Cosmopolitan India

Cosmopolitan isn’t just a magazine, it’s a religion. Now in its 15th year in India, Cosmopolitan is the world’s largest selling magazine, with 200 million readers annually in a 100 countries. It is published in over 26 languages, but at its core, it speaks only one – that of fun fearless females globally. Another language it speaks? That of stupendous success!Top Indian actresses, models and singers have been on the cover of Cosmopolitan before the rest of the world recognised their spark-because we know a fun fearless female when we see one! When we put someone on the Cosmopolitan cover, we acknowledge her right to be counted among the best in the business.

Cosmopolitan India

Editor’s letter

Five celebs and the books that changed their lives • *Added to the shelf that’s gathering dust*

Five celebs and the books that changed their lives

Seven brands too good to gatekeep • Your bank account hates to see us coming up with these lists!

7 Strangers Happenstances Stories • What went down when Silvia Sachdev decided to go stranger-hunting for a week.

We need to talk about secondary infertility • With reproductive medicine under political attack, this long-overdue conversation is more necessary than ever.

Your 2025 TBR list • Bookmark these upcoming titles for some page-turning reads this year.

Let’s get wordy! • An ingenious mash-up of words you didn’t know your vocab needed.

Spoiler alert: You’ll love these • A day in the life of someone (us) who is addicted to their screens.

We’re talking beauty that stays • This year’s going to be all about self-love and finding your inner glow!

Supple skin coming through • Stock up on emollients to brave the harsh weather—we’ve something in store for every skin type.

Hyperpigmentation, who? • You’ve tried vitamin C, retinol, glycolic acid. Now it’s time to add this underrated ingredient to your beauty kit.

The miracle drug…not so miraculous? • A controversial cure. A decade of dosing. A tale of self-acceptance.

I look 30, what’s so wrong with that? • The pressure to look younger is inescapable, but we need to reframe the way we think about ageing.

Should we stop betting on our beauty? • For Tarini Manchanda, there may be more beauty in putting down that LED mask and eating a packet of Magic Masala over conversations with friends.

Time to get your 2025 mood board going • The new year is calling for a whole new wardrobe.

Warm welcome • Unlike your New Year resolutions, these trends are here to stay.

Get your charm on • Your kicks called, they want some sparkle too.

Apples and oranges • Who needs summer to dish that portion of fruit?

Your new mousse • Who said browns are boring? Neutrals are back and tuning the mic.

That’s so retro • Sorry if we “blue” it out of proportion.

Cut to the chase • Lay down the rules of engagement in spicy leather essentials.

Sole searching • Foot fetishism is about to have a field day (months) with this one.

Style news • The newest, latest, and most talked-about fashion stuff.

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“With love you can achieve anything.” • Cosmo Editor Pratishtha Dobhal in conversation with Triptii Dimri about growing up in the mountains, finding her voice, and leading with love.

unapologetically HER • All the single ladies, now put your hands up!

All’s fair in… • Would it still count as cheating if Cosmo is your third? We think not.

Two for joy? • Being a bisexual woman has been fetishised for the male gaze for ages. But here’s what the reality of being bi looks like.

Is your relationship fit for the long haul? • Answer these questions to find...