'19 Issue 02

The niche industry of fast-paced Hindi crime fiction was slowly on its way out, but publisher Minakshi Thakur remained convinced that these novels could find a wider audience. Rebranding the pulp fiction ‘pocket books’ of prolific mystery writer Surender Mohan Pathak, she turned him into a best-selling author in the mainstream market.
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Eight different tribes have inhabited this southern Ethiopian region for centuries, sharing its land, history and legacies. Italian photographer Jalan Sahbá composes poignant portraits of the indigenous people for whom ancient traditions are still the way of life.
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The 62-year-old actor talks to Verve about the events that have dotted his life and career – and how he has stayed relevant
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The star-studded night saw Sonam K Ahuja, Karan Johar and Shweta Bachchan Nanda flaunt lavishly detailed ensembles from Abu Jani Sandeep Khosla’s collection, Inheritance, all for a noble cause.
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An event hosted by Sussanne Khan brought together her friends, family and decor enthusiasts. Kalki Koechlin shone in the spotlight as she rendered an exceptional monologue. Against the backdrop of luxury marble, guests relaxed over wine and hors d'oeuvres, and marvelled at the granite and onyx available at The Quarry.
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To celebrate Chandon's Party Starters series, Manish Malhotra hosted an elegant and intimate dinner for friends from the fashion and film fraternities. Sipping on Chandon's best wines, guests leisurely enjoyed the lavish spread curated by chef Shilarna Vaze of Gaia Gourmet.
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