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COVER STORY SHEHNAAZ GILL

MEET THE FACES SHAMA SIKANDER

ELEONORE CAVALLI

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AMNINDER SANDHU

PAVITRA GANDHI

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FEATURING POWER DRESSING FOR WOMEN: FROM BOARDROOM TO BAR

MICROTRENDS FROM NY FASHION WEEK

THE NEW WARDROBE STARS

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LOTUS ORGANICS+ HEMP YOUTH GLOW RANGE

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HE, SHE AND WE ! SYNERGY OF FEMININE & MASCULINE: RANI KOHENUR

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THE ART LIVING ON & INSIDE OF WOMEN'S BODIES: MEDINA TREVATHAN

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SHILO SHIV SULEMAN: THE FEARLESS COLLECTIVE

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MUST HAVE CONTEMPORARY ARTWORKS AT YOUR HOME

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SYMBHAV CULTURAL FEST

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PROS & CONS OF FASTING

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SUMMER WORKOUTS

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SEJ JOSHI

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KANCHAN CHANDER

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SHERNAVAZ BHARUCHA

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CHAWLA ART GALLERY: SHIBANI CHAWLA

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SONALI SINGH

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BRANDING IS AN INVESTMENT NOT AN EXPENSE!

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SKIN CARE FOR THE CHANGING SEASON

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FOUNDER'S NOTE "IF EVERYONE IS MOVING FORWARD TOGETHER, THEN SUCCESS TAKES CARE OF ITSELF." - HENRY FORD to admit. But the drive I felt on day one and the feeling of contentment I feel today, is and will continue to be unfazed. Cheers to our hunger to strive for more! As they say... Look how far you’ve come...and then keep going! I would like to thank our readers and the entire online community for all the love. We are what we are, because of you and with your support, would continue to grow from strength to strength and bring out the best in every possible way. It continues to be an honour and a privilege.

Many more to go...

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At the very onset of our two year anniversary, my heart goes on to congratulate and thank our team FACE for completing and making this marvelous journey feel like yesterday. It has been so amazing to have you guys here through every thick and thin, marrying our beliefs and getting inspired by our readers to deliver more. Stemming from the desire to bring to fore something unusual, even while we learn, it has been our constant endeavour to reinvent ourselves and make every progressive issue better than the last. I feel grateful for the amazing team that supported me at every step and for the most wonderful and warm people I met along the way. It wasn’t a piece of cake at all, I have

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FOUNDER Harshit Hundet Founder

EDITOR Sukhmani Sadana Lead Editor

EDITORIAL Managing Editor Neha Sachar Mittal

Proof Reader Priyanshu Jha

Art Editor Madhuri Bhaduri

Fashion Coordinator Neha Kumar

Culture Editor Naina Kumar

Fashion Curator Priyanka Rao

Health & Fitness Editor Rebecca Pinto Deputy Fashion Editor Khushboo Rajoriya Content Creator Akriti Rastogi Luxury Brand Coordinator Riya Gupta Fashion Curator Vaishnavi Mishra

CO-FOUNDER Kanchan Shrivastava Co-founder

COVER CONTRIBUTORS Photographer Ishan singh Stylist Namita Alexander Make-up Kanika Gupta

DESIGN Visual Designer Tarannum Arora Creative Director Mustafa Kundawala Design Agency InDesign Elements

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They say behind every great man is a woman. But behind every great woman, is another great woman. Thankfully to education, women have become self sufficient and are no longer dependent on men to lead their lives. As an ideology for me, woman empowerment and equality is not just a fundamental human right. It’s equally important to achieve a balanced and peaceful society around us. Gone are the days when the purpose or objective of a woman in the societya was to just cook, raise children and feed their husbands. The beauty of a women has always been that she is versatile and malleable, so much so that she could do all the above with all her might, and yet be the one paying the bills for the same. Fortunately things have gotten enhanced for women, being it better education to lesser-forced marriages, to more leadership positions, and favorable laws being reformed. And so women, now more than ever, are showcasing what they are really capable of.

And so this month, in our special Women’s Day Issue, Face Magazine wishes to throw light on such ladies who’ve made a difference in our society. Their journeys are not any harder than those we didn’t feature in our monthly spotlight; just handpicked amongst many whom we aspire to mention, perhaps in the near future. Here’s to all the strong women out there. Maybe we know them. May we be them. May we raise them. MARCH 2022

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Making the most of what they can. As always!

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Actress, singer and former Bigg Boss contestant Shehnaaz Gill covered the distance from being viewers' sweetheart to a national sensation as effortlessly as she overcame her “supposed shortcoming” and some rather tough times life threw at her! FACE’s Managing Editor, Neha Sachar Mittal, Mittal spoke to Gill who is as gorgeous and free spirited in real life as her on screen persona.

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You started acting and singing at a very young age. How has your journey been so far? My journey so far has been incredibly extraordinary. The ride has just begun and I have miles to go before I sleep… or even pause! Which out of the two - singing or acting, is closer to your heart and why?

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Just like one cannot choose between their left and right eye, just like that i cannot choose between singing and acting. They are both an integral part of me and hold equal importance. Participating and becoming 2nd runner up in the show Big Boss is something that catapulted your stardom. How was the experience? MARCH 2022

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Big Boss for me was a huge learning experience. It was a once in a lifetime experience. Throughout the tenure a lot of challenges were thrown our way and the show taught us how to deal with them, in turn teaching us how to deal with real life challenges. This was one of my major take backs from the show. Big Boss for me was the start of a beautiful journey. The lines said by you inside the house – “such a boring day, such a boring people” took the internet by storm. How did you feel when so many memes were being made on it and big stars like Shilpa Shetty Kundra made reels on it? I absolutely love it when people make videos on my dialogue. There was a time when I used to think that my accent and the way I speak is one of my weaknesses but today I feel it has become my strength. Initially, a lot of people made fun of the way I spoke but then slowly it became something that entertained everyone. The lesson I have learnt is that change is the only constant. You seem to share great camaraderie with actor Salman Khan… any plans of working with him on the big screen in the future?

Your fans are very excited to see what you do next… so what’s on the cards? Yes, fans stay super enthusiastic and I feel fortunate that my fans look forward to my upcoming projects. Most of the time I don't share about my ongoing projects because we are not allowed to reveal the project before it goes public and as soon as the project is done, people MARCH 2022

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Yes, I have already shared the screen with Salman sir on Bigg Boss and it felt incredible to do that especially because he always appreciated me. We connected and vibed beautifully. As far as sharing the big screen is concerned, the best person to answer that would be Salman Sir himself. Iam absolutely ready if such an opportunity comes my way but only Salman Sir would be able to give a definitive answer to this.

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automatically get to know about it. I am usually as excited as my fans are for my work. Also, I believe in being involved in the present rather than the future. ‘SidNaaz’ is and will forever be everyone’s favourite jodi. The whole nation was in shock upon loosing Sidharth Shukla. How did you deal with this devastating incident? For people #Sidnaaz was just a hashtag,their favourite jodi, but for me, it was a life that I lived and experienced and it will stay with me forever. A big thank you to the audience who loved our pairing together and the hashtag as well. But for me it was not just a hashtag, it was my everything. It was a beautiful memory and part of my life which will always stay with me

wherever I go and whatever I do. Whether it is trolling, or renumeration or just the pressure to look a certain way…would you agree that it’s tougher being a woman in showbiz? As far as trolling goes, I've always chosen not to get affected or bothered by it. One of the best qualities I see in myself is that I am strong enough to adhere to what I decide. I am extremely satisfied and a happy soul with the life I am living because I know how much hard work I am putting in and how much I have to put in while I move forward. People who like my work support me and those who don’t, it's their choice and I respect it. Everyone has the right to like or dislike someone.

I feel whether it's men or women, each individual has their own journey. Any situation can be tough or not. It all depends on the mindset and how one decides to deal with it. Sometimes we make it tougher for ourselves. I feel we should know how to tackle a difficult situation with peace and try to be strong to cope. Bottom line is that one should know how to deal with life, be it a man or a woman.

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Shama Sikander

BUT TODAY FACE’S MANAGING EDITOR, NEHA SACHAR MITTAL GOES FACE TO FACE WITH THE ACTOR TO TALK ABOUT HER MENTAL HEALTH ISSUES AND HOW SHE BELIEVES IT’S NOT SOMETHING THAT SHOULD BE KEPT A SECRET. MARCH 2022

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THE NAME ‘SHAMA SIKANDER’ MIGHT REMIND YOU OF THIS SEXY SIREN WHO WAS PART OF SOME GROUNDBREAKING WEB CONTENT, OR THIS SWEET GIRL NEXT DOOR THAT WON OUR HEARTS OVER AND OVER AGAIN THROUGH VARIOUS TV SERIES AND FILMS OR EVEN THE GORGEOUS BRIDE AT HER WHITE WEDDING IN GOA, RECENTLY.

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We have to begin by asking about your risqué outing – Sexaholic. It’s not only off beat but also a dangerous territory for any actor to step into…You of course pulled it off very well! How did the film happen and how did you prepare for the role?

