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All the staff at Le Royal Monceau speak English, which can be comforting when your brain is too foggy to conjure up the French you learnt in high school. The masseuse explained that she would perform their signature facial followed by a full body massage, and as she got to work, beginning with delicate but firm strokes meant to encourage lymphatic drainage and reduce facial puffiness, I found myself drifting off to sleep.

An hour and half later, when I sat up and took a look in the mirror, I was genuinely impressed by the results. Not only did the bright skin and healthy flush look like I’d just returned from a 5K run, my puffy face was gone. Even around the eyes, where I struggle the most. No space-age equipment, no detox regimen made up of bitter elixirs—just a massage technique that flushed the water retention away.

To make sure I wasn’t just imagining these results, I contacted Dr Kiran Lohia to validate the science behind this combination of a facial followed by a full-body massage. “The whole body is connected through the lymphatic system, so covering the entire face and body really helps with the detoxification and promotion of lymphatic flow and drainage,” she confirmed, quoting a 2020 scientific review that supported manual lymphatic drainage for mild to moderate fluid retention, especially in the face and limbs.

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For Ganpati Chaturthi, Tara Sutaria chose a look that stayed close to the codes of traditional festive dressing in a tissue Kanjeevaram sari by Tarun Tahiliani, worn with diamond jewellery and jasmine flowers in her hair.

The champagne-toned sari featured a tissue silk base that gleamed with a subtle sheen, covered edge to edge in zardozi, aari, sequin, crystal and pearl work. Floral vines and geometric motifs were arranged in vertical panels across the pallu and borders, giving the look rhythm and structure. The fabric itself—owing to the stiff nature of Kanjeevaram saris—held form, while still flowing, making the drapes sit elegantly. The blouse featured fully embellished elbow-gracing sleeves and a sharply cut back framed with pearl edging. Styled by Tanvi Ghavri and assisted by Srika Badkar, the sari was framed with beaded tassels towards the hem of the pallu and the sleeves of the blouse.

The jewellery, taking a hard left from minimalistic jewellery trends, featured a wide diamond and emerald choker that sat high on the neck, paired with matching earrings and bangles. While the shape and design of the bijoux were rooted in tradition, the mixing of gems steeped it in contemporary styles.

Tara Sutaria’s hair was sleek, parted clean and pinned into a low bun, finished with a cluster of jasmine. Her makeup was luminous with bronzy cheeks, soft, smoky eyes framed with wispy lashes, and a glossy lip in a peachy tone.

From all that you’ve seen and known, what does marriage mean to you as an actor in the public eye?

JK: There was a big stigma in the industry, and in general, that if a female actor got married, it meant her career would end. But I’m so happy that the biggest heroines in our industry have changed what that means, from Kareena to Deepika to Alia and Kiara. I feel they’re doing some of their best work after getting married—and I don’t think the audience’s gaze toward them has changed. I know that when I get married, I’ll want to give that my best. Right now, I’m not at the stage where I can lose focus from my career and shift my attention, or even divide my attention with anything else.

It could be said that Gen Z has fewer reservations about sex and relationships. You have various means to connect but the downside is a less idealistic approach to romance. What are your views on love in a time of instant gratification?

JK: It’s so funny that you ask me this, because I was just thinking about it the other day. I think it is almost impossible to fall in love now. If you’re from this generation and you’re navigating your way in this world of finding a partner, instant gratification has made the entire idea of romance so transactional that I don’t know if we have the patience, aptitude or openness for a real connection. We’ve also become so rigid in our ways that we judge people a lot more. It’s ironic, really—this entire woke culture is about judging people less, right? But for me personally? I’m a hyper-romantic, devoted individual. But I also think that I’ve been extremely lucky in my personal life, so I value and cherish how rare what I’ve found is. And I love the institution of marriage. I love the idea of creating a family life, a unit that is yours, of having someone who’s on your team, of being devoted to them.

How do you see yourself as a bride?

JK: I’ve been dressing up so much that on my wedding day, I’d just like to be comfortable. I know I want to get married in Tirupati. I definitely don’t want too many people there. I want it to be quick, I want the honeymoon to be very long. I definitely know that whatever I wear will be Manish [Malhotra], because he’s my favourite person and he’s family.

The live-action Lilo & Stitch reimagines Disney’s 2002 animated classic, telling the story of a lonely Hawaiian girl, Lilo (Maia Kealoha), who befriends an alien experiment gone rogue, Stitch (voiced by Chris Sanders). As Stitch causes chaos across Kauai with his destructive instincts, Lilo teaches him about family, love and belonging, while government agents and alien authorities close in to capture him. The cast also includes Sydney Elizebeth Agudong, Billy Magnussen, Zach Galifianakis, Hannah Waddingham, Tia Carrere and Jason Scott Lee.

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Power Crystal: Hematite for grounding, anchoring and feeling rooted in your life and visions.

Time to clear unnecessary noise from your life, Sag. Although this has been your recurring theme for a while, this month it feels amplified with the Universe giving you a clear chance to make things right for you and by you. The trick is that, however challenging it may feel, savour the joyous moments and allow them to ruminate within your soul—it will cut you off from the density of your past and also shield you from anything that is misaligned in your present. This is your chance to face fear and rise, and you are being called to do this in a fair and balanced manner.

