Ruben Amorim And Manchester United: When Expectation Collides With Reality LIFESTYLE Ruben Amorim And Manchester United: When Expectation Collides With Reality By Anurag Sen 9 January 2026 Advertisement The Premier League never really sleeps, but every so often it delivers a storyline that reminds you why it remains the most scrutinised league in the world. Ruben Amorim ’s exit from Manchester United is one such moment. It did not arrive with shock alone, but with a heavy sense of inevitability. A chapter that promised renewal ended instead in uncertainty, leaving questions that stretch far beyond one manager and one club. When Amorim arrived at Old Trafford, the optimism felt genuine. He was young, articulate and had built a reputation as a modern thinker in European football. United needed structure, identity and calm leadership after years of turbulence, and Amorim appeared to tick every box. His early months suggested progress, including performances that hinted at tactical clarity and renewed belief. For a brief period, it felt like United were finally moving with purpose rather than reaction. But purpose alone does not survive long without results. As the season wore on, inconsistency crept back in. Promising performances were followed by flat displays. Tactical ideas that looked sharp on paper struggled to translate consistently on the pitch. Injuries, squad imbalance and pressure from every direction began to weigh heavily. United were not collapsing, but they were not convincing either, and at a club of this magnitude, that middle ground is often the most dangerous place to be. One of the defining tensions of Amorim’s time at United was control. He wanted authority over football decisions, a clear line of responsibility that would allow him to implement his vision fully. United, shaped by years of layered decision making and internal restructuring, struggled to offer that clarity. What followed was friction, subtle at first, then increasingly visible. In modern football, alignment between manager and hierarchy is not optional. When that alignment fractures, time runs out quickly. As a Manchester City supporter, watching this unfold carries a different emotional lens. Rivalry sharpens perspective. The city has enjoyed stability, continuity and a long term project that has allowed setbacks without panic. United, by contrast, still feel caught between who they were and who they want to become. The shadow of past dominance continues to loom large, and every manager is measured not against the present league but against history itself. Amorim’s departure also reflects a wider truth about the Premier League. This is a league where patience is expensive and hesitation is punished. Clubs chase immediate momentum while claiming long term vision, often struggling to balance the two. United are not alone in this contradiction, but their scale amplifies every misstep. Sixth place, narrow gaps in the table and potential European qualification were not enough to offset the sense that the project was drifting. What happens next matters deeply. Interim leadership can steady nerves, but it rarely defines direction. The next appointment will signal what United believe they need most. Structure or inspiration. Control or connection. A system builder or a motivator. Each choice carries risk, and each reflects a different philosophy of rebuilding. For Amorim, this exit is not an erasure. He remains a coach with ideas, courage and a clear football identity. Sometimes timing and environment matter as much as talent. United may not have been the place where his methods could fully breathe. Another club, with fewer historical burdens and more aligned leadership, may yet benefit from what he brings. For the Premier League as a whole, this episode reinforces its relentless nature. Success is never static. Even the biggest institutions must adapt constantly or be overtaken. Rivalries thrive not only on trophies but on contrast. As City continue to evolve under continuity, United continue to search for it. That contrast fuels debate, passion and the drama that keeps this league compelling week after week. At Old Trafford, the noise will not fade. New names will surface, hope will return and expectation will rise once more. Whether the next chapter brings stability or simply another turn of the wheel remains to be seen. In football, belief resets quickly. Reality follows just as fast. For now, Amorim’s United story stands as a reminder that modern football is as much about alignment as ambition. Without both, even the brightest ideas struggle to survive. 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Top 5 Affordable Brands by Neha Pande Top 5 Affordable Brands 1 November 2020 FASHION Advertisement Advertisement Advertisement “I love the confidence that makeup gives me.” – Tyra Banks. But at times this confidence comes at a great price. We all want to bring out the best version of ourselves, not just to look pretty but to take our artistic side out of us. In the world of makeup we all try to look for affordable brands which are cheaper yet have phenomenal results. Luxury brands are best at what they do but in today’s time these affordable brands are going neck to neck with these luxury brands. We have curated a list of top 11 affordable brands with amazing results – Lakmé – Lakmé is one of the biggest brands in India which started in 1952 for women in India. The brand is also famous for its ‘Lakmé Fashion Week’ which takes place every year. The brand is known for its campaigns with Kareena Kapoor. One thing that you must buy from the company is its Lakme Eyeconic Kajal for big, beautiful and popping eyes. Maybelline – Maybelline is an American brand which was founded by Thomas Lyle Williams in 1915 and was named in honour of his sister. The brand in 2019 collaborated with Puma for a limited edition, Puma X Maybelline line. One thing the company is trademark and known for is its Mascara. But one thing that you must buy from the company is it’s Maybelline Instant Age Rewind Eraser Dark Circles Treatment Concealer as it goes neck n’ neck with Tartes Shape Tape Concealer or any high end brand’s concealer. Nykaa – Nykaa is a recently launched brand which has taken the makeup industry by storm. Launched by Falguni Nayar in 2012, Nykaa achieved its heights in 2015 e-commerce. The brand is known for its ‘Nykaa Femina Beauty Awards’ and ‘The Power List’ with Vogue India. The company also launched Katrina Kaif’s brand, Kay Beauty in 2019. The company has all brands on its website but one thing you must buy are Nykaa’s Lipsticks. NYX – NYX is a brand which came from a humble beginning and turned into this storm of a brand which gave even the high end brands a run for their money. The brand started in a tiny 600 square feet apartment in California by Toni Ko after taking a loan from her parents. From then till now, the brand has skyrocketed in the industry. NYX has everything you need but one thing you must try from the brand is it’s Soft Matte Lip Cream and eyeshadow palettes. L’Oréal – L’Oréal as a brand is a household staple, not in just the makeup industry but in the beauty industry as a whole. The