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My Space

The eclectic art and fascinating curios that dot the Colorbar office are a reflection of its founder Samir Modi’s cheery personality.

The Arrival

Vicky Kaushal's rise from late bloomer at 27, to one of the country’s most promising actors in under three years, is the alchemy of talent, passion, patience…and more talent. And now that he’s earned both critical and commercial stripes, he’s claiming the out-and-out stardom that is his due. The uri star talks to film critic Rajeev Masand about this new—and quite often, strange—adjustment.

The TIES That BIND

His obsession with fabrics has taken Peter D’Ascoli all over the world, but there is only one place he’s fallen in love with: India. Thirty-six years later, the textile maverick and print wizard sits down with his friend, designer David Abraham, to talk about how it all began.

Pure Shores

Priti Mahajan spent a few days at Zanzibar’s picturesque Mnemba Island, and came away with memories for a lifetime.

Make No Bones

As author-producer Twinkle Khanna’s much-awaited first novel hits stands, writer Moni Mohsin catches up with Mrs Funnybones to discuss inspiration, unusual heroes, and the importance of being an oddball.

Sonam K Ahuja Braiding Her Immense Star Power With Her Deep Love Of Books

Braiding her immense star power with her deep love of books, Sonam K Ahuja is committed to bringing to the big screen tales that speak to her and to the times we live in, finds author Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni

Do 24-hour Products Simply Evaporate Or Do Our Faces Eat Them Up?

You take pains to put on your make-up, and by mid-day it’s almost gone. Trisha Chawla investigates the vanishing act.

Breakout Star

She made global headlines this spring for becoming Pakistan’s first transgender newscaster, but things haven’t always been rosy for Marvia Malik.

Between The Lines

Artist Rana Begum and fashion designer-artist Payal Khandwala are both master minimalists and mutual admirers who don’t disguise their love for clean shapes and bold use of form and colour. They talk to Neville Bhandara about what inspires, enrages and drives them to create.

Return To Self

For tough-as-nails fashion consultant Sabina Chopra, a cancer diagnosis would become the permission she needed to hit pause and take stock of her life.

Living It Up

Entrepreneur Roohi Jaikishan shares her top health advice, fragrances she loves, and why olive oil is non-negotiable for her.

24 Hours With Deepika Padukone

What does a regular day in the life of an A-list actor look like? From beauty rituals to cheat meals, Bollywood‘s golden girl gives Trisha Chawla a peek into her no-frills routine.

Public Property

India’s first sculpture park in Jaipur aims to give everyone the royal treatment.

Counter Culture

In his first year on his own at Valentino, Pierpaolo Piccioli has taken the 57-year-old house in a timely direction, fusing high-fashion with sporty influences in a remix worthy of the MCs he idolises.

Dear Alia

As she completes five wildly eventful, successful and life-altering years in Bollywood, Alia Bhatt pens a letter to her future self. Her plans, hopes, dreams and all the stuff in-between, the actor and megastar covers them all.

Scent And Sentimentality

A new fragrance collection from the house of Herrera pays homage to the memories of the founding family, and one very luxurious flower. Arati Menon catches the first whiff at their atelier in New York.

Hit Refresh

Stuck in a fitness rut? This troupe of trainers will help you re-energise your routine and push past your workout plateau.

Memory Project

Konkona Sensharma’s gripping directorial debut is proof that Indian cinema has a bold new voice, says Vatsala Chhibber

Green Shift

For sustainability to succeed, we need to start talking about specifics–where to find inspiration and ideas for a better future and how to lead by example. ELLE speaks to notable voices, from Dia Mirza to Livia Firth, on creating a cleaner tomorrow.

Guts & Glory

Four phenomenal athletes, four inspiring stories—Joshna Chinappa, Harmanpreet Kaur, MR Poovamma and Vinesh Phogat talk to ELLE about triumphing against all odds.

Forward March

In Association with Levi's.

Guide To Uncovering The Best Kept Secrets On The Island Of Kos

The Greek island of Kos is where you can disconnect amid hidden beaches, lunch at cafes with sweeping views, and indulge in luxurious spa treatments, discovers Trish Travieso as she flies solo.

A Walk To Remember

The annual Bata Fashion Weekend took place in the historic city of Prague this year, and was a celebration of the shoe giant’s 125-year heritage, and emerging design talent.

That's What Friends Are For

Karan Johar And Alia Bhatt Are BFFS With So Much In Common—They’Re Bollywood Blue Bloods, Hold Their Fame Lightly, And Have Made Standout Careers By Smashing Stereotypes. Mallika Dua Gives Us A Closer Peek At Their Friendship.

The Productivity Trap

As the new year triggers a fresh wave of goal setting, Kat Stoeffel takes a hard look at a genre aimed at illuminating how women “get it all done”

Show Stopper

Firecracker activist Ash Sarkar first grabbed headlines last year when she spoke truth to power on national TV in the UK. She talks to Nishat Fatima about life as a viral sensation.

Body Language

It may be cool to be a body positive millennial, but Cheryl-Ann Couto discovers the complicated reality of self-acceptance during her weight loss journey.

My World Noor Fares

We explore the life and style of the celebrated jewellery designer at home in London.

Rules Of Engagement

Designer Amit Aggarwal’s collaboration with textile maker Tanira Sethi for his India Couture Week debut made for an exemplary interplay of form and fabric—both on the runway and behind the scenes.

Label To Know: Zohra Rahman

Be it paper clips or unsent letters, jewellery designer Zohra Rahman’s influences are as varied as her creations.