Tag: Culture

Yashaswini Samat, or Yash as she is fondly called by those in the business, is the new woman in charge at Grey Group—in fact, she is the first woman CEO at the advertising giant. Samat started her career in the early ’90s and changed a bunch of jobs in the first few years before joining… Continue reading Slow and steady: It took 25 years at Grey ad agency for Yashaswini Samat to become its first female CEO

Mohammed Hanif: “I don’t have a fixed schedule, but I like to write in the morning and edit in the afternoon. After dropping my son to school and walking our dog, Paco, I go through my notebooks, browse the Internet—Like some posts, retweet stuff…things like that. Then I pick up one of the many Rizla… Continue reading British-Pakistani author Mohammed Hanif walks us through his creative space

Beneath its almost illicit beauty, human rights violations, military oppression and insurgency pulsate through the veins of Kashmir. They sully the dream, but are essential to acknowledge, and writer Feroz Rather does that exquisitely in his debut collection of short stories, The Night Of Broken Glass (HarperCollins; on stands now). Shifting between various voices in… Continue reading Feroz Rather’s debut book gives you an insider’s view of the atrocities that plague Kashmir

1. Mira Nair, film-maker: My father’s credo was PERT: productivity, exercise, regularity and time efficiency. And though I was loathe to admit it then, I was influenced by him forever to make productive use of my time. This is why, from the age of 11, I took over his unused home-office and made it my… Continue reading From Mira Nair to Ritu Dalmia: 8 personalities look back at a moment that defined them

We requested acclaimed artist Jayasri Burman, who is known for her lyrical, sensitive portrayal of mythological goddesses, to show us around her Delhi studio. Apart from art supplies, we found a tiger sculpture, a little cupboard done in a traditional craft style from Odisha, and even a skull. Take a look.  [Gallery id=”1621″] Photographs: Tarun… Continue reading Exclusive: Renowned contemporary artist Jayasri Burman takes us on a tour of her Delhi studio

This month, the experts at ELLE India have tried and tested plenty of things to come up with the best of recommendations. Here’s our curated list of trends, products, services and even workout videos that you should definitely try out.  [Gallery id=”1616″]

Don’t ask Naomi Campbell to comment on Kendall Jenner. While appearing on Watch What Happens Live With Andy Cohen, the supermodel said a lot about the Keeping Up with the Kardashians star — by barely saying anything at all. In their interview, Cohen asked Campbell a question from a fan on Twitter. “Peter the Meteor… Continue reading Naomi Campbell threw shade at Kendall Jenner with just two words

If you love relaxing with a side dose of adventure, sail across the Indian Ocean to Cheval Blanc Randheli, a spa resort set just 40 mins away by seaplane from the Male airport on the pristine Noonu Atoll island in Maldives. The island boasts of some excellent snorkelleing and diving options, and a chance to catch a… Continue reading This Maldives spa resort is the perfect destination for a relaxed vacation

At Mumbai’s Plum By Bent Chair, the delicious food isn’t the only thing that you’d want to take home with you. The stunning décor will steal your attention, and luckily for you, it’s up for grabs. Not only can you dig into Asian delicacies such as Shanghai pork dumplings and tempura asparagus uramaki, but you can… Continue reading Mumbai’s restaurant Plum By Bent Chair redefines experiential dining

Global philanthropist Melinda Gates works hard to help empower women around the world, and right now she’s honing in on the young women in Africa. In the latest report from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation tracking health, education and gender equality, Gates shares some insight into the findings, how they have influenced her and… Continue reading Global philanthropist Melinda Gates on why empowerment begins at home

When you scan the diary aisle on the way home this evening in search of a healthy dessert treat, you might want to think twice before picking up your go-to fruity yogurt. That’s because a new study published earlier this week in the BMJ Open warns that yogurts that may seen ‘healthy’ actually contain the highest… Continue reading Your favourite yogurt may contain more sugar than Coca Cola, says study

Ketchup: so simple, yet the crux of many an argument. Yet why do I now have such an aversion to the weirdly sweet, super savoury condiment, which rakes in £608 million a year in sales? Here we go: 1. A SINGLE TABLESPOON HAS MORE SUGAR THAN A CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIE. Sounds so hard to believe, right?… Continue reading 7 reasons why you should never eat ketchup

You no longer need to break the bank for a solid smartphone with cameras that come with a whole bag of tricks. We round up some compelling options that don’t skimp on style or their feature set. Take your pick… [Gallery id=”1587″]

Saying Rihanna is a busy woman is an understatement. Between music, acting, and her lucrative beauty and lingerie lines, it’s a wonder that the multi-talented mogul even has time to sleep. And apparently, she doesn’t! Rihanna hosted her annual Diamond Ball this past week to benefit the Clara Lionel Foundation and spoke to E! News… Continue reading Rihanna’s advice to her younger self is relatable AF

It was in January 2014, while collaborating with marble and metal sculptors at a residency in Rajasthan, that Sudheer Rajbhar noticed how artisans and assistants were exploited: they worked gruelling hours for menial pay, and their work was seldom preserved. It was this observation that eventually led him to start his accessories brand, Chamar Studio.… Continue reading How Chamar Studio is uplifting leather workers, one accessory at a time

“I have been an educationist, a journalist and also worked in virtual reality, and I’ve realised that in every professional space, one is often compelled to compromise one’s voice to some extent,” says Mumbai-based author Shubhangi Swarup. “Perhaps that’s why I was sure I would fight to be true to my voice while writing this… Continue reading Why Shubhangi Swarup’s debut fiction novel should be your next read

I have been playing heartbreak girl ever since I started writing melancholy prose on Instagram last year. Writing about love and all the hurt it causes, and also how to get over it, connected me to broken hearts from all over the country, who just wanted someone to tell them that it will all be… Continue reading How Indian lovers are dealing with heartbreak, online dating, and more

Neerja Bhatia, Vice President, Indian Subcontinent, Etihad Airways, sheds light on the successful association of Etihad Airways with WME | IMG and the airline’s deep fashion connect. ELLE: When did the Etihad and WME | IMG association begin?Neerja Bhatia: In April 2016, we struck a comprehensive three-year global agreement with WME | IMG as a… Continue reading What makes Etihad Airways collaborate with the fashion industry

It was almost instinctual that Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie and I started talking about our daughters when we met. They are the same age: two-and-a-half. Maybe it was because I looked a little frazzled when I went to receive her for our shoot on a blisteringly hot July day in London. I had just gotten off… Continue reading Exclusive: Author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie on feminism, fashion, food and more