Power Crystal: Unakite, for healing the mother wound and connection with Mama Gaia.

Profound spiritual shifts abound in your life this month, Capricorn, whether you are ‘spiritual’ in the conventional sense or not. Be it personal growth, inner goals, expansion or a new take on life—they all count as evolution and ascension. Everyone’s journey may look different; however, we are all headed towards the same goals. This month, soften your heart, give destiny a fair chance, visualise yourself filled with a violet light and even surrounded by it and work with the energies of the moon—not on eclipse days though. The noise around your inner voice is clearing, and you will be able to hear it better soon enough.

Power Crystal: Moonstone for fertility, intuition, creative life force and healing.

Money, love, kinship, karmic balance, success in every form—it’s all a green light for you this month, Aquarius. Your sensitivities may peak, you may feel overwhelmed and rightly so—there is a cosmic cocktail brewing with two eclipses and a whole host of other activity thrown in the mix, making it an oh-so-touc month for you emotionally. However, this is nothing adequate restself-carelf care and a consistent self-check-in routine cannot beat. Of course, latent gifts may come online, and you may find yourself trusting yourself and the cosmos no matter what you see on the surface—and although this mastery may not come easy to you, it will be well worth it.

Power Crystal: Peridot, for self-healing and breaking patterns, helping you regain self-trust.

It is a month of heart healing for you, Pisces. And guess what, your heart not only heals but also mends itself in unimaginable ways, giving way to fresh starts, new ideas and willpower that comes through purpose. Your third eye opens, and your intuition and sense of clarity are on fire. You feel the feels and know things you cannot explain, but they eventually play out almost as proof from the cosmos that your guidance was always right. Watch out for signs, synchronicities and symbols—numbers, butterflies, flowers, distinctive leaves, birds or feathers, even coins that fall across your path. They hold messages for you and arrive like a confirmation from the cosmos on your ideas and insight.

Power Crystal: Calcite, for detoxification and rejuvenation.

This is a karmic knot for some, and for some, it is a remembrance of a good time shared. Libra, this month not only activates and heals past life relationships, patterns and fears but also helps you let go of toxic, redundant scripts that keep you tied down for no reason at all. You feel this movement and freedom through your body, as your body may release trapped emotions in the form of an illness or a basic need to move and feel agile. You are reminded that your voice is important—share it lovingly but fearlessly. This is your road to ascension.

Power Crystal: Agate, for healing in layers and getting to the root, fusing you with vitality and health.

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Learning Japanese for fun. Doing the Sunday crossword puzzle for the first time at 30. Taking a ceramics class. Mastering petit point. Joining a book club. What do these activities have in common? They challenge you in new ways, potentially adding years to your brain health.

According to neuroscientists, challenging your brain in novel ways helps with the formation of new neurons—even the ones you feared you’d lost in your reckless twenties. In the book The Atomic Brain, author and researcher Beatriz Larrea explains that the brain can regenerate, and that a stimulating environment favours neurogenesis, or the creation of new neurons. She cites research published in The Lancet showing that cognitive challenge works like a pension plan for the mind: the more stimulation you accumulate over the years, through education or work, the lower the risk of dementia. Conversely, retirement can accelerate cognitive decline by up to 40%, largely due to inactivity. Which is why Larrea insists on curiosity—the habit of learning something new—as the most powerful trigger for keeping the brain alive and adaptive.

Learning and neuroplasticity

“Neuroplasticity is the brain’s ability to adapt, change, and reorganise itself throughout life,” explains Dr Amaya Manrique of The Beauty Concept in Madrid. “Our neurons can form new connections, strengthen existing ones or even create alternative pathways.”

Our brains form new connections and pathways when we learn something new. “The more you use a pathway, the stronger and faster it becomes. But stop using a pathway and it can disappear, favouring or creating new roads to get to the same pathways,” she explains. “Starting any activity from scratch, with the curiosity of a child, can help our brains create new pathways.”

The state of flow

Think of all those times you’ve started a new hobby or developed a new skill at work. You’re motivated and focused. Nothing can distract you. Time feels like it doesn’t exist. This is called the flow state—and not only does it promote neuroplasticity, it also increases feelings of well-being.

“When we find ourselves immersed in an activity that we really like, one that’s challenging enough not to be boring but not so difficult that it’s frustrating, we enter a state of flow,” explains personal development coach Laura G Ortiz de Zárate. “It happens with tasks that make us lose track of time, that produce creative tension, and in which we have a high level of productivity.”

Balancing the florals was a striking set of oxidised silver jewellery by Sheetal Zaveri. The Rahi ear cuff, adorned with Kamdenu and parrot motifs, became the focal point, while bracelets echoed the avian detailing in sculptural form. A Radhe ring, encrusted with kundan and pearls, tied the accessories together. Kapoor’s beauty look—bold berry lips, softly smoked eyes, and a sleek centre-parted hairdo—amplified the drama further.

What makes Janhvi Kapoor’s ensemble memorable is its versatility. The airy, flowing skirt allows graceful movement, while the richly embroidered blouse adds couture sharpness. Styled with silver accents, it’s a look that works as well for a breezy beachside mehendi as it does for an opulent palace ceremony in the monsoons. For destination celebrations where comfort and elegance must co-exist, this lehenga proves to be an indispensable festive pick.

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