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Kahini is a lifestyle and culture journalist. She covers food, travel, wellness, relationships, and anything else that catches her fancy. Formerly writing and editing at Tweak India and Arre, Kahini now works as a freelance writer and content consultant. Her words have been featured in publications including Vogue India, Harper's Bazaar India, and Mashed. She enjoys cooking, minimal skincare routines, reading books and tarot cards, and hanging out with her cats. Keep up with her exploits at…@Kahinii

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HOW DO YOU KNOW IF IT’S INNER BEAUTY OR PRETTY PRIVILEGE? Navigating the (unsaid) politics of being pretty

In most Greek legends, hubris is an unforgivable sin, guaranteed to anger the gods who play mortals like chess pieces. The sin of Arachne, a weaver who dared to best Athena herself in a contest, was her pride. For that,…
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    • Why Monsoon Changes The Way Your Perfume Smells
    • From Kannauj to the Louvre: Master perfumer, Amal Jain places Indian perfumery on the global art stage
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    • Born in Transit: 5 Lessons My Travels Taught Me as a First-Gen Beauty Founder
    • Decoding the Hype Behind HydraFacial: Who It Actually Helps, and Who Should Avoid It
    • Discipline, Innovation and Aminu: Prachi Bhandari on Building Steadily, and Building Right
    • Science, Skin and Second Chapters: Niloni Shah on Building The Pink Foundry
    • The Rise of Indie Beauty: 10 Niche Brands That Are Finally Having Their Main Character Moment
  • WELLNESS
    • Seven Beauty Rituals From Around the World, Traced Back to Their Source
    • August 2026 Horoscope: A Cosmic Guide to Awakening & Alignment
    • 9 Period Must-Haves That Deserve a Standing Ovation Every Month
    • July 2026 Horoscope: Step Into Your Most Empowered Self- Unlock Abundance and New Beginnings
    • Can One Card Change Your Day?
  • MAKE-UP
    • The Rise of Indie Beauty: 10 Niche Brands That Are Finally Having Their Main Character Moment
    • Best Of Beauty: 14 Beauty Products Worth Your Attention
    • Best of Beauty: October
    • If You Don’t Own These 13 Makeup Basics Yet, You’re Missing Out
    • Aura Beauty: The Pinterest-Approved Makeup Trend to Try in May of 2025
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    • Inside the Next Chapter of Fix My Curls: Anshita Mehrotra on Community, Innovation and Growth
    • 5 Hair Colour Trends From the Lakmē Fashion Week Runway That Actually Work For Indian Skin
    • Why the Scalp Is the Missing Link in Your Hair Routine — According to a Hair Expert
    • The Return of Soft Hair: Why Healing Often Shows Up as Shiny, long Hair
    • Letting Someone Touch Your Hair Again
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