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Family, happiness and sustainability are yours to claim this week. And Taurus, this is also a superb time for you to take a break and reflect on what you want to check off next. This may be a time of celebration, and you may feel like something you have been waiting for is finally here. Material insecurity and worries may be on your mind, Libra. And while it is not easy, remember that it need not be the end of the world as well. This chapter in your life only needs a little more organising, planning and a little more restraint or streamlining. Thanks, but no thanks is your mantra, Scorpio. To keep it simple and crisp—mind your own biz and you will find lasting, secure happiness. There are several options lined up—several life paths, perhaps or major decisions, and instead of being stealthy and distrustful ( basically messing with your life, be) come back to yourself and commit to your most important, truest, honest goals. Act responsibly, Cancer. A part of your life or an aspect may feel like it has been on hold for the longest time, and now that you are trying to rebalance the scales, please remember that the sun has its time to rise. So don’t expect overnight success or drastic changes to occur before you can even blink an eyelid. Take steady, measured steps towards your goals.

Read on for what the stars have in store for you, and make sure you check out your sun, moon and rising signs for the complete picture.

Your worst fears are about to be lifted off, Aries. And all this because you have decided to showcase your grit, strength and resiliency. As you show up in the world in a mature way, you realise that what the world gives back to you is also equally balanced, fair and consistent—most importantly, calm and solid. The tables are turning, the winds are changing, and you, my dear friend, are mastering the sails of your life one rope at a time. Congratulations.

Cosmic tip: Graduation requires you to first master your alphabet.

Family, happiness and sustainability are yours to claim this week. And Taurus, this is also a superb time for you to take a break and reflect on what you want to check off next. This may be a time of celebration, and you may feel like something you have been waiting for is finally here. Now take that leap of faith and surrender to the flow of life. Ask questions, trust your instincts and test new waters with calm and patience. That idea is divinely led. Just keep your temper even, and you will ride the boat across the shore smoothly.

As a little girl in Sangli, Maharashtra, Smriti Mandhana had one simple dream: she wanted to see her name in the newspaper. Watching her brother, Shravan, then a state U19 cricketer, appear in the local dailies a few times, young Mandhana figured there were three routes to fame: scoring 95% in her board examinations, becoming a movie star or becoming a cricketer. She chose option 3, and went on to cement her position among India and the world’s finest and most stylish batters.

3. Jemimah Rodrigues

From Bhandup, Mumbai, Jemimah Rodrigues played U17 state hockey before committing to cricket fully. Her father, Ivan, who couldn’t pursue his own cricketing dreams, pushed his youngest child (and only daughter) Jemimah towards it. The Rodrigues family moved from Bhandup to Bandra for their daughter’s education and cricket, and supported their family of five by running coaching classes in the neighbourhood.

4. Shafali Verma

From the time I landed at Paro’s tiny, kaleidoscopically painted airport, burrowed between the mountains like a secret, I knew this was going to be unlike any fashion week I’d ever attended. The setting alone is magical. Every moment in Bhutan feels touched by something sacred, and as the country celebrated its first-ever Bhutan Fashion Week this autumn, that energy infused the atmosphere. The creativity and self-expression on display felt authentic and full of potential.

Held from October 27 to November 1, 2025, Bhutan Fashion Week marked a seminal moment for Bhutan’s cultural and creative landscape. 20 Bhutanese designers presented their collections across Paro and Thimphu, their runways set against some of the world’s most spectacular natural and historical backdrops. Remarkably, all 20 were women, each weaving her own interpretation of heritage into fabric and form. From my balcony at the newly opened Dawa at Hilltop, with its spectacular infinity pool gazing over a mist-soft valley, I could sense that this week was about more than fashion. It was about identity.

Photographed by Sheetal Mallar

The first shows of Bhutan Fashion Week in Paro unfolded right on the city’s main street, where the red carpet ran beneath the watchful gaze of Paro Rinpung Dzong, a 400-year-old fortress monastery glowing in the late afternoon light. Nine designers, both emerging and established, shared the runway in a vibrant mix of sound and texture, accompanied by local musicians and singers. I saw children perched on curbs, elderly leaning from balconies and even a stray dog claimed a spot beside the catwalk, refusing to budge—a small, endearing reminder that this fashion spectacle belonged to everyone.

