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Deepti Sharma, Shafali Verma, Jemimah Rodrigues: The women changing Indian cricket

Deepti Sharma, Shafali Verma, Jemimah Rodrigues: The women changing Indian cricket

We catch up with the four feisty game changers who fought gender stereotypes and made their mark as sports women of repute

'Dubai brought me back to myself': How city helped Chetan Bhagat reinvent himself

'Dubai brought me back to myself': How city helped Chetan Bhagat reinvent himself

The author discusses modern romance, his new book '12 Years, My Messed Up Love Story', and why Dubai became his creative haven

Nora Fatehi on Morocco, Bollywood, and making music for the world

Nora Fatehi on Morocco, Bollywood, and making music for the world

The Bollywood sensation and global star opens up about her worldwide success, cultural influences, and debuting her next international single in Dubai

Arfeen Khan, Dubai-based mind coach for Bollywood stars, on listening to the heart

Arfeen Khan, Dubai-based mind coach for Bollywood stars, on listening to the heart

In a world of quick-fix advice from self-styled gurus, Khan stands out. His clientele boasts Bollywood superstars such as Hrithik Roshan, Tiger Shroff and more

Dubai: Chef Surabhi Sehgal is on a mission to make people fall in love with veggies

Dubai: Chef Surabhi Sehgal is on a mission to make people fall in love with veggies

Sehgal, who runs a supper club in Business Bay, was the vegan chef at the massive Ambani wedding last year. She opens up on her interests, namely food and other topics

'Bigg Boss' is a crash course in real life: Dubai-based actor Sara Arfeen Khan

'Bigg Boss' is a crash course in real life: Dubai-based actor Sara Arfeen Khan

The 'Singham Again' and 'Total Siyapa' star talks about developing a thick skin in showbiz while staying in for the long haul, and the need for self love

Indian actor and dancer Shobhana on dancing with the universe

Indian actor and dancer Shobhana on dancing with the universe

Elated after her recent superhit 'Thudarum', with the Malayalam star Mohanlal, Shobhana reflects on Bharatanatyam and the need to stay grounded

How Manasi Parekh is changing Gujarati films with bold female characters

How Manasi Parekh is changing Gujarati films with bold female characters

In a film world long dominated by male narratives, the award-winning actress and producer's bold stories centre female strength, complexity, and agency

'The road has a rhythm': Emirati rally racer and motorcycle biker Nora al Jassasi

'The road has a rhythm': Emirati rally racer and motorcycle biker Nora al Jassasi

Racing is an adventure, says Nora

Sandhya Mridul on her new book, 'Untamed'

Sandhya Mridul on her new book, 'Untamed'

What started out as a healing journey with words has become a book in beautiful verse