Meet the youngest Indian woman to command a commercial passenger Boeing 777
In a profession traditionally dominated by men, captain Anny Divya has earned the rare distinction of being the youngest woman ever to command a commercial passenger Boeing 777. Originally from Vijaywada in Andhra Pradesh, the 30-year-old has overcome tremendous odds including social disapproval, financial setbacks and language barriers to get where she is today. ...
All you need to know about the first Indian Netflix Originals series
Sacred Games, writer Vikram Chandra’s 2006 thriller, is finally being adapted for the screen. The first Indian show in the Netflix Originals category, Sacred Games will be made into an eight-part series. It’s almost surprising that the novel, which is considered one of the most memorable books on Mumbai, hasn’t been made into a movie thus far. ...
Priti Paul launches her debut book ‘ABC Desi’ in the capital
The creative force behind the Oxford Bookstore and the woman behind India’s first gallery on new media art, the Apeejay Media gallery, Priti Paul, recently launched her debut book, ABC Desi, around Delhi’s finest at the French Embassy. ...
This upcoming pop-up will bring together the best mompreneurs in Mumbai
The Mommy Network is members-only network for working mothers that hosts a series of discussion panels across Mumbai, talking about how women can be successful at their jobs while being amazing mothers. These discussions are a precursor to their highly-anticipated pop-up to be held on September 23, at 18.99 Latitude, Lower Parel. From apparel, accessories and educational aids to skincare,...
Twinkle Khanna had the sweetest response to Akshay Kumar’s award speech
It’s no secret that Akshay Kumar has incredible comic timing, and Twinkle Khanna aka Mrs Funnybones has proved her chops with her wry, tongue-in-cheek observations in her columns as well as her two books. And the best of both came together on Wednesday night at the Vogue Beauty Awards 2017, when Kumar made his acceptance speech penned by Khanna, which...