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The keys to an epic stay

Tokyo, Bangkok, Venice, Paris, Cairo. Top hotels everywhere are levelling up their rooms, views, service and experiences. This is where to check in on your next trip

What's floating India's boat?

Along Indian coasts cruises are giving big deck energy.Locals are signing up. Tours are sold out. See how we're all diving in

Don't travel in groups of foe

Vacationing with the besties? Here's how to have an epic time without losing your mind. Or each other

We're on the bomb squad

Don't hate on bad movies. They're good for business; they can end franchises no one asked for. And hey, they're low-key fun

Have a better idea?

You'll have to wait. Inspiration strikes when it wants to. But some creative people know how to ignite the first spark. A comedian, artist, novelist, musician, and filmmaker show us how it's done

Fit Check? Look Behind You

In gyms, someone is always filming. We are all in the frame without meaning to be. Is privacy at odds with fitness goals? Is consent even possible with all those mirrors?

Is There A Bot In Your Closet?

AI is designing clothes, creating ads, and tracking who's buying what. Relax. We're seeing what it can't do too. Take a look

Sudhir Yaduvanshi

Playback singer, @Sudhir Yaduvanshi Music

Step, step step... and twirl!

Sangeet routines, wedding waltzes, party moves and those hip-hop pops you thought you couldn't do. Here are 10 accounts to keep you on your toes

A timeless story in three parts

Take a closer look at Anjolie Ela Menon's triptych, Yatra. Like life, it demands that the viewer embark on a journey

Hitting that suite spot

Most hotels go all-out with extravagant frills. But to truly shine, all they need to do is pay attention to the everyday details

It's what we've weighted for

Around the world, drugs that suppress appetite are all the rage for weightloss. We've taken to them faster than any diet. Could the war on fat finally be over?

Remote learning

The small-town success story is changing. Distance matters less. The fire burns brighter. Indians are realising that regional quirks are actually an advantage. See how an artist, an actor, a designer, a musician and a hockey champ celebrate their roots

The big Apple of my eye

Bring back the frothy, shiny NYC romcoms where anything was possible. In a world going mad, that dream is all we have

Avantika Dassani

Actor, @AvantikaDassani

Keep your i on this BMW

The brand's beloved sedan has now gone electric. The i5 M60 has a sci-fi roar and razor-sharp graphics. It's worth the hype

Why adapt when you can evolve?

Sometimes, the movie or show does it better than the book it is based on. Here's when to stream not flip

Sharp edges, blunt words

British chef Heston Blumenthal has gone public about his struggle with ADHD and bipolar syndrome. He hopes it calms kitchens down. It's hot in there already

The suitable boy

He's played lovers, taxi drivers, street rats and rich brats. He's redefining what it means to be the token Brown boy on set. But would he be on a reality show? Ishaan Khatter tells us why he's a career chameleon and how he got here

Stay stylish in your cubicle

Everyone's back at the office. Covid flexibilities are long forgotten. But being comfortable is still key. So, what are we wearing to work?

Hey, I found you online

Baby pics, emo selfies, old tweets outing the ex. If it makes you cringe, it makes HR departments do too. Here's how to clean up your digital footprint

Is It Scrolling Or Screening?

Being on the phone while the TV plays is the new normal. Just don't do it when there's company. A case for what it means to be present

This week, we're...

Preferring the spinoff.

The newest tricks in the book

Time is money. Here are the best hacks for saving precious seconds and taking even your everyday feed to the next level

Snuffing out the flames

Has online dating peaked? People are ditching the apps, going old-school, and aiming for IRL connections. Here's how the swipe failed a whole generation

Off the eaten path

In hotels, cafes and home kitchens cooks are getting creative with food waste. Tomato skins show up in a cake, fat flavours broths, peels have fresh appeal. Of course, we're cheering this change

Glamming up your getaway

Every island in the Maldives is stunning. So how do resorts offer a luxury upgrade? At Cheval Blanc it's by elevating every experience-food, service, spa and beyond

Benefits with friends

Of course it's harder to make friends as we grow older. Responsibilities, increase, time is short. Luckily, we have our tribes

A portrait to reflect upon

Playing with lighting and layering, a young Amrita Sher-Gil depicted herself as bold, mischievous, and enigmatic - all at once

Keep your trope shut

A divided world, a post-apocalyptic wasteland, a prophecy, a burden too heavy for a young adult. 10 YA dystopian cliches to vanquish in battle.