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The BIGGEST selling magazine in the world! Team Cosmo India bring's you the latest, need-to-know fashion, beauty, lifestyle and celebrity news
- Your W.i.S.H. come true For years, India had a girl-band-shaped hole in its heart. W.i.S.H. is here to fill it—but can they make it last?BY Ananya Rai
- Reble with a causeIn the span of a year, the rapper soundtracked three blockbuster movies, graduated college, performed at the inaugural Rolling Loud India, and took home the Cosmopolitan Blogger and Creator Award. For her though, the best is very much yet to come. BY Ananya Rai
- 'The Drama' effect—we asked people the worst thing they’ve ever done and the answers are wildly chaoticNo, we didn't call the cops on them.BY Ananya Rai
- This watchlist has enough drama to keep your life interestingThis month’s movie line-up is definitely something to get riled up about (complimentary).BY Ananya Rai
- #CosmoQuiz: Riya Kohli is building her brand her way and having fun while she’s at itFrom crying over reels to calling out fashion icks, the Mumbai-based creator gets candid about crushes, red flags, and the little things that make her, her.BY Ananya Rai
- #CosmoQuiz: Diya Joukani is the internet’s new cool girl and she’s doing it on her own termsThe Mumbai-based creator is giving the global “cool girl” aesthetic a distinctly Indian spin—effortless, self-aware, and impossible to ignore. As her presence quietly takes over your feed, she lets us in on what makes her tick.BY Ananya Rai
- Is Gen Z going analogue amid an epidemic of disconnection?Everyone seems to be online, yet the grid is suddenly very quiet.BY Ananya Rai
- Romance, chaos, and drama—everything you should add to your current watch list From slow-burn romances to full-blown obsession, these February and March releases prove that love is messy, and we wouldn’t have it any other way.BY Ananya Rai
- Sahher Bamba manifested thisThe actor on love, rejections, and 'The Ba***ds of Bollywood'.BY Ananya Rai
- Four photographers on why a good photograph is more than just a good cameraWhat makes a good photograph? These artists believe that it’s all about instinct, rebellion, emotion, and reverence. BY Ananya Rai
- Which 2025 pop culture moment are you?Before you ask, yes, you absolutely can be a moment. Don’t act like you’ve never wondered if you’re more Sydney Sweeney’s American Eagle or KATSEYE’s GAP campaign.BY Ananya Rai
- The only holiday watchlist you need if you’re not leaving the houseAlert your group chats—we are going to be glued to our couches into the next year, too.BY Ananya Rai
- Dolly Singh is flipping the influencer-to-actor script proving she’s more than just an internet iconThe 33-year-old multi-hyphenate has a lot on her plate—and on her mind. Fresh off her Instagram Rings win, she checks in with Cosmo India.BY Ananya Rai
- How Anuv Jain turned everyday feelings into hits, world tours, and a fiercely loyal fanbaseThe singer-songwriter’s music doesn’t all sound the same—and he has got the receipts to prove it.BY Ananya Rai
- Meet the club that puts the “well” in wellnessIt is safe to say that no one is doing it like Shangri-La Eros New Delhi.
BY Ananya Rai
- Gen Z’s beauty routines are officially exhausting (and a little unhinged)Retinol at 20, collagen yarn face wraps, and a skincare routine that takes longer than a night’s sleep. Is Gen Z okay?BY Ananya Rai
- Which iconic-yet-insufferable TV character are you?From Serena van der Woodsen’s chaotic glamour to Carrie Bradshaw’s eternal monologues, some characters are simply too iconic—and too unhinged—to forget.BY Ananya Rai
- Jonita Gandhi is redefining what it means to be a global Indian artistThe artist talks to Cosmopolitan India about chasing passion over perfection, embracing her dual identity, and creating music that comes straight from the heart.BY Ananya Rai
- Nora Fatehi likes to colour outside the lines We’ve known her as the performer that she is. Now, with an EP and a global tour on the way, Nora is ready to show her fans a new side—one that’s irrefutably her own.
BY Ananya Rai
- The Gen Z sex slowdown is real—and it’s not because they’re prudesGen Z might have been raised by the internet, but its conservative traits come from a deeper place. A report on the (mostly) intentional sex slowdown in the age of dating apps and progressive upbringing.