brand was founded in 1909 in France. The company is known for its wide range of products from cosmetics to skin care and hair. The brand is known for having big actresses working for it like, Deepika Padukone who is currently the global ambassador of L’Oreal. The brand is known for many things but one thing you must try from the Cosmetic side of the brand has to be its Infallible Foundation. SEARCH Why does Fashion Need Fashion Shows FASHION From Dreams To Crowns: Anuradha Garg’s Inspiring Mrs. India Story FASHION Colour Psychology in Fashion: Explained FASHION Legendary Female Icons Who Made Fashion Statements In The 20th Century FASHION The House of Chanel: History FASHION POPULAR POSTS Advertisement Advertisement Advertisement By Sakshi Shah The Art Of Resort Dressing, According To Hanne Bloch 30 July 2026 FASHION By Sakshi Shah The New Foundations Of Style, According To Invogue 27 June 2026 FASHION By Sakshi Shah What's The Colour Of My Voice: Inside The Wonderfully Strange World Of Absent Findings' SS27 23 June 2026 FASHION By Sakshi Shah Caslay and the New Language of Conscious Dressing 17 June 2026 FASHION RELATED POSTS Advertisement

Why I Prefer Slow Films That Trust The Viewer: A Personal Defense Of Patience In Cinema LIFESTYLE Why I Prefer Slow Films That Trust The Viewer: A Personal Defense Of Patience In Cinema By Shriniwas Kodape 12 January 2026 Advertisement INT DARK THEATRE EVENING A wide frame. A person sits by a window. Light drifts across the room. A sound from outside. Time settles. I stay with the image. That moment captures why slow films matter to me. They ask for presence. They invite me to sit inside time rather than rush through it. Watching them feels less like consuming a story and more like sharing space with it. Slow films allow moments to unfold naturally. A character walking through a room carries meaning. A pause between words carries emotion. Silence becomes part of the conversation. These films trust attention. They trust that staying still brings its own reward. I learned this kind of patience through filmmakers who treat time with care. Martin Scorsese often speaks about cinema as memory and revelation. Even in films filled with motion, he understands the power of stillness. In Raging Bull, moments of quiet surround violence and allow reflection to surface. In Taxi Driver, long stretches of observation place us inside a lonely mind. Silence becomes a mirror. In Silence, faith and endurance unfold slowly, giving space to thought and belief. Scorsese allows time to deepen emotion. Michelangelo Antonioni taught me how space speaks. In L’Avventura, the disappearance of a character leaves behind emotional distance that fills the landscape. In La Notte, architecture mirrors inner lives. Long pauses feel deliberate. Watching his films feels like observing people drift through thoughts they struggle to name. Meaning arrives through atmosphere rather than resolution. Abbas Kiarostami showed me how everyday life carries poetry. In Taste of Cherry, a car moves through dusty roads while conversations repeat and evolve. In Close Up, truth emerges through attention and listening. Kiarostami allows faces voices and silence to lead the story. His films move at the pace of thought. They feel gentle and precise. Andrei Tarkovsky shaped my understanding of time itself. In Stalker, movement through the Zone becomes a journey inward. Water rust and stillness shape the rhythm. In Mirror, memory flows freely, guided by emotion rather than order. Watching Tarkovsky feels like entering a meditation. Time stretches and deepens. Images linger and settle. Jean Luc Godard approaches patience through awareness. In Breathless, rhythm breaks open familiar structure. In Vivre Sa Vie, repetition and stillness invite reflection. Godard asks the viewer to stay alert and engaged. Thought becomes part of the viewing experience. Cinema becomes a dialogue. These filmmakers share trust. Trust in silence. Trust in duration. Trust in the viewer’s curiosity. Their films feel generous. They allow interpretation to grow organically. Slow cinema creates room to notice details. A hand resting on a table. A glance held slightly longer. Light moving across a face. These moments carry weight because time allows them to breathe. Understanding forms gradually. Emotion arrives quietly. Watching these films changes my pace. Attention sharpens. Awareness expands. I leave feeling grounded rather than overwhelmed. The experience lingers because it feels honest. These stories evolve over time. A film like Mirror or L’Avventura reveals something new with each viewing. Life experience enters the frame. Meaning remains open and personal. Choosing slow films feels intentional. It feels like choosing conversation over noise. Depth over immediacy. Presence over distraction. I return to these films because they respect attention. They value patience. They trust the viewer. FADE OUT SEARCH Ankita Malik: Empowering Change And Embracing Authenticity LIFESTYLE Juggling Two Worlds: The Inspiring Journey Of Kritika Goel LIFESTYLE Juggling Law And Fashion: The Inspirational Journey Of Riddhi Nahata, A Multifaceted Influencer LIFESTYLE Nikita Pawar: From Fashion Design To Digital Stardom LIFESTYLE Join Shruti Yogi On Her Enchanting Journey From Kumkum Bhagya To Wanderlust Saga LIFESTYLE POPULAR POSTS Advertisement Advertisement Advertisement By Sakshi Shah Bonobo And Arooj Aftab's Fire On The Water Is The Kind Of Collaboration You Can't Plan 5 August 2026 LIFESTYLE By Sakshi Shah Tsumyoki Is Building A World Of His Own 30 July 2026 LIFESTYLE By Sakshi Shah Ankur Tewari And The Sound Of A Changing India 23 July 2026 LIFESTYLE By Sakshi Shah The Father's Day Edit: Gifts Worth Giving 21 June 2026 LIFESTYLE RELATED POSTS Advertisement Advertisement Advertisement

by Aparajita Jaiswal Origin of Pasta: The Ambiguous Kitchen History 7 July 2022 FOOD Advertisement Advertisement Advertisement One of the many wonders of the world happens to be the origin of pasta. Pasta became an increasingly common sight on restaurant menus all across the globe, but the Italians’ love affair with pasta has a long, complex, and passionate history. While we do think of pasta as a culturally Italian food, it is likely the descendent of ancient Asian noodles, or is it? Let’s find out! Nothing says Italy like its food, and nothing says Italian food like pasta. Pasta is integrant part of Italy’s food history and immaculate culture. Wherever Italians immigrated they have brought their pasta. Pasta happens to be the staple food of traditional Italian cuisine. All kinds of pasta is made of milled wheat and water and sometimes enriched with vitamins and minerals. Italian spaghetti is typically made from durum wheat semolina. Unlike other ubiquitous Italian products like pizza and tomato sauce, which have a fairly recent history, pasta may have a much older pedigree, going back hundreds, if not thousands, of years. While unraveling the long and often complex history of this delicious and finger licking dish, we have to look at its origins and some of the myths surrounding it. Very often we come across the enduring myth, based on the writings