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Shoaib Ibrahim

Actor, content creator. @shoaib2087

Plot twist: Hindi medium

A Hindi version of the Tamil film Soorarai Pottru is out soon. Here are 10 remakes that Bollywood got right

Jaipur is part of the plot

The Jaipur Literature Festival celebrates books, authors, publishing and stories. But there's music, parties and fun too

A crunchy controversy

Papad and poppadom unite India and the UK, but the two are not the same. There's a potato involved and a legal dispute too

Flagging off the signs

Chase the Avoid red flags in a relationship green ones, by all means. But it's the beige flags, those harmless quirks of every partner, that make a relationship fun. What do beige flags look like? Hear it from Ayesha Kanga and Rasika Dugal

Don't swipe, just swoon

No hook-ups, no apps, no ghosting, no DMs. Three couples who found love offline share their IRL meet-cute stories

Can Cupid do it again?

Love is short. Forgetting is long. Forgiving is hard. Here's how to hit refresh and open up to love again

Down to a fine Artura

HORMAZD SORABJEE

Vacation or guilt trip?

Travel may be the best stress buster. And yet, for some, the journey between home and the airport is surprisingly stressful

Guided by the stars

Michelin has been quietly reinventing itself even as it holds on to its feted (and feared) rating system. Here's everything a good foodie needs to know

From spear to eternity

At 26, Neeraj Chopra has won Olympic gold, set new records and shown us how far a javelin (and an Indian athlete) can go. So, where does he go from here?

The curated closet

Highand low-rise jeans. Breezy fits. Big bags. Sneakers with everything. More denim. Here's how we're playing it casual in 2024

Is it stress o'clock, again?

If time management is aconstant worry, don't freeze, don't panic. These hacks will keep you ticking

Please don't mind the gap

Ryan Reynolds, 47, and Blake Lively, 36, married in 2012 and have four children. In most relationships, age gaps are rarely a defining characteristic.

This week, we're....

Cringing in the front row.Because even at gigs, Indians greet foreign acts desi style. Fans cheered for “jiju” when Nick Jonas got on stage at Lolla last week.

Next thing on the list

Turns out, making a list and checking it twice is quite satisfying. Put pen to paper or type it out, but get those tasks done

Winning a losing battle

Hollywood's favourite weight-loss drug is now available on prescription in many countries. It will flood the Indian market soon. Is it worth it?

Hear me roar

Can you believe Sanya Malhotra is already 14 films old? She's played a headstrong cop, a stubborn wife, a quirky widow and more. She planned on being a dancer. Follow her sidestep to Bollywood as she maps her memorable roles and what went down off-screen

That was out of line

Doodling is fun. No form, no rules, no stress. Three artists say it's legit art too. And it's just taking off in India

Read this with interest

Retiring at 40 is not a pipe dream. Begin early, maximise your privilege, save from the start and track how your money grows. Your golden yacht awaits

Follow-ups and epic fails

Why are some sequels spectacular and others so trashy? The trick is to know what made the OG special to begin with

The ultimate wrap battle

Which foreign celeb has worn the sari best? Presenting 10 cases, six yards and a million memes

See and be scene

Is it a mad, mad world? Today, strangers' personalities and quirks are on full display for anyone who cares to watch

I'm feeling a real connection

India's longest sea bridge, the Atal Setu, is a 21.8km long six-lane trans-harbour bridge that is both cool and convenient

The new Gujarat titans

I don't think it is too much of a stretch to say that Gujaratis are among the most influential people in today's India. The country's most powerful man is a proud Gujarati.

It all adds up

The internet has taught us Girl Math and Boy Math. We just multiplied it. From justifying vacays to calculating hair wash days and subtracting calories, check out how we all share a common denominator

Attention, pleats!

Kashmiri motifs on capes, kanjivaram in linen, kalamkari on wool. Two design houses are giving tradition a chic spin

You can't sit with us

Cancel culture is in Phase 2. Disgraced celebs are riffing on their experiences and are even more popular. Was the movement flawed from the start?

Was It Something You Ate?

It's human to havea relationship with food, but know when to draw the line between comfort and compulsion

The ultimate '90s line-up

Ronan Keating, The Backstreet Boys and the Goo Goo Dolls have played here. Soon, Sting will too. Who next? Here's our wishlist