Archives: '15 Issue 06

Much of Indian cinema is driven by the power of emotions depicted on screen, especially by its female protagonists. Award-winning writer Juhi Chaturvedi recalls some emotionally high-pitched performances that left an impact

"I cannot miss a single day of training," Saina Nehwal tells us what it takes to be on top

“I really fluctuate from being a 10-year-old to a 100-year-old," Kangana Ranaut on power, expectations and things in between...

In Indian political history, while textiles have sent out an important social message, leaders, with their sartorial choices, have often worn their power on their sleeves. Verve takes a look at the dress manifesto of netas

Celebrating a new generation of rebels, rule-breakers and misfits with the rise of Normcore in fashion, we explore inherently ordinary clothing as the new cool. From joggers, overalls and scarf-vests to Birkenstocks, comfortable sneakers and football socks, this is the ultimate anti-fashion statement

Verve bookmarks fashionable beauty trends of the season

Comedy, in all its shapes and forms, is simultaneously the most simple and complicated thing to process. Decoding its power, Verve looks at its relevance in the Indian context

Are we entering the age of powering off, asks Madhu Jain, citing two recent advertisements with mobile phones facing downwards. Or, have we entered an age where we can reconcile tradition and spirituality with modern vanities?

Do women really want, need or use the surplus of absolutely everything that invades their closet and lifestyle space? The daily dilemma is mind-boggling

Verve handpicks a do-it-yourself trick for all your beauty woes