It was for the women, of the women, and I am sure it was by the women. And believe me when I say it hasn't changed really over the decades. The covers carried decent pictures of good looking well-bred women, as a true representation of Bhartia Nari (Indian Woman) with occasional filmy heroines or models gracing the covers. This brings me to the write ups on being a smart wife with financial planning and saving tips. The housewives showed these pictures to their children and husbands and started keeping some money from their household savings to plan that special family holiday. In between there was Holiday special with pictures of Switzerland, London, America possible only in dreams but our very own local hill stations like Shimla, Koofri, Manali, Massouri, Nainital which the middle class could afford. There were special editions on festivals like Diwali, Holi, Navratras, Xmas, with special recipes of sweets, cakes and goodies, and what to wear on these special occasions, and the traditions and celebrations across the world.
There were written soap operas which had fortnightly episodes with each edition. There were simple romantic stories of young love, marriage or family problems.
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