Photographed by Sheetal Mallar

Bhumi Pednekkar’s ensemble captures Tarun Tahiliani’s craftsmanship at its most ornate. Styled by Manisha Melwani, the look features a hand-embroidered silk sari in a deep wine hue, its surface densely worked with zardozi, resham and metallic thread, creating an interplay of texture and light. The borders echo Bidri-inspired geometry, rendered in antique gold and rose-toned embroidery, while the pallu glimmers with sequinned latticework and jewel-toned accents. Paired with a matching, intricately beaded blouse, the ensemble carries Tahiliani’s signature of heritage craft filtered through a modern lens.

Originating from Bidar in Karnataka, Bidri is a centuries-old metal inlay craft traditionally practised in silver. Known for its intricate geometric and floral patterns, the technique leads to a striking interplay of matte and shine, an effect Tahiliani translates here through metallic threadwork and embroidery.

Bhumi Pednekkar’s accessories extend the look’s maximalist language through gemstone-led pieces. A ruby and pearl choker from Golecha Jewels anchors the neckline, its Baroque South Sea pearls and emerald carvings at the back lending it richness. The ruby paisley ear cuffs by Amaris Jewels introduced a sculptural edge, while rings from Golecha add hints of gold across her hands. The maroon Meera Mahadevia clutch mirrors the textural play of the sari’s embroidery.

The beauty look consisted of hair pulled back into a polished bun, contoured skin, a glossy mauve lip and eyes defined with pink shimmer and soft wings.

From Vogue’s fashion desk:

“Ease the tension by going minimal on the accessories. remove the ear cuff and choker, and add a pair of dainty jhumkas instead. Open up the hair and go dewy and fresh on the makeup by removing the burgundy eyeshadow. Lose the clutch and add a micro chrome bag with silver chain,” says Vogue India fashion associate Manglien Gangte.

At a wedding celebration, you may show off your style, comfort, and individuality. It`s no longer simply the color and layout of the saree to be able to make you shine. It’s additionally the fabric, the way it drapes, and the way you make people feel! We have many designer sarees in modern new colorings and high-quality materials like crepe soft silk, shimmer georgette, and natural organza for wedding ceremony parties. They have been made for elegant women who need to appear stunning and different. 

Are you ready to look amazing? How to pick a sarees that will last until the big day!

1. Select Fabrics That Enhance Both Comfort and Style

For a tremendous night appearance, it is essential to select the right clothes. When you are at a wedding party, you need to appear excellent, even if you are still able to move around quickly. Crepe-soft silk is tremendous for a complicated and humble look as it has an excellent sheen and an easy drape. Georgette, that sparkles simply enough to capture the lighting at the dance ground is called “glitzy.” Pure organza is an elegant way to express that you are light and airy.

Tips: For day weddings, pure organza looks beautiful. For social events, vibrant georgette and crepe-gentle silk look stunning. Think about the place and mood to get the most out of it.

2. Try Different Modern Shades

Gone are the days when only bright reds and maroons could be worn to a wedding. Today, wedding parties are all about new colors that are in style. The celebration sarees we sell online are available in sparkling colors like light blue, sage green, blush pink, and gentle gold. This color scheme makes the outfit appear more stylish and is also easy to pair with modern accessories. Select shades that go along with your skin tone and the celebration`s theme.

Tips: For daytime activities, select gentle colors that provide an elegant glow. Shades that stand out, like sage green or darkish gray, may be used for activities that appear at night.

3. Put the Emphasis on the Blouse

Your top makes the outfit whole, not just your saree. Some of our ready-to-wear sarees are crafted from natural georgette, natural organza, and satin silk. They have tops that are decorated or sparkly, which makes their appearance very glam. If you need to stand out, choose shirts with big necklines, interesting backs, or maybe off-shoulder styles. A correct shirt makes the saree appear better and keeps it in place.

