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The Silken Voice Of Shaan

He’s made hearts melt and lovers reunite owing to his charming voice. Shaan has caused millions to slip into reveries, and now he talks to us about his new radio show, Big Radio Reel, among other things such as the changing dynamics of the music industry.

Meera Gandhi and the Art of Giving

Meera Gandhi speaks on her adventurous life, and the power of cleansing your thoughts and energy by the act of sharing innate gifts…

I Will Never Be Taken Seriously

His ‘kool’ quotient is in sync with every generation, his ‘karismatic’ personality awes people beyond the boundary of gender, his kinglike lifestyle makes him stand out among his contemporaries and nobody brews their ‘koffee’ like Karan does. Ladies and gentleman, presenting to you the one and only—Karan Johar. Well, I was supposed to take his interview with the same confidence level, but read on to find out how it worked out…

Meet The Real Harivansh Rai Bachchan

"We have all heard Amitabh Bachchan extolling the virtues of his poet father and reciting his precious and inspiring verses quite often. But, who was the real Harivansh Rai Bachchan? This Society interview dated July 1983 tries to decode the enigma that he was."

wisdom in a tea cup

tea sommelier, anamika singh, discusses india’s favourite cultural drink. tea, of course...

Shujaat Bukhari: The Lone Wolf Silenced

A colleague of slain Kashmiri journalist Shujaat Bukhari, who was killed recently in broad daylight on the streets of Srinagar, remembers the man and his martyrdom.

Nehru's Niece

The first family of India has given three prime ministers to the country.

'Greatness Only Comes When You Have A Team That Works With Passion.'

AR Rahman is a name that needs no introduction. Society speaks to the man behind the music and the music that made that very man into a legend. We also speak to young author Krishna Trilok who has written Notes of a Dream, the authorised biography of the ‘Mozart of Madras’.

The Insiders Of Grand Slam

Tennis itself is an exhilarating sport. It becomes more interesting with an expert’s subtle observations. Society interviews Atul Premnarayen over the tennis minute details and the world of Grand Slams.

Riding High On The Vaulting Horse

Aruna Budda Reddy is the new underdog on the block, who made history by bringing home the first medal from the Gymnastics World Cup 2018. She spills the beans on her success and future plans

Food For Thought With The Master Chef

Master chef Hemant Oberoi dishes out a delectable conversation with Society

Comfortably Yours...

With his latest release Sonu Ke Titu Ki Sweety, Kartik Aaryan has gone on to acquire the ‘heartthrob’ status with his fangirls. And while the damsels are going gaga over his good looks, the dishy actor shares his style secrets with Society. Read on to know what really gets the temperatures soaring when Kartik is around…

When I First Met Kangana, I Didn't Know She Eventually Wants To Become A Director Kitty Koo

The New York Film Academy (NYFA) has a new address – Mumbai! NYFA Mumbai’s director Kitty Koo talks to Society about their Indian campus and their student Kangana Ranaut among other things.

An Ode To Education

The educationist Vinay Aranha was felicitated in Pune by Stardust while releasing a special supplement – Initiative Education – covering Aranha’s Rosary school.

Meet the Bhojpuri Melody Queen

Kalpana Patowary is an Assamese on a mission to revamp the image of Bhojpuri songs. Along with her efforts to put Bhojpuri folk music on the world map, she is also the preserver of endangered Northeastern tribal music and its rare languages

Inside The Trump 'MAD' House

When it’s Donald Trump, it’s got to be outrageous. Michael Wolff’s latest book Fire and Fury: Inside the Trump White House dishes out scandals in large doses, as it delves into the behind-the-scenes events at the White House that unfolded in the first 100 days after Trump coming into power. Trump is probably the only leader so far, who ran for presidency with the intention to lose. Read on…

Jailbird For A Day

Ever wondered what it’s like to be behind bars? Surviving with the bare minimum, excluding your freedom? The experience of living in a jail is now up for grabs as a part of a tourism programme in one of Telangana’s oldest prisons. Go, ‘Feel The Jail’

The Female Arjuna

Deepika Kumari knows how to make her dreams come true in the face of adversity. She turned her childhood fascination for archery into a passion that made her the world number one archer. At a raw age of 24, she already has an Arjuna Award and Padma Shri on her mantel…

No Holds Barred With Words

Author Paro Anand is a gutsy writer who works towards presenting a mirror of society to children and young adults through literature. She talks to Society about her writings and about being a daredevil.

Mouthful Of Fusion

Head to WelcomCafe Jacaranda if you are looking to enjoy a quiet meal in the bustling Central Business District (CBD) of Bengaluru. This 24-hour multi-cuisine café boasts of giving a traditional twist to all things global

Being Sri

Despite being 300 films old, Sridevi’s every single new release feels like her first…

Dancing With Her Soul

Dancer par excellence, Anamika Singh, shares with Society how her experience with myriad dance forms has brought her closer to God

Getting Serious With Vir Das

Society celebrates the success of Abroad Understanding, the stand-up comedy show on Netflix, by none other than one from our own hood, Vir Das

Playing Detective

You can never truly know anybody inside out, but if you really want to and can’t on your own, you can ask Rajani Pandit for help. Completing her silver jubilee as a detective, she has a lot to share, though she really can’t…

Rediscover, Revive, Restore Indian History

Renowned journalist Mini Menon has had a fruitful career in media, and it’s just getting better, as she forays into the digital world with her new website, Live History India

Is It The End Of ‘Lalu'dom?

He was every stand up comic’s delight and a cartoonist’s favorite, but the mass leader of Bihar, Lalu Prasad Yadav, ruled the state for several years.

Believe It or Not! This Man's Face Is His Fortune! Om Puri: The Eternal Harijan

Though he started off as an actor suitable only for the so-called off beat and art films, Om Puri managed to earn the reputation of being not only an incredibly talented actor, but also a versatile one. For someone who often cracked jokes about his own looks, Om Puri even carved a place internationally, probably a lot before most of the other Indian actors did. This July 1982 Society interview with the actor is a humble tribute to him and his invaluable contribution to cinema. Om Puri’s sudden passing away has left a void that can never be filled…

A Sanyasi & A Tycoon: How Baba Ramdev Straddles Two Worlds

He burst into the scene with his yoga camps, amassing an unbelievable number of followers, gaining an impactful influence amongst the power corridors. Thanks to his popularity as a public figure, though contentious at times, his political stands have always been vehement and his ‘Be Indian Buy Indian’ stance vociferous. But, what transformed his image completely was his transformation from a straight forward sanyasi to a business tycoon. His brand Patanjali has created waves in the market, with people swearing by its affordable made in India products—be it food items, ayurvedic medicines, cosmetics, dairy and what have you. Now, with his plans to penetrate the garment retail segment and more, both he and his brand will come a full circle. Society talks to the man of the moment—Baba Ramdev.

Positive Tidings

Mayur Shah, Managing Director, Marathon Group, and President – CREDAI – MCHI, talks about the real estate scenario in Mumbai, and the impact RERA and GST has had on the realty sector

The Taste Of Success

Young hotelier Avik Chatterjee has made quite a name for himself by giving party goers a place like Hoppipola