Editor-In-Chief’s Note

PHOTOGRAPHY BY TONY DI LORENZO/antoniofotographie.com

*published SUMMER 2009

As soon as the temperature’s single digits go double, I open up my sunroof and play that one song that gets me into the summer spirit: “Rio” by Duran Duran. There is something incredibly seductive about the synthesized beats and the song evokes just the right dose of nostalgia. The gorgeous vision of Nick, Simon, Andy and John frolicking on their yacht without a care in the world, looking uber-chic in their crisp linen suits just makes me want to reach for my hot pink lip gloss and Ray-Bans and kick it up with the boys. The unveiling of the summer sun is something we all relish and celebrate either by exploring various states of dress (or undress), experimenting with bolder and brighter makeup or simply feeling the need to be kissed by the sun. Passionately.

We are celebrating the summer season with The Power Issue. In this day and age, things often seem beyond our control. However, we at ANOKHI firmly believe that NOW is the time to take command of your life. We want you to refocus, recharge and take charge of your mind, body, soul and all the things in between.

Starting off with our exclusive interview with the ridiculously gorgeous Nicole Scherzinger of the Pussycat Dolls (Open Chest, page 26), who talks to us about her life and her journey as an artist that is taking charge in the music business. The Power Issue is jam-packed with an abundance of tips from our panel of experts in a special expanded edition of the Wellness section that includes a hot n’ sexy four-page spread (Summer Sex Special, page 100). We also demystify yoga by examining the different styles and their benefits (Yoga Unplugged, page 88) and help you take charge of your fridge with healthy tips (Neera’s The Dish, page 92).

We continue to bring you hard-hitting topics in our Percolator Talk by taking a closer look at domestic violence in the South Asian community and the ways in which men and women can empower themselves towards a brighter future (Domestic Abuse: A Cultural Catastrophe? page 118) The power of protest is redefined letting your voices be heard — louder and stronger (People’s Power, page 122).

As always we at ANOKHI bring you haute fashion and style with our summer roundup of sizzling looks and tips. Kick the recession where it hurts by embracing a sharper and bolder you (Lavish Lines, page 56), go crazy in technicolour (Kaleidoscope, page 42) and don’t leave home without reading our summer pointers for your skin and hair (Summer Goddess, page 72). Heading to the beach? Don’t forget to take with you our favorite products (Surfs Up, page 114).

Kick off those heels, feel the sand between your toes and join us in our summer state of mind. Be it. Flaunt it. Own it.

The yacht awaits.

We love to hear from you! Email us at anokhihearsyou@anokhimagazine.com [1].

Best,

Hina P. Ansari
Editor-In-Chief