Cosmopolitan India

cosmopolitan india

Editor-in-Chief Aroon Purie Group Editorial Director Raj Chengappa Publisher Karen Wilson Kumar Editor Nandini Bhalla Editorial Co-Ordinator Neha Ahuja Associate Editor Meghna Sharma FEATURES Senior Features Editor Humra Afroz Khan Writer Sreeparna Mazumder FASHION Senior Stylist Samar Rajput, Priyanka Yadav Contributing Stylist Zunaili Malik ART Chief Designer Satender Sharma Senior Designer Mandeep Singh, Vineet Singh Digital Video Editor Nitin Singh, Sanyam Purohit PRODUCTION Chief Production Gajendra Bhatt Assistant Manager Production Narendra Singh CREATIVE Art Director Siddharth Kapil harth Kapil IMPACT TEAM Senior General Manager (South) Kamalinee Chatterjee Senior General Manager (North) Mary Mehrunnisa General Manager (West) Clive Santa Maria General Manager (West) Santosh Damankar Branch head (East) Gurjeet Walia MARKETING Senior Managers Akshat Upadhyay and Yusuf Tanvir TRADE CIRCULATION Chief General Manager D.V.S.Rama Rao General Manager (National Sales) Deepak Bhatt Deputy general Manager (Operations) Vipin Bagga Regional Sales Manager (North) Rajeev Gandhi CONSUMER MARKETING SERVICES Chief Manager (Subscription & Distribution) G L Ravikkumar HEARST MAGAZINES INTERNATIONAL HEARST MAGAZINES INTERNATIONAL SVP, MANAGING DIRECTOR ASIA PACIFIC & RUSSIA: SIMON HORNE DIRECTOR…

the contributors

MIRA MALHOTRA A visual artist, illustrator and graphic designer, Mira’s art is reflective of her love for colour, and expressive of the world around her. Joining forces with us this month, she has designed the Upfront Opener, on Pg 37—a piece of work that is as vibrant as it is critical. THE SINGH TWINS The UK-based, Indian-origin artists Amrit and Rabindra Singh are known for covering critical social, political, and cultural issues, among others, through their stimulating artwork. Cosmo collaborated with the duo for our exclusive digital cover. The result: a collectible artwork in its own right, complete with vivid hues, artistic strokes, and indigenous motifs. NUPUR PANEMANGLOR The Pune-based illustrator and multi-disciplinary designer turns to nature for inspiration. This month, she used Cosmo as her canvas, and redecorated Taapsee Pannu’s shoot [on Pg 160]…

it’s our 23rd birthday!

And welcome to our art-themed issue. Milestones—birthdays, the turn of a year, and anniversaries such as this one—are a wonderful time to celebrate, and an equally apt moment for reflection. I believe introspection might be a truly critical tool for a happier existence. Taking out time to reflect on our feelings, experiences, and learnings can help make sense of the chaos around us. It’s the opposite of rushing through life without quite knowing where we are going. Some careful consideration offers perspective, leading the way to realisations about what we’re doing right and wrong. It can also be a catalyst for change, clarifying goals and plans for the future. While mindfulness is great for your emotional state and inner workings, it can be extended to every part of your life—one study found that…

you tell us

THE ULTIMATE STYLE ICON “I loved the September cover, and quite honestly, wasn’t surprised at how stylish Sonam looked! The interview read just as good, too. Her take on sisterhood, the changing dynamics of the film industry, the unforgiving world of social media, and her personal life was all so interesting and inspiring. Loved her in Ek Ladki Ko Dekha Toh Aisa Laga, and can’t wait to see her in The Zoya Factor.” —Mahima Chaawla WATCH OUT! “It’s not often that one comes across a fab list of lust-worthy, Indian accessory brands. Who knew there were so many options, and such great pieces of art being created! I’m not much of an accessory person, but that’s soon going to change, all thanks to The Accessory Hot List. Another story I absolutely loved was 10…

meet art’s finest gems

By Smriti Rajgharia, Director, Serendipity Arts Festival LATIFA ZAFAR ATTAII “In 2017, this young, Afghan artist participated in the Serendipity Arts Festival’s (SAF) Young Subcontinent. Much of Latifa’s work is inspired by her childhood, which she spent weaving carpets amidst the Hazara community in Quetta, Pakistan. As a young girl, she had to deal with identity politics and face discrimination in her motherland, an experience that eventually shaped her as an artist and influenced her work. Case in point: Thousand Individuals, which consists of numerous passport-sized photographs…the faces woven in by various colourful threads.” SMRITI DIXIT “Smriti’s work is inspired by small moments and intimate interactions. Her artwork details the processes of experimentation and creation, to communicate the concepts of rebirth, recycling, and renewal. She fashions objects carefully, using handmade techniques, while engaging in…

cosmo 2019 dating dictionary

CASPERING A friendlier—but still frustrating—type of ghosting. The person hasn’t asked you out again, but they usually reply very nicely to your texts. CATCH AND RELEASE When someone puts all their effort into pursuing you until they ‘catch’ you. But as soon as you finally agree to a date, they lose interest in favour of a new target. CUSHIONING When you keep flirting with a few ‘cushions’ (other prospects) just in case your current relationship implodes and you need someone to soften the fall, fast. DATERVIEW A date that feels less butterfly-inducing and more like you should have brought your resume. You’re barraged with a series of questions about school, work, family, where you grew up, and more. D*CKSAND An extremely powerful force that can make a woman become so preoccupied with the guy she’s hooking up with that…