BY Ananya Rai
- Which Instagram famous drink matches your vibe?A caffeinated soul or boba bae energy?BY Ananya Rai
- Kavya Trehan lets us in on the method to her madnessFrom cinema and storytelling to music and performance, Kavya lives many lives, and none fits a formula.BY Ananya Rai
- Wanna know which app raised you? Take this quiz to find out! Trauma not included (but heavily implied).BY Ananya Rai
- Improve your social media vocab with these trending terms Social media is expanding our vocabulary and how! BY Ananya Rai
- We can’t seem to get enough of these homegrown labelsYour add-to-cart finger is about to qualify for a comp off.BY Ananya Rai
- Tara Lily opens up about growing up with punk, Bengali folk, and finding her soundAnd she finds inspiration in resistance to colonisation in all its forms. Need we say more?BY Ananya Rai
- From Y2K throwbacks to Parisian sparkle—here's all the fashion news you need to know this monthThis is your guide to all the freshly brewed fashion news. Take a seat! BY Ananya Rai
- All the news, drama, and cultural buzz—here's what everyone’s talking about right nowRead...read...you’ll find everything you need to be well informed.BY Ananya Rai
- These surprising bedroom fantasies prove vanilla is so last seasonFrom giantesses to balloon pops, these wild fantasies prove boring bedrooms are officially cancelled.BY Ananya Rai
- The latest beauty news that's hotter than your flat ironWe bring you the latest gossip, trends, and tips from the world of beauty.BY Ananya Rai
- The best shows and movies to obsess over this summer this June and July You could be tanning, or...you could be spiralling over a new fictional character. Your call.BY Ananya Rai
- Kayan wants you to be curiousAbout her age. Her next move. But most of all, if love is enough. BY Ananya Rai
- Between the lines (and lyrics) with DotThe 26-year-old singer-songwriter lets us in her brain and on her sofa.BY Ananya Rai
- Make a splash this summer with these cool aqua perfumesCool, clean, and refreshing—bring the ocean breeze to you with these crisp scents.BY Ananya Rai
- Fruity perfumes that’ll keep you smelling irresistible all summerSweet, zesty, and unforgettable! BY Ananya Rai
- The best woody perfumes for when you're feeling mysterious and hotWarm, spicy, and a little bit wild! BY Ananya Rai
- Floral perfumes that smell like sunshine, soft petals, and main character energyFresh, flirty, and made to linger in the heat.BY Ananya Rai
- The best musky and powdery perfumes for every moodGet ready to fall in love with these scents that bring sophistication, charm, and a whole lot of allure.BY Ananya Rai
- If you love sweet perfumes, these gourmand perfumes are your new signature scent in a bottleSoft, sweet, and very addictive!BY Ananya Rai
- The best spicy perfumes that smell expensive, bold, and a little mysteriousTake notes, ladies, these are sure to make people stop and ask you what you’re wearing. BY Ananya Rai
- My journey with hair loss taught me that maybe—just maybe—hair isn’t everythingThe root of it all.BY Ananya Rai
- New shows and movie releases everyone will be obsessed with this seasonIt smells of popsicles and plot twists in here. BY Ananya Rai
- A smart girl’s guide to everything that matters right nowRead...read...you’ll find everything you need to be well informed. BY Ananya Rai
- British-South Asian band 'Girls Like You' is making representation sound so goodThree girls singing a mash-up of Bollywood and English pop songs—what's not to love?BY Ananya Rai
- Pratibha Ranta’s cool-girl guide to not losing your mindThe 'Laapataa Ladies' star opens up about chasing dreams, keeping it real, and why honesty (in acting and dating) is the best policy. BY Ananya Rai
- Sugar, spice, and everything nice—The founder of The Mellow Yellow Co shares her recipe for successSana Nair spills the beans on her journey from business school to Le Cordon Bleu, the baking rule she refuses to follow, and why AI will never out-bake human intuition.BY Ananya Rai
- The five best fashion collabs of the year you need to know aboutGuess we finally know what Frank Ocean meant when he said, “I got new bags, and they all collabs”. BY Ananya Rai
- Say hello to the funniest word mash-ups you never knew you neededLet’s get wordy!BY Ananya Rai
- Everything that's making waves in the world of pop culture, politics, and beyondYour cheat sheet to staying well-informed. BY Ananya Rai
- 7 indie fashion brands that are serving style with a side of innovationYour bank account might not thank us, but your wardrobe definitely will!BY Ananya Rai
