January - February 2024

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Cosmopolitan India
Chairman & Editor-in-Chief Aroon Purie Vice Chairperson & Executive Editor-in-Chief Kalli Purie Editor Pratishtha Dobhal Deputy Editor Simi Kuriakose Copy Chief Malika Halder Junior Features Writer Shubhangi Jindal Contributing Writer Ria Singh Contr
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Editor’s Letter
In the past few years of adulting with life, work, and all that makes the sum total of it, my ruminations on the plan ahead and actions that lead to checking off the master list of to-dos have had a major overhaul. The five-year-ago me would have fes
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Shooting For The Stars Ft. Elnaaz Norouzi –
Cosmo: You started modelling at a very young age. Was it a lifelong passion? Elnaaz Norouzi: Absolutely, I have always liked being in the spotlight. Since childhood, I aspired to become an actor and at some point it developed into a stronger desire o
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Which Nicole Kidman Mum Is Most Like Your Mum?
Nicole Kidman is weirdly good at giving on-screen parent vibes (see: Aquaman And The Lost Kingdom—where she helps Arthur to navigate the politics of Atlantis). What’s even weirder, though, is that her characters can feel freakishly similar to your mu
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Her Story, Her Shelf
This dystopian tale unfolds in a near-future New England, where the Republic of Gilead—a patriarchal theonomic state—rises after toppling the US government. Within its confines, this 1985 novel describes the plight of disempowered women, the erosion
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It’s Time To Update Your Monthly Watchlist…
February 16, Amazon Prime Video We are certain…2024 is going to be JLo’s year! This highly entertaining musical extravaganza (it’s an extension of the singer’s deeply personal album, This Is Me…Then) is a narrative-driven, funny, sexy, and intimate r
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What, Really, Are The Rules Of Love?
How many times have we sat with our friends, hopefully sipping on and biting into whatever nourishes our souls, and asked “Could a boy be threatened by a girl’s success? Once the unattainable becomes attainable does love end? Do no butterflies mean n
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The Hunger Games
When was the last time you indulged in a slice of cake without guilt? Can’t remember, right? I couldn’t either! We consume a variety of food daily but hardly do we pay attention to how that food makes us feel. It seems like we are always striving for
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It’s A Beauty Moment
Move over glazed skin…you’ve got competition. The glazed blush trend—one that’s taken the Internet make-up girls by storm—was also trending on the runway. Now, who doesn’t love a hint of hue across the cheekbones? Yes, clumpy lashes of the 2000s are
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Are We Killing Our Hair With Kindness?
You have probably heard the phrase ‘the skinification of hair’ by now, or noticed how many more hair products include ingredients you recognise from skincare. Maybe you have spotted a sharp rise in scalp products on the shelves, or all the different
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Goth Glam
Rim your eyes with a creamy black liner and then quickly blend out the edges with a densely packed shadow brush. To really dial up the angst, layer a black powder eyeshadow on top. The pigments will look extra moody and stay in place for hours. PS: A
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Beauty scoop
Metallic swatches gently dabbed across eyelids were a rage at the Spring/Summer 2024 runway shows—think design houses like Marni and Pierre Cardin—in every fashion capital. This not-so-subtle metallic sheen can be played up or down, according to the
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Second To None
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Ice Maiden
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Impossibly Quirky
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Kickin’ It
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All Tied Up
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Midas Touch
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Hello, Glam Goddess!
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Opposites Attract
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Fall in ‘lobe’
Did you know that gold hoops, which are a major statement piece in our wardrobe today, have actually been around since forever? Archaeologists have unearthed hoop forms, which resemble contemporary accessories, from the ruins of Greek and Mesopotamia
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In All Her Glory
Born and raised in Chandigarh, Kanika Goyal has always had a thing for fashion. After studying at the National Institute of Fashion Technology, New Delhi, and later at Parsons School of Design, New York, she honed her skills—prioritising quality and
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Street Style
“I’m rocking my favourite MartyCo ensemble—the Marty Star red set. Picture this: A fierce red crop tee paired with a sleek full-length skirt—it’s all about that chic life. I have accessorised with Loewe black glasses and a statement pearl necklace. T
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Style News
Global luxury brand Dhruv Kapoor has partnered with e-commerce platform, Ajio to launch an affordable men’s and women’s apparel line. Conceptualised to bring the eponymous designer’s playful designs to a wider audience, this platform-exclusive, vibra
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Rakul Preet Singh Up Close
“I am so thankful to this entire ‘Army upbringing’ because when you’re shifting every two-to-three years you learn to adapt quickly…You see death and fear so closely, and yet you grow to be so fearless that petty things don’t bother you…” It’s one of
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Am I A Highly Sensitive Person… Or Just An Emotional Wreck?
Here’s a list of things I’ve cried over: adverts, dead goldfish, The Simpsons, falling out with a mate (I am talking 45 minutes of wailing after school). When a man blocked me with his briefcase from getting on the subway “because he was first” (he w
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What Do I Do?
