Dear Readers,
Gracing our Cover this Women’s Day special is Kalki Koechlin, a talented actress who isn’t one to hold back opinions. Kalki is as noted for her unconventional body of work and blockbuster films as she is for her refreshingly thought-provoking views on sexuality, gender wage gap, empowerment and feminism. From Dev D and That Girl In Yellow Boots to Margarita With A Straw, during her career, Kalki has made quite a mark for herself. Flip through our Cover Story to know more about her movies, life after pregnancy, views on women empowerment and future projects.
There are a lot of reasons to feel empowered about being a woman, but it’d be crazy to think that we’ve shattered that glass ceiling in the fashion sector. Case in point: Even though it’s an industry where women are the main consumers, the main players, and the main focus, fashion still isn’t an equal-opportunity game, when it comes to the top jobs. All that being said, though less than 50% of brands are led by female designers — a fact that shouldn’t take anyone by surprise, it’s still our favorite. These women have proven to the business industry that they have what it takes to win as a driving force in their respective fields. As the world marks International Women’s Day on March 8 – we commemorate the occasion by featuring eight hardworking women in our Feature Story who rose to fame due to their great achievements.
The Women’s Day theme continues in our People in Focus, where we interview young and dynamic Vanshika Goenka Misra and Sakshi Salve. While Vanshika is the founder of Kool Kanya, a community of women that builds each other through career advice and navigating life challenges, Sakshi has dabbled in fashion and finance, trained at Le Cordon Bleu, is a published author, before her true calling of being a Life Coach.
Choosing to undergo IVF can be an emotional decision. There are huge amounts of information out there, and while we are glad the topic is widely discussed, we understand this can be overwhelming. In recent years, particularly with the growth of social media, myths surrounding IVF and fertility treatment are more common. In Mind & Body, we discuss IVF in older women.
Grand Getaways has Preeti Jhangiani and Pravin Dabas’s trip to Odisha. The temples, monuments, beaches, and effortless natural beauty make the ‘Soul of India’ an obvious travel choice. Read on as she takes us to the stylish resort, marvellous beach, and quaint and calm environs.
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