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The Accident Brought Out The Best In Me

Mumbai-based Paulami Patel lost an arm in an electrocution accident and lived to tell the tale of how she emerged bolder, stronger from it

Breast Is Best

It is described as the most natural thing in the world, but breastfeeding can be a challenge. Chencho Sherin Thomas answers some FAQs.

The Good Fight

Like a modern day gladiator, Supreme Court lawyer Karuna Nundy tangles daily with beasts like patriarchy, censorship and corporate callousness. She tells Anindita Ghosh why she’s in the ring and which victories have meant the most.

I Gave It My All

Yamaha Fascino Miss Diva Supranational 2016 Srinidhi Shetty got here thanks to her sharp focus. But how did this software engineer take to the ramp? 

It All Began With A Dream

Aradhana Buragohain believes that to change your life, you must first grab hold of the reins. Nikita Sawant speaks to the spunky Yamaha Fascino Miss Diva 2016 second runner-up.

Walking To Change The World

Srishti Bakshi walked from Kanyakumari to Srinagar to start a conversation about women’s safety and empowerment in India, finds Nikita Sawant

Sister Act

Filmmaker, actor, writer, activist—Vaishnavi Sundar plays all these roles with élan. But the one she plays best is that of an unapologetic feminist. Nikita Sawant chats with the multifaceted woman

Touchy Feely

No one knows his body like you do, and no one can give you the sensual massage that he can.

Jealous Kind

The green-eyed monster can make you snoop on your partner, lose his trust and ruin a good thing before it starts.

On A Roll

Atita Verghese is one of India’s very few pro skateboarders and she wants more girls to join her on the open road.

Education Is Empowering

At 18, Pankhuri Gidwani won the fbb Femina Miss Grand India 2016 and represented the country at the Miss Grand International 2016 pageant held in Las Vegas. Now she’s back to school for some unfinished business.

Miss-Matched

Coloured lashes are dominating this season’s looks, and are ideal to top-up your summer sheen with vivid definition

Misty Fresh

Hints of pink and drops of dew make for a soft and immaculate makeup look that is always in trend

“DEEP DOWN, WE ARE ALL LOOKING FOR VALIDATION”

Artist Indu Harikumar, whose work is based on difficult conversations that centre around being comfortable with yourself, shares her creative pursuits with Shraddha Kamdar

Phone A friend

Nikshubha Garg chats with psychologist Shruti Naik, who kicked a cushy job and moved to the interiors of Telangana to help distressed farmers

How To Dress For Every Mood

Bold prints, florals, and metallics offer limitless possibilities for day and evening wear. Mayola Almeida shows you how to dress for every mood.

Maanvi Gagroo Inhabiting Different Worlds

The Tripling star sheds light on her career, most challenging role, and getting rid of the desperation to do films.

Mithali Raj In For The Win

The captain of the Indian women’s cricket team started batting away baseless, women-centric notions way before empowerment became the most trending hashtag. Hop on as she shares her cricketing journey with Shruti Shukla, from struggle to success, and beyond.

Driving Force

Dr Anita Sharma, the brain behind On My Own, a driving school for people with disabilities, tells Charlene Flanagan what it takes to be independent in the true sense.

Right Back At You

Learn a trick or two from these celebs on the art of deflecting awkward questions

Power Pout

Glam up your barely-there makeup look with a bold red lip.

Wild Things

Want to crank things up a notch in bed? Move over the usual missionary, doggy, and girl-on-top positions, and try these.

The Power Of Laughter

They have had us in splits within moments; we have nodded our heads constantly, identifying with what they say on stage. They have left us wanting for more, long after their gigs ended. This year, Femina’s humour issue brings you some of the country’s most popular stand-up comics, telling their tales in the vein they know best

Through A ‘Comic' Lens

Mounica Tata takes her audience through a rollercoaster of emotions with her illustrations and comics. She tells Nikshubha Garg why they are ideal to put forth a point

Woman Of Metal

Ravija Singal, the youngest Asian woman to bag the Ironman Australia title, talks to Arya Chatterjee about her training, goals, and how letting go of negativity is the key to success

How To Deal With The Awkward Situations Between The Sheets!

A romp between the sheets is fun, but what if you encounter awkward situations during the act? Neeti Jaychander tells you how to deal with them

Play With Pulsating Hues For Vibrant Beauty Looks

Colour shocks make for vibrant beauty looks that captivate and energise. Noopur Arya, senior trainer, Givenchy, and hairstylist, Sanjana Ghedia, show Eden Noronha how to play with pulsating hues

Your Payslip Explained

More often than not, we don’t understand most of the components in our salary slips. Nikita Sawant provides a guide to decipher it, so you know where your money’s at.

The Right Kind Of Small Talk For Your First Date

Awkwardness on a first date can be the stuff nightmares are made of. Anuja Premika spells out the right things to say to fill the lulls.

Season's Biggest Trend Is Colour

Put down the nudes, for this season’s biggest trend is colour, says Sanjana Salunkhe