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Tang dynasty

As India's tomato prices fluctuate, see how it went from foreign food to culinary staple in less than a century

Time to grow up

Fame, love, money. Shoes, vibrators, watches. We round up crazy good advice for those turning 30, from those who've been there. Hack adulting now

Voice of an Angeles

What does it take to live your dream before you've turned 20? Jaipur singer Cherry, now performing in LA, spills the tea

Rich, Dark, Spreading Fast

India's craft-chocolate makers are breaking the mould. Finer beans, smoother textures and local flavours are winning global prizes. Your childhood treat is growing up. Take a bite

Trinetra Haldar Gummaraju

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Taking the scenic route

10 great shows, released in 2023 and set in towns and villages scattered across India, that make the location the unexpected star

The super-savour offer

No matter how hard you try, childhood classics will never taste the way they did. That's because they're laced with longing

The treat of Versailles

At France's grandest palace, it's possible to live like a monarch. A new 14-room hotel offers luxury, history, private tours and a restaurant by Alain Ducasse

Write your own wows

Comfy shoes, classics in a modern update, personal touches. Check out three trends for shaadi season

Eat, crave, love

Keto, intermittent fasting, juices, raw food. Measuring every morsel. Do they work? A nutritionist helps suss out fraud diets

How to acquire taste

Of course, you're a foodie. We all are. But look past menus and cafés, and a new world of flavours will open up

Put The Pro In Profanity

F-bombs, C-words and MC/BC-alphabet soups have been around as long as language has. Just effing embrace it

Jonita Gandhi

Singer, @JonitaMusic

Brush up on the movies

I was framed, officer! Check out 10 great works of art hidden away in popular films

The return of the king

The revamped Mercedes-Benz GLC is bigger, roomier and feels a perfect fit in the mid-size luxury SUV segment

Keep your years open

You don't need to think wistfully about time gone by as you age. Each new decade brings with it fun firsts, new milestones

And finally in Mumbai

Indian Accent's new outpost, at the Jio Centre in BKC, features its modern-Indian classics, plus brave new additions that keep Manish Mehrotra ahead of the game

Sweet dreams are made of these

We asked Jim Sarbh which imaginary things he wishes were real. He went nuts. Dream machines, daemons, invisibility cloaks, calmer cities. The actor isn't afraid of wanting a better world

History on a hemline

Some style-seekers want more than vintage. They now track down once-iconic looks for rare archival gems

Sight all your sources

Licensed remakes often flounder. Unofficial tributes do well. A director who got it right shares the secrets to a fitting homage

Be Yourself: The Original Sin

Who knew that just doing what worked for you would be such an uphill task? And that everyone would try to chip in?

Call me by your name

These 10 women called India are all famous in their fields. As Independence Day approaches, see how they've lived up to the name

Shruti Seth

Actor, TV presenter, emotional intelligence coach @Shru2Kill

Stored in the cloud

A few decades ago, when life was less complicated and less demanding, the monsoon merely meant fun and freedom

Meat the new classic

Some dishes are passed down through generations, but an unlikely favourite has emerged in the 2010s. Champaran Meat is taking over menus in India and even NYC

The company you keep

You've got your foot in the door. Now, follow our cheat sheet to ace the job interview and kick it all the way open

Goa, against the tide

Look beyond sand, sea, sun and shacks on your next Goa vacay. Check out these unusual new pit stops

Pets, Not Pettiness

Adjusting to life with a furry friend is tough enough. It's harder when the world beyond still won't acknowledge the bond

Rise up in re-volt

The facelift of the Audi Q8 e-tron brings some subtle improvements on styling and a long range unmatched by other EVs

Just doing their duty

The price tags don't vary by much. The best deals, in fact, are online. So why do fliers still shop for luxury at the airport?