of the 13th-century explorer Marco Polo, that pasta was brought to Italy from China, rose from being published in the ‘Macaroni Journal’ by the Association of Food Industries. Some may have also learnt that Polo’s was not a discovery, but rather a rediscovery of a product once popular in Italy among the Etruscans and the Romans, a common misconception that Marco Polo introduced pasta to Italy whereas in truth, the dish had already existed in Europe for centuries but there’s little doubt he made Westerners aware of many Chinese inventions. Italian pasta enthusiasts organized a World Pasta Conference in 1995, they celebrate Word Pasta Day every year in October, since 1998. There is also an Italian Pasta Association and a Pasta Museum in Rome. History of pasta: drying pasta toward the beginning of the 1900 There is indeed evidence of an Etrusco-Roman noodle, called lagane, made from the same durum wheat used to produce modern pasta. Lagane is where the modern word lasagna originated from. However this type of food, first mentioned in the 1st century AD, was not boiled, as it is usually done today, but oven baked. Ancient lagane had some similarities with modern pasta, but cannot be considered quite the same. The country will have to wait a few centuries for its most popular dish to make a further culinary leap forward. Like so much of southern Italian life, the Arabic invasions of the 8th century heavily influenced regional cuisine. Today, the presence of Arabic people in the south of the peninsula during the Middle Ages is considered the most likely reason behind the diffusion of pasta. Early pasta making was often a laborious, day-long process. How these early dishes were served is not truly known, but many Sicilian pasta recipes still include typically Middle Eastern ingredients, such as raisins and cinnamon, which may be witness to original, medieval recipes. This early pasta was an ideal staple for Sicily and it easily spread to the mainland since durum wheat thrives in Italy’s climate. Italy is still a major producer of this hard wheat, used to make the all-important semolina flour. By the 1300’s dried pasta was very popular for its nutrition and long shelf life, making it ideal for long ship voyages. Pasta made it around the globe during the voyages of discovery a century later. By that time different shapes of pasta have appeared and new technology made pasta easier to make. With these innovations pasta truly became a part of Italian life. However the next big advancement in the history of pasta would not come until the 19th century when pasta met tomatoes. Although tomatoes were brought back to Europe shortly after their discovery in the New World, it took a long time for the plant to be considered edible. In fact tomatoes are a member of the nightshade family and rumors of tomatoes being poisonous continued in parts of Europe and its colonies until the mid 19th century (check the history of tomato here). Therefore it was not until 1839 that the first pasta recipe with tomatoes was documented. However shortly, thereafter, tomatoes took hold, especially in the south of Italy. The rest of course is delicious history. Pasta was considered a dish for the wealthy, taking pride of place in aristocratic banquets during the Renaissance. Pasta in America Early Spanish settlers were among the first to bring pasta to America. Believe it or not, it was Thomas Jefferson that helped give pasta an initial push into popularity. During an extended stay in Paris from 1784-1789, Jefferson ate what he called macaroni… back then, the word could have referred to any shape of pasta. He enjoyed the dish so much that he returned to America with two cases in tow. When his supply ran out, he sent for reinforcements via a friend from Naples. The first industrial pasta factory in the US was built in Brooklyn in 1848 by a Frenchman. Pasta Today Pasta was originally solely a part of Italian and European cuisine. With an increase in popularity on a worldwide scale, pasta has crossed international borders and is now a popular form of fast food and a staple in North America and elsewhere. This is due to the great amount of Italian immigration into Canada and the United States around the beginning of the 20th century. Similarly, the immense immigration of Italians into South Africa ensured that spaghetti with meatballs became an essential part of South African cuisine. The art of pasta making and the devotion to the food as a whole has evolved since pasta was first conceptualized. Several things that have changed drastically over time are the flavorings added to pasta. Sweetness has been replaced by savory, sugar swapped out for vegetables, which helped make pasta a nutritionally complete dish. Pasta is so beloved in Italy that individual consumption exceeds the average production of wheat of the country; thus Italy frequently imports wheat for pasta making. In contemporary society pasta is ubiquitous and individuals can find a variety of types in local supermarkets. With the worldwide demand for this staple food, pasta is now largely mass-produced in factories and only a tiny proportion is crafted by hand. 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Neon Nights And Yellow Lights: The Sonic World Of Natania Lalwani By Shriniwas Kodape Neon Nights And Yellow Lights: The Sonic World Of Natania Lalwani 30 April 2025 COVER STORIES Advertisement I’ve always believed that music — the good kind, the gut-punch kind — is made by people who don’t quite belong anywhere. People with one foot in the door, one foot out on the fire escape, ready to bolt the minute the conversation gets boring. And somewhere out there in that beautifully disoriented space lives Natania Lalwani . Now, here’s a voice that doesn’t just drift through your headphones. No, this is the kind of voice that crawls up the back of your neck, plants itself in your bloodstream, and stays there. It’s not clean, it’s not tidy, and thank god for that. It’s jagged, restless, dipped in heartbreak and late-night neon, like a love letter you’re too afraid to send. Born in the buzzing chaos of Mumbai and living under the hazy sun-bleached sprawl of Los Angeles, Natania’s music exists in a place where maps don’t work. You can try to pin her down with genre labels, diaspora clichés, Spotify playlist tags — go ahead, the industry certainly has — but she’ll slip through your fingers every damn time. And that, dear reader, is exactly why we wanted her in this issue. We live in a time when too many artists are pre-packaged, algorithm-approved, made for TikTok virality, and 30-second hooks. Everything is safe, synthetic, and sterilized for mass consumption. But Natania’s work? It bleeds. It bruises. It sounds like somebody is still chasing the ghost of their younger self down rain-slick streets. Her track “Gulzar” isn’t just a song — it’s a mood, a state of mind, the soundtrack to those hazy, half-remembered conversations with people you’ll probably never see again. Pro Tip: Don’t play “Gulzar” when you’re trying to be emotionally numb. It has a way of cracking something open in you — making you feel like you’ve stumbled onto the closing scene of a film you didn’t know you were starring in. Don’t say we didn’t warn you. What gets me — what always gets me — is that she’s not trying to be anything other than what she is. A woman caught between cities, between identities, between the version of herself the world expects and the one she’s still figuring out. And she’s making art in that blurred space, turning confusion into melody, fear into rhythm. That’s not just music. That’s survival. Before the label deals, the TV soundtracks , the ad campaigns and the Spotify checks, it was just her — a girl in her bedroom with a guitar, a laptop, and a head full of sounds no one else could hear yet. That’s the stuff we should be chasing. The raw, unfinished, stubbornly personal things. The kind of music you play alone at night, long after the city’s gone to sleep, when it’s just you and whatever ghosts you haven’t managed to shake. