Columns
Regular commentary and considered observations on lifestyle, culture and contemporary living.
An artisan of the written word · India
Award-Winning Journalist, Writer, Editor & Speaker
Shilpi Madan creates commissioned journalism, branded content, editorial direction, speaking engagements and teaching for publications, brands, hospitality groups, corporates and institutions.
Commission Work20,000+published articles & features
20+years of editorial experience
360°curiosity about the world
01 / The archive
A Life in Published Words
Explore Shilpi Madan’s journalism and editorial work across luxury, lifestyle and culture: from travel and food to fashion, beauty, decor, parenting, health, education and the arts. The archive spans columns, reported features, celebrity interviews and cover stories, with work shaped for discerning readers and influential brands.
Features
Reported stories with depth, detail and a strong sense of place.
Beauty
Thoughtful coverage of beauty, wellness, rituals and the people shaping the industry.
Celebrity Interviews
Warm, incisive conversations with celebrated artists, achievers and public figures.
Decor
Homes, design, architecture and the considered details that make spaces memorable.
Parenting
Useful, humane stories about raising children and navigating modern family life.
Lifestyle
Curious, polished storytelling across the many pleasures and preoccupations of contemporary life.
Fashion
Reporting and features on style, designers, luxury and changing fashion conversations.
Food
Sensory, informed writing about restaurants, chefs, ingredients, travel and the epicurean life.
Health & Fitness
Accessible editorial on wellbeing, movement, fitness and healthier ways to live.
Travel
Immersive journeys, hotel stories and destination writing from a passionate travel journalist.
Art
Engaging coverage of artists, exhibitions, ideas and the cultural worlds around them.
02 / The commission
Words That Do Their Work
Whether you need a compelling feature, a sharper editorial voice or an experienced person to lead the conversation, Shilpi brings journalistic rigour, narrative instinct and a discerning luxury-and-lifestyle perspective to every brief.
Journalism & Feature Writing
Commission articles, columns, interviews, cover stories and reported features for print and digital publications.
Branded & Corporate Content
Develop credible, engaging storytelling for brands, hotels, hospitality groups, corporates and institutions.
Editing & Editorial Direction
Shape manuscripts, magazines, websites and literature through structural editing, line editing and clear editorial strategy.
Interviews & Conversations
Prepare, conduct and write perceptive interviews with celebrities, founders, artists, experts and achievers.
Speaking & Panel Moderation
Book an accomplished speaker or moderator for intelligent, warm and well-researched conversations.
Workshops & Soft Skills
Build confidence in communication, writing, presentation and professional expression through practical sessions.
Visiting Faculty
Bring real editorial experience into classrooms through lectures, mentoring and industry-facing teaching.
Student Mentoring & SOP Guidance
Help students research, analyse and strategically shape distinctive statements of purpose for overseas study applications.
“The story waiting beyond the next passport stamp is always worth pursuing.”Curiosity, rigor, and an appetite for the world
03 / The byline
The Wordsmith Behind the Work
Shilpi Madan is one of India’s most experienced, award winning luxury and lifestyle journalists, writers and editors. She has written over 20,000 published articles and features across food, fashion, travel, decor, health and fitness, parenting, education, trends, celebrity and culture—always with a curious eye and an appetite for the world.
Editorial Experience
Contributing Editor for Millionaire Asia (India), Global Spa, Travel+Leisure India & South Asia, Better Homes & Gardens and Discover India.
Current Editorial Roles
Editor, Andaz Delhi by Hyatt magazine; Contributing Editor, Global Spa; Managing Editor, Peaklife; and Columnist, Sunday Standard.
A Broad Publishing Footprint
Published in ELLE India, Mumbai Mirror, The Hindu, Indian Express, Mint Lounge, ForbesIndia, Robb Report India, India Today Spice and many more.
Brand & Hospitality Work
Created content and edited literature for WWF, Embarq, msn.com, yahoo.com, ABM Architects and The Leela Palaces, Hotels and Resorts.
Travel Expertise
A passionate travel journalist who is always looking for a new adventure, a new hotel and the story waiting beyond the next passport stamp.
The IT List
Contributed to Travel+Leisure India & South Asia, including its IT list of the best new hotels.
04 / Beyond the page
Teaching, Speaking & Mentoring
Shilpi’s work extends from the page to the classroom and the stage. She has moderated panel discussions, conducted workshops in soft skills, appeared in publications and conversations, and led students towards more confident communication and clearer thinking.
Visiting Faculty
Associated with SP Jain School of Global Management, Istituto Marangoni Mumbai, UpGrad–Atlas SkillTech University and Pearl Academy Mumbai.
Industry-Facing Education
Visiting Faculty for English Literature at Whistling Woods International, Mumbai, bringing editorial practice into higher education.
Journalism Club
Conducted the Journalism Club for secondary students at JBCN International School in Mumbai.
Guest Speaking
Guest speaker at Chatrabhuj Narsee School Mumbai, with sessions designed to inform, engage and make language useful.
University Application Mentoring
Guides students applying to foreign universities through research, analysis, strategy and distinctive statement-of-purpose writing.
Book a Session
Invite Shilpi for a talk, workshop, moderation brief, faculty appointment or tailored mentoring engagement.
05 / Make an enquiry
Have a Story, Publication or Brief?
Publications, editors, brands, hotels, hospitality groups, corporates, educational institutions and event organisers can connect directly for collaborations and opportunities. Share your subject, audience, format, timeline and ambition; Shilpi will bring the right editorial approach to it.
Commission Journalism
For features, columns, interviews, travel stories, profiles and cover-worthy ideas.
Build Better Content
For branded storytelling, editorial calendars, magazine copy, website content and corporate narratives.
Bring Clarity to the Room
For speaking engagements, panel moderation, workshops, guest lectures and soft-skills sessions.
Support the Next Generation
For journalism education, literature teaching, student mentoring and statement-of-purpose guidance.
Direct Enquiries
Email me@shilpimadan.com to discuss a commission or professional engagement.
06 / Start a conversation
Let’s Make the Words Matter
For editorial commissions, brand collaborations, speaking, teaching, moderation, workshops or mentoring, write to me@shilpimadan.com. Follow Shilpi’s latest stories, conversations and discoveries across her social channels.