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Yeah that was a long time ago & yes that was risqué indeed but in life, I’ve learned that if you don’t take risks you’ll never grow in any area. I wanted to grow and explore since I had a very open mindset after I got out of depression and bipolar disorder and at that time I was in that zone when all I wanted to do was break free and I wanted to explore the risqué side of me as in the past I’d always played roles that were the girl next door or lovey-dovey and in a safe zone. I got famous for that and got labelled as the girl next door. I feel that in this industry, actors are seen as having finite potential and not many people can look at an artist and think that if they’re pulling off this role well maybe they could also pull off the other role. The thinking of producers and directors is more open now. The way the actors are looked at a lot of times in the industry as being capable of only playing a certain kind of role well as they might have done so in the past. So after _yeh meri life hai_ I was offered all similar kinds of roles. So when _Sexaholic_ came into the picture, even though I was not mentally conditioned to accept it completely with the director who was my friend at the time, how could you even think of offering me a role like that? He said no you have to look beyond it, I need an actor who can really pull it off. He was after me for a couple of days and finally, he convinced me. So I evaluated everything and came to a conclusion that maybe it was for the best and there was no doubt in my mind that I could pull this off. So I guess if you put your heart and soul into something it's bound to be successful.

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Your body of work is long and impressive. But we are led to believe that Amir Khan starrer ‘Mann’ has always been special. Would you like to share some memories from it? It was surely a lot of fun and learning. Aamir has always been one of my favourite actors and I felt really lucky to have gotten a chance to work with him at such an early stage in my career. It was a big starstruck moment for me as I was really young and new and I had gotten to work with such big people and I got to learn a lot from them. The fun memories were when we were shooting for the movie in Thailand on the cruise. Aamir made me really comfortable and played games with me everyday so I don’t have any inhibitions. I guess he could see my nervousness. He would always win and pulled pranks on the set, made funny faces in pictures with the fans. He was a great support and helped me a lot.

That Ais true because when you have the ability to influence people, it is a great responsibility, it awakens you to live your life Amore consciously. That does not mean you can’t do Awhat you want or be someone you are not but you need to be aware of what you do in public as your actions are always going to be assessed and judged and followed by lots of people at the same time so you need to be extremely cautious and aware of what you do in public. As humans though I feel it is wrong to put unwise judgements on people and pass rude comments. And sometimes The people who compliment you can sometimes do so only superficially as they might be star struck. They may have no real idea about you. So you must figure out who you are & what you want to be known as and take that responsibility and then stick to yourself. Because when you are truly you, then it's beautiful and the most powerful thing ever. And then you don’t have to bother about who’s going to think what, because you are just flowing and flying just like you. So if you ask me my only responsibility is to be honestly and truly me. Because that is the conscious, aware, full of loving me, hence the responsible me. My joy comes from loving everything and everyone around me truly and being the person and actor or superstar I was meant to be.

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“With great power comes great responsibility” – how does this apply to you as an actor and a public figure?

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Your Profile on Instagram says you're a ‘Mental Health Advocate’. What prompted you to take up this cause? I have been through depression and bipolar myself. I had travelled the world and never heard of these words, and when I did I couldn’t come to terms with the fact that these mental illnesses exist in this world and many humans suffer from it but at that time I hadn’t heard about it at all. We are hardwired to think that trauma only means physical and we forget that physical trauma can also cause mental and emotional trauma and then the trauma of everyday incidents of life that we never speak about. I never knew it that well until I went through it myself. I too tried to commit suicide but my family and friends saved me in time and it took me 5 years to heal from it and appreciate life again. I didn’t think I could be happy again ever. . I realised that hope is what really matters to us, the desires of life are what keeps us alive and going, if you lose that you lose everything. And when I saw that people didn’t know all this even though the therapists are really packed with patients for months, I was surprised why nobody speaks about it. I wanted to remove the taboo associated with it. When I healed myself, I wanted to heal the world too. It came so strong and so naturally. Even though more and more people in prominent spaces are talking about it, do you think in a country like India ‘Mental Health’ is still not taken as seriously as it should be? What in your opinion can be done differently?

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A lot of people are suffering because they are suffering in their heads and are not able to express that energy. They don’t even know that physical illnesses are a result of mental traumas too. It's really important for us all to talk about these things which are essential to our existence such as who we are, what makes us, us and so on. We need to become the open beings that we are meant to be as with a closed mindset we can never heal. There’s so much to learn and observe. The more we listen and talk about it the better we’ll become. So I urge everyone to talk about it. And support each other. Be there for each other in-depth and in fun. Not just superficially but in depth be intimate with each other. Trust, love and support each other. Every year on the 8th of March, the world celebrates “Women’s day”. In today's times is the concept still relevant? It is sad to me that we need a day to celebrate women. They need to be celebrated everyday. We as humans need to be celebrated for the things that we go Through, for the battles we fight everyday inside and out and coming out of them and being courageous to live a life don’t you think all that needs to be celebrated? We should rather celebrate humans for the humans we are, our existence and our presence on this planet. We need to remind ourselves that we are loved, we are worthy to be celebrated. Each day needs to be celebrated and that is most important to me.

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You had tweeted a while back that “Beauty starts in your head, not your mirror”. But today with social media do you think there is a lot of pressure on women to look a certain way…Is the struggle real? MARCH 2022

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Yes, it is. What these filters and social media are doing is creating this image of us that’s not real and now a lot of people don’t like toA look at their real selves like all kinds of beautiful things like cellulites, scars, wrinkles and lines. We are being taught to not look at our real selves. I see a lot of people do that and I feel it takes effort to love yourself with all scars and marks and everything. Today I don’t want to take a bit away from me because I love me the way I am and I urge people to love their personality, their auras, not just their looks. I urge them to see beyond their outer layers and really see them as who and what they really are meant to be. Because that is something. When people ask me why I am glowing, I tell them it's because I love myself. I love myself with all the imperfections. And That takes a lot of work, a lot of meditations sometimes as the everyday conditioning is at play at all times. So keep yourself away from this fake world as much as you can and see life for what it is without a filter.

You have played several characters of that of a ‘simple girl next door, and you have often said in your interviews that it wasn’t smooth sailing always for you as you are someone who believes in sticking to her principles. What kind of struggles did you face? When you choose to be a human full of truth it can be challenging as the world is not trained to be like that. It is your choice to be true to yourself and that takes hard work. To want to be someone who people can rely on has to be a conscious effort and choice. You end up losingAA work sometimes as not everyone likes your way. It can be very intimidating for a lot of people but you always find your tribe. They come for you from every corner of the world. They come to love you and support you and remind you that you are loved beyond measure and you are definitely not alone.

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When you are truly you, then it's beautiful and the most powerful thing ever. And then you don’t have to bother about who’s going to think what, because you are just flowing and flying just like you. So if you ask me my only responsibility is to be honestly and truly me. Because that is the conscious, aware, full of loving me, hence the responsible me. My joy comes from loving everything and everyone around me truly and being the person and actor or superstar I was meant to be ! 41

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META - LUXURY BRAND ‘VISIONNAIRE’ IS THE EPITOME

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Combining contemporary art and design with historic architecture is no mean feat… where do you draw your inspiration from? Inspiration can be everywhere, however, you have to be prepared to grasp it. I always like to say that I have to be like a “radar”, an “antenna” , always careful to take new creative inputs coming from the world of art, fashion and design itself. For this reason, it is very important to always be constantly updated, to be curious by nature and take time to nurture important relationships. The inspirations come to me also from the daily life and things that surround me. Can be a movie I recently saw, a book, an experience, a trip in which I came closely in contact with nature and to be open-minded as much as you can to absorb it all. How did you come up with the concept of “Visionnaire”?

Since the very beginning, the brand has formulated a distinctive style, based on lively experimentation on materials, volumes of unexpected poise and inimitable motifs that reveal the totally Italian background of the company. Our brand bases its activity on the value of knowledge and continuing research on the concept of contemporary beauty, confirming its exceptional ability to create design projects and products of outstanding sartorial workmanship, fostering and restoring value to the skills of local artisans: mixing and matching materials, finding new compositional and material solutions, defining the identity of every single product by making it unique and inimitable, though also ready for reproduction. And it is through these contents and values that MARCH 2022

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Every great story begins with a Vision and this is where I, my brother Leopoldo and my father Luigi, started when we first began to think about this ambitious project which is Visionnaire today.

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Visionnaire is today a meta-luxury brand and this definition revolves around four main concepts which are defined in: History: the longevity of a brand and its ability to pass on the heritage of knowledge over the generations. Craftsmanship: it refers on one hand to the infusion of unique personal competencies and passion into the creation of unique items, on the other to these items not being the result of a standardized production but of an authentic labor of love and judgment. Rarity: the result of the creation of unique manufacts, which will stand in time as achievements that will never be replicated. Focus: it embodies the quest for depth rather than breadth, driving the pursuit of excellence. These are all the stars that make up our universe. You run a business empire so successfully… How do you maintain a work-life balance? It is extremely difficult but I try to maintain some balance in order to give my best in my daily work. I nourish my mind and body as much as possible through the activities that I enjoy the most, for instance by doing yoga almost every day.

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Our work is nothing more than the interpretation and realization of the wishes of those who choose us. The reason why clients trust us, lies in our ability to give shape to "their" idea of beauty, creating tailor-made scenographies around it. This

places us in Afront of a great responsibility, not stopping at the design of "tailored" objects, but more generally concerning the way in which these are conceived and created. Visionnaire Home Philosophy was born with the idea of giving a transversal interpretation with respect to a way of life that evolves with society. We are like antennas and the passion that we nurture for art and design leads us to absorb as much as possible what we live,

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Being a one-of-a-kind design expert how do you tailor your designs to respond to the desires of your clients?

