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Celebrating Amar Akbar Anthony, 40 Years Later

This year marks the 40th anniversary of one of the classics of Hindi cinema, Amar Akbar Anthony — Manmohan Desai’s riotous ode to communal harmony. Desai’s genius was that he made AAA in between making three other films that were released that year — Dharam Veer, Chacha Bhatija and Parvarish. By Maithili Rao

I'm Neither AAPtard, Congi or Sanghi; I'm Arnab

After a Decade of Verbally Scorching Politicians, Bureaucrats, Left-wingers, Right-wingers, Pro-maoists, the Saffron-clad, the Liberals, the Pseudo-liberals, the Communalists and Everyone Else on Times Now, Arnab Goswami Is Going Solo, With a News Channel of His Own — Republic TV — Which Will Launch in the Coming Weeks. If This Interview Is Anything to Go by, He Is Getting Ready to Rage Against the Machine With Almighty Force Once Again. 

All The Director's Women

When you look at the body of work of all the contemporary auteurs in Indian cinema, is there a commonality in how each of them portray their female characters? If so, what do these archetypes tell us about the men who are crafting them for celluloid?

The New Breed Of Indian Cricketers

With a Slew of Young, Talented and Extremely Confident Cricketers Coming Through the Ranks, the Future of Indian Cricket Appears to Be in Safe Hands.  

Picture Perfect

Ferzaan Engineer has a fabulous collection of Leica cameras.

Twin While You're Winning

Honda’s legendary Africa Twin is now in India.

Life's Lessons - Kapil Dev

Words of wisdom from India's Greatest All-Rounder.

The Diary Of A Lazy Lutyens Lout

In which our intrepid (and anonymous) columnist attends a conference for young right-wingers

From Music To Meals

Anaida Parvaneh, the pop star of the ’90s popularly known by her first name, is now making a name for herself as a chef and food curator, notably for the restaurant chain SodaBottleOpenerWala.

'Consumers Here Have A Good Deal Of Knowledge And Are Very Enthusiastic.'

Discussing Glenfiddich’s newly-launched Experimental Series and more with the brand’s Global Ambassador Struan Grant Ralph.

Apps To Heal The Mind

More and more young people are turning to Artificial Intelligence-based apps for their mental well-being.

Why This Could Be The Best World Cup Yet

It would take a brave person to pick one winner in the 2019 World Cup at this stage, but equally, only a foolish one would look away from the fact that this could be the most exciting tournament played yet.

How The Best Teams Compare

A look at how the biggest guns in the World Cup stack up

Manspotting: Chronicles Of Mid Life Romance

This month, a book on Indian men leaves our columnist impressed.

The Journey From Garam Hava To Mulk

A second look at the handful of brave Hindi films that dealt with distrust and alienation in the Muslim community with sincerity and understanding.

The Casual Non-Conformist

While Karan Johar might be sitting at the heart of Bollywood, embodying every quality that defines the industry – good, bad and ugly – the man has effectively changed the landscape of Hindi cinema, without taking himself too seriously - and he doesn’t really care what you think of him.

Bollywood's New Golden Boy

The breakout star of 2018, Vicky Kaushal has gone from being an indie actor to mainstream leading man material. While directors are taking notice of hisacting chops, the audience has also found its latest pin upobsession

Making Of A Mountaineer

As he trains to ascend Annapurna the worlds 10th highest peak, and the 7th mountain in his ongoing quest to conquer all 14 of the worlds 8000-metre summits by the time he turns 30 Arjun Vajpai talks to us about the rigorous physical and mental fitness regime that keeps him going.

A Musical For Our Times

Eight years in development, #SingIndiaSing, Rahul Dacunhas ambitious new musical which opens in Mumbai this month promises to be a spectacle: reality TV story, 29 songs, energetic dancing, live singing by the city's biggest rockers, audience interactivity

Winning Twins

The all-new Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 and Continental GT 650 are a throwback to classic biking and theyre great to ride.

The Right Sports Shoe – Is There One?

Sneakers dont come cheap these days. So it is essential to spend time finding the one that fits the best, and fulfils your specific need. Here are some crucial tips from an expert.

When VVS Announced His Arrival

Blessed with great technique and style, VVS Laxman is one of the finest batsmen India has ever produced, and will forever be remembered for his epic 281 against Australia – often spoken of as the greatest test match innings of all time. In this extract from his autobiography, 281 And Beyond, he describes the days and moments leading up to his debut test match against South Africa in Ahmedabad, in which he scored a crucial 2nd innings half century to help India win

The Business Of Wine Investing

Fine wine can be a good investment, just like stocks, bullion and real estate. Many connoisseurs now purchase cases of rare, critically acclaimed wines in order to sell them when their value increases. David Jackson, CEO of London-based Amphora Portfolio Management — a firm that specialises in wine investments — tells you how the process works.

Reimagining The Cricket Bat

A Mumbai-based startup, founded by two management school friends, aims to use modern technology and innovative design to make cricket bats more user-friendly and productive.

The Best Films I Saw In 2018

2018 was the year of spirited new filmmakers and storytellers, who rooted their craft in local soil.

Retired At 40

With a shrewd combination of financial planning and curtailed expenses, these men figured out how to make the most out of the best years of their lives.

A Farewell To India

Collectors and aesthetes in India are about to lose some sparkle in their homes, as French mirror-sculptor, Yahel Chirinian, gets ready to leave India, her home for nearly three decades.

County Donegal- The Coolest Place On The Planet

County Donegal, in northwestern Ireland, was given this title by a 2017 poll that predicted it would become a tourist hotspot in the coming year. On a week-long journey across the Wild Atlantic Way, Shweta Mehta Sen discovered that they were referring to a lot more than just the weather.

Usain Bolts The Last Hurrah

Going into the RIO Olympics, Usain Bolt remains the man to beat - and he know it.

Rohit Sharma Wants Sachin Tendulkar To Bat For His Life!

Then he pretenaturally gifted (and mercurial) batsman opens up about test cricket, being a veteran before 30, marriage and everything in between.