Tips: If your saree does not have many details on it, wear a blouse with sequins over it to make it stand out. A simple top will make the material and sample of your saree stand out if it has numerous details.

4. Accessorize for the Perfect Finish

The stuff you wear with your saree makes its appearance special. You can add metallics or pearls to new colors and high-end fabric to give them a pop of color or a traditional appearance. Our Christmas sarees may be offered on the web. Rich fabrics like crepe and chiffon make them. They appear excellent with a single collar or jewelry that hangs from the ceiling. Heels or flats with glowing stones end off the appearance without taking far from the saree’s beauty.

Tips: Don’t neglect the clutch! A small bag with the same color as your outfit will make your appearance even more beautiful. Choose easy-to-use colors that are simple or shiny.

5. Experience the Elegance of Draping Styles

It makes a huge difference in how it appears and feels, the way you place it. If you need to look excellent for a wedding ceremony, you may select an easy, smooth drape that offers the saree shape, but still lets it flow. Wear a lighter fabric, like natural organza, in a manner that makes it appear like a lehenga to feature something extra. Dress in one of our natural silk designer sarees with a belt to show off your waist and look stylish.

Tips: The saree allows you to figure out the way to set it up. When you drape fabric that flows, like crepe, in ways that can be light and open, it appears its best. These fabrics have a form and style thanks to a pallu, which is pulled in.

Read more – Saree Love On Reddit: Tips, Trends & Timeless Drapes

We sell stunning sarees for wedding ceremonies online. When you purchase one, you`re not just choosing a dress, you are choosing a way to stand out. You will appear stunning and stand out whether or not you wear a smart crepe or gentle silk saree with a smooth, modern border or a simple organza saree with a blouse with sequins. If you wear the right saree, everyone at the wedding will recognize you as the most stunning, loved, and glad person there.

Matching sets, Stanley cups and two best friends stretching side by side on reformers; if you’ve been on Instagram lately, you’ve seen the image. But Pilates, developed by Joseph Pilates, is about far more than aesthetics or the pursuit of “lean” and “toned” bodies. Once dismissed as the lazy girl’s workout, it’s now recognised as a discipline built on breath and strength. It begins with core control, using your body to both strengthen and stretch every part of itself. Just ask the gym bros who try Reformer Pilates for the first time, legs trembling, sweat pouring, questioning every life choice that brought them here. Pilates girls aren’t in it for the aesthetics.

Or you could ask Yasmin Karachiwala, celebrity trainer and Pilates pioneer in India. A self-proclaimed lazy girl, her accidental journey into fitness began when she was dragged to an aerobics class by her best friend, who had just started dating someone and wanted to get in better shape. The first few sessions were tough. “I didn’t realise it back then, but I’ve always had an ego. I couldn’t tolerate being told that I was bad at something. I’d immediately set out to prove them wrong,” says Karachiwala.

Karate legend Sensei Pervez Mistry once told her that she was “skinny fat”—someone who looks lean but stores more fat than muscle in their body—and an appalled Karachiwala started weight training with him every day to build muscle. “After training in aerobics and weights, I went to the US to become a certified Pilates trainer, on the encouragement of my aerobics teacher in 1990. I came back and started taking classes while also teaching kindergarten kids, which was my initial goal, and then moved to fitness fulltime soon after. That was 35 years ago.”

Today, Karachiwala is one of the most sought-after fitness trainers in the country with 11 studios across India, each equipped to train and certify fitness instructors, teach Pilates and weight train, with the latest sprawling studio opening in Rajendra Nagar, Delhi.

“Pilates is a holistic approach to fitness but to truly benefit from any workout, I recommend a split between Pilates and strength training,” she advises. “It also depends on your goals, but lifting weights is essential, especially as we get older. Two days of weights and two days of Pilates is the ideal balance for anyone’s body.”