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what surrounds us, and then rework it. That's why every year it is interesting for us to work on the suggestionsA to give to our designers for the creation of the new annual collection. Visionnaire defines its business as a promoter of positive value for the community. Could you please shed some light on this? Last December, IPE-Visionnaire became a BenefitA Company, defining its business approach as Aone ofA promotion of positive values for the community. Benefit companies are for-profit organizations, but also have the objective of bringing shared benefits to the ecosystem of which they are a part and in which they operate, guiding and driving innovation through their activities. In its business practices, IPE-Visionnaire intends to pursue one or more positive effects – or to reduce negative effects – in relation to people, communities, territories and the environment, cultural and social assets and activities, institutions and associations, as well as other stakeholders. These factors are part of the company’s mission: the objectives of common benefit are pursued inside business practices in an integrated way, and are inserted in the company’s Statute for alignment and protection of this corporate mission over the medium term and the long term. This step is part of a bigger path that the company undertake in 2017, made up of short and long-term goals to be achieved, towards the lower impact of its production and governance processes. The responsible commitment towards its territory, the will to protect the natural heritage and human capital, inform and orient the company’s cultural vision, from the procurement of raw materials to the final touches of workmanship. Visionnaire began to address the theme of sustainability with the Greenery collection, starting with products that come into close contact with people, first of all, sofas and beds. Projects aimed at creating increasingly natural,

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From playing a boy (more than this once!) with specs and spikes who is friends with Ganesha, to playing a friendly neighborhood badass on screen…The young & super sassy Ahsaas Channa has already done all this and more…

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We believe congratulations are in order for being recognized as one of the top 10 breakout stars of 2021 on IMDB! You started acting at the young age of 5!! How has the journey been so far? The journey has been great because it began at a very young age. I don’t remember not being an actor or a day when I am not acting. I had a very interesting childhood and a very distinct life. I grew up working with some really interesting people and have had a lot of good experiences and learnings from different kinds of people, projects, and experiences. It has completely shaped me into the person I am today and I love that. I don’t think I would have enjoyed a life where I was not an actor. So yeah, the journey has been fruitful, and I am looking forward to a lot of newer experiences, people, and projects. And yeah, so far it has been awesome. You played Sushmita Sen’s son in Vastu Shastra and Shah Rukh Khan’s son in Kabhi Alvida na Kehna…in fact, you were cast as a young boy more than a girl… Can you share any fun incidents about that phase with our readers? The first time I auditioned for "Vaastu Shastra" I was dressed up as a girl because that’s who I am and they liked my audition but they wanted a boy for the role because the script was already written and that’s how the storyline was plotted. They were hunting for a boy but after seeing my audition they genuinely wanted me for the role so they convinced my mom, and since I was just 4 years old, my mom didn't give it much of a thought and agreed for the role. So, that’s how my journey in playing the role of a boy began. It’s been fun but I feel all credit goes to my mom because there were never any reservations from my side to play a boy. After all, I always knew that it was just acting and I was a boy or dressed like a boy only in front of the camera and not in real life. And honestly, even if there were incidences, I

don’t remember cause I was a kid but yeah there are people who still get shocked when they come to know that I am the same actor who played the boy from “Kabhi Alvida Na Kehna” or “Vaastu Shastra” and sometimes, I just bring it up on purpose to see their reactions for entertainment cause they enjoy it and I feel it’s one of the best things haha. You have a very impressive work portfolio… you have done mainstream cinema, television, webs series and are also a content creator on social media. Do you think today the pressure to be omnipresent across all platforms is real? There’s no pressure to be omnipresent. It is something that just happened on its own. I feel extremely lucky to be a part of each and every platform and to be able to do TV and Reality shows and web series and movies. It just happened by chance, it was never planned. I don’t think I’ve planned to go back to TV or planned to go for a reality show soon, I want to get into films and want to keep doing web series so there’s no pressure to be omnipresent but it’s fun to be able to do everything but it’s not important or necessary to have an experience or to be able to do all these things. For me, it just happened by chance and I am really lucky but yeah, that’s it, doing good work and good projects is important for an actor and to be able to play different kinds of challenging roles is my goal right now. To step out of the comedy or drama zone is something that I want to do along with getting back into films for sure. Your video from the Kota factory on menstruation caught a lot of attention. Somewhere it was not just good acting but also a belief that made it stand out. Do you think women are still fighting the inherent patriarchy in our ecosystem and feel the need to still constantly prove themselves, in spite of being in the 21st century?

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one of the problems that we talked about in the show and I am sure there would be so many more problems than girls go through when they are doing IIT or anything for that matter of fact. So, we still have a long way to go and we still need to fill the little voids where we forget about women and their sufferings. But, we are getting there and I think that the change has obviously begun and am still hoping for more. So, let’s see how that goes. You said in one interview that people have the freedom to say whatever they want online and that you on average block 10 people every day. Do you think when it comes to trolling, people are harder on women content creators vis-à-vis male content creators? Yes, I feel like people have such a big power to say anything to anyone. They have the power of ruining someone’s day or making somebody’s day. Especially when you have so many followers, you have so many people who have different kinds of opinions and judgments about you but when it comes to trolling women, I don’t think that it’s just the women who are being targeted but I also know and have seen male content creators being trolled and judged and made fun of a lot. So, I don't think people see gender before saying anything mean about somebody. They just say it if they feel like it. Gender has never been a problem for them. The fact that they have so much power of ruining somebody’s day or just saying anything that they want to and getting away with it is the issue here, but yeah, everybody gets judged in their ways so, I don’t think gender is an issue at this point. I have seen content creators who are men, being trolled so badly. So, I think it’s genderneutral when it comes to giving hate. You have the experience of a little short of two decades behind you already. Do you think today, in this glamorous yet highpressure space of acting, it’s easier to get

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noticed than to survive and succeed? Honestly, right now, I think people are getting more opportunities because of OTT coming into the picture. More shows and stories are being told so, not just actors but even content creators, directors and writers are getting an opportunity to tell their stories and make shows and stuff like that. About getting noticed, I think social media has become a major part of our lives and it is so accessible to everybody that the reels, little short videos, and other things on social media get people noticed easily and that's also a good thing but it has its disadvantages for sure. So, the entertainment range has grown wider and actors are getting more noticed. You don’t even have to be an actor, even being a content creator gets you noticed and gets a lot of opportunities. So, it's not just about actors but, influencers, bloggers, content creators are also getting very good reach and chances of getting famous have increased because of social media being so accessible, for them also. There could be disadvantages as well. But being positive right now, I would say that it’s a good thing that people are getting an opportunity and I would also say that it’s slightly easier to get famous, which also is a good thing.

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SHE ATTRIBUTES HER SUCCESS IN A FAIRLY MALE-DOMINATED INDUSTRY TO HER GENUINE LOVE FOR FOOD. SHE WON THE NATIONAL AWARD AFOR THE BEST LADY CHEF BY THE MINISTRY OF TOURISM, AND IN A CAREER SPAN OF ABOUT TWO DECADES, SHE HAS COME TO BE KNOWN AS THE CHEF WHO WILL RULE THE WORLD WITH DELIVERY KITCHENS. FACE’S MANAGING EDITOR NEHA SACHAR MITTAL SPOKE TO CELEBRITY CHEF AMNINDER SANDHU ABOUT COOKING HER WAY TO FAME! 65

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I am personally a foodie and believe that not just “men” in particular but the way to anyone’s heart is through the stomach? Would you agree? Of course! That is so true. There are so many friends that I have made after they have eaten my food. The power of food is extremely unreal, and can definitely build an everlasting relationship. However, this is only possible when you start to appreciate and understand it, and not just treat it as a source of energy.

Sometimes you don’t want to meet your hero because you fear that they will let you down, and sometimes you meet them and your admiration multiplies many folds. I feel blessed to have cooked for my hero Marco Pierre White. His speech is like poetry and every word he utters is pure wisdom. Marco’s stamp of approval on my dish Deomali means the world to me. MARCH 2022

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In 2019 you were labelled “The Girl With Gold In Her Fingers” by none other than the legend Chef Marco Pierre White. How did that feel?

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It’s believed that what makes your food different from the others is that it tastes like it's cooked at home and yet the presentation is very contemporary. How do you achieve this precarious balance? The food that I create is based on memories of experiences, dishes, ingredients and techniques from growing up in a North Indian family, to living in Assam and travelling across the North East of India. That combined with a mix of my travels and collaborations with some of the best chefs across the world is how it comes together as a whole. They say your kitchen is a battleground? Can you please elaborate? Not just mine! Every kitchen is a battleground. The job has always been considered one that is tough, needing long hours and a firm grip of your team. The greatest evolution has been Chefdriven restaurants and chefs being celebrated, versus being behind walls when I started out. There are more literate and knowledgeable individuals taking up cooking out of passion and chefs are now conscious of the environment they create in a kitchen. This has resulted in better treatment of the team, a fair opportunity to perform and training by the head chefs. You created India’s first and only gas-free restaurant. Tell our readers more about that? I did a food promotion with the granddaughter of Maharaja Bhupinder Singh of Patiala while I was at the

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Taj, and she shared her family heirloom recipes with me. At the end of the promotion, she told me how much better and different the dishes would taste if they were cooked on charcoal in a heavy-bottomed pot. We spoke about how her grandfather was the most flamboyant and extravagant maharaja India has ever seen. He would always move with an entourage of 180 people with him, and with them, would travel his pots and pans. All the stories that she told me, just reinforced something that I already believed in. I knew that for my next restaurant, I would go gas-free and cook on charcoal and wood fire, and use ancient cooking techniques. I then decided to launch the first gas-free restaurant in the country which was one of my biggest challenges in 20 years. We had to figure out at what temperature to cook since none of the equipment has any regulators on it. When you practice ancient cooking techniques, it’s a lot about the organic feel of the food. I had to find seasoned cooks who knew food inside and out. Prep was longer, and it was very difficult to run a busy lunch or dinner service at the start. But we then had it all figured out.

