Dear Readers,

This month we mark 14 years of service to you — a milestone we’re delighted to celebrate with everyone who has shared in this endeavour with us, from contributors who’ve trusted us with their work and advertisers who’ve trusted us with their products, to each and every reader who has trusted us with their time. Thank you.

You & I has survived and thrived the onslaught of the Internet, the economic downturn, the pandemic and we continue to evolve in how we cover and bring you our special blend of news, interviews, stories, and features. Our print publication is augmented by our website at 

www.youandi.com, which is updated daily, and our busy social media hubs on Facebook and Instagram.

As we look to the future, with this issue, we know there is plenty to present – pictures, capturing desires and feelings, special people, great articles and discussions to come. Who better to start with other than the reigning Queen of the Hindi film industry, Deepika Padukone. With a sex appeal that women love and men worship, our Cover girl is an A-list beauty and a savvy entrepreneur. Read the Cover Story to learn more about her and her future projects.

A ship is lost without its captain, a plane without its pilot and a car without its driver. Strong leaders have always been needed to lead and realise companies’ visions for the future — whether they be short-term or long-term goals. In the Feature story, we clue you into eight CEOs from the fashion industry who have succeeded beyond expectations. Also don’t miss out on our Food Special where we’ve given you a whistlestop tour of five Michelin Star Chefs and their famous restaurants in the world.

In People in Focus, we have four lovely ladies from India and abroad— Advisor to Lodha Luxury, Vinita Lodha; founder of Roar Africa, Manhattan-based Deborah Calmeyer; Parisian jewellery designer Sylvia Toledano; and Dior’s former marketing and communications Vice President in India Kalyani Chawla— each inspirational in their own right. Each one speaks to us about their work, the pandemic, and how they manage their personal and professional lives.

Tanya Eggenberger is a well-known meditation facilitator from Qatar. Her practice incorporates mindfulness to gently reveal the internal limits that hinder our practice and allows us to move forward uninhibited with flexibility, freedom and fluidity. Don’t miss out on our Mind and Body, where Tanya talks to us about the mental and physical power of developing a regular meditation practice.

It won’t be wrong to say that long-haul train travel has made a resurgence in recent years and luxury carriages have returned with a vengeance. Never have there been so many contenders promising to pamper you through landscapes remote and exotic. So take a tour through the world and experience luxury in our Grand Getaways.

Lastly, be ready to get amazed by the grandeur in our Wedding Moments where we feature Nabiha Farooqui and Dr Muhammed Faraaz Khan’s 

big day. Needless to say, it was a true example of love and commitment.

We sure hope you enjoy this issue as much as we’ve enjoyed putting it together!