January/February 2023

Cosmopolitan India

Fun, Fearless, Female

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Editor-in-Chief Aroon Purie Group Editorial Director Raj Chengappa Editor Nandini Bhalla Senior Associate Editor Meghna Sharma Writer Shambhavi Dutta Writer Diya J Verma Junior Stylist Yashima Babbar Junior Stylist Palak Valecha Chief Designer Satend
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Editor’s Letter
Welcome to 2023. It’s that time of the year, when everything seems fresh and exciting, whitewashed with hope, brimming with possibility… the promise of a better existence. But even as we welcome all that is new and uncharted, it is equally important
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Shraddha Kapoor’s Beauty Book
Cosmo: Tell us your number-one secret for flawless skin. Is it high-quality ingredients, ample sleep, or treatments… Shraddha Kapoor: “I believe in the ‘less is more’ philosophy. Over the years, I have learnt to stick to what I know works best for my
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Maximum Impact
Unless you’re attending a real red-carpet affair, don’t team your maxi with max-level hair and make-up. Instead, play it cool by opting for easy hair and accessories. FOR MORE GREAT STORIES, VISIT COSMO.IN ■
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“Here’s What It is Like Growing Up Queer In a Small Town In India”
It’s heartening to see that times have changed—the world is a lot different than what it used to be a decade ago…when I was growing up. And it is primarily because we are finally trying to understand the nuances surrounding gender and sexuality. My c
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Painting Dreams
Cosmo: Tell us what inspired you to become a graffiti artist. Dizy: “I am an avid hip-hop fan, and while exploring the genre, I began learning about the other elements as well. Graffiti regularly features in the music videos, and there are some magni
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Big-Budget Romcoms Are Back and Honestly Thank God
It has been more than 10 years since Hollywood killed the romcom. Since Crazy, Stupid, Love served as the last gasp of a ‘great American movie genre’. Those beautiful, glossy films may have been fluff, but they were more than just fluff—they were mad
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Instagram Lawyers to Know and Learn From
@LAWGICALCONNECT “For as long as I can remember, I wanted to be a lawyer, and I went through some terrifying experiences that pushed me in that direction…not just to safeguard my life, but to also help other women. I started receiving abusive message
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Thrills and Spills
February 3 M. Night Shyamalan’s back, people! This time with a plot based on Paul G. Tremblay’s The Cabin At The End Of The World. The film revolves around a family vacationing in a remote cabin in a deserted area. Everyone’s having fun until they ar
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Flip Through
January 14 When a renowned finance manager, Anant Kapoor, is found dead in his house, the police pins the murder on his wife. But when the cops dig deeper, they discover two unlikely suspects. April 11 A chilling novel wrapped in mystery about a coup
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The Ultimate Solemates
Digital Content Creator and Founder, The Initial Studio “I am wearing a pair of black leather, closed-toe mules with a classic crystal detail from Manolo Blahnik. I treasure these heels because they are from my favourite brand, and I love them as the
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Micro Tendencies
The sexy trend is all about options: wear one with a coordinated top for a posh situation or with separates for a more casual feel. Pair one with long boots or pointed-toe pumps. Either way, you’ll be serving a side of delicious leg. Yes, we are stil
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Shop Local
“Gender-neutrality in the form of an oversized jacket with neon-hued jellyfish is everything. But what’s cooler is that 15 percent of net profits of this range will go towards the NGO Muskaan, that looks after the differently-abled. Kindness is alway
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Head Over Heels
On the lookout for striking accessories to elevate your ensemble? ALDO’s expansive range of bags and footwear promise to take you from desk-to-dinner in no time! Marrying a contemporary aesthetic with Indian sensibilities, read on to learn more about
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Come On, Barbie!