On the topic of weight loss, I wanted to know her take on GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic and Mounjaro. “If you have Type 2 diabetes, then sure, go for it. If you’re over 100 kgs in weight and your last resort is bariatric surgery, then the drugs can be helpful. But,” she warns, “if you’re looking to drop just five to 10 kgs, please avoid them. We don’t know the long-term side effects yet, so it may not be worth the risk.”

The Japanese are the best students when it comes to beauty and are always one step ahead. If we’re just starting to normalise the use of a massaging brush in hair washing here, you best believe they’ve been doing it twice as much already. This was explained to us by stylist Maria Roberts, founder of the Madart x Studio 25 Hair Spa, where they work with René Furterer products (the brand that invented pre-shampoo treatments 60 years ago).

Roberts, who spent several weeks training in Japan before opening her spa in Quijorna, discovered, among other things, that hair washing there is a very focused scalp care ritual. And precisely for that reason, they use two silicone massaging brushes: one on each side of the head to emphasise the massage process that helps cleanse in depth and activate blood circulation.

“The best way to do a scalp massage is to start at the back of the head, going upwards, always focusing on the crown of the head, which is where there are more nerve endings,” he explains. By doing it with two brushes while applying the shampoo, the effects of the massage are enhanced and all parts of the scalp are reached. “This method”, says Roberts, “Not only stimulates growth, but also relieves tension on the scalp (try massaging it when you’re nervous, it works) and your scalp is much cleaner.”

Hair oiling in Japan (and gentle blow-drying)

Mira Nair: I am not into being an ambassador and saying my country is so wonderful, so rich. I don’t approach filmmaking like a Benetton ad. The point is to plunge into the layers of life in front of you and extricate the humanity that is local to that place. And to do it in a way that is so truthful that it becomes universal. The point is that we’re not islands among ourselves; we are actually all utterly human. That said, as an Indian filmmaker living in New York, then in East Africa, I was always in these places where I was a novelty, where I may have been forced to explain myself. But I grew up with a kind of fierceness, that I’m not going to justify myself or give you lessons on my bindi. I refuse to let people who haven’t lived in our streets take our culture and bugger it up.

Where much of Indian hip-hop has chased Western aesthetics with token Indian flourishes, Bijoy Shetty is developing an alternate visual grammar. Photographed by Rohan Johnson.

Bijoy Shetty: Sadly, colonisation is in our DNA, where we assume that Western culture is the superior one. But in all honesty, I’ve benefited from that perception. With ‘Big Dawgs’, a lot of the reaction was because they never thought that an Indian could rap like this. It’s not like this tremendous video with high production value. It’s just the shock of it being an Indian rapper and an Indian music video that has taken it wherever it’s gone. But once that novelty wears off, does your work have a strong enough identity to keep the viewer’s attention? That’s what really matters.

Vogue India: Mira, you’ve spoken about how your primary influence is the street, whether it’s where your stories come from or your tendency to cast non-actors in your films. Bijoy, hip-hop was born on the streets of the Bronx. Can you talk about what the street means to you as a ­ character, and how you look to it for inspiration?

If finances and opportunities may have felt like they are trapped, you, Aquarius, have not been flowing. And let’s snap out of this woo-wooness for a bit. Think hard. Now answer this: what happened to the idea that popped into your head? Did you give it enough time, energy and effort before it fizzled out, or did you lose steam and interest even before it had the time to take off? You said no, you stood up tall and now you are sticking with it, Aries. Any indecision that you may have felt trapped in in your past is now slowly fading away because you are realising that unless you stand up and make a definitive choice, this loop is going to feel never-ending. And this is when the tables begin to turn in your favour. You may be tired of the loop, but tell me, Cancer, are you really looking into the far distance in your fleeting moments? Are you so stuck at the wins that you are perhaps looking at it as coming in at any cost? Remember, darling, tonight is a full moon and for the next couple of days you are likely to feel full and all over—but don’t let that take charge of what you say and how you express things. Remember that when you have nothing good to say, choose to say nothing at all.

Read on for what the stars have in store for you, and make sure you check out your sun, moon and rising signs for the complete picture.