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RroQRrzymEg This feature isn’t here to slap a ‘next big thing’ sticker on her. Screw that. It’s here because in a year where everything feels engineered and overproduced, Natania Lalwani reminds us that some things still come from the gut, from the dark, from the unlit corners of our heads where the good stories hide. Side Note: If you’re wondering why we’re so obsessed with this " gut instinct " thing, it’s because in a world where everyone’s selling something, it’s the only thing that’s still free. She’s not just making Indian pop music. Or LA indie pop. Or cross-cultural, genre-bending “content.” She’s making Natania music . And that’s exactly what we need. So raise a glass, light a cigarette, put on the record, whatever your vice — and listen closely. The in-between never sounded this good. — Shriniwas Kodape, L’utopia Magazine SEARCH A Journey Shaped By Courage, Creativity, And Social Media With Aditi Sharma COVER STORIES Inner Joy Trails My Inspiration : A Candid Conversation With The Creative Anushka Kaushik COVER STORIES Barkha Singh’s candid candour makes the way to an eye-catching interview COVER STORIES Educate, Empower, Excel: Priyanka Chahar Choudhary's Inspirational Overture COVER STORIES Waluscha De Sousa On Being Her ‘True Self’ And Going On The Dream Journey COVER STORIES POPULAR POSTS Advertisement Advertisement Advertisement By Sakshi Shah The Many Chapters Of Lekha Prajapati, From Performer To Storyteller 6 July 2026 COVER STORIES By Sakshi Shah Across Languages, One Voice: Sheena Chohan 1 April 2026 COVER STORIES By Sakshi Shah Mananveer Singh On Making Music That Feels Natural And Real 24 March 2026 COVER STORIES By Sakshi Shah Falak Khan On Acting, Identity, And Letting Her Work Speak For Itself 9 March 2026 COVER STORIES RELATED POSTS Advertisement Advertisement Advertisement

By Shriniwas Kodape The Blooming Gallery: A Fever Dream Of Matcha And Moss 15 August 2025 FOOD Advertisement Advertisement Advertisement She said nothing as she poured the tea. Just placed the glass pot on the table, steam curling upward like a question you weren’t ready to answer, and drifted away through a curtain of hanging wisteria. I didn’t know her name, but it didn’t matter. No one speaks loudly here. The Blooming Gallery isn’t that kind of place. Bangkok, outside, was melting into itself—tuk-tuks honking like arguments, humidity thick enough to chew. But inside this tucked-away glasshouse in Thonglor, time unraveled at its own pace. The air smelled faintly of earl grey, truffle, and damp moss. If you listened closely, you could hear Billie Holiday leaking softly from invisible speakers, and maybe your own breath for once. The entrance doesn’t demand attention. No grand arch, no flash. Just a wooden sign nearly hidden by vines and a single white flower pressed into the menu stand. You step inside and forget the city. Or maybe it forgets you. Tables are scattered like thoughts in a well-kept dream—some under an ivy canopy, others beside glass walls where the sun falls like honey. It’s less a café and more a secret someone decided not to keep. Everything—teacups, cutlery, plates—feels like it was chosen slowly, carefully, as if each belonged to a different memory. I didn’t order right away. Places like this, you don’t rush. You arrive. You adjust. You let your shoulders drop. Eventually, I asked for the matcha latte. When it came, it was almost too beautiful to drink—Kyoto matcha swirled with cream, topped with an edible bloom so perfect it looked fake. It wasn’t. Nothing here is. The food followed in that same quiet rhythm. Angel hair pasta with mentaiko and tiger prawns—delicate, oceanic, whispering of salt and warmth. A fettuccine drowned in truffle cream that made you close your eyes for a second longer than usual. But dessert was the moment everything tilted. A Path in the Forest, they called it. Matcha mousse layered with soft cheesecake and crumbs that tasted like childhood. It wasn’t sweet in the lazy way most desserts are. It was structured, balanced, and surprising—like something your grandmother would make if she had trained in Tokyo and lived in a greenhouse. There’s no table turnover here. No pressure to leave. The staff move like they’ve lived through quieter centuries. No one asks if you’re finished. You stay as long as the tea stays warm. Evening creeps in slowly through the glass ceiling. The shadows stretch. The flowers seem to shift in the changing light. Someone brings a cocktail to the next table—elderflower and gin, the glass rimmed with crushed lavender. The couple beside me stop talking and just hold hands. It doesn’t feel like a restaurant. It feels like an ending you didn’t know you needed. And maybe that’s the point. Outside, Bangkok is still boiling. Still relentless. But inside The Blooming Gallery, you remember how to breathe again. How to sit still. How to let something be beautiful without needing to explain why. You’ll leave, of course. You’ll sweat, and curse the traffic, and scroll through your phone like everyone else. But something soft will follow you, like perfume on an old shirt or a song you didn’t know you remembered. Something that bloomed quietly and refused to die. And you’ll know exactly where to go when you need it again. SEARCH How to keep your skin healthy naturally FOOD Fantasy breakfast FOOD All About Homebrewing: The Art of Making Probiotic Fermented Beverages FOOD Virgin Territory: These non-alcoholic thirst quenchers are mixologist approved FOOD Tasting the sunny side of Christmas: Christmas Cocktails FOOD POPULAR POSTS Advertisement Advertisement Advertisement By Sakshi Shah Mumbai’s Take On Valentine’s, From Dinners To Sweet Endings 10 February 2026 FOOD By Shriniwas Kodape Breeze By Lebua State Tower: Duck Skin, Oolong, And The Distance Between Who You Are And Who You Were 9 September 2025 FOOD By Shriniwas Kodape China Table Restaurant At Radisson Blu Plaza Bangkok: A Dim Sum Story At Dusk 7 September 2025 FOOD By Shriniwas Kodape The Blooming Gallery: A Fever Dream Of Matcha And Moss 15 August 2025 FOOD RELATED POSTS Advertisement