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I was extremely excited to be among the top 24 chefs from across the world battling it out on The Final Table. Post the show, I really felt good about what I was doing. I have a great foundation and knew that it’s something I had to continue to build on. I’ve always watched cooking competitions and wondered how contestants manage to mess up when they have a whole 60 minutes to dish out something. But at that point, you’re under so much pressure that it has to be instinctive. There are numerous thoughts running through your mind, you tend to make tons of mistakes, and those 60 minutes that you get feel like 6 minutes at the end of it. The pandemic turned every one into a chef… but I am curious to know what a Chef like you does to keep herself busy during those tough times. Yes, it surely did which is amazing because a substantial amount of people learned then and have continued to do so ever since. The complexity of the pandemic made us break preconceived notions of what should be done and how things should function. Chefs, restaurateurs and their teams have faced a number of unprecedented challenges from the beginning of 2020 and sustain the lifeline of the hospitality industry, not only in the country but across the entire world. The delivery and takeout format is one that is set to stay, and I honestly felt like launching and

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working towards growing it during this period would be ideal which is why I launched Ammu, which is designed to satisfy those comfort Indian cravings and be the one-stop for ordering Indian cuisine. I also launched a handcrafted mithai brand named Barfi & Sons that is now only taking pre-orders. Apart from these two, I have a couple of brands conceptualized and waiting to be announced. In addition to these delivery/ over the counter format brands, I set up Bliss Food Experiences which is an exclusive chefdriven catering brand that intends to make the food as memorable as the occasion, whether you’re hosting a wedding, a private function, or a high profile corporate event. Planning everything from canapés and personally curated food counters through to a themed multi-course banquet-style sit-down, Bliss Food Experiences mixes culinary traditions and cutting edge cooking techniques with impeccable service.

Anything that is traditional, elaborate or skill sensitive has been my driving force. I have a great foundation in ethnic Indian food, and it’s something I really believe in. I’ve now kind of made it my mission to make others believe in, and understand Indian cuisine better. The age-old techniques, equipment, ingredients and intensive hard work are what make it all happen. Working towards this has not only helped me inspire others but has helped me garner a great amount of inspiration. MARCH 2022

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You were featured on the magazine cover of Conde Nast Traveller India's 40 Under 40. Your list of accolades is longer than a chef’s multi-course tasting menu! What fuels this drive to excel and keep going non-stop?

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PAVITRA GANDHI She heads one of the most successful media event companies THE MAGNANIMOUS GROUP. She is a very hands-on mother of two. And with that she takes out enough time for herself and her fitness. Nope she is not a superwoman,but just someone who is very good at compartmentalising and prioritising.

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Your company’s mantra is “we talk less, we do more”. Is that what makes ‘The Magnanimous group’ what it is today? We deal magnanimously with leading luxury brands, globally. Our expertise is attention to detail and in pushing ourselves to create the extraordinary. You started your career with Film production, with Rohit Shetty Films and are now into Luxury events… which one of two is tougher and which one is more fun? Both have been very exciting, but being a people person, I enjoy Luxury events a lot more. You are a working woman and a mother of two. Your social media shows that you have beautifully achieved the ever-elusive work and personal life balance? Do you ever suffer from ‘Mother’s Guilt’?

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I believe there’s nothing like a perfect work-life balance, it’s important to be fluid. Some days u have to focus on work and some days on your kids. I think it’s easier when you stop worrying about it and just act accordingly to what the situation demands. What is it like being a successful woman entrepreneur in India today? Any tricks and tips that you would like to share with our readers? The trick is to work because you love what you do.

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ALEXANDER MCQUEEN From boardroom meetings to grabbing a midday break. The Alexander McQueen AW20 collection incorporated tailoring that embodied the ultimate juxtaposition between the masculine and the feminine. From runway to everyday life, Alexander McQueen has just the perfect tailoring pieces to make you feel powerful yet stylish.

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From b oardro om meeting s to gr abbing a midda y break .

GIORGIO ARMANI A well put together piece for those hourly long and non-stop meetings.

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Pinstriped flannel, three-buttoned, single-breasted jacket in wool and cashmere, featuring short lapels and stitched side pockets. Roomy, pinstriped flannel trousers in wool and cashmere. This item reflects the brand’s signature aesthetic due to its linear, masculine cut.

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BALENCIAGA Your morning to evening oh-so-classy wear suit! Who says formal wear can’t make head turns? Continuing the tradition of innovative design for which the house of Balenciaga is so well known, Demna Gvasalia’s vision is realized in this beautifully sculptured jacquard jersey jacket and bonded pants. The newly cut silhouette is formfitting and the expert tailoring emphasizes the flawless craftsmanship that is Balenciaga. Power Balenciaga that is!

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Chloé’s tailoring essentials are infused with special emphasis placed on attention to detail, lending personal power to this look. With a nod to the ’70s, these easy flaring pants, graphic tee and the rolledsleeve jacket offer all-in-one comfort; not to mention, a high-powered style like you have never seen before.

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dior Who doesn’t love a powerful appearance? Well, we surely do! To feel that confidence and nail the board meetings with a sharp and on the point appearance. The powerful, iconic Bar jacket is reinvented, and the shirt - one of Dior’s favourite pieces - is reworked in various styles and lengths. An atlas of emotions questions modernity and fashion’s raison d'être with a conceptual experience and a cultural approach.

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gucci Floral Pantsuit. Caribbean aquanavy-multicolor Gucci liberty printed on kid mohair wool single-breasted, full canvas jacket.

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When in doubt, go all PERI!

BOSS When in doubt, go all PERI! With the highly attractive colour and easyA silhouette, this is your moovy mood shifter piece! This look from the BOSS Fall / Winter 2020 collection showcases ultra-modern tailoring and a sharp silhouette in a fresh shade of lilac. Bringing together decades of tailoring expertise with a bold, agendasetting approach, the design is created for BOSS women of every age, background and walk of life.

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HERMÈS Looking for a versatile look? Don’t worry, Hermès has got you covered with its sleek and competitive pattern for your everyday hustle. A twist on the classic suit, this modern version from Hermès features a matching set in versatile coloring. The blazer closes slightly off-center and has leather accents that will make you stand out from the crowd. This look also allows you to ditch the heels and trade them out for an ontrend alternative. It is impossible to go wrong in an Hermès suit but if you want to take your power dressing to the next level, this is the move.

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Gianni Versace once said, “Don’t be into trends. Don’t make fashion own you. You decide what you are, what you want to express by the way you dress and the way you live.” And he’s right, trends should never inform your entire style, but at their best, they are a window into the zeitgeist. They reflect the bigger story that is unfolding in our worlds. After so much anxiety and uncertainty, having fun with workwear, and wearing sequins during the day are all signs of welcoming in a time of joy.

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Black Bra Babies

For women who don't want to wear underwear while working from home, the bralette has become the go-to undergarment. That notion has made its way into ready-to-wear, where the all-powerful black bra has been relegated to the status of a top.

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To put it simply, three-piece suits, tweed, camel, and an overall equestrian vibe reminiscent of Queen Elizabeth at her country estate or a proper gentleman getting his seasonal fix on Savile Row are all the rage. Pictured: Brandon Maxwell, Veronica Beard, Tory Burch, Rosetta Getty, The Row, Peter Do

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The bustier is possibly the first goingout top. This strapless number can be dressed down with denim, coordinated in a matching set, or dressed up with a midi skirt. Pictured: Tibi, Staud, Proenza Schouler

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The early aughts have sparked a love affair, and there's no putting out the fire. Dress in sequins, baby blue, feathers, wallet chains, and plaids. It's a new millennium, again.

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Cape Town

The cape is no longer just a coat substitute. It's ideal for both heroes and villains and can be worn as an evening cover or as a dramatic dress. After all, we'll all be both at some point in our lives.

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A return to & respect for artisanal practices and the artisans behind them has been at the forefront. The runway is following suit with expertly executed pieces that leverage crochet on dresses and sweaters in a mix of rich autumnal hues and graphic black and white. Pictured: Ulla Johnson, Partow, Gabriela Hearst, Altuzarra

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Crochet All Day

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Morning Sequins

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Recently, the topic of conversation in the fashion world has centered on the concept of party wear. The kids are raring to go back to the club. However, the after-dark mood is creeping into the day as paillettes are paired with everything from blazers to trousers to puffers on New York's runways. Who says you have to shine only at night?

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Sheer Thing

Back to that afterdark vibe. The look that's emerging for the evening is sultry and sexy, and not just a little sheer. The overall message? Put that post pandemic hot bod to good use and show 'em what you've got.

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Skirt Suit Troop

Nothing says "puttogether" like a proper skirt suit. The new look is bright and bold, with colors and patterns that make you happy and look good on TikTok. It's a win-win situation.

