What’s the most expensive beauty product you ever bought? 10 women tell us
We asked women around the world about their most expensive beauty buys, and whether they were worth it. We got some surprising answers. Hansa Makhijani Jain reports.
Category: Lifestyle
Vintage hairstyles are back! Try these 5 celebrity-approved looks
Is the era of soft sculpted waves and seriously slick hair back? The proof is on the red carpet. And events. And photoshoots. And all over celebrity Instagram posts. Beauty editor Hansa Makhijani Jain picks out her favourite dos.
5 Bollywood celebrity-owned beauty lines that are worth the hype
From Deepika Padukone to Katrina Kaif, Indian celebs are following Hollywood icons and launching their own line of beauty products. Hansa Makhijani Jain picks the best they have to offer.
Inside Chanderi’s Eco Retreat Festival: where looms, legends and living heritage converge
A journey through Chanderi during its Eco Retreat Festival reveals shimmering weaves, haunting legends and architectural marvels. No wonder the filmmakers of superhit film ‘Stree’ chose this Madhya Pradesh gem as a backdrop, writes Suman Bajpai.
These throwball players at India’s ‘Rural Olympics’ changed my perspective of women’s sport
Mumbai-bred writer and cyclist Priyanka Dalal got a glimpse into another India when she volunteered at a rural sports festival where women stepped out of traditional homes to play throwball, many for the first time.
These architects and interior designers are crafting a resilient, sustainable tomorrow
Across India, a new generation of architects is redefining design – merging creativity with conscience to craft sustainable, sensory spaces that address climate change with responsibility and care.
Sacred Pause – a spiritual retreat for women in Goa
You are invited to ‘Sacred Pause’, a spiritual retreat for women from November 16th to 20th, 2025, in Goa. Experience healing through meditation, breathwork and nature immersion. Rediscover joy and purpose.
What’s a must-have in your beauty bag? 16 Indian women tell us
Indian women from diverse backgrounds share their essential beauty products – from lipsticks and serums to sanitisers! – that fulfil their unique needs and give them their dose of beauty joy!
From Bombay to Byndoor, she swapped skyscrapers for a low-impact eco-homestay
Entrepreneur, adventure traveller and sustainability advocate, Priyanka Jena has led an unconventional life – moving from a metropolis to a sleepy coastal village in pursuit of a richer, fuller, slower life.
Trance and transcendence: Anu Malhotra on her new book ‘Shamans of the Himalayas’
Filmmaker Anu Malhotra’s new book delves into the hidden spiritual traditions of Himachal’s Kullu Valley, exploring divine possession, sacred healing and nature rituals often ignored by Western-oriented education systems.
5 sneaky things that are ruining your skin, and how to stay clear
Youthful skin isn’t just skincare – it’s lifestyle, too. Healthy habits plus smart products help your skin stay hydrated and bright so that you glow at every age, writes Hansa Makhijani Jain.
by eShe
May 13, 2025
Are sunscreens necessary? Here’s the science! Plus 5 sunscreen sticks we love
Every few years there is a disruption in the skincare market. Are sunscreen sticks the latest one? Or are we to believe the anti-sunscreen propaganda that’s viral on TikTok? eShe’s beauty editor Hansa Makhijani Jain takes a look.
Masculinity in transition: the people and ideas brewing cultural change in India
A quiet new revolution to redefine masculinity is underfoot in India, driven by activists, influencers and educators, and powered by organisations like Sara Pilot’s CEQUIN.
A pause for healing during menopause: my wellness journey at Dharana, Shillim
Mumbai writer Maya Lalchandani shares her transformative experience at Dharana wellness retreat in Shillim, where she discovered the journey to self-healing through holistic living, emotional balance and a deeper connection to nutrition.
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