Fasting has been a common practice throughout human evolution. Historically, humans didn’t always have access to food all year round. Avoiding food for several hours was (and is) also observed in many religions and social customs across the globe. Our species, as a result, can function without food for extended periods of time.
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Keep Calm, and Carry On
In times when the need for some mental peace is greater than ever, many of us turn to different coping mechanisms to find solace. In this special feature, we speak to 13 strong, successful ladies on what brings them calm in moments of chaos.
The Great Wall(s)
Cosmo spoke to four female street artists in India who are turning mundane brick-andmortar into revolutionary works of vibrant, meaningful art.
For the Love of Local
Turning the spotlight onto our homegrown fashion labels, Cosmo spoke with six fashion enthusiasts about their favourite sartorial picks by Indian designers.
The Influencer Trend We Are Rooting for: Real. Effing. Skin.
It’s about time we gave up on those filters!
When Did Positivity Get So Toxic?
Happiness has become the ultimate status symbol, something you can show off to the world as a sign that you, unlike others, are doing just fine. But, asks Daniella Scott, is the positivity movement actually harming us while pretending to help?
Decoding Your Immune System
It’s not the sexiest subject, but it is vital to our health and well-being. So it is time to get to know the body’s bouncers (oh, alright, the cells, organs, and organ systems) whose job it is to protect us from threats.
How Your ‘Attachment Style' Affects Your Relationship
Whether your style is ‘anxious’ or ‘secure’, it dictates how you behave with a partner. We explain the famous theory...and the different attachment styles.
2021's Best Reads
Want to know which works of fiction will blow your mind this year? Here are eight of them.
All Made Up!
Four cool guys with exceptional make-up skills create glamorous eye looks, exclusively for Cosmo...smashing gender stereotypes with their sparkly, glitter-fuelled gaze.
5 Minutes With Neha Dhupia
Actor Neha Dhupia talks to Cosmo about her latest stint as a film producer, the kind of projects she’d like to put her weight behind, and why she’d love to swap lives with husband Angad Bedi.
