pros and cons of bitcoins

Let Your Brain Talk To Your Skin Into Looking Good

If your skin is feeling angsty, it’s time to let your brain talk it into looking good

MAMAEARTH

Driven by innovation and known for weaving the best of science and nature, Mamaearth is Asia's first brand made with safe, certified products that offer 100 per cent toxin-free natural baby care, skincare, and haircare products. Founded by husband-wife duo Ghazal Alagh and Varun Alagh, the brand caters to all personal care needs of young, aspirational, and increasingly conscious Indian consumers.

FOXTALE

Very few Indian beauty brands can check all the right boxes -pocket-friendly, efficacious, and understanding Indian skin concerns. Foxtale plans to change that. Launched in 2021, the brand caters to solving skincare problems that Indian women are exposed to by offering innovative formulations through unique ingredient sourcing.

AROMA MAGIC

If you indulge in skincare as we do you will know that a good product an investment. Keeping this in mind, Aroma Magic delves deep into Ayurveda and science to bring nature close to us with gently curated, pure products.

NATURALI

Festive season comes with its own cheer, delicious foods and lots of make-up looks. However, amidst the fun and frolic, it is easy to lose track of your beauty routine. And if that’s not enough, the onset of the cold weather comes with its own needs of extra care and nourishment. This is why it is important to invest in good hair and skincare products that will nourish and help with the colder months.

BEAUTY CHARTS

The best beauty buys we are eyeing right now

Say “Yes” To Natural Beauty Care

Natural ingredients have been used for beauty and health over centuries. They not only have healing properties, but actually help to enhance the beauty of the skin and hair.

THE BODY SHOP

Known for community fair trade ingredients from around the world, The Body Shop is a sustainable, vegetarian beauty brand founded in 1976 by Dame Anita Roddick.

WEDO PROFESSIONAL

We usually expect instant gratification when it comes to haircare.

HOME & AWAY

When it comes to kicking up our feet and blowing of f steam, let’s face it; we could use a lot of it

Dream Homes With GAURI KHAN

A peek into the home makeover s of Bol lywood favourites

BREAKING BARRIERS

Model and philanthropist Nidhi Sunil tells us why she will always be on a mission to build an inclusive world

A BOLD FUSION OF CULTURE AND FASHION

The first designer to bring an Indo-Arabic fusion to the runways, Asma Gulzar elaborates on her journey and her hopes for the future ahead.

MODERN MAGIC

Designer Simone Rocha talks about family values and practical femininity

POWER OF THE FEMININE

Nothing beats temple jewellery when it comes to storied imagery and lush detailing. But in a world grappling with the old and new, we find out how contemporary labels are offering bite-sized takes on tradition

THREES COMPANY

This gang of women tell us why they’re in the business of giving us characters that tear down preconceived notions and contradict perceptions

BREAKING BREAD

Say hello to the city's newest neighbourhood bakery

BACK IN THE CITY

The new season of this Emmy-winning show comes with a gripping premise

PUSHING BOUNDARIES

Come celebrate the variety and quality of contemporary visual art

SUPER (M)OMS

The miraculous process of growing a baby produces some pretty significant changes in a woman's body, mind, and emotional well-being. Five women tell us why it's crucial to cultivate an open, supportive and non-judgmental environment to achieve the healthiest motherhood journey - from pregnancy to birth and postpartum

ON THE FRINGES

We may be celebrating four years since the annulment of Section 377, but the shadow of the HIV stigma still looms large in the queer community

STRAIGHT-TALKING

Artisan fashion supports heritage-based livelihoods, giving life not just to the cultural history behind these fabrics, but also to the many humans who still live in these cultures. Karu Research's Kartik Kumra weighs in

TACTILE LESSONS!

Rimzim Dadu's sculpted saris may be cult favourites, but the designer's journey so far is more captivating than her fluid steel

TRICKY TERRITORY

For small fashion brands reliant on Instagram for marketing and sales, the photo-sharing app's algorithm changes have laid bare a litany of problems

IN THE SPOTLIGHT

This modern handbag has staying power

PERSONALLY SPEAKING

Designers are increasingly turning to nostalgia to shape the contours of their collections