Dear Minaa, I’m a twin, so a lot of people naturally assume my sister and I are super close. We’re not. Honestly, I wouldn’t even call what we have a relationship. It feels more like an obligation because we shared a womb. If I am being real, I don’t
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‘I Create Music For Myself & My Son’
Cosmo India: What is your earliest memory of music? Manasi Scott: My parents say it dates back to when I was in the womb, kicking to the rhythm of The Beatles’ song, Come Together. I used to crawl to the speakers whenever they played that. My memory
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Rise Of The Planet Of Dupes
It is not hard to understand the appeal of a dupe, aka a looks-just-like-the-OG knockoff of, say, a designer bag. Honestly, it has always been easy math: What others perceive as a ₹5,00,000 purse, you know is a ₹2,000 replica. These days, though, tha
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How To Have A Side Hustle At Work And Not Get Fired
So, you are a nurse during the week and a travel influencer on the weekends. Or, you are a marketing assistant from nine-to-five, but a gig promoter at night. Rocking secondary gigs is the norm these days. In fact, recent stats suggest that almost 50
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Getting To Know Yohan Marshall
Cosmo: Tell us about your evolution as a musician. Yohan Marshall: My evolution as a musician has been tremendous—from being a cocky rock drummer to performing at the biggest shows in the country. I have transitioned from releasing independent hits a
Cosmopolitan India4 min readIntelligence (AI) & Semantics
Can ChatGPT Really Save Your Romantic Relationship?
There was once a girl who shifted cities to start college. She was charming, attractive, and bright; and caught the attention of one of the handsome guys in class right away. He was 21, a well-liked and intelligent fellow who also happened to play fo
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Love Against All Odds
It is past midnight and Stand By You by Rachel Platten is playing on a loop. My indelible musings and persistent curiosity lead me down a rabbit hole of sorts as I try to make sense of love and relationships in a world that seems to be running high o
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LThe Anatomy Of A Celebrity Break-up
Within seconds, the comments begin to pile up. It is a Friday afternoon and the latest celebrity split has just hit our Instagram feeds. The announcement sets off a ripple effect: celebrity journalists cancel their dinner plans and begin furiously ty
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Can You (ever) Date A Friend’s Ex?
Few things are considered truly sacrosanct in friendships: never reveal their darkest secrets, never bring a partner to a girl’s night, never pull an embarrassing story out of the archives in public—and, for most people—never date their ex. As the wo
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How To Know If Your Relationship Is Unhealthy
No matter our gender identity, sexuality, or sexual preference, our relationships are one of the most important factors in our lives. While there are many things that can affect whether we have happy partnerships (from believing in ‘The One’ to our a
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…all that Matters
Everyone is more or less tethered to their phones these days. So, unless you’re living under a rock, it is unlikely you’d have missed that we are experiencing mass nostalgia. Everything 2014—bows, ballet flats, flip phones (you get the point)—is curr
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Is A ‘Sunshine Folder’ The Key To My Impostor Syndrome?
If the thought of your boss asking “can we chat?” immediately sends you into an “omg, I’m getting fired” spiral, then you might have impostor syndrome—the feeling that you’re not worthy of success or not as capable as you really are. Impostor syndrom
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The AI Download You’ve Been Waiting For In 2024
Physicist Niels Bohr was quite right when he said, “Prediction is very difficult, especially if it’s about the future.” This is especially true for technology, and even more true for Artificial Intelligence (AI), which has been developing at a breakn
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On Our Tech Radar
A smart ring developed specifically keeping the health of women (of every age) in mind. Now, who needs anything else!? Yes, that’s what you call Grammy-winning American musician MonoNeon’s aesthetic. And yes, this speaker cover is also limited editio
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Dress For The Reality You Want
What’s après-ski without the thrill of potential frostbite? Why, yes, you can live out your ethereal Greek goddess dreams through your outfits this season, and I call whichever one gets to ride on Pegasus. Kat Graham has literally and figuratively be
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High society
Say “hell yes” to your grandmother’s favourite baubles. Except we’re well beyond draped necklaces these days, as you can see. The upper crust loves an upper hand, which is why they carry top-handle bags whenever they can. Wait, did that make sense? A
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Heavy Metal
This could also be called your ‘Work of Art’ era. Dive in by drawing on an inky black lip base, then dabbing an ultra-shiny gold gloss on top, focusing on the centre of your mouth. Blend it out with a lip brush for an ombré effect. Forget what you ha
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Lust List
Colder climes (or not)… this weightless, ultra-hydrating product will lock in the moisture and give you a fresh pout all day, err day. Whether you blend into your foundation or dab it as is…just remember, we mean it when we say it’ll be *glow o’clock
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Making History
Guests bow-ed down to an unforgettable night at the Cosmopolitan India X Fiama dinner that took place at The LaLit Mumbai. Adhering to the theme of the evening, ‘Be your Own Hamper’, influencers and bloggers struck a pose with larger-than-life bows t
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And The Winner Is…
LIFESTYLE INFLUENCER OF THE YEAR RADHIKA SETH BODY LOVE INFLUENCER OF THE YEAR AASHNA BHAGWANI LUXURY FASHION INFLUENCER OF THE YEAR AASHNA SHROFF EMERGING COMIC OF THE YEAR AATMAN DESAI LGBTQIA+ VOICE OF THE YEAR ANISH BHAGAT TRAVEL INFLUENCER OF TH
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Playful Vibe
Sometimes it’s worth stepping back from the noise and finding solace in a space that’s just joyful. And what better place to find that discretion than a home brimming with joy? Add these bright pops of color and quirky decor pieces to make work and p
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Yes, That Number Really Is Following You Around
You are walking home from a great party where you met someone you really like. You are thinking about them and what could come from that spark. In the midst of this contemplation, you spot a licence plate that includes the numbers 1111. The next day,
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‘Tis The Season To Be Merry!
The thrilling end-of-the-year #SpreadTheMagic Christmas bash by Coca-Cola India in association with Cosmopolitan India had us immersed in the holiday spirit. There were several magical moments—from breathtaking performances and nostalgic video games
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Your Spring Horoscope
The good: you’re in for a great Valentine’s Day, with either your SO or your squad. The bad: you’re dealing with exes for pretty much all of Pisces season. Once Aries season begins, though, your love life starts to blossom…until (you guessed it) Merc
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Bringing It Back
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