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

Contributors

A Feminist Forever • Remembering Gloria Steinem—American journalist, feminist icon, and lifelong champion of women’s rights around the world.

Good Girls Go to Heaven, Cosmo Girls Go Everywhere • Turning 30 has us feeling all the feels. So we’re doing what any self-respecting Cosmo girl would: raiding the archives for our most iconic anniversary covers. Plus, some of our fun, fearless, and fabulous cover stars left us a little note. Once a Cosmo girl…

Screen Time • For when the group chat asks what you’re doing this weekend.

What Writers Read • Can’t think of your next shelf-ie mate? We got three authors across genres to recommend your next read.

Meet the Daruma Doll • The harder you knock Jasleen Royal down, the stronger she comes back up.

Prish • If you’ve been online at all, you know Prish. Fun is kind of his whole personality. Now the Traitors star is putting that energy to test with Cosmo quiz.

Moses Koul • He might draw a blank on “sun/moon/rising,” but he gets a pass regardless. The singer-actor answers our iconic Cosmo quiz with his signature nonchalance.

Midnight Sun • Zara Larsson has had one of the biggest years in pop music. But for those who have followed the Swedish pop star since ‘Never Forget You,’ none of this is a surprise.

The Internet Is Making Reading Cool Again • Lit Girl Summer is here, with books going from quiet hobby to a remastered obsession.

Face Value • Skin is the outfit.

She Came, She Spritzed, She Conquered • Beauty mogul Mona Kattan has a nose for business—and a fragrance empire to prove it.

Beauty 101 Timeline of Trends • Every decade has its defining makeup moments—would you dare to revisit them?

Lust List • Beauty finds that make us sit up and take notice.

So, You Want to Dye Your Hair? • Before you decide to book that appointment (or reach for the box dye), ask yourself a few crucial questions…

Beautiful Brushes • The only six makeup tools you need, according to Cosmopolitan’s beauty editors.

Oh, So Balmy • For lips that feel as good as they look.

What’s THAT Smell? • Meet the offbeat notes that refuse to play nice.

Claws Out • Kinda chic to have couture at your fingertips? 100%. We’re breaking down the dreamiest manis inspired by major fashion moments.

Keep the Kiss! • Tints and stains that stay put through it all.

Sparkle Season • Eyes that catch the light—and the room.

Born to Overdress • Bob Mackie gave Cher the gowns. Cher gave fashion permission to go further. Decades later, we’re still catching up.

Which COSMO Girl Are You? • Age is just a number, but your purchasing history is your whole personality. As we turn 30, we give you a chance to find yourself among hot chocolate, body butter, and the perfect shade of taupe.

ACTIVE GIRL • From AM to PM—when movement becomes a way of life, the mind and body are always aligned. From your first step to your final stretch, this is your edit of essentials.

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