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Lotus Organics+ Hemp Youth Glow range offers an exciting range of innovative skincare products enriched with 100% certified organic cold-pressed hemp seed oil combined with certified organic

ingredients. Hemp oil is an active ingredient that is derived from organic unrefined Cannabis Sativa seeds. It is non-comedogenic and hence, does not clog pores. Hemp seed oil absorbs itself in the deepest layer of your skin and provides intense hydration. It moisturizes the skin from within and controls oil production, unblocking skin pores. It has toning properties and helps in clearing conditions such as acne and eczema. It also soothes acne-prone skin by neutralizing the sebum that causes breakouts. The hemp seed oil has antiinflammatory and anti-microbial properties and is high in various fatty acids like omega 3 and linoleic acid, which help in reducing fine lines, wrinkles and signs of ageing. Now, incorporate skincare products enriched with hemp oil as an active ingredient in your daily beauty regime, which will prove to be extremely beneficial! Actress Dia Mirza, the Brand Ambassador for Lotus Organics+ says, “HEMP has a lot of medicinal skin benefits, and this vegan, non-toxic range of

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The premium organic skincare brand Lotus Organics+, introduces its revolutionary Hemp Youth Glow range of skincare products. Enriched with 100% certified cold-pressed organic hemp seed oil, this cutting-edge range of hemp products is your Askin's daily defense against signs of fatigue, dullness and ravages due to pollutants. A powerhouse of antioxidants, this intensely hydrating range provides nutrition for skin health & protects against all environmental aggressors. This extraordinary range of organic skincare hemp products includes Hemp Youth Glow Blissful Serum, Hemp Youth Glow Crème, Hemp Youth Glow Soothing cleanser, Hemp Youth Glow Facial Oil and Hemp Youth Glow Sleep Crème.

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The lens with which an average person looks at the world is often clouded with biases. Be it religion, caste, community-based, or gender roles. We need a fresh pair of glasses as we enter 2022, we can no more have blurred visions or minds. The communities which were shoved, oppressed, and closeted are now all out and geared up to rule the World winning back their place in the society and ascending victorious into a gender fluid era. One of the most mighty, significant, and influential voices in the LGBTQIA+ community in India right now is Sushant Digvikar aka Rani Ko-HE-Nur the iconic Drag Queen. They have represented

India in an international singing competition for drag performers Queen of the Universe 2021. The sassy Queen is an empathetic yet audacious, sensual yet fierce, yin yet yang of a human, who uses her voice as a weapon (against inequity) and a tool (mesmerizing millions of her unbound talent). You can’t ignore this powerhouse, rather hear her out lending both ears because she is adamantly changing the stale narrative on how we as a society perceive Transgenders and carelessly devoid them from their minimal basic rights of coexisting in peace and thriving into a well-supported community.

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These 10 statements shall make you question the current scenarios, open your mind to respect each gender for its flavor and accord them their deserving place in society.

1. “When Trans person claps everyone is scared, but when we do something good, why doesn’t everyone else clap for us.” 2. “I’m the supreme synergy of both Male and female energies, Why must one be restricted to either one of them?” 3. “If transgender actors are not cast for transgender roles, they’re not cast for Male or female roles, then what should we get cast for? Transgender trees in the background?” 4. “If YOUR manhood or womanhood is threatened in the presence of a transgender person, then it’s your gender you must question, not mine.”

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I’m the supreme synergy of both Male and female energies, Why must one be restricted to either one of them?

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5. “People who think that being transgender is a choice, please understand that it is not a button we press on a weekend and become transgender and the rest of the days we are Male or female.” 6. “Transgender people are capable of being productive members of society. It’s the society that must understand this very basic information.” 7. “Don’t judge a person based on their gender, but on the basis of their talent.” 8. “Why do official forms have the options of MALE, FEMALE, and ‘OTHER’? What is other? I am not OTHER! I pay way more taxes than a lot of men and women; hence, I need to be recognized as TRANSGENDER!”

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9. “When you welcome people at any event, please make sure to say - hello ladies, gentlemen, and enbies (NON-BINARY people).” 10. If you believe there are only two genders, you likely belong to the group of people that also believe that the earth is square! MARCH 2022

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The Art Living On & HENNA IS ONE OF THE TRADITIONAL AND SACRED ARTS HEALING OUR BODIES AND HAS BEEN THE PRIME MEDIUM OF WOMEN’S EXPRESSION. MEDINA TREVATHAN BREATHES BACK LIFE AND A NEW MEANING TO THE LOST HENNA PATTERNS AND TAKES US THROUGH THE WOMEN’S LIFE CYCLE AND INNER WORLD TRANSFORMATIONS. Salaam/Peace, my name is Medina Trevathan, I am an artist who works with several mediums including the sacred tradition of henna. I come from a mixed Pakistani/Celtic heritage and spent my childhood in a remote Sufi center in the Andalusian Mountains about 2 hours from Granada. Now I moveA regularly between Oxford, Morocco, and southern Spain, all of which greatly have touchedA and informed my heart. I like to think my work focuses on the feminine, on Islam, on worship, and the Celtic vision. I am interested in the ordinary sacredness of the henna plant and how it is present in the great thresholds in our lives. Henna has graced the bodies of millions for thousands of years. It has marked, honored, and celebrated life cycles, you can find it laced delicately on the hands of a bride, or placed thickly and wrapped on the feet of farmers in the summer, to cool them, it appears in the uneven splodge

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on newborn babies’ hands, it appears on the drums, on the animals, and the shrines. Henna’s are one of the blessings of Mother Nature. Henna has suffered as have many of the arts and traditions under the weight of the world we are living in; many of the old patterns have been lost, replaced by one homogenized dominant pattern. I want to remember and breathe life back into lost patterns; they elude me by their very nature, transient pieces of the art living on the bodies of women throughout time throughout the century. Yet through careful searching out of the corner of one’s eye glints of the henna dye appear in song, story, art, and poem. I desire to remember, to collect, and to gather, to honor the art that our mothers’ mothers’ mothers carried on their hands and bodies.

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This selection of henna has been chosen to reflect the life cycle women go through in a very real and physical sense not only in their lifetime but within the space of a single month, every month. As we move through the different sections of our monthlong cycles, our inner worlds transform, going through deep winter in our bleeding phase, through the gentleAemergence of our spring, through the brilliance of the summer, and through the slow death of autumn. Only to start all over again, and in this sense, we reflect the earth, and she reflects us. In Moroccan culture, henna is used by women to mark the points in their period, for protection, for honoring, and for communication.

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Something has been growing inside you quietly; you feel its presence in the moments right before you drift into sleep. A single flower has bloomed in your womb and desires to mark this Athreshold of your life. It is so entirely Aalien, so not from you, yet it also feels like returning to a home you never knew you belonged in. It has arrived now and will grow and die a million times inside you, be with you as your guide. If only you knew now the depth of this change!

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The soft Aemergence out of winter, as the lime green bud Apushes itself with all its gentle force out through the dead wet leaves with the promise of white and pink brilliance.

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Forest / Waxing Moon

The earth Moonlight Sun rays Celestial bodies The stars

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And the bud with promises of flowering from its central point, in all its mundane glory is intimate friends with theA heavenly bodies and its sun andA moonlight. It extends its gentle leaves out and reaches up to commune with them.

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Now you step fully into blooming, into your outwardness, your petal wings stretch out absorbing the rays of light in the golden field of your Summer. You move swiftly, with ease and strength as the spiral of your energy Areaches its peak, may you find yourself focused and full of intention. Full of the power to give, to nurture, to mother. Now you sit perched observing intently the fertile ground and field as it sways in the wind.

Ovulation Phase / The Fertile Golden Field / Full Moon

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Gently descending from your summer glory, the sun becomes richer and slower, and your days shorten. You’ve grown weary from the exertion, and your petals softly bend downward. The seeds you planted in Spring and cared for in Summer have ripened and gained color.

Luteal Phase / Waning Moon / Moor and Bog

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Gratefully and quietly, you gather them and yourself enjoying the abundance of your labor, yet the quiet voice of winter calls out to you. ThisA is the time where the hazy glory of summer has faded, you A can see with more clarity, things that have sat ignored now ask to be seen and honored. The wild woman, the medicine woman who sitsA patiently in a corner somewhere forgotten and hidden behind your heart begins to dry the figs you have collected. She places some in olive oil, others she smothers in zaatar she prepares you for the great descent.

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Menstrual Phase / New Moon / Deep Caves and Bottomless Lakes

As the energy spirals downward and inward, retreating into the Red Tent with sisters, mothers, daughters to witness this monthly death. The stalk which sustained you so vividly now bends and withers, the petals slowly come undone around you. You must sink into your depths to be able to release, to honor the decay and sediment which sits black and slippery at the bottom of the river of your life. To witness and submit to the things you must let go off to move on. “The Women gather with the Moon”

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Now you have spiraled downwards and inwards and upwards and outwards Awith the moon more times than youA can count. The rhythm which controlled and guided your life for so long, your dear beloved womb has entered a new and permanent phase. The flower that bloomed and died 12 times a year has gone now, yet in her place, there appears a strong oak. It has been quietly growing in the background, a culmination of the wisdom of the many flowers that grew and died. Here they are placed in order, in symmetry in sacred alignment, the wisdom is now Aavailable to you fully and clearly as you ascend to a new level of understanding your soul's journey.

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I got an opportunity to interact with an award-winning Indian artist whose work lives and breathes at the intersection of Magical Realism, Art, Technology, and Social Justice, Shilo Shiv Suleman, founder of The Fearless Collective. Her work is unapologetically embodied weaving together the sensual and sacred, past and future- through paintings, wearable sculptures, interactive installations, and public art interventions. She is the voice of several communities of women, cultures around the globe. She herself is an ever thriving movement of love, peace, victory, creation, and preservation of the most sacred art of being true to oneself and living the life which reflects purity. I feel very inspired by her ideology which is lucid and driven. Art is a way of life and Shilo proves it right.