By now, you might have seen the not-so-candid “leaks” from Margot Robbie’s Barbie film, due to premiere in theatres on mid next year. *Note our intentional use of the quotation marks around the word ‘leaks’ as we are sure all of us agree on the fact
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The Perfect Match
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Comfy Fits
FOR MORE GREAT STORIES, VISIT COSMO.IN We are big on cosy-girl energy this 2023. Consider pairing your extra (extra!) large hoodies or sweatshirts with biker shorts to cop the celebrity off-duty look.
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Street Style
“I love oversized sweatshirts as they can be worn in so many ways. I have worn this one as a dress and added a pair of fun socks with strappy heels for a runway-meets-street style effect.” “This cropped vest paired with cargo pants and a crisp white
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Party Heels!
Make your feet feel like the precious present that they are with the help of these bow-clad beauties. Pair them with short dresses, skirts, or cropped cigarette pants to allow these babies to shine. “Best believe we’re still bejeweled. When it comes
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Style News
Chunky jewels, reminiscent of the Y2K era, are all the rage this season. And big, bold cuffs have joined the ranks, giving company to statement earrings and chains. Matching pairs were spotted at Alexander McQueen, while at Aseem Kapoor, models sport
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Divine Glow
If you are a millennial, you probably have horrific memories of gloss-laden lips that attracted everything from people’s attention to dirt (yuck, we know!). But given that there has been a steady redux of ’80s and ’90s beauty trends, it was only abou
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Man, That Smells Good
Actor “I Love Fahrenheit…always have, as it reminds me of my father. [He passed away last year.] I feel very grounded when I smell it, and it’s emblematic of a very hard working culture that my father’s generation stood for. And whenever I feel like
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Fantastic Glitter
Jewel tones will never disappoint you. This finely-milled, pressed eyeshadow is easy to apply and offers buildable finish—you can opt for soft sparkle or a bold wash of colour, depending on your mood. Hate travelling with bulky eyeshadow palettes? Th
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Show Us Your Skincare Shelfie
Director and Founder, Deme by Gabriella “I like a fuss-free skincare routine. My current regime includes very few products, but all of them are potent and effective. The Ordinary’s Vitamin C Suspension 23% + HA Spheres 2% is great for pigmentation—it
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The GOAT: Highlighter Edition
This duo’s main KRA is to add next-level luminosity to skin. With a pearlescent highlighter on one side that imparts sheer radiance and a transparent gel-based balm on the other side, which adds a dewy veil, this is what you need for a lit-from-withi
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Let’s Unpack This Whole Skin Cycling Thing
If you have been on social media even once in the past month, you have likely stumbled across the very buzzy beauty term (at press time, #SkinCycling had a casual 200 million views). Coined by derm Whitney Bowe, MD, it describes a repeating four-nigh
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The Haircut You’ll Be Asking For In 2023
Hairstylist and Curator at Kromakay Salons The top hairstyles for 2023… “2023 is all about being low maintenance yet stylish. A layered look works well on all hair textures and with any length—short or long. Think messy, undone, and effortless. ’90s
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Beauty Scoop
We love a good variation when it comes to the classic winged eyeliner. And as this style continues to evolve, some of the standout moments from this season could be worth incorporating in your beauty routine. The backstage pros focused on creating a
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The Class Of 2023
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Babil Khan
Nandini Bhalla: At the shoot, we noticed an endearing quality about you…almost a childlike innocence… Babil Khan: “I love being a baby. And I think no matter how old you get, you should find a way to keep your inner child alive, because it enables yo
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Sharvari
We connect over a phone call—the voice at the other end is animated, cordial, and exuberant. Call it a glow-up—a confidence borne out of sweeping best debut actor (female) awards last year for her maiden film Bunty Aur Babli 2, or just knowing that a
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Ruhee Dosani
Nandini Bhalla: Let’s start from the very beginning…how did you come to become this social media ‘Dancing Queen’? Ruhee Dosani: “It happened suddenly, nothing was planned. I was never into social media, really. And I only started making Instagram vid
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Prabh Deep
Cosmo: What inspired you to make music? Prabh Deep: “I have had a penchant for music since childhood. I started making music right after high school, but before pursuing it professionally, I worked a lot of different jobs—and all those corporate jobs
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What is Limerence and How is It Different From Real Love?