You said no, you stood up tall and now you are sticking with it, Aries. Any indecision that you may have felt trapped in in your past is now slowly fading away because you are realising that unless you stand up and make a definitive choice, this loop is going to feel never-ending. And this is when the tables begin to turn in your favour—when you take your pick, the universe upgrades what is on offer automatically—much like a social media algorithm, only with cosmic notes.

Cosmic tip: Wait before acting, taste your inner landscape before you get onto that ride.

Turbulent waters on the surface need not mean unstable foundations underneath, Taurus. No matter how choppy the seas feel up above, the deeper you go, the more silent it gets—always remember that. So while you are trying your best to skim through the surface, also remember that you must safeguard your sanity as a priority and you must choose your mental peace and freedom as your main themes in life. You may not be as trapped as you feel you are—explore outward—the world is yours.

Cosmic tip: It may be time to make a choice and stick it out to see lasting rewards.

On November 5, the super full moon, the biggest and brightest of the year, will come closest to the Earth in its orbit. Its attraction is therefore tenfold, and with it, our feelings and sensations. This is particularly true for the four fixed signs—Taurus, Leo, Scorpio and Aquarius—that fall in the middle of each season, but that doesn’t mean the other signs won’t feel anything. Below, a detailed impact of the super full moon on each zodiac sign by astrologer Léa Baixo.:

The influence of the November 5 super full moon on each zodiac sign

Aries: You don’t have to prove anything; your value already exists

The super full moon in Taurus illuminates your relationship with security, money and self-esteem. For the past two weeks, you may have been feeling discomfort: fear of missing out, doubts about your legitimacy or feelings of not being enough. But the full moon reminds you of an essential truth: your value doesn’t depend on how productive you are or how others see you. The energy of this moon teaches you the solidity of knowing what you want without needing to prove it. It invites you to reconnect with the pleasure of receiving, to savour comfort without guilt. This isn’t materialism: it’s rooted self-love. Here, you learn to build inner security before outer security. You won’t find peace by accumulating more, but by recognising that you are already complete. “True wealth is the serenity of knowing that you are already enough.” This sentence sums it all up: life doesn’t wait for your perfection, but for your confidence.

Key message: Every morning, write down “I deserve…” and end the sentence with three truths. Choose one to honour during the day. This simple ritual re-programs your relationship to value and naturally attracts abundance.

Taurus: You no longer have to play a role: the world wants to see you for real

The super full moon in Taurus sheds light on your identity. For the past two weeks, you may have been feeling that your image, your posture or even your rhythm no longer resembles you. This moon acts like a mirror without make-up. It invites you to stop playing a role and return to your authentic self. If you’re feeling tired, irritable or out of alignment, it’s because you’re still carrying too many of other people’s expectations on your shoulders. This moon’s energy teaches you to slow down and put down roots. You no longer need to be perfect. Your true power lies in your constancy, your gentleness, your inner calm. This full moon invites you to reclaim your body, your voice, your image. It’s an inner rebirth, that of someone who no longer hides behind what they do, but simply remembers who they are. What you hide exhausts you. What you assume sets you free. You don’t have to prove anything. Your authenticity becomes your most magnetic charm.

Key message: Every morning, before your phone, place your hand on your heart and ask yourself, “How can you be true to yourself today?” Then act on the answer. This is how your outer world will realign you with your essence.

Gemini: Let go of control; emptiness is a door, not an end

The super full moon in Taurus closes a profound cycle. For the past two weeks, you’ve felt that something is coming to an end: a relationship, a habit, a way of thinking. It’s not a loss, it’s a shedding. This moon’s energy invites you to embrace slowness, to stop fighting against what’s fading away. This cycle marks the silent healing that cannot be seen, but can be felt. You learn to trust life without understanding everything. This moon prepares you for rebirth. Emptiness is not a punishment: it’s the space the universe clears before your new beginning. It’s not the end of a story, it’s the breath between two chapters. Take a breath. Everything is already falling into place.