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What is The Fearless Collective? What have you envisioned with the organization? When the Nirbhaya case happened it became a kind of recognition for me that you can only look into your future if you have healed your past. And it felt like gender-based violence was an aching issue in the country and completely unresolved. It was the first protest I ever went to. Fearless began as a personal response because 125

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You as an artist have bridged cultures, spirituality, social causes, and technology. What is that one thing that truly drives you? The thing that I am most interested in right now is cultural perpetuity; it's about how India and Indianess in all of their diversity can continue to exist in the future. That's also why I choose to live in Rajasthan to work with traditional crafts here. When you look at the digital universe it feels much globalized and often feels very wide and I think we should be recreating south Asian futurism. For me, it's important how we built upon the dreams of our ancestors and took them forward rather than becoming extremely colonized, capitalized and globalized. This has been my mission with a lot of the work I have been doing like the piece I sold at Sotheby's or Burning Man. It brings the contemporary Indian nexus of art and technology in the future.

fear. We make huge public monuments through different communities be it, transgender sex workers, in Pakistan, the Indigenous community at Glasgow COP 26, or Dalit women from Delhi. We try to bring the most invisible communities to a visible sphere. Fearless began as an online viral movement very organically, but the rest of it was strategically planned for 8 years with very intentional initiatives.

My favourite installation of yours ‘Pulse and Bloom’ showcased at The Burning Man Festival 2014 were based on Bio-feedbacks. Tell us more about how you conceptualized this art piece. I fell in love with a neuroscientist & at some point as I was travelling around the world & we were talking a lot about how body rhythms and the things inside our bodies sometimes synchronize

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My relationship with art goes back to when I and my mother started painting a lot when I was 14 to 15 years old and it very much came from a moment of fear which is why fearlessness is very much a personal mission for me. My mother found herself to be a single mother with two kids she had to take care of on her own and she began to paint and teach art to be able to financially sustain us. I always say "beauty saved me" because beauty became both our emotional as well as financial backbone. I used to teach art with her, art is inherently alchemical like what starts as a moment of fear very often is transmitted into a creative expression. It was like we painted our universe and stepped into it. My mother Nilofer Suleman continues to be an incredible artist, kind of like a legacy now.

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I represent the new generation of Indian art which is not just a painting in a gallery that’s framed and hung in the same style that continues into eternity but represents a new generation of art that looks at how art can interact with the street, how art can interact with our brain, how art can interact with AI, how art can interact with the world at large. So it is really for us also that a part of the way that we are looking at; decolonizing art in a way because before colonization all art existed everywhere, it was in our weapons, in our utensils, in our hair, in our poetry and there were no separate gallery spaces where you could see art and so I think that’s a big part of our collective mission is to be able to bring an approach to art which is not exclusive, that is not isolated and is interactive; it’s responsive.

Hinduism and I don’t see those two faiths being contradictory in any way, I see them as actually very complimentary and I think that there was a promise in some sense of an image that we mean when India was formed when it became into an independent nation and that was of secular space and course you’re seeing it all over at the moment where there is a very fundamentalist approach to a national identity that is being very violently put out into the streets and so for me in a way I feel embody in both faiths inside of me is a reminder that India as well as an embodiment of not just Hinduism and Islam but multiple tributaries, be it Sikhism, be it Buddhism, be it Islam, Hinduism. That is also why for me it’s equally important to work with Hindu themes and mythologies because I get to create and claim my own Hinduism in the process; that is when you’re woven into Hindu culture in general like we have this concept of the Ishta Deva where you choose your god, you choose which god you want to worship, which God created you. So I think the choice is crucial as we start to reclaim and reimagine any of these faiths and while things are getting very dangerous and very fearful in the world, I am very proud to be present at moments like Shaheen Baug, I am very proud to be present inside of temples and I fearlessly embody that faith in this diversity. Is it easier to create a commissioned art piece or conceptualize for your projects?

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Yeah, I definitely do commissioned pieces and I enjoy most of course creating my own body of work because then it really allows for my own visions, my own imagination and my own dreams to be birthed with the same time a lot of the people that I work with on commissioned pieces understand that my work will always, because art is life on some level and I embody my practice deeply, I feel that if they come to me, they know what they are coming, so I am not asked to do things outside of my own imagination, however, with brands, that often comes up as an issue

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when we spend enough time with each other. He had spent many months studying the brain waves of Himalayan monks in the mountains and seen what happens to the brain when we meditate, seen what happens to our breath, seen how our hearts are connected and so we started to develop a whole series of different experiments and installations and while the romance itself was not great, the art that was born of it was quite terrific. So pulse and bloom came from there, it came out of those conversations; we applied for a grant from Burning Man in 2014, got it, and went and built the installation out in the desert, it was my first time in America and I’ve continued to work very closely with the team at burning man ever since.

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and that’s something that a lot of artists in India are grappling with is a lot of brands in India want to do art projects and have artists collaborate or be an ambassador for their brand but eventually it ends up being taken over by their own agenda and that often leaves the artist feeling like on one hand this is where a lot of economic abundance can come from but on the other hand, it has become a tool for somebody else’s brand, so I think it is something that is learning curve for how corporate and brands engage with artists. Do you ever face creative blockage? If yes, how do you overcome this? I don’t because my art is almost like my first language. For me it’s the way I communicate, the way that I hear, the way that I live, so for me a creative block feels like a block in living and so that’s not something that I feel like that’s a physical river that never empties. And it’s both a mix of what is intuitively given, what is channelled but it is also very much practised, like if you are dedicating your life to something, then at some point it becomes familiar, it’s like a relationship, first, it feels a little bit scary, you don’t know where it’s going but once you find comfort around it, you trust it. So I have a relationship of trust and reverence with my work. 129

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MUST HAVE CONTEMPORARY ARTWORKS AT YOUR HOME Shares Gunjan Shrivastava, a leading contemporary artist. Article Curated by Naina Kumar

For those who consider themselves unconventional and often fluid in their taste and style, the dynamism of a contemporary home is what speaks to them the most. With an aesthetic that pushes the boundaries of what’s new, contemporary homes often blur the lines between trendy and classic. By its nature, contemporary homes are defined by the architecture and design of the moment while blending themselves seamlessly with other signature design elements. This fundamental idea is what makes contemporary art the perfect pièce de résistance to any contemporary home. Combining the broad dimensions of traditional art forms to reflect the cultural nuances and spirit of the 21st 135

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century, contemporary art can be an interesting addition to your interiors.

THE BASICS OF CONTEMPORARY Polymath and 1st Baron Avebury, Sir John Lubbock once said, ‘As the sun colours flowers, so does art colour life’ and that’s exactly what you get when you add contemporary art in any form to your home. And for anyone pulling together a contemporary home, the open spaces, clean lines, and classic hues Art has always had the distinctive of that interior style are the perfect blank canvas nature of being able to pull you to zhuzh with personality into the world of its creator, but through the multitude of what it also has is the wonderful contemporary art forms ability to express the personality available. of its admirer or collector.

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With the wide-ranging variety of contemporary art, you can pretty much express yourself and bring your home to life with any form - be it sculpture, canvas, or print. So with that in mind let’s explore the signature contemporary home design elements and the different contemporary artworks that can complement them well.

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NATURAL AND SUSTAINABLE Given the focus on sustainable design and ecofriendly interior spaces, natural and upcycled are essential to today's contemporary home. Whether it's creating spaces that strategically use natural lighting or retaining strong lines with distinct architectural details like an exposed brick wall or piping, eco-conscious design is characteristic of this interior style. For spaces like these, there are a plethora of options of upcycled art that encompass a wide range of textures and materials. Sculptures or mixed media montages made out of recycled materials like metal or glass can be interesting conversational pieces that can dramatize a space.

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home more often than not is commanded by blacks, whites, and neutrals; the job of bringing in ‘the colour’ here is left to the accents and finishings. Contemporary styles like pop art or abstract compositions that use bright, bold palettes are a great way to liven up the home, with the neutraltoned walls presenting as the perfect backdrop. Mosaics too are a great way to introduce colour into any space, place them at eye level in a frame that’s metal or wood and you have magazineworthy interiors that serve as an extension to your style.

UNCLUTTERED BUT WELL BALANCED Finally, what must be considered at all times while picking art for a contemporary home is the core ethos of this style, which is - less is more. It's about executing a style well without overdoing it. In fact,

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given the multitude of artistic mediumsa available in this style, you can have a variety of different pieces placed all over your home. But it's important to try and not overwhelm a space with too much and be very deliberate in the placement of each work, experimenting with different eye levels.

Authored by: Dr. Gunjan Shrivastava, a Professional Artist, Educator, Art Critic and Co-founder of You Lead India Foundation

Introducing a standalone sculpture as a statement on a bare wall with light sources that draw attention to the piece is a great utilisation of space, alternatively taking a statement wall and creating a gallery of photographs specifically black and white motifs is a great way to add depth.

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Picking art for your home is an incredibly personal experience; it's a reflection of your taste and can sometimes be the definitive moment that ties in the space you call home. Therefore, it’s important to take your time, do your research, and not get overwhelmed or carried away.

