Archives: '19 Issue 02

The actor and chef delivers a surprising performance as a rapping grandma in Mr. Cardamom’s Nani

Custom-made garments, whether couture or everyday outfits, are a significant part of our dressmaking heritage. Rushmika Banerjee scouts around for Mumbai-based tailors and boutiques that specialise in the art of bespoke clothing and make it a seamless experience

Visually inviting, soothing on the skin, earthy scents – mehndi stimulates all senses. The undervalued art of its application is a beautiful technique, which also creates a shared space of intimacy between the person applying the henna and the one whose skin is being adorned. In an exclusive project for Verve, Delhi-based visual artist and textile designer Prabhleen Kaur uses the contours of palms and feet as canvases, and conceptualises contemporary mehndi designs that celebrate indigenous motifs and human diversity

From an improv comedy show to a food festival celebrating the Thai new year, Verve gives you the lowdown on the events that should be on your radar this weekend

Basic but elevated, the stark, yellow dishware of Swati Snacks in Mumbai asserts the individuality of this culinary institution without trying hard, adding a familiar visual and tactile dimension to the experience of eating here. Megha Shah meets the family behind the charming spirit of the 55-year-old brand.

The Spring 2019 runways display an assortment of free-spirited styles, structured details and retro hues. Think tie-dye, gym shorts, pleats, terracotta and khaki. The trendsetting Anjali Lama chats with Verve about her success and sartorial philosophy as she steps out in the season’s new heroes

Featured in Discovery Channel India’s Planet Healers, Absolute Water, Chakr and Rudra are striving for a cleaner future through creative technology

The North-East, and Manipur in particular, have emerged as major sports hubs in the country. In the last of a three-part series peeking into the lives of three young sportswomen from the state, Shail Desai tracks footballer Yumnam Kamala Devi's meteoric rise to the top despite all odds.

#100DaysOfClothesILove is the artist's attempt to be part of Instagram's #100DayProject and has resulted in a series of illustrations that highlight the country's diverse weaves through heartfelt stories....

The North-East, and Manipur in particular, have emerged as major sports hubs in the country. In the second of a three-part series peeking into the lives of three young sportswomen from the state, Shail Desai tracks archer Bombayla Devi Laishram's meteoric rise to the top despite all odds.