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How the tables have turned

Fewer walk-ins, less waiting. India is finally making restaurant reservations. It is changing how the business is run, and of course, how we enjoy an evening out

Turns of the century

TV, beer, movies, architectural styles, words. Try not to feel old as these 10 things turn 100 years old this year

Cue updates, cue seven

Audi's once beloved Q7 SUV is back, witha new design and a trusty engine. But can it accelerate back to the top spot?

Avinash Tiwary

Actor, AvinashTiwary15

I do? Oh no, you don't!

Parents of single 30somethings are accepting that marriage isn't their child's end goal. Here's how they're making peace with their children's choices

For cold time's sake

Say what you will about Delhi, the winter season here still holds some magic. Especially when it comes to food

Sound bites

Crunchy textures are taking over our soups, salads, sushi, even desserts. Chefs break down the hype around the crisp and crackle, and the trick to getting it just right

Listen. They don't judge

Ditch your longsuffering bestie and tune into a relationship podcast instead. It's quicker and they know exactly what you're going through

Sexy and they know it

Why do we hate on artists who know they've got it? Sabrina Carpenter is just the latest bombshell facing the firing squad

Did you miss the signs?

Some films demand a rewatch, only to spot all the clues you didn't the first time. These 10 aren't your usual suspects. See what we did there?

A sculptor who turns heads

Curves, rolls of fat, and strong features are on full display in G Ravinder Reddy's work. It celebrates the real female form

It's time to clear the air

At airports, pyjamas, hungover travellers, and lax norms abound. But do we really want to see people at their worst?

They're no longer coasting

Sri Lankans are still hoping for a better future. But in Colombo, its hotels are already prepped for success. And the local food is as delicious as ever

Love, loss and long division

You can end a relationship these days, divvy up friends too. But how do you split a joint Insta or air miles? Can you sue for custody of the dog? See how couples now tie up (and trip over) loose ends

Out of office, with the team

Colleagues are turning into travel buddies. No, we’re not talking about the office trip. See why work vacays might be the next big thing in travel

Burst. Boomerang. Beware!

How to style yourself in a world where everyone's whipping out their camera all the time, every day

Saiyami Kher

Actor, @Saiyami

Taking up happy space

Leave the doomscrolling for next week. Here are 10 of the happiest spots on Instagram

New year, new gear

Waiting in pole position? Don't make any fuel-ish decisions; these are the new car launches to get excited about

This is just the beginning

A new year is a chance for new adventures. Take up a sport, delve into a cuisine, learn a language. Just try it all

The flavour has chipped away

Potato chips used to be a thing of joy. Now, they're mass-produced in factories, the flavours seem artificial and, like so much else, the good stuff is branded as gourmet

Great escapes

How far can 2025 take you? It depends on how far you're willing to go. We asked the experts for the best road trips to take this year

The scent of something new

The Indian perfume market is veering away from attars and knock-offs. Now, local perfumers are crafting signature scents. Take a whiff

New activity detected

A body at rest will remain at rest unless an outside force acts upon it. Be the outside force so you can navigate the year ahead

Left to your own devices

To break free from screen time, here's a trick: Spread your apps and use across more devices. It will trim distraction, if you let it

This week, we're...

Watching hot men cook, calling out privilege, judging passport bros, and counting our days

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