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Through its various editions, SYMBHAV has offered a national platform for talent fused with an unforgettable social and cultural experience. This year’s sensational edition brings with it an exciting line-up of events and entertainment. With an array of diverse events like ABLAZE (fashion show), Battle of Bands, Group Dance, Law Theatre, Ibtida (film festival) and War of DJs, SYMBHAV is a platform for every kind of talent. The cultural fest draws enthusiastic participants from the length and breadth of the country who battle it out for exciting cash prizes and the coveted overall championship,

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The previous year saw lockdowns and computer screens becoming the norm. At a time when routines moved to the virtual world, SYMBHAV did not fail to deliver. With its innovative theme, Paradigms of Progress, and a novel virtual experience, SYMBHAV did not disappoint despite the online setback. This year, SYMBHAV promises all of that and much more! The fest will be conducted in a hybrid mode, ensuring participation both online and offline for the convenience of all.

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ProNite is yet another flagship feature of SYMBHAV that takes the experience up a notch. ProNite has witnessed laughs from the renowned comedian Anubhav Bassi's college stories, immaculate crowd experiences during Farhan Akhtar’s concert, vibe checks by Indie sensation Prateek Kuhad, dances to beats by Ritviz, and so much more! ProNite invites you to enjoy astounding performances by artists from across India and make unforgettable memories.

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It is finally that time of the year again. With preparations underway in full swing, the organisers promise an experience like never. Mark your calendars for 8th, 9th and 10th April to be a part of the unparalleled SYMBHAV experience!

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Exploring The Pros & Cons Of Fasting

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Fasting is not a foreign concept to Indians. From Sunrise to sunset fasting of Ramadan to 8 Days Fasting of Jains, Navratri fasting for Hindus, different cultures of India have different ways and patterns of fasting. But the newest kid on the block is “Intermittent fasting”, some call it a fad others truly believe its magical medicinal benefits. Here we are breaking down a few pros and cons of adding fasting to your lifestyle.

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PROS Fasting plays a pivotal role in losing belly fat. Disciplined fasting enhances your hormone function by facilitating lower insulin levels and higher amounts of the hormones that break down your body fat and use it for energy. It improves body composition, encourages positive changes to your metabolism and makes your body feel good from the inside.

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It contributes to lower risks of heart diseases as it controls your cholesterol levels, blood pressure and sugar.

One of the most common drawbacks of fasting is over-eating as people often eat twice the amount in the allowed hours to compensate for the fasting hours.

One of the most pivotal benefits of fasting is that it helps the body shift focus from digestion towards healing, thereby reducing stress and inflammation. This in turn helps fight anxiety and depression.

Some people feel tired or low in energy due to fasting, leading to reduced physical activity in the day or giving up exercising altogether.

It also promotes regeneration of cells in the body that aids the immune system in fighting off any risk of diseases. The fat loss also helps in releasing the unhealthy toxins from your system.

Staying hungry can sometimes mess with blood sugar levels, hence leading to one being moody and irritated, more than usual.

All these factors can eventually lead to reduced inches, possibly knock off a few kgs, great skin and hair. But as they say excess of anything is bad. Prolonged fasting can have a few unpleasant effects too.

Fasting is a safe and healthy habit to practice. When done the right way, it can lead to fruitful results. But it is important that you listen to the whispers of your body because what's good for someone else's body may not be suitable for yours. Stay safe, stay healthy.

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A diverse list of workouts that feel less like work and more fun. And they also aid in dealing with the Sun! March didn't just bring the closing of the financial year, it also brought heatwaves peaking all the way up to 40 degrees. One can slurp on the fizzy drinks and take multiple cold showers in the day but what suffers the most during such heated up summers are our workouts. Enclosed in a gym, it only adds to the exhaustion.

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Swimming A full-body workout where you train every muscle group under the gentle touch of water. It's refreshing and convenient. It's an effective form of cardio that encourages better body coordination and motion. You get to decide your pace and your subsequent results. Enrol in your nearest recreational centre and swim your way through the summers.

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team sports From sports, like Badminton and Tennis that require 2-4 players to Cricket, Basketball and Football which demands a need of multiple players, these team sports are a perfect high intense outdoor workout for you. Based on the nature of the sport, you train the respective muscles while each contributes fairly to your cardiovascular game. Keep yourself thoroughly hydrated and drenched in sunscreen as you are playing under the sun. With such sports, each workout will turn into a fun-filled session with friends and family.

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YOGA This summer, ditch the weights and focus on your inner strength. Discard the notion that yoga is simply stretching and exploring the high intense asanas that engage your mind and muscles alike. It can be easily commenced from the comfort of your home or a nearby studio. Each workout session won't just aid your body but also provide the necessary clarity to your mind.

We live in a tropical country and the weather is unpredictable. Tomorrow could be gloomy or we could expect another heatwave by lunch time. It's important we adapt to the ever-changing temperature and opt for workouts that suit our bodies best.

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I believe the story begins with the compiled various moments as a child where I was gravitated by a few elements I saw, a particular lace for instance I came across which my grandmother was using while she was making a blouse, or doilies at someone’s place for tea, women tying up their hair a certain way, and or the play of light when it falls on things around us, later I had a name for this trail of interests which turned out to be my deep interest for English literature and poetry, the time of victorian era, followed by classical realism in arts.

a little formal introduction to art. That was magical to me, it was a sign! And since then, I have continued to practice and be an avid learner in this realm of work. What trends have you observed in the art world? How do you foresee it evolving? At present I believe the contemporary art scene is a breath of fresh air. I definitely see its expansive reach given the exposure through social media as well! What do you do when you’re not in front of a canvas? What do you do to unwind yourself?

Tell us about the evolution of your practice over the years and your commitment to your style of work. I always knew I was creative but my practice began when I dropped out of everything, and by that I even mean the cumulated ideology of how one should be in their early twenties, and what they ought to do, I thoroughly immersed myself in practicing painting somewhere around beginning of 2013 and I must say in hindsight that changed my life, I do remember I was very reluctant of painting in oils but the moment I switched - there was no going back! That itself led me to painting very prolifically through the years, diving deeper into academic portraits and classical realism and having a sufficient amount of practice, winning me an award at Florence academy of art as the winner of their scholarship where I for the very first time got

I actually go to the canvas to unwind myself ! To be present without a collateral dialogue. Another similar space is when I do yoga, that space is magical to me. I am also trying to get better at roller skating, I keep myself engaged with music, poetry, literature and cafes in the city ! Who/ what was the motivation behind becoming an artist? I think back in 2012 I saw some works of artist David Gray which gave me that initial push. Of course later I studied alongside David and in fact now we are good friends as well, that for me is a gift. Please share some fond memories of your art journey.

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Take us to the beginning of your story as an artist.

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The fondest for me was my trip to Florence, Italy. I spent months waking up to the beauty of that city and heading to the atelier painting till noon and then spending the whole afternoon learning about art in museums alongside a wonderful art historian. The second fondest memory was when I was in National portrait gallery and saw the painting in flesh, a self portrait by Elisabeth Vigee le Brun holding a palette, that was the first master copy I had done as an aspiring painter, it was a lovely surprise! The recent one is knowing that almost a decade later one of my artworks is heading to noon among a few amazing painters !

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How do you feel to transfer your emotions on the canvas? As someone said ! I paint best when I am in love or having lost it. I feel personally I don’t even think about it, I let it happen subconsciously, transferring to me is being present and doing it, and the rest is poetry!

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Tell us more about the moon project? Done in collaboration with my gallery 33 contemporary and being part of a show curated by Dr. Samuel Peralta back in 2020, was an exhibit in direct response to the global pandemic seeking works that evoked shelter, solace, safety. No terrestrial catalogue exists of shelter - it exists exclusively as pasty of a lunar edition nickel time capsule headed for the nova- c lander launching via spaceX in 2024. Fittingly the lunar codex will also be the first time women’s art is going to the moon. Currently the only paintings inhabiting the lunar surface are artworks by six prominent artists. Delivered in 1969, the

paintings, including one by Andy Warhol are etched on a ceramic wafer and represent abstract expressionism movement. As the first commercial mission and the first women’s art to land on the moon, the lunar Codex and the larger Artemis program honor the past while transitioning space travel into an exciting new era, and I am humbled to be a part of it. All credits to Dr. Samuel Peralta.

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Born in 1957 to a Diplomat father, I travelled a lot all over the globe. Had a beautiful childhood attending concerts and seeing art exhibitions since my father was always interested in cultureoriented activities. That’s how I developed an interest in Art. My art education started in East Berlin in the early 1970s, then College of Arts, New Delhi and Santiago, Chile. Later I received a French Govt scholarship to study at Ecole Nationale Des Superieure Beaux-Arts, Paris. I wanted to study English Literature but my English language teacher failed me in school and I chose my other passion- Art.

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I am an artist who paints, does Mixed Media, Printmaking, Drawings, Video art, and sculptures. I had taught in College of Arts, New Delhi for almost 2 decades as a visiting then later a permanent lecturer. Had to leave the male-dominated govt Institution without a pension as I was mentally harassed. But never

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gave up teaching art...Did it privately after that--- as interacting with young budding artists is something that has always given me happiness. For the past 45 years, I have never stopped painting...Come what may-hardships, tragedies or other obstacles. My desire, passion and determination never gave up...There’s hardly been a day in my career that I didn’t work.. be it painting, printmaking or doodling...Over the years lots of artists and personalities have inspired and influenced me--Amrita Sher Gill, Frida Kahlo, David Hockney, Kathe Kollwitz, Robert Rauschenberg, Arpita Singh, Rabindranath Tagore —to name a few. Also, many actors and singers from the Indian and International film industries have been a source of inspiration. Very often they appear in my works and I incorporate the lyrics in my oeuvres. I have exhibited in various countries and cities in India. My works are in collections of prestigious 177

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Art Museums and galleries all over the world like- the British Museum; Fukuoka Museum, Japan; Museum of Sacred Arts, Durbuy, Belgium; Kiran Nadar Museum, New Delhi; National Gallery of Modern Art, New Delhi to name a few.

