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Leave us to our own devices

Instead of banning gadgets, restaurants should ban people that are actually disturbing the peace

Siam Siam, but different

The reason Indians feel instantly at home in Thailand is because their mix of Hindu and Buddhist traditions so closely mirrors our own, creating a comfort zone abroad

30 things to know before you turn 30 The LOVE EDIT

Simmer or sizzle? Forever or for the moment? Escape or endure? Break up or make up? 30 tips, thoughts, tidbits for those who can't help falling in love

The high score in your ear

Homegrown video games are adding a local musical touch to match the play. Sitar riffs, chants, choruses - it's a new level of immersion

Turned down, turned sour

Stalking, sarcasm, squabbles about money. Who'll teach the dating crowd about handling rejection better?

Stretch out, soften up

What do you get when you elongate the Thar and add two doors? An SUV that Roxx and gives city folks an off-road fav

Show them your best side

There's always a right time to visit a city to catch it in its best moments. Festivals, monsoons, and spring are a few shortcuts

A wok to remember

For us, no food is as comforting as Indian Chinese. But even the most familiar dishes travelled the world before they went local

Verse-case scenario....

Do you believe in life after love, after love, after love? As songs about romance fall off the charts, musicians tell us what's changed and what's filling the void in our playlists and hearts

Look who's got it covered

Embroidery, art, metaphors and new minimalist styles. Indian novels are playing it bold and creative with their covers. And picking up prizes too

Just let me cancel, OMG!

We all need an escape from social obligations at times. A guide to saying no to plans witha friend without pissing them off

A rerun for your money

Some old shows feel like a hug. Some just seem cringey. What makes for a rewatch and which gems are hiding on streaming networks?

Tasting, tasting, 1,2,3

When you can't decide what to eat, wear loose pants and pick any of these 10 degustation menus across India

His dark materials

Manish Nai turns rusty metal sheets, butter paper and newsprint into textured collages. Nothing is quite what it seems

Not all men. But always a man

The threat of violent rape and murder remains a grim reality for every woman. Why are men still saying Not All Men?

Stream, pause, taste, think

Rene Redzepi's Noma has no permanent location or menu. Everywhere it sets up shop, it's a new experience. How does the TV show, Omnivore, capture it all?

Glow and behold

Expert advice on everything overflowing on the beauty shelves. Retinol, cortisol. Sunscreen, night cream. Cheap tricks, expensive scams. Peptides, ceramides. And all those acids that still seem suss

Design is font and centre

There's room for more than one serif in town these days. Typographers are reworking old logos and giving startups a new look. See how every letter matters

Baby, you make me crazy

Elle Woods before her Legally Blonde era. Cruella before she was evil. A back story for Furiosa. Some origin stories should have just been flashbacks

The Rookie's Guide To Quitting

First jobs can seem like a drag. Earlycareer slump is real. So, how to know when to switch jobs or move to a whole new field? Hear from three people who did it right

Gadgets and gizmos a-plenty

Science has come so far, so fast. But we're still waiting for these fictional gadgets. We'll take them all, thanks

It's a small world after all

The new Mercedes-AMG Coupe has a smaller engine. It's powerful, fast and loaded with tech. But it comes at a price

Ghost protocol: Keep it real

Death is the ultimate whitewash. People who pass on are suddenly the best people we've known. Why the selective memory?

Drawing a line in the sand

A new luxury resort in the Maldives is setting new standards in bespoke luxury. It will be a while before India matches up

The bro code

On the field, footballers Lallianzuala Chhangte, Vikram Partap Singh and Akash Mishra are winning matches, setting records. Off field, they're tackling egos, sharing fitness hacks and keeping each other sane. Have teamwork goals ever looked so good? Take a look

You look so good on paper

Wallpaper has gone past granny prints. New designs echo TV shows, stand in for artwork, reflect hobbies. Play, peel, repeat. Who needs to commit, anyway?

No more mister bad guy

Are on-screen villains really evil? Or were they just in the way or doing their jobs? If we're rethinking heroes, let's re-examine the bad guys too

Whose side are you on?

Two nations fight to claim jollof rice. One dessert nearly set off a war. 10 dishes we just can't stop fighting over

Can I give you a lift?

Artist Gigi Scaria creates installations that are immersive but deeply critical of the urban world we inhabit

Making it all the way home

People travel, move countries, change continents. But what is familiar will always be home: Food, people, places