Hi, couple quick questions for you. Have you ever started dating someone and immediately clicked so well that you couldn’t stop thinking about them, like, all the time? And if so, did you feel like the Earth was shattering around you when they left y
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This Is the One Characteristic Singles Are Looking for More Than Anything Else
Remember being little and having a checklist of all the qualities you wanted in your one true love? They had to be attractive, a good kisser, and give you gifts just because. And while sure, those characteristics actually still sound awesome, they ar
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The Vulva Positivity Movement is Here to Save Your Sex Life
I open my laptop and click on the Zoom link. My heart is pounding in my chest, and I look up to check that my bedroom door is locked. Next to me, on the floor, sits a hand mirror and a tube of lube. I join the call and the faces of seven strangers po
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So What Exactly is a Primal Fetish?
Ever like getting a little ~wild~ in the bedroom? Turns out, you are not alone. If you are into things like grunting and consensual biting or scratching while you are having sex, you may well have a primal fetish aka a primal kink. For those who are
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Edging: the Technique that Could Give You More Intense Orgasms
Never heard of edging? You are in for a treat: this technique is all about making your orgasms way more intense, powerful, and long-lasting. Here is everything you need to know about what edging is and how to try it out with a partner or solo, accord
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I Am Thriving. My Best Friend Isn’t. Is It Wrong to Tell Her About My Wins?
Dear Minaa, My bestie and I have been super-close since we were kids—we shared the same high-school crush (he still does not know!) and whispered secrets late into the night at every childhood sleepover. She truly knows me better than anyone else doe
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COSMO REPORT These Are the Secrets of Content Creation
“I enjoy using InShot to edit my videos and Adobe Lightroom to correct my photographs. In fact, iPhone’s wide camera angle is a blessing and makes the photos look real edgy.” —Saasha Sarin, @saasha.sarin “It’s important to be authentic… we don’t need
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Love. Loss. Weakness. Shame.
“When I started performing stand-up comedy in London, I went by the name of CJ. For a man who could fit in anywhere but belonged nowhere, I began to find a sense of belonging in an industry full of misfits. At that time, another transformation was ta
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Pieces Of My Heart
The warmth of your body against mineThe smell of your hair, your skinYour head on my chestThe way you wear your saree,The kajal in your eyesYour beautiful, beautiful eyes The unfinished cup of teaThe way you fall asleep on the sofaThe way you bump yo
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Hi, Hello. Is My Posture Effed?
If you regularly find yourself sitting at your desk like a shrimp (you know: shoulders hunched over, spine with more twists and curves than fusilli pasta), then you have probably wondered what that’s doing to your posture—and, more importantly, how y
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Do You Have Rust-Out?
Every weekday morning at 8:30am on the dot, Megha* sits at the small table in her living room, the oppressive quiet of the flat swelling as she opens up her laptop and waits for a task from her boss to hit her inbox. Once she has completed it—some ta
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Cuddle Up
Hair and Make-Up: Berenice Ammann; Model: Shania at A Management; Photography Assistants: Corinna Hopmann and Coralia Glavas; Styling Assistant: Timm Süssbrich ■
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Lust List
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Cosmo Astro
It’s time to turn to the heavens and indulge in some star gazing! 21.03–19.04 This year, you are learning how to stand out—you are ambitious! You are creative! You deserve to be recognised! Prepare for some major life events (in a good way) to occur
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A Hot Mess
Hop aboard the anti-minimalist bandwagon with ‘cluttercore’—where artfully arranging a tonne of elements is appreciated. Outlandish artefacts and upholstery scream whimsy, making it the perfect aesthetic for creative types. Embrace your maximalist si
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The Common Link
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