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A Storyboard with a social cause, novels doused with strong characters, films with emotional subtext.... Verve scripts the story of storytellers who have mastered the art of recounting gripping narratives
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Verve takes a trip down memory lane to recall the high octane that once shone bright....
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You can't miss them and you might be one of them. Verve (wickedly) catches the faces at every gathering
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Her Ganesha pujas are a symbol of her work and she inaugurates her new collection with the jewels that adorn the deity. Passionate in her worship and her work, jewellery designer Bina Goenka has merged the old with the new to create a successful brand. She speaks to Verve about her muse and her vision for her line....
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When the French architect Le Corbusier designed Chandigarh, he envisioned it to be a benchmark of urban aesthetics set lavishly amidst gardens and parks. Years later, the city retains the same essence of timeless luxury. The women are elegant yet understated with a penchant for all things beautiful. They are entrepreneurs yet homemakers and never refrain from looking their best. Verve meets five such ladies who are connoisseurs of luxe, Louis Vuitton being at the helm of their sartorial lives
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British-Asian actor and rapper Riz Ahmed, better known as Riz MC, will soon display his acting prowess in director Mira Nair’s new film, The Reluctant Fundamentalist, based on Mohsin Hamid’s political thriller novel. Verve chats with the multi-talented youngster in London, on one of his rare breaks between parallel careers
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For seven years, fashion photographer Koto Bolofo became almost invisible as he spent days and nights shooting and documenting the sacred inner workings of the iconic French brand Hermès at its headquarters. He trailed the so-far faceless and unknown artisans and craftsmen of the luxe giant to unveil his epic 11-volume tome La Maison (Steidl). The books, which individually cover all the different departments, are an ode to the enthralling expertise that goes into each of the items. The photographer, in an exclusive tête-à-tête with Verve, talks about his latest project, passion for photography and the secret world of Hermès
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After staying in the romantic mould for 30 years in umpteen films, Rishi Kapoor has begun to cherry-pick his roles, curating a remarkable collection to showcase his multi-faceted talent. And his disturbing and effortless villainy in 2012’s Agneepath has garnered for him applause and accolades. The versatile performer – who, in recent years, has successfully moved on from his lover boy image to strong character actor roles – discusses his acting philosophy with Verve
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Motorcycle? Check. Helmet? Check. Boots & gloves? Check. Stylish jacket? Check. Attitude? Check. Sometimes, leading a life full of adventure is all about getting out of comfort zones and pampering an inner wanderlust. Nothing beats the feeling of a wide open road with the sun in your face, wind in your hair, and a constant reflection of your reflection staring right back at you. Any biker will tell you that but for some, biking is a lifestyle and motorbikes are a medium that propel them on a journey of self-discovery. These four born-to-be-biker babes have the looks, the smarts, and the attitude to take the road less travelled, sitting right in the rider’s seat! They share the pages from their road journals with Verve
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He brims with a quietly taut energy and the promise of great roles to play. A morning spent with Satya Bhabha, the young actor cast in the lead role of Saleem Sinai in Deepa Mehta’s Midnight’s Children, offers Verve revealing rushes of one of this year’s most awaited film
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His lanky frame has pleasantly filled out and he carries himself with an easy poise and confidence. The last decade has seen him face many hits and misses in his professional career, while, personally, marriage and recent parenthood have created landmarks in his life. Abhishek Bachchan reflects on the many moods and moments that have coloured his psyche, in a conversation with Verve
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Mumbai-based Amish Tripathi’s philosophy of tolerance, his understanding of mythology and his avowed admiration for Shiva are evident in his best-selling works The Immortals of Meluha and The Secret of the Nagas. Busy completing the Shiva trilogy, the banker-turned author takes time out to chat with Verve about his rejection slips, godly blessings and movie offers....
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