Madhura Naik talks about the Life of an Actress by Aparajita Jaiswal Madhura Naik talks about the Life of an Actress 30 June 2022 COVER STORIES Advertisement In a freewheel chat with Neha Pande and Aparajita Jaiswal, Madhura Naik shares her journey in the acting industry. She is a brilliant actress, model and proud brand owner who has appeared in popular shows such as Pyaar Kii Ye Ek Kahaani, Iss Pyaar Ko Kya Naam Doon, Hum Ne Li Hai- Shapath, Tumhari Pakhi, Tu Sooraj Main Saanjh Piyaji and many more. She is an extremely hardworking, optimistic and creatively talented sensation who is not just an amazing actress but also someone who is an inspiration for the youth. Born in Indore, Madhya Pradesh; Madhura has been in the industry since 2007. Wanting to first be a Genetic engineer, Madhura moved to Bombay and has a degree in economics and Law. “Being an actress was never planned for me. I got discovered in my college campus for Universal and one thing led to the other.” For Madhura hardwork is the key ingredient for anyone. “I believe that every role I have played has had a memory for me. I was attached to Pyaar Kii Ye Ek Kahaani because we became a family on set and all of us are still great friends. It was basically coming on the set and having fun. I was just a kid, probably seventeen or eighteen, while shooting it.” “From 2020 a typical day in my life starts with washing vessels and cooking in the morning. I work during the day. In the evening I like to concentrate on my fitness and at night I am usually chilling with my friends” Madhura says. “ I had to learn how to cook on a stove for ‘Tu Sooraj Main Saanjh Piyaji’. “I love cooking and I think in the lockdown I discovered cooking all over again” she told us. Madhura has been working for ‘The Ghost Thesis’ for an Amazon Web Series which will be released so keep an eye out for that. “When it comes to T.V I’ve worked with Star Plus, UTV, Sony channel, Life OK, Star One. It has been a great experience working with these brands and production houses. As far as fashion brands are concerned one of my most memorable experiences is working with Baume Mercier in Paris. I was very young when I was living in Paris so that would always hold a special place in my heart,” she said. Madhura is an extremely creative individual. “I like to create new things. The monotony gets to me sometimes so I feel it is important to reinvent myself every now and then. That is something that is constant about me and keep up with the upcoming trends and keep learning new things.” Madhura also usually tends to improvise slightly when she cannot relate to the dialogues of the script. As a kid Madhura aspired to be a genetic engineer but after she ended up in Mumbai she was discovered on her college campus for a music video with Universal and one thing led to another. “There is a huge difference working as a tv actress and a movie actress,” she says. “For tv sometimes you end up working fourteen hours a day. Films usually wrap up in fourth five days or sixty days whereas tv series go on for years on end. It’s a completely different ball game on tv because you have to put in a lot of hardwork and time. Sometimes the content you’re shooting is scheduled to release the very next day so you’re almost on real time. The pressure is far more on tv.” Madhura stresses that hardwork is the key point for success in this industry. “I wish I had guidance as to what projects to pick up and which projects to refuse when I was starting off in this industry because I did not have a career plan. I wish today if I was starting off, I wish I had somebody to guide me on which projects to concentrate on and how to go about films as I did not have a film background.” Madhura has created her own brand Lady M as she has always been inclined towards fashion. When asked what inspired her to dip her feet into fashion and creating her own brand she said, “I always like to dress well and see others dressed well and I feel it inspires you as a person when you’re having a bad day but when you step into the right shoes and clothes you feel really good about yourself. Fashion is not just about wearing good clothes but feeling good while you wear them. I wanted to also introduce new trends to my close friends and the actors but also it is also for the masses. I would love to also dip my feet into the makeup industry but fashion is more my thing than makeup.” Every role I’ve played has had a memory for me. Madhura did an advertisement in association with Bindass tv for PETA with Ashmit Patel against caging birds. “It was for a very good cause and I am completely against caging birds because their first instinct is to fly and it is very sad to have their first instinct being taken away from them. I feel sad seeing birds in cages and I would still like to talk about this because I want people to be aware of what they are doing when they are caging birds. The response to this ad was good and I feel like at least my fans would listen to me and not cage birds.” Madhura continues to work with PETA. “Whenever I see an animal suffering on the roads I always call up PETA and the team is very kind to take them in and take care of them. Madhura has played both roles, protagonist and antagonist. “There’s a vast difference while playing the two roles. When you’re playing the antagonist you have so much to explore because the character has so many shades but when you’re playing a positive role there is just one boring side to the character. I personally prefer playing negative roles. Acting is all about how you train your mind. You just have to become that person so I do not think it is hard for any actor to pretend to be someone else and be in a character’s shoes.” The most challenging part of the job, Madhura says, are the long hours because you don’t have a life and balancing your work life and professional life is crucial. “From morning to evening you’re engaged in the shoot and then when you’re back you’re so tired that you sleep and the next morning when you wake up you’re again gearing up for the shoot. People really need to know the hard work that goes behind the glamour. They just see the glamour and the exotic destinations. What most people do not realise is that while shooting we do not have time to explore cities even while shooting in Paris or London. I start my day in front of the camera and end my day in front of the camera.” Her biggest inspiration is the hard work that Beyoncé puts into her work. “I always find Beyoncé to be a big inspiration because of the hard work that she puts into doing anything that she does, the process of creating from scratch to releasing the final video. She is always on her toes, always working round the clock and she makes it look effortless. She inspires her team also to work that hard so the blood and sweat that goes into her work is a true inspiration,” she says. “As an actress I find Deepika Padukone to be an inspiration as she always gets her characters point on and as a model I find Bella hadid an inspiration as Victoria’s Secret models put in a lot of effort into their bodies. The kind of training that they go through before going on the ramp is not easy. They play all sorts of sports and are grilled to have the perfect bodies. They follow a strict diet and I know how difficult it is to stay without water before your