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Why Diana Penty Regrets Being The Way She Was?

Four years ago, after a dream debut and on the precipice of stardom, Diana Penty went off the radar. Now, better adjusted to fame—and with a risky second film—she’s back for the long haul, says Vatsala Chhibber

Role Model Bhumika Arora's Global Takeover

A new generation of Indian models is taking over global fashion and cover girl Bhumika Arora has quietly and passionately led the way

High Heel Art

Sabyasachi Mukherjee and Christian Louboutin talk sex appeal and building legacies that last, with Simran Bhalla

Girl Boss - Pernia Qureshi

Fashion favourite and Bollywood fresher Pernia Qureshi can be both worker bee and queen, finds Vatsala Chhibber.

New Reasons To Add A Dollop Of Ghee

As desi ghee gets an image makeover, Saba Imtiaz finds new reasons to add a dollop of buttery goodness to your life.

Fallen Off The Workout Wagon? Begin Again!

Fallen off the workout wagon and lapsed once more into comfortable inertia? Kalyani Prasher, a repeat offender, helps get you up and walking

Meet India's Top 7 Young Sportswomen

With great physical endurance and sheer force of will, this league of under-30 sportswomen is scoring big. Vatsala Chhibber and Mamta Mody keep track.

The New Shape and Confidence Of Parineeti Chopra

Losing weight, buying a house of her own and taking a short break has been liberating for Parineeti Chopra. So what is everybodys problem, she asks Deepa Menon.

Top 10 Myths About Running

Running is simple, therapeutic and widely misunderstood. Jhelum Biswas Bose talks to seasoned runners to kick the myths.

A Spritz Of Decadence

The Marc Jacobs woman is always ready to play. Her next role? Seductress. Her costume? Just a spritz of decadence, says Maggie Bullock.

What Being A Muslim Feels Like Today!

It’s a religion, it’s a crusade, it’s a punchline. Arshie Chevalwala explores what being a Muslim, even an indifferent one, feels like today.

Pero: Redefine Luxury

For her label pero, Aneeth Arora uses pure textiles and craft to create clothes so comfortable, they redefine luxury, says Supriya Dravid.

Kareena Kapoor: In A Committed Relationship With Herself

Before films, before ‘size zero’, even before Saif, Kareena Kapoor Khan was in a committed relationship with herself. How can you help but love someone who loves herself so damn much, asks Deepa Menon.

Why Women Prefer A Friend Than A Doctor, In A Medical Emergency?

Why women would rather phone a friend than a doctor in a medical emergency, explained by Saba Imtiaz.

Open Windows

Adding another feather to his colourful cap, Manish Arora becomes the first Indian to design displays for Swarovski. ELLE gets the exclusive.

What's Eating You?

Meal Times Have Caused Muireann Carey-Campbell Stress And Anxiety For As Long As She Can Remember. She Reveals How She’s Finally Beating Her Food Phobia

Why Not Go Under The Knife?

A nose job and two lip jobs later, Tara* Kaushal offers a totally different perspective on why women go under the knife.

Face To Face With Sheryl Sandberg

In 2013, Sheryl Sandberg Encouraged an Entire Generation of Women to “lean in ” With the Publication of Her Manifesto, Firing Up the Conversation Around Modern Women in the Workplace and Urging Us to Embrace Our Ambition, Take Our Seat at the Table and Speak Our Truth. At the Time, Facebook’s Coo Couldn’t Have Known the Personal Tragedy That Would Rock Her World Two Years Later. Now, in an Intimate New Book, Sandberg Is Sharing How She Learnt to Face Adversity and Deal With Grief After the Sudden Death of Her Husband. In Sandberg’s Silicon Valley Office, Elle’s Julia Dion Blocks Out Some of Her Invaluable Time to Discuss Why Now, More Than Ever, She’s Encouraging Women to Take Power

Angel Network

Art in India is alive and well, thank you. Sharmistha Ray speaks to the patrons, mentors and cheerleaders who make that possible.

Mindful Eating: How To Ditch Your Diet Forever!

If you want to lose weight, ditch the diet and re-learn how to eat. Mihika Pai is hungry for information.

They See Me Rollin'

Is our neglected fascia the secret to long, lean muscles? Emma Strenner swaps the treadmill for an unassuming foam roller.

Are Your Breasts Dropping With Age?

If your spirits are sagging in solidarity with the girls, Pratika Yashaswi has tips on how to stop the drop

Name Of The Game

Actors and shooting stars Rajkummar Rao and Aditi Rao Hydari have little in common—except for talent, focus, a deep love of their craft and a name that is beginning to wield power, writes Mayank Shekhar.

The Truth About Sensitive Skin

Cases of irritable skin and unexplained red blotches are on the rise. Rochelle Pinto discovered the triggers that were causing her flare-ups and how she was making them worse.

A Recipe For Ageless Beauty

Fashion blogger and interior decorator Prerna Goel loves an indulgent face cream, but it’s her home-made remedies that are the real secret.

Don't Write What You Can't Defend

Mumbai-born journalist and president of the Hollywood Foreign Press Association, Meher Tatna, shares her viewing list with Serena Menon.

Style Notes On Camp

The joyful, outrageous style of Prince, Freddie Mercury and David Bowie is having a moment, both in music and in fashion. Long live camp, says Laura Craik.

Boy, Meet Boy

Being an openly gay Indian American might spare you inevitable marital conversation at the hands of meddlesome elders, dubious matchmakers and romanceless biodatas. But it does have its ups and downs.

A Fine Balance

Meet Ipsita Dasgupta, a powerhouse who is spearheading a new path in sports and digital media. She talks to Aabha Bakaya about motherhood and life in the fast lane.

Dream Team

Jeweller Siddharth Kasliwal and fashion designer Marie-Anne Oudejans’s serendipitous—and very successful— professional partnership taps into the very best of each of them.