My message to the young artist is, to be honest, and sincere towards your feelings. Never give up the fire in you. Constant determination, persistence and hard work pay off in the long run...The journey might be long and lonesome and there will be lots of hurdles…but do not be disappointed or disheartened!! Just carry on…The Sublime feeling you get when you produce good artwork is unparalleled and difficult to put in words.

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My themes and contents have evolved over the years. When I was younger I was a happy child but made dark blues and sepia works, as I grew older darkness and hardships penetrated my life but my works became more and more colourful. My works are semi-autobiographical –I painted mostly feminine themes –women in different poses..then came the Female Torsos in the mid-90s. Started working with images of Frida Kahlo in mid-2000. During the same time, I did works based on the tragedy queens of celluloid like Meena Kumari and Marlyn Monroe. Recently I have painted on Devi themes...So all this imagery keeps recurring in my artworks.

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Shernavaz Bharucha is the principal and lead designer at Shernavaz Interiors. Being in the interior design industry for the last 35 years, she has showcased her expertise in delivering world class designs specializing in creating luxury residential, commercial and hospitality projects. Bharucha has become one of the most remarkable contemporary-classic, and modern Interior Designer’s in India. Her experience stems from Bangalore, and expands nationally and internationally. Bharucha was as young as 17 years old when she entered into the world of interior design working at Talati and Panthaky, a Mumbai-based architecture and interior design firm. She was mentored by established designers including Noshir Talati, Nozer Panthaky and Phiroze Panthaky who gave her the opportunity to work in many prestigious projects. Years later, she'd established herself as a prolific designer but was also navigating the intensity of being a working mom of two kids. Being meticulous, committed, and authentic helped her bag more projects and do justice to the often conflicting aspects of her personal and professional lives and managed them both gracefully. 185

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Today, Shernavaz Interiors is a reflection of her evolution in style and meticulous designs in the Design industry. Her attention to detail, dedication to workmanship, and prominence on a versatile, multi-disciplinary approach are deeply valued by her long list of satisfied clients. Her clientele includes celebrities such as athletes, movie stars, industrialists and politicians. She is very inspired by the works of her idols, B.V Doshi- and Zaha Hadid. Hadid’s deconstructivist and futuristic vision for designing architecture and products draws her liking. She also enjoys attending design and art festivals as it helps her keep up with the latest trends in the industry.

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Her design approach has always been client-centric where she develops on their requirements and aspirations. She used her expertise of aesthetics and

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functionality to cater to the clients’ specific needs to enhance each project uniquely thus turning their dreams into reality. Along the journey of designing luxurious homes came the challenging project of designing a large scale resort chain across India for which she went out of her comfort zone. She recollects all the learning and fun she had while designing such a big scale project within a budget. Among all the significant milestones include a bespoke luxurious residence in central London overlooking the River Thames. The execution of this project was a challenging task as the design process in the UK varies with that of India, nevertheless her perseverance helped her better herself and raise her own bar each time. Multiple works from her portfolio have been published in magazines like Architecture digest, elle décor, coveted, etc. She has been recognized by international magazines as one of the top 100 designer’s twice in a row. She envisions a bright future for architecture and design in India. Highlighting an admiration for our rich cultural legacy, which includes a diverse range of bespoke craftsmanship, as well as a new generation of young and innovative designers.

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Under the dynamic leadership of its Directors, the gallery has been making a significant contribution towards contemporary Indian art for cross-cultural artistic interchange among artists from around India alongside the global art scene. Consistently working with its dual mandate of creativity and commerce, it functions as a platform for conversation and MARCH 2022

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Over the years, the gallery has worked with progressive artists and hosted exhibitions of legendary masters including paintings by M. F. Husain, F. N. Souza and others of the Progressive artists group. Passionate about sculptures, the gallery worked closely with the legendary sculptor Prodosh Das Gupta. Its regular program of curated group and solo exhibitions held in its own intimate gallery space features senior as well as young artists. The pioneering institution is known for hosting retrospective shows of senior artists’ work including one on painter Ram Kumar’s work. The gallery also nurtures emerging talent and supports promising artists’ by presenting their artworks at various other platforms including online shows for international reach, in addition to hosting their shows within its own gallery precincts. The gallery has been regularly participating in the India Art Fair with solo shows of artists Satish Gujral and sculptor K.S Radhakrishnan among others. Its pivotal program of exhibitions includes talent from around India and abroad with work in varied mediums such as paintings, prints, drawings, sculpture, collage, photography, digital work or mixed media.

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With Shri MF Husain

a meeting ground for artists and art collectors besides, media and the public. Chawla Art Gallery provides people an opportunity to see a range of art works, learn about different artists and appreciate the varied creative genres. As a facilitator of new ideas, the gallery also hosts illustrated talks, seminars, workshops and publications along with exhibitions. In its support for charitable projects and art for society initiatives, it has worked with CanSupport, Rotary and EASA Charitable Trust (External Affairs Wives Association) among others. For collectors and connoisseurs across the board and from

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around the world, including the established ones, corporate houses and young art enthusiasts, Chawla Art Gallery offers a band of dynamic advisory services. These range from advice on portfolio building including selection, display and care of the art. Envisioned to set a high benchmark for quality and professionalism in the Indian art scene, its art advisory services run in parallel with the independent artistic venture Global Art Hub (GAH) managed by Nakul Dev Chawla. Chawla Art Gallery and GAH also take on turnkey assignments for corporate institutions and select clients with art buying and display of the acquired works.

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Sonali Singh is an Avid Traveller, an artist, a friend and manager to one of India’s biggest talents Daljit Dosanj. FACE’s Managing Editor Neha Sachar Mittal caught up with her to talk about her work and being a woman of today.

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Apart from representing some very successful artists, we believe you yourself are into performing arts. Please tell our readers more about yourself? In my 13 years of career span in the Film & Music world, I have got the opportunity to work with some really amazing artists and big names, but as far as representation is concerned, I am with only one artist, i.e., Diljit Dosanjh, exclusively, nobody else. I am yet to explore what genre of art this is called because the love for paintings has recently been developed, and I am still evolving with each one of my art pieces.

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It flows through me as any other creative process does. I address my pieces as souvenirs from the journey within.

I used to work with Tseries as A&R and met Diljit on one of our video shoots almost 13 years ago. We became friends from there, and our professional relationship has grown gradually over the period. I genuinely feel honoured to be with such a fantastic soul. I never aspired to be a business manager of any talent; if it wouldn't have been him, I would probably be doing something else.

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You have a beautiful working relationship with Diljit Dosanj… can you tell our readers how it started?

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Personally, I feel women, in general, are a bundle of unconditional love.

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Haha! Although this question is meant for some intellectual kind of people.. I am yet to learn and have enough wisdom to articulate well what I should say. Personally, I feel women, in general, are a bundle of unconditional love. They are delicate 'handle with care' kind yet the strongest. Women's day or month is undoubtedly a beautiful way to remind us to dedicate our attention towards celebrating that strength. And No amount of celebration & pampering is enough for the ladies we love & care for. Today there is a lot of pressure on women to look a certain way. Social media has also set unreal standards with all the filters. You on the other hand took to Instagram to talk

about your body issues. What prompted you to make this bold move? Yes, social media and society put a lot of pressure on women to appear a specific way. If you think about it, not only fat people but also thin women are judged for being too skinny. I believe there is always someone who wants to tell you how you look. I don't think filters are harmful, but utilizing them to replace reality is. It was an attempt to remind myself, and perhaps someone else who feels the same way, that you must embrace yourself, flaws and all, and love yourself just as you are. It was just a way to Face my fears & let go of the burden of unreal expectations from myself. Where do you see yourself 5 years from now? I don't even try to foresee what and where I would be tomorrow; hence thinking about five years is out of the question. I live by the day.

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March celebrates Women all over the globe. Why do you think we need a day or a month to celebrate women? And is it enough?

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By Nikhita P. “Your brand is what other people say about you when you are not in the room” said Jeff Bezoz. The importance of branding for your business goes beyond what you might expect. While it can seem like your brand is only made up of elements such as logos and colors, it actually encompasses all other aspects of your entire business. It provides a sense of identity. Businesses that lack clear and appealing branding have a hard time establishing trust in comparison to the ones who put efforts in their brands. Branding elements are necessary, for business success, in order to showcase to the future customer your credibility as a business. THEREFORE, MIND YOUR BUSINESS WITH GOOD INVESTMENT IN BRANDING.

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The best of branding is built on strong ideas and if you are looking forward to drive your brand presence with impeccable branding and visual identity, drop us a ‘Hey’ at info@indesignelements.com, and we’d be happy to assist!

Branding is an integral part of your business plan, and an effective Brand Positioning will help you create a positive first impression. Making an investment in your brand will be rewarding in the long run. When properly nurtured throughout the life of a company, investments can generate exponential returns. In other words, branding should never be treated as just another cost of marketing, but instead as an investment. We at InDesign Elements can help you with a complete branding solution. Our branding consulting services include aiding in service design, user experience design, as well as branding strategy.

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