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Don’t take yourself too seriously, Virgo. Zoom out so you can see the infinitesimal in the mundane. Your life is about to go through spins and turns around the sun, in ways you perhaps could not even imagine; however, there is only one key message for you through it all— be kind and gentle towards yourself. What meaning have you been searching for in life, Cancer? And what parts of you have been feeling like you have shed something huge, but you simply need to unclasp your hand to let it go? Is it the way you live and lead through your relationships? Is it what you expect from people? Is it how you make money? Is it how you view yourself and your well-being? Is it a mix of all of this or something completely different? You are coming into your own energy, Scorpio. And this is massive, all-encompassing energy we are talking about—one that feels prepared enough to command the cosmos and one that also has its strategy deployed to get to a certain place, vaguely if not rigidly. And while you may be experiencing a state of conflict between your inner values, your core needs and your outer world, you also know that at this point, you will need to make a decision that feels right for and by you. Keep your years and ears open, Libra. Your wisdom can feel like a badge of honour, but it can also keep you from living your truest, fullest life. When you stay curious, AKA keep your ears open to new possibilities, you live young and vibrant lives.

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.

When you are afraid to venture into something new in life, equip yourself with tools, knowledge and perhaps even going back to the basics, Aries. Skilled work is always rewarded, and intuitively aligned skilled work is not only rewarded well but also feels equally rewarding. You are weaving a new life in some way—through your collaborations, networks and perhaps even just through the sheer drive to make each moment as happy and cohesive as possible for you and those around you. And with this, you are already remembering parts of you that you felt were lost. You are already calling in gifts from your ancestors and spirit guides, and you, my dear friend, are already buzzing and evolving at the same time.

Cosmic tip: Go back to school—pick up a skill or simply become a student of life for life. You will always find something you are curious about.

Detach. Breathe. Then choose your reaction. Taurus, what you thought was your never-ending chocolate fountain is now giving you sleepless nights, perhaps. As much as you feel alive with high-strung energy, ask yourself, is it really something you can thrive through? Is it not time for you to cut the metaphorical umbilical cord to your comfort zone, or to feeling crippled in life or anything else that keeps you playing small and actually do something about it? You don’t need to swing between extremes to feel alive—a balanced life is sometimes all you need to continue to do what you do best.

In a week that spanned wedding revelry, awards-night flashpoints and high-powered industry appearances, everyone turned up in styles intrinsic to them. From razor-sharp tailoring and sweeping lehengas to liquid drapes and sequinned evening blazers, the style docket was as varied as it was visually commanding.

Fresh off a win at an awards night, Aditi Rao Hydari chose a Manish Malhotra sari styled by Manisha Melwani. The ivory-champagne drape with a pearl-and-lace border was paired with a black velvet blouse with a deep, squared neckline. Jewellery featured a choker with a striking green centre stone and ruby drops, structured rose vine earrings that looped around her ears with glinting diamonds, rubies and emeralds, a mismatched stack of bangles and a bold stack of rings. With her hair slicked back into a centre-parted bun with soft tendrils framing the forehead, and luminous makeup—softly smoky eyes and a satin nude-rose lip—anchored by a small bindi, the old-world yet contemporary look was complete.

Deepika Padukone’s latest outing saw her in Sabyasachi Autumn/Winter 2025, styled by Shaleena Nathani: a deep-black Italian cashmere jacket covered in three-dimensional ivory floral appliqué and hand-worked borders worn over high-waisted Japanese cotton-velvet trousers that fell in a long, soft puddle. A minimal camisole kept the look clean while pointed black heels lengthened the line. Her only jewellery was a pair of oversized diamond studs from Sabyasachi High Jewellery. Hair was parted down the centre and pulled into a sleek low tie, while sculpted skin, neutral eyes and a warm nude-rose lip grounded the look.

For an event appearance in Dubai, Alia Bhatt stepped out in a look rooted in Bob Mackie’s signature, stage-born glamour. In true Dubai style, the outfit leaned fully into shine, from the gown’s crystal-laced surface to the statement jewellery framing the look.

Styled by Rhea Kapoor and Shanaya Kapoor, it was crafted in nude-illusion mesh, featuring a mandarin collar, long sleeves, and a body-contouring silhouette that opened into a thigh-high slit. Across the base, frosted winter-white sequins, silver bugle beads and Swarovski crystal loch rosen formed sweeping zebra print-like motifs, creating a rippling, sculptural effect under light. The beadwork followed a body-hugging silhouette, heightening the designer’s hallmark curve-enhancing structure.

The actress rounded off the look with Aquazzura’s Tequila sandals, their crystal-edged straps adding shine without competing with the gown’s surface. Her jewellery matched the high-impact mood: House of Yarané solitaire earrings—a round centre stone set in white gold and encircled by a starburst of accent diamonds—and a stacked ring set from SWE ME, pairing a wavy gold band with a structured diamond cluster above.

