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Stop shrinking the thinking

It's not OCD, it's just neat. Is it toxic or are you just peeved? Let's leave therapyspeak to the experts, shall we?

Asking For A Friend

As you grow older and find your own tribe, you realise that blood really isn't thicker than water. It's the friends you make who become your family

Fight for your right to love

Greek tycoons. Shy cowboys. Damsels, vampires, quivering members, steamy sex. Why hate on romance novels when we can all just enjoy them?

The massive attack

The Everglades variant of the Ford Bronco SUV packs some serious 4x4 hardware. It's a hardcore off-roader

Southern comforts

Is modern South Indian food finally getting its due? From Goa to New York, chefs are putting their heritage on a plate

Are you Team Navya yet?

She's just a girl and she's on fire. At 25, Navya Naveli Nanda is turning privilege and power into a force for women's rights. Comic books are just part of the mission

Addressing a question

Where should you live? In the buzzing centre of town? Or in a quiet suburb, far away? Every choice calls for compromise

Diplomatic privileges

State dinners across the world aren't known for their food. But ITC's chefs set a new standard at this year's G20 Summit

A promise in their pockets

Don't stand on ceremony. More Indian millennials are picking up the tabs for their own weddings. The soirées are smaller, more intimate, but there's money left over for ever after. See how four couples pulled it off

Hitch, glitch and switch

Kiran Rao's new film is about getting lost and finding yourself. It's wowed Toronto andis headed here soon

Getting into the spirit

What to stock, what to mix, how to serve and when to shake up something new. Here's how to set up an epic bar for the next house party

Following up the finale

It's mild. It passes. But the grief we feel when a favourite show or film ends is real. And there are ways to cope too

Bookmark and hit Play

Quick, read these 10 novels and nonfiction works before they're adapted for the screen

The new power move

With sustainable materials, bioengineered elements, tonnes of LED lights and a range of 750 km, the Mercedes-Benz Concept CLA Class is the future

Is this seat taken?

There are no perks to having reduced mobility. You may pass through airport security more quickly but a life in need of assistance is hardly an advantage

Far from the East

Modern Japanese food consists of dishes that didn't originate in Japan. Here are its greatest hits, they're all delicious, anyway

We did not see that coming

y Warning: 40 spoilers ahead. Read on at ¥, your own risk or lean in and enjoy a world in which there are only so many ways to twist a tale

Five, six. Pick up sticks

The Asian Games are around the corner. The Paris Olympics are on the line. The Indian men's hockey team is calm, confident and raring to go

Pasnion, or justa fad?

Some styles last for years. Some barely survive a season. Here's how to avoid the flash and pick true winners

Just Keep It Casual

Who killed skinny jeans? Are blazers fitted or oversized? How big should a tote be? A quick style update before you step out

Grin And Bear It? Why?

There's no glory in suffering. Personal sacrifice is not part of any job. Let's call out the persevering spirit for what it is: Toxic resilience

Guardians of their galaxy

Building an imaginary world takes skill and dexterity. Few writers get it right, immersing readers in a parallel reality they might never want to leave

Down to a fine art

Daniel Humm's love for art couldn't be contained on paper or even in a regular kitchen. His food takes plant-based eating to the next level, a Michelin-studded one

Tales from the chopping block

Raw chicken, kebab fails, catastrophes with cabbage, even exploding pizzas. Top chefs open up about their greatest kitchen mistakes and the life lessons to learn from them all

Don't sweat the small stuff

Get off the couch. Here's every hack to help you take your first steps towards starting a fitness regimen

How Knot To Celebrate

The Indian wedding is bigger and fatter than ever. It doesn't have to be. But who's gonna tell their folks?

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Actor, producer, @IAmKirtiKulhari

How does it go, again?

Forget poetry. These 10 songs live in our heads rent-free mostly for their hooks and silly lines. Come on, you know the words...

Swedish current affair

Volvo's newest electric SUV-coupé, the C40 Recharge offers a game-changing 530km range on a single charge

Surviving college 101

It's head-to-campus season for those studying overseas. Few things are as exciting or daunting. And yet, so much of college life hasn't changed. Some advice