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Nitesh Kumar

Para badminton athlete, Nitesh_Kmar

With you, in dispirit

We're not fully over all the things and people that let us down this year. Here are 10 from the naughty list

Zero in on the meaning

Gunjan Chawla Kumar's Sifr series is meditative and repetitive. It shows that something can come from nothing

An attitude of gratitude

There's so much to be grateful for. But take a close look back at the year that's passed and celebrate how far you've come

Thai until you succeed

Thai cuisine flourished after non-Thai chefs took it to the world. Now, two new top-class restaurants are run by Indians

IYKYK

The year's done, the data is in, we've Wrapped, unboxed and unpacked what we could. Were you really paying attention to all the drama of 2024? Find out here. Answers on Page 27

The getaway without the trip

Cut the clutter, add details, and dim the lights. Here are the best hacks for making your home feel like a luxury retreat

When every buddy wins

Why force a single friend to fit every definition of BFF? A circle of besties isn't betrayal, it's a sign of growing up and spreading the love

This week, we're...

Faking a flex. If you have FOMO about concerts, you’re the right market for Get Your Flex. The Insta-based service sells concert video footage, so customers can pretend that they were at the Maroon 5 gig, or paid ₹30,000 for Dil-Luminati seats. For ₹99, you can also be tagged in a concert video by a cool “friend”, or get a clip that you can repost. Now, if there’s more buzz online than at the venue, you know why.

Man of the moments

Sunil Chhetri has retired from football, but he's not done yet. The 40-year-old legend talks about the moments that defined his careerand why his biggest achievement is off the field

Sonal Kaushal

Voice artist, YouTuber, content creator, @The_Motormouth

Raising the nepo rate

Who said privilege was a bad thing? These 10 celeb kids are clapping back at their family legacies and forging ahead on their own

It's rally been a treat

For car lovers, the 1000 Miglia Experience UAE is an opportunity to see - and talk about - rare, timeless cars in all their glory

Mess around and find out

Live while you're young. It's the time to make mistakes, experiment with jobs and relationships, and flirt with new cities

Rewind, reheat, taste, repeat

For anyone tracking the food scene, 2024 has been a year of spectacular highs. See which chefs, restaurants and trends made the cut and will shape the year to come

Thinking on their feet

Viral moves, hook steps, even fakers. Insta has changed how dance evolves. See how creators stay on their toes

Try these new party tricks

The good news: This season's fashion staples can create a party look, a holiday fit and a wedding look too. There is no bad news

Make every second count

History rarely celebrates the runner-up. But we should. It's where the tales of grit and comebacks lie

Pragya Kapoor

Film producer, @PragyaKapoor_

Press play. Join the chorus

Stage musicals can go quite wrong as they jump to screen. These 10 films had song and dance, but none of the cringe

Indian artist, Tokyo drift

Kunel Gaur's Kumi series turns geometric shapes and Japanese graphic design into art. Are you getting early 2000s vibes too?

Please note the change of address

We'll readily use Mister for a man, but call women by their first name in the press, on social media, in life. Something's amiss

Recipe for a perfect desert

When in Egypt, see the pyramids, by all means. But why let the adventure stop there? The ancient land comes alive with luxury hotels and leisurely Nile cruises

Comfort eats, all dressed up

Sanjyot Keer's food videos turn even everyday sabzi into art. It's why we're hooked to the foods he cooks

An easier lesson in lessening

Failed the No-Buy challenges from a few years ago? Meet the Low-Buy, a more chill, doable, younger version

In love with love

Indie singer Anuv Jain is on top of the playlists. His DMs are exploding.Hearts beat in his songs, but they also take a beating. How does he make breakups sound so poetic? And where are all these feels coming from?

Ahilya Bamroo

How Ahilya Bamroo is treating herself. With more than just skincare

Now, binge with your ears

Hear us out: These 10 series are worth a watch just for their killer background scores

Two can play this game

Mahindra's new cars are proof that it is prepared to go both futuristic and classic to charge up India's electric motor dreams

Leave the baggage behind

If you're doing your own thing on vacation with family and friends, you're probably better off travelling solo. Try it