A knot at the top of her head kept the high collar and beadwork uninterrupted, while dewy bronzed makeup balanced the overall luminosity.

From Vogue’s fashion desk:

“Let shimmer steal the spotlight. Opt for skin-hinting silhouettes: a slinky shimmery tank paired with relaxed cargo pant for an effortless look. Keep the rest minimal, thong sandals and a wrist stack to finish the look,” says Vogue India fashion associate Divya Balakrishnan.

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In South Korea, black beans are considered an elixir of health and beauty; a beauty secret for achieving healthy, strong hair and toned and radiant skin. If you take a closer look at the skincare and haircare products on your shelf, you may just find that black beans are the star ingredient.

But what exactly are they? And why are they so good for your skin and hair? Read our full guide below.

What are black beans?

Black beans are a legume native to South and Central America, where they were already cultivated and consumed by the pre-Columbians, the Mayans and Aztecs.

The world’s largest producer of this legume is Brazil, where “feijão preto” is an integral part of the national culinary tradition and the daily diet of many in the population. Nutritious and inexpensive and higher in protein and fibre than other bean varieties, this food is full to the brim with nutrients that help maintain strong hair and radiant skin.

Black beans are not only a staple food in Korean, Caribbean and Latin American cuisines; they’re a super-legume with a rich and complex nutritional profile. They contain minerals such as iron, magnesium and calcium, as well as B vitamins, folic acid (essential during pregnancy), powerful antioxidants like anthocyanins, amino acids valuable for athletes and protein needed to strengthen muscles : a priority today, even for women.

They’re also a versatile, inexpensive and tasty food that will help you hit your protein goals, especially if you’re a vegetarian or trying to reduce meat consumption. Here’s how they stack up nutritionally:

Nutritional values of 170g black beans (cooked)

Calories: 227
Protein: 15 grams
Fats: 1 gram
Carbohydrates: 41 grams
Fibre: 15 grams
Folic acid: 64% of the recommended daily value (DV)
Copper: 40% of the DV
Manganese: 33% of the DV
Magnesium: 29% of the DV
Iron: 20% of the DV
Phosphorus: 19% of the DV
Potassium: 13% of the DV
Vitamin B6: 7% of the DV
Calcium: 2% of the DV
Selenium: 2% of the DV

What black beans can do for your hair

These magic beans help strengthen hair. The combination of minerals such as iron and zinc, vitamins such as biotin and folic acid (vitamin B9) and amino acids and antioxidants makes them highly beneficial for health, vitality and healthy hair growth.

• Chock-full of antioxidants such as polyphenols and flavonoids, they fight free radicals and help maintain supple, toned skin.
• They are rich in anthocyanins: antioxidants that help prevent degenerative diseases.
• Due to their high fibre content, they promote proper digestion and intestinal transit. Rich in prebiotic fibre, they are also beneficial for the gut microbiome.
• They help lower “bad” LDL cholesterol.
• They help stabilise blood sugar levels.
• Rich in protein and fibre, they give a sense of satiety, keeping you full for longer.

This one refuses to die. Women don’t have the hormonal environment to bulk up easily. They have one-tenth the testosterone levels of men, which means building lean, defined muscle is a far more realistic reality than looking ‘bulky.’

In fact, resistance training is one of the best tools for hormone balance, bone density and fat loss, particularly for women in their 30s and 40s. It raises metabolism, improves posture and strengthens the joints that high-intensity cardio often stresses.

Myth 4: More sweat means more muscle

A dripping T-shirt might feel satisfying, but it’s not a sign of growth. Sweat is your body’s cooling mechanism, not its progress report. Muscle isn’t built through exhaustion. It’s built through adaptation.

Hypertrophy, the cellular process that grows muscle, depends on controlled resistance. Lifting with intention, using progressive overload and recovering properly will do more for your strength than any “no pain, no gain” mindset ever could. The goal isn’t to break your body, it’s to teach it resilience.

Myth 5: Muscle building is all about food

Food lays the foundation, but it’s not the full equation. “If your workouts are inconsistent, your sleep is off and your stress is high, even perfect nutrition won’t fix that,” Singla notes.

The real builders are invisible: hormones, recovery and neural recalibration. During deep sleep, growth hormones and testosterone peak, guiding the very repair we credit to protein. Chronic stress, on the other hand, floods the body with cortisol, a hormone that signals breakdown, not growth. One drink of alcohol can flatten your recovery curve; one sleepless night can erase a week of careful eating.

Beyond the gym

Muscle is vitality. It’s your body’s savings account of strength, one that compounds with consistency. Omega-3s temper inflammation. Creatine fuels ATP turnover. Vitamin D modulates insulin sensitivity. And no supplement can replace what seven hours of deep sleep delivers effortlessly.