shoot. The fashion industry is quite cut throat.” Hardwork according to Madhura is not the only thing that is the key to this industry. It is a combination of hardwork, talent and luck. Some people are lucky enough to land in the right place at the right time and find the right role. That is something I feel is destiny. I believe in destiny. No matter how hard work, destiny and timing has to be just right.” She feels that the one person that keeps pushing you forward is yourself. “The toughest time I faced was when I got into a road accident while shooting pyaar ki ek kahani. I dislocated my shoulder and did not have enough time to recover before being back on set. For three months I had to shoot with a broken shoulder and my entire harness on.” Madhura says that it is tough playing characters that you cannot relate to. “This industry has been kind with the roles and achievements I have had till date so just being able to stand up on my own two feet and the financial stability and freedom has made me who i am today. I will always be grateful for that.” “I just want to inspire people and fill their minds with positivity. I want to tell people not to take life so seriously because all you have is right now and life is not meant to be taken so seriously. Just enjoy who you are today.” This quarantine Madhura discovered herself as an artist. “I had a lot of time to read, sketched and rediscovered myself as an artist. I wrote, I sang, I read and it was a phase where I could bring back all my creativity. I personally like this book called Alice by Paulo Coelho. Madhura continues to be an inspiration to our youth with her zealous personality, her creativity and her work. She brings in positivity and wishes her fans safety and to enjoy their life. Her most aspiration quality being that she has always reinvented herself for the better and continues to add creative aspects to her work and personality. 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If you can dream it, you can achieve it – In conversation with Donal Bisht by Aadhya Venkatesh If you can dream it, you can achieve it – In conversation with Donal Bisht 21 August 2022 COVER STORIES Advertisement As a big believer in dreaming big and working hard to achieve your dreams, Donal Bisht was a Journalist and Anchor who pursued her dream of acting and modelling. In college, her seniors pursuing film studies always called her to work in their short films and music videos. Despite being pushed towards being an actor, Donal believed she wanted to pursue the media industry and work as a journalist. She even established herself in the field with a four-year-long career but eventually realised that "the work did not make my heart happy and did not satisfy me". It was then that she dropped everything and came to Mumbai to pursue her passion for acting. "I really believe in destiny". She has been in the show business for five years and has only been climbing the ladder of success. Having started with TV shows, Donal did four years of back-to-back TV with shows like Ek Deewana Tha and Roop . She then realised that to achieve creative satisfaction, she had to do something different. "I did a South bilingual film in Kannada and Telugu. The shift, I would say creatively, is great when you do different things", she said. She never knew Telugu and didn't have any exposure to the language. But after multiple workshops and extra efforts on sets, she managed to get well versed in the dialogues and expressions. "I used to keep the first AD with me to do the lines thoroughly, in and out". She broke through the language barrier and had her proud moment when people asked her if she was a natural Telugu speaker. Now that her film is in the post-production stage, Donal is excited to see herself in the role. Once her film was on the verge of completion, she entered the Big Boss house and became one of the most respected contestants in her two weeks there. "People come to me and say they want to become like me and love my personality". Having done four back to back soap shows, she now wants to venture into the world of web shows, which she is doing through her MX player original Show, Zakhm. Zakhm is a "romantic thriller show where I play Kavya, a healer who heals people's wounds". She is excited about the release of the show. Donal is also a TEDx speaker and always urges her fans to dream. "Dreaming is very important. If you can dream, you can achieve". She says that once a person has an unrelenting dream that they strive to achieve, persistence will take them forward on their journey. Those who dream can achieve whatever they aspire to. The one mantra she follows in life is to leave no stone unturned. She believes that persistence is critical and that a person should never stop. "First try to fly. If you can't fly, run. If you can't run, walk. If you can't walk, crawl, but you do the best". Running and Weight Lifting are her preferred modes of workout. She runs on the treadmill for 20 minutes a day and believes that fitness is what you eat, and one must take care of what suits them and what doesn't. Along with exercise, she also recommends her audiences watch their food intake and monitor what they eat because, more often than not, it is a particular fruit, vegetable, or seafood that causes allergies and bloating. "Observe your body and the way it reacts to food". Donal's favourite travel destination is her family home in Delhi, where she goes for all significant occasions. Other than that, one place she hopes to visit soon is Paris, which is her second favourite place. #donalbisht #coverstory #interview #fashion #actress SEARCH A Journey Shaped By Courage, Creativity, And Social Media With Aditi Sharma COVER STORIES Inner Joy Trails My Inspiration : A Candid Conversation With The Creative Anushka Kaushik COVER STORIES Barkha Singh’s candid candour makes the way to an eye-catching interview COVER STORIES Educate, Empower, Excel: Priyanka Chahar Choudhary's Inspirational Overture COVER STORIES Waluscha De Sousa On Being Her ‘True Self’ And Going On The Dream Journey COVER STORIES POPULAR POSTS Advertisement Advertisement Advertisement By Sakshi Shah The Many Chapters Of Lekha Prajapati, From Performer To Storyteller 6 July 2026 COVER STORIES By Sakshi Shah Across Languages, One Voice: Sheena Chohan 1 April 2026 COVER STORIES By Sakshi Shah Mananveer Singh On Making Music That Feels Natural And Real 24 March 2026 COVER STORIES By Sakshi Shah Falak Khan On Acting, Identity, And Letting Her Work Speak For Itself 9 March 2026 COVER STORIES RELATED POSTS Advertisement Advertisement Advertisement

