Dear Readers,

Cinema is a medium that is constantly evolving, and the development continues to be shaped by technological advancement. While theatre venues and cinema halls have influenced popular culture for decades, streaming giants like Amazon and Netflix are seeing massive growth in recent times. And why not? An evening at home or at a friend’s house can be a lot of fun, and many now prefer binge-watching shows and movies in the comfort of their homes. It's so easy. In this week's Feature Story, we explore the evolution of cinema and the great 'Movie Theatres Vs Streaming' debate! 

As for the Cover this week, we have the vibrant Adah Sharma with her cat-shaped pillow, Radha. The beautiful actress who has numerous movies and web-series in multiple languages to her name talks to us about her journey and what changed the game for her in Cover Story! 

Coronavirus has had a substantial impact on the Hindi film industry, mirroring its impacts across all arts sectors. Ever since the lockdown began, production houses have scrambled to shift large chunks of their film release slates in response to the coronavirus pandemic and subsequent cinema closures. To read about how producers, directors, actors, singers are going to work on scripts, direction, production, styling in the future, turn to the Special Feature – it's a compelling read!

As beauty consumers have become more conscious of what goes into their products, brands have responded by offering a greater range of organic and natural options than ever before. One such brand is Vanarc Organic Rituals, the elixir of good skin health. Stop over at our People in Focus, where we chat with Saiba Ismail about her brand and journey so far.

While the rules of being healthy are universally the same – eat healthily, move more, avoid stress and sleep better – some specific foods can give women a definite advantage in terms of well-being. Check out our Mind & Body, where we list five often ignored ingredients that are part of the Indian kitchen and must find their way into every woman's diet. Buzzing capital Bangkok shows why Thailand is one of the most dazzling holiday destinations in the world! Read our Grand Getaways to know why to visit this exuberant city at least once in your life!

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