Having a career in sports in India demands perseverance, resilience and guts, but in the end, it’s sheer talent that separates the wheat from the chaff. ELLE spoke to two such talented women, Mithali Raj, captain of the women’s cricket team, and badminton player Jwala Gutta, two of India’s best sportswomen who’ve been recognised by Chandon’s The Party… Continue reading 2 of India’s best sportswomen on what it takes to be a game changer
Remember when Priyanka Chopra’s meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Berlin last year sparked off a huge debate on the Internet about her inappropriate choice of outfit? Though it was a dainty knee-length floral ruffled dress that the Quantico star was wearing, she was slammed by extremists for showing off her legs. Was such… Continue reading Priyanka Chopra chooses a decidedly demure look to meet PM Narendra Modi this time
In 2016, the Indian Air Force (IAF) inducted the first batch of women fighter jet pilots — Avani Chaturvedi, Bhawana Kanth and Mohana Singh. It was in October 2015 that the government, spearheaded by the then Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar and Air Chief Marshal Arup Raha, took the decision to open the fighter stream for… Continue reading Meet the first women fighter jet pilots of the Indian Air Force
As India’s first female Defence Minister, Nirmala Sitharaman wields control over one of the largest armies in the world with disarming diplomacy and quiet grit. The thing about Nirmala Sitharaman is that she hardly ever gets agitated, angry or belligerent. It’s a rare quality to keep calm as a political spokesperson on Indian news television and… Continue reading EXCLUSIVE: India’s first female Defence Minister, Nirmala Sitharaman, is a force to reckon with
They say nothing is an accident — everything happens for a reason. Indian model Arun Gupta, all of 20 years, was walking in the East Village area in New York City one day when he was approached by a casting director who asked him if he had ever thought about modelling. A bewildered Arun was handed over… Continue reading This Indian male model is the new rising star of international fashion
Masaba Gupta will be showcasing at the grand finale for Fashion Scout Spring/Summer ’18, one of the largest independent events held during London Fashion Week. The event highlights emerging talent from around the world, and Masaba has been selected as the only Indian designer to present her collection as part of India Day at the… Continue reading Masaba Gupta to showcase at London Fashion Week’s Fashion Scout
India’s design talents have recently taken pole position at the International Woolmark Prize—Rahul Mishra won in 2014, followed by Suket Dhir in 2015—and this regional round was no different. Competing against other designers from the Indian Subcontinent and the Middle East, India emerged as the victor, with Ujjawal Dubey of Antar-Agni and Ruchika Sachdeva of… Continue reading Antar-Agni and Bodice ace the regional for the International Woolmark Prize
You can take the man out of India, but you can’t take the Indian manners out of the man. Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s debut visit to the White House since Donald Trump became President was of paramount importance from an economic and socio-political standpoint, but of course, all the internet can talk about is his… Continue reading Everything that Prime Minister Modi gifted the Trumps
The 2017 edition of the Women’s March opened to a packed house, and then some. In the United States alone, 2.9 million women took to the streets making it the biggest one-day protest in the country’s history. And while the planned parenthood debate kept the coffee table cynics fed and happy, around the globe women… Continue reading 4 major conversations around women’s rights you need to know
Designer Anita Dongre hasn’t gotten to where she is today doing things by half measure, and her latest flagship store in Delhi is a testament to this legacy. Hand-carved marble fountains, curated Pichwai paintings and Anita’s lush creations span an area of 10,000 square feet. Once you manage to tear your eyes away from the… Continue reading You’ll love Anita Dongre’s luxurious couture store in Delhi
We love our basics, we do. Crisp white shirts, roomy denim, hold-everything satchels — the stuff that every day is made of. Which explains why we’re brimming with excitement over the debut of beloved Californian brand Gap in India. It’s been a long wait, yes? There’s a reason why every American-born swears by the brand:… Continue reading Gap launches first store in New Delhi