Musings With Maryam Zolghadr by Mimansha Walia Musings With Maryam Zolghadr 19 June 2023 COVER STORIES Advertisement Under the sun-kissed skies of the French Riviera, where dreams meld with talent and artistry, the renowned model and entrepreneur Maryam Zolghadr, is all set to grace the exalted Cannes Film Festival with her presence and allure. She is giddy with excitement as she opens up about being a part of the eminent Cannes Film Festival in an exclusive interview with L’utopia. Maryam Zolghadr has been an enthralling force in the realm of social media influence. Her vibrant spirit, creativity, and dedication to her art have been turning people’s heads across all platforms. When asked about how she had been lately, she smiles excitedly and says how stoked she is to see what the next few days at the film festival have in store for her. This isn’t her first time in Cannes or the film festival as such, she further reveals. It’s her third time in the city and the second time attending the film festival, but the excitement is just as fresh as if it were her first. Cannes Film Festival is another stepping stone in her career, with promises of forging new connections and finding home and comfort in the limelight that comes along with it. Something that is genuinely etched in her memory is “all the glitz and the glam and the chaos that come with it” (her lifestyle). From running to the showrooms to select the best, most appealing gowns designed by renowned fashion designers, getting dolled up by the incredibly talented hair and makeup artists, leaving the Martinez Hotel in full glam, and then arriving at the premiere, being surrounded by so many talented actors and actresses, producers and directors who are showcasing their art. She finds it to be truly an experience of its own. The glamour and grace of the prestigious festival match her own. Her favorite thing about the festival is “the red carpet moments, of course”. The buzz and glamour surrounding these events, coupled with the opportunity to meet creators from all over the world and exchange ideas with them, make the whole event all the more enchanting. It caters to her natural ability to weave seamless narratives into a fascinating tapestry of inspiration, empowerment, and entertainment, where she constantly bridges cultures and generations with her work. This is what makes her one of the most inspirational influencers of our time. Sharing with L’utopia whether or not Cannes actually lives up to its hype, she nods eminently and expresses, “The Cannes Film Festival is known for its glamorous atmosphere and is considered one of the most prestigious film festivals in the world. It's exciting to be among the first to see new and often critically acclaimed movies.” She further reiterates what she’s looking forward to the most at Cannes. According to her, it is “everything.” The celebration of cinema itself, the chance to connect with industry professionals, the screenings, the movie screenings, and the unmissable intersection of fashion and film. She cannot wait to be caught up in the whole whirlwind of excitement! Currently based in LA, she has cultivated a diverse and inclusive community that spans the globe, bringing together people from all over the world and spreading awareness by shedding due light on important social issues. Whether it involves social issues or a simple engagement in heartfelt conversations discussing fashion and travel, Maryam’s range and influence over her followers know no bounds. She describes her life affairs in a single word that holds boundless meaning for her: “Transformation.” She has had many transformative experiences in both her personal life and her professional life. Cannes has only made it better. It has been a true catalyst for growth and an opportunity to immerse herself in the wonderfully captivating film industry. Maryam’s charismatic presence is a reminder that the power of influence supersedes the confines of the screen and that there are always new dimensions and possibilities opening up, ready for new experiences and exploration. She has crafted a digital universe of her own, and her presence never fails to leave an indelible mark on hearts and minds alike. 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Day Four At Dubai Fashion Week AW 26-27 Was About Designers Owning Their Voice By Sakshi Shah Day Four At Dubai Fashion Week AW 26-27 Was About Designers Owning Their Voice 8 February 2026 FASHION Advertisement Advertisement Advertisement Day four of Dubai Fashion Week Autumn/Winter 2026/27 delivered collections that were decisive, self-assured, and unapologetically clear in their intent. This was not a day for subtlety. Instead, designers stepped forward with strong silhouettes, defined identities, and collections that felt fully formed — each one confident in its own direction. With returning DFW members and striking debuts, the day unfolded like a series of statements rather than experiments. Every show felt intentional, rooted in a point of view that didn’t need explanation. Lili Blanc set the tone with Chapter 11 , a collection that was bold in its restraint and commanding in its execution. The silhouettes were sharp, architectural, and unmistakably powerful. Structured tailoring anchored the collection, while fluid elements added movement without softening its authority. This was a collection about presence — clothes designed for women who lead with clarity and composure. Chapter 11 didn’t signal reinvention; it asserted position. Confident, polished, and firmly in control. Making her Dubai Fashion Week debut, Dina Melwani brought couture drama with Sapphire . Inspired by the strength and symbolism of pink and blue sapphires, the collection leaned into sculptural forms and precision tailoring. Crystal embroidery was used with intent, catching light without overwhelming the silhouette. The pieces felt commanding yet refined — couture that prioritised shape, strength, and impact. Melwani’s debut stood out for its clarity of vision and its confident understanding of modern couture language. A different kind of boldness came through Soramame , the Vietnam-based luxury brand presenting Between One Thought and the Next . The collection explored vulnerability not as fragility, but as power. Fluid draping, elongated lines, and tactile fabrics created silhouettes that moved with the body rather than against it. There was emotional depth here, but the execution was confident and deliberate. The clothes spoke through texture, proportion, and ease — proving that strength can also be expressed through softness when it is intentional. Closing the day, Lama Jouni marked a decade at Dubai Fashion Week with a collection that celebrated evolution without losing edge. Known for sharp tailoring and statement silhouettes, the brand expanded into evening wear while staying true to its DNA. Sequins, sheer mesh, silk, and mixed materials introduced a new layer of drama, balanced by precise construction and strong form. The collection felt celebratory, assured, and forward-looking — a designer fully comfortable in her legacy while continuing to push it forward. As the Buyers’ Programme concluded at Dubai Design District , the energy around day four reflected the runway: focused, confident, and driven by designers who know exactly who they are designing for. Day four of Dubai Fashion Week AW 26/27 wasn’t about holding back. It was about designers standing firm in their identity — and letting the clothes make the statement. SEARCH Why does Fashion Need Fashion Shows FASHION From Dreams To Crowns: Anuradha Garg’s Inspiring Mrs. India Story FASHION Colour Psychology in Fashion: Explained FASHION Legendary Female Icons Who Made Fashion Statements In The 20th Century FASHION The House of Chanel: History FASHION POPULAR POSTS Advertisement Advertisement Advertisement By Sakshi Shah The Art Of Resort Dressing, According To Hanne Bloch 30 July 2026 FASHION By Sakshi Shah The New Foundations Of Style, According To Invogue 27 June 2026 FASHION By Sakshi Shah What's The Colour Of My Voice: Inside The Wonderfully Strange World Of Absent Findings' SS27 23 June 2026 FASHION By Sakshi Shah Caslay and the New Language of Conscious Dressing 17 June 2026 FASHION RELATED POSTS Advertisement

