You & I Weekly
By: youandimag- You&I 15 November 2025- Issue- 18.20 - The Living Heart of Heirloom - Meenaakshi Chaudhary
- Published on November 30, 2025
- youandimag
- Issues 260
- Language - English
- Published weekly
About this issue
Dear Readers,
November arrives wrapped in nostalgia and promise—a bridge between what was and what’s to come. It’s that gentle pause before the year’s close, inviting us to look back on what we’ve carried forward and what we continue to create anew.
The beauty of being in the present lies in holding the memories of the past while carrying the hopes of the future. And few things capture that sentiment quite like heirloom jewellery—pieces that have witnessed weddings, festivals, and quiet afternoons, each glimmering with the care and spirit of those who wore them before. In our Feature Story, we explore how such heirlooms continue to weave connection and continuity across generations, blending memory with modernity in the most beautiful ways.
Gracing our cover this month is the ever-gorgeous Meenaakshi Chaudhary, radiant in a red draped saree. In her candid conversation, she opens up about her journey as an actor, her current projects, and her most cherished experiences in cinema.
Our People in Focus section shines the spotlight on two creative forces—Tejaswi Madivada and Zubin Vakil. Tejaswi, an actress who began as a dance instructor, speaks with refreshing honesty about survival, self-worth, and growth. Her story is one of courage, candour, and reinvention. Zubin, on the other hand, brings his signature romance and bohemian spirit to fashion—bridging vintage charm with contemporary expression. For him, every garment tells a story, and every silhouette captures an emotion.
In the Spotlight features Hyderabad-based designer Asmita Marwa, whose work reimagines Indian craftsmanship with a global, modern lens. Her ability to breathe new life into traditional crafts like Kalamkari has made her one of the most admired voices in sustainable and artistic fashion today.
And finally, in Mind & Body, we delve into the fascinating idea of enclothed cognition—the concept that what we wear influences not just how we look, but how we think, feel, and carry ourselves. When a piece of clothing holds history—our own or someone else’s—it transforms into something deeper, shaping not just our style but our sense of self.
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