And as with everything else in life, patience is key. Build the confidence of someone who knows progress is happening beneath the surface, even when the mirror hasn’t caught up yet, and the muscle will build itself.

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This is your Rapunzel moment, Taurus. Are you going to stay trapped in the tower, doubting yourself and your existence? Or are you going to chop off those tresses that bind you and set yourself free? On a side note, every time you experience a major shift in life, the reason a lot of people are drawn to chop off their hair is because the hair is our spiritual antennae, and in a way, pruning them helps reconnect with Source and the cosmos in a new manner. So if this message calls out to you, feel free to book that salon appointment. On another note, watch your words and thoughts and intentions as they are manifesting rapidly. Speak only words that you’d like to bring to life.

Cosmic tip: Master the earthly as much as you’d like to master the divine—your emotions across the spectrum included.

You’ve been waking up from your stupor, and in many ways, irrespective of your gender, you are awakening and tapping into your inner feminine aspect—read: creativity, intuition, assertiveness, nurturance, acceptance, passion; and they are all learning to co-exist. Gem, the path ahead for you will be different, and the only thing you can do about it is pay close attention to the quality of your life. You may be feeling like you are going round in circles, but you need to remember that every time you slip too much into logic and rationale, the same spiral occurs again. This is your cosmic cue to slip into softness and make it a part of your life in a structured, consistent manner. This is the balance you seek and need.

Cosmic tip: Focus on your own light. Let the rest go.

Cancer, getting okay with the greys is what you are now going to need to master. Your code of ethics may be high, your dedication to something may be great, and you may actually be able to deliver more often than not. BUT, all your guides have been trying to make you understand through a repetitive cycle over and over that you have got to make peace with half-baked goods more often than you already are—not because you are not worthy, but because perhaps your half-baked goods may be someone else’s version of a 100% baked to perfection. And accepting things the way they come, people included, will not only make your life easier, but will also open your heart and help you anchor more peace for yourself.

When you look in the mirror, what do you see? Pisces, do you see parts of you that need to be tweaked? Or do you see a reflection of all the experiences that have shaped your existence and persona? Your guides remind you that true freedom begins in thoughts, and each moment you are given a choice to pick the same traps or choose to see your true inner reflections. Today, decide to love yourself as you are and if not love, at least begin accepting yourself just as you are. This could be the beginning of the best love affair of your life.

Cosmic tip: This is your pivot point—the point where you get to choose yourself.

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I believe in love! Just not with the kind of man who wears one dangly earring, trousers that sit too high on the waist, and who, after sharing a moment of intimacy, will look me in the eye and say, “Hey”. There are other things that make me uncomfortable, too. Like when men wear dressing gowns anywhere except a hotel room, when men like fizzy drinks, when men wear rucksacks, and when men have games on their phone. But there is a simple ick—which, if you stick it out long enough, you can overcome—and then there is having a genuine, stomach-twisting embarrassment about even being in a relationship with a man.

The experience, as Chanté Joseph wrote in her most recent piece for Vogue on embarrassing boyfriends, is “culturally loser-ish”. “Being partnered doesn’t affirm your womanhood anymore; it is no longer considered an achievement and, if anything, it’s become more of a flex to pronounce yourself single,” she said. “Where being single was once a cautionary tale (you’ll end up a ‘spinster’ with loads of cats), it is now becoming a desirable and coveted status, another nail in the coffin of a centuries-old heterosexual fairytale that never really benefitted women to begin with.” Isn’t that a more thrilling prospect than, I don’t know, being with someone who breaks up with you via a Post-it note or sparkles every time he steps out into the sunlight?

The world is awash with cringe-making men, and the entertainment industries have long taught us how to spot them. Here, a guide to the biggest losers and embarrassing boyfriends in pop cultural history.

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At the CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund dinner in New York—a celebration of craftsmanship and emerging design—Isha Ambani arrived in a sharply tailored plum satin ensemble styled by Jamie Mizrahi. The creation, by New York-based label Wiederhoeft, blended the designer’s signature corsetry with sleek, architectural lines.

Cut in lustrous satin, the blazer featured a sculpted waist cinched with visible boning and a wide belt, while a single-button closure accentuated the fitted shape. Beneath it, a corseted bustier peeked through the neckline in the same rich plum tone. The matching column skirt maintained a clean, uninterrupted line, adding softness, central to the label’s precise yet romantic tailoring.

Accessories stayed minimal: a slim black-strap watch, small stacked diamond studs and pointed black heels. Her hair, parted at the centre and worn sleek, paired with matte skin, softly defined eyes and a glossy nude lip, rounded off the look.

From Vogue’s fashion desk:

“Isha makes a strong case for this deep glossy plum hue from head to toe. Take a cue from her with a leather skirt in a similar shade paired with a tee in the same color family. As we head into winter, layer on a jacket to add texture and some edge to the look,” says Vogue India fashion associate Divya Balakrishnan.

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