Aakanksha Singh, the Runway 34 actress talks about Self-Love and Self Upliftment By Aparajita Jaiswal Aakanksha Singh, the Runway 34 actress talks about Self-Love and Self Upliftment 6 June 2022 COVER STORIES Advertisement Aakanksha Singh, who made her film debut with the Varun Dhawan and Alia Bhatt -starrer Badrinath Ki Dulhania (2017) , before turning her attention down South, is back in the Bollywood fold. She will be seen playing a pivotal role in Runway 34 , featuring Ajay Devgn , Amitabh Bachchan and Rakul Preet Singh . In a candid conversation with Aparajita Jaiswal, the actress talks about her experience so far in the film industry. Aakanksha Singh discerns that it is definitely a difficult job to leave your mark on the film industry. She recognizes that it is not only a challenge to leave your mark on the film industry but any field for that matter. “I feel that with so much of competition and so many good actors to compete with you. I feel that you have to be really good in your content and your craft. You have to keep updating your craft, you have to keep learning and with every project you have to prove yourself,” she persists. “The audience is really very smart. They like to see good content and good actors and it definitely is a challenge to give them what they want to see. So I would say that yes it’s difficult but it’s not impossible and if you are good I think that the audience will love you. Perhaps it may take time but it is not impossible at all.” “My journey so far as an actor, has been so good. I’m really grateful that I’m living my dream and I’m doing what I love. I’m very fortunate and grateful that I’ve got an opportunity to be in this industry and to be an actor. If I see my graph I would say that from here on I would really want to explore more and do more and more work and I always believed in quality rather than quantity.” The actress says feeling rather proud of the wonderful work that the movie-goers have been fortunate enough to see. “I’m really very proud of all my work and from here on out I really hope and wish that I’ll get more opportunities to perform better and to showcase my talent more.” Aakanksha Singh is making headway into the industry with warp speed as she is expected to release multiple new projects in the coming few months. The actress is excited to reveal her new project, a south anthology film, which is releasing on OTT very soon. Another one of her projects, an originally Telugu series, Parampara, dubbed in 7 languages including Hindi, is expecting its second season to release in July. Aakanksha plays 3 different age groups in a new Hindi series which is expected to be announced soon. “There are so many actors I look up to,” Aakanksha says. “But if I had to choose one name, I would say, both nationally and internationally, Priyanka Chopra . What she has done for herself and she really made our country proud. So, anyone who is dreaming to make it big, she is an inspiration and it’s amazing to see where she is at right now.” Aakanksha Singh is a true inspiration for those of us constantly worrying about where life will take us. “For me it is very important to live in the moment and I always try to live in the present. I am really enjoying the kind of projects I’m doing and the opportunities I’m getting. I don’t know where it will take me but the work satisfaction I’m getting is more than enough and I feel like if my work is good and if the audience is liking me, definitely it will take me somewhere. Nobody can plan that and I don’t plan my future. I go with the flow and I am just enjoying the process and without even thinking what will be there for me tomorrow.” Aakanksha Singh talks about the ease with which she slipped into the character that she played on screen for the movie Runway 34 . She felt right at home with the character. “I would say easiest of all was runway 34 . My character Samaira Khanna was easiest to slip into of all the characters I have played. It was not only just the character but the environment that I shot in. It was smooth and everything was in place. I feel that as a team, we enjoyed working together. So yes, that was the easiest character I feel, without any hesitation, I just slipped into.” Aakanksha Singh talks about her favourite character amongst all the ones she has played so far. “There are two short films, and both the characters are really close to my heart. One is Methi ke Ladoo where I played Radhika and the other one is Kaid. Both the characters were very complex to play, I would say. As I said, the easiest character was runway 34 Samaira Khanna but these two characters were really difficult to portray because there were so many complex emotions and I really enjoyed that.” The actress shares her views on Body Positivity and Women Empowerment. “I feel women empowerment and body positivity is much too correlated. I feel that it is very important for a woman to be empowered with the education and with a sense of self-worth. It is very important to accept yourself as you are. When it comes to body positivity as well, it is very important for us to accept ourselves and also accept others; the way they look and the way they are there. There should not be any judgement passed over. You have to be very comfortable in your skin. Recently I stated in one of my posts as well, how much I love myself. Initially I was not very aware of how I was not putting myself on the front foot but now I have realised it is important to love yourself, to work on yourself and to love the way you are. So I think it is very important to accept the fact that everybody is different from one another, and female empowerment also comes when you lift each other. One female can lift the other and they can cheer for each other. It is very important to know the importance of education and take your own decision in your life. I think the two are correlated as we talk about both being empowered and body positivity. One thing which plays an important role is the self-confidence that we have. It is very important to have that and we need to love ourselves.” Aakanksha Singh talks to the young readers of the magazine and says, “Life is too short so enjoy each and every moment of your life. Just be there, wake up, show up and love yourself as much as you can. Because the only thing which will stay with you is your body and your mind. So train your mind to be a healthy mind, be a healthy body, love yourself and just go for whatever you would like to do and whatever you love just to do. Don’t resist, don’t think much about what will be there for you in the future. 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