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Keep The Claps Coming

Media veteran Sameer Nair anticipated the growth of streaming platforms when he launched creative studio Applause Entertainment three years ago. He is the face behind bringing multiple hard-hitting stories to our OTT space, including everyone’s favourite Scam 1992: The Harshad Mehta Story.

INTO THE WILD

If you’re looking for a domestic holiday in the next few months as the situation improves, but with social distancing continuing to be the norm, these four wildlife lodges and homestays, run by conservation specialists and wildlife enthusiasts, could be your best bet

A look back at the Annus Horribilis called 2020

To know that a virus was the ultimate Goliath has been both humbling, and a long time coming

The A-List - IMMERSE YOURSELF

Your monthly ‘how to spend it’ guide for all the cool new gadgets

Time To Look Beyond Old Monk

Unlike whisky, vodka, and wine, rum has surprisingly never really caught on in the premium segment of the Indian alcohol market

Travelling Abroad In The New Normal

From thermal checks in hotel lobbies, negligible human contact, cabin crew in PPE kits to contact tracing apps, Covid-19 has altered the way we travel. Here’s a first-person experience of travelling safe, and still having fun

TRIPLE DISTILLED AND TWICE CHARRED

Jameson introduced Indians to the smoothness of Irish whiskey. Jameson Black Barrel, its new premium market companion, promises to take the experience to the next level

JAPANESE WHISKIES ARE HERE

You don’t have to depend on duty-free purchases anymore. Beam Suntory has made its famous brands — Yamazaki and Hibiki — available in India, including the recently launched—and very affordable—Toki

ALL ABOUT THE K-WORLD

Korean pop culture has been dominating the Indian scenario for the past three years through K-Dramas, K-pop groups, or even Korean skincare trends, hence becoming an extended part of Indian youth. But, is the youth aware about the dark side of the culture?

REMEMBERING SOUMITRA CHATTERJEE'S GREATEST ROLES

As we mourn Soumitra Chatterjee, a thespian of rare artistic integrity, we also celebrate his immense contribution to the kind of Indian cinema that’s counted among the world’s best

BRINGING THE BAR HOME

The pandemic has taught us many things, and one of them is the importance of a well-stocked bar. Here’s everything you need this season to make sure you can host all your cocktail hours, on Zoom or in person, safely at home

ALL ABOUT COLONIA FUTURA

Acqua Di Parma’s latest launch, Colonia Futura, brings out an explosion of distinct natural ingredients that are vibrantly alive. We speak to the brand’s President & CEO, Laura Burdese, about Colonia Futura, and the Italian touch to the brand

A RELENTLESS POWERHOUSE

Shweta Tripathi is nothing if not optimistic, foresighted, and full of energy. With performances that have only taken her upwards on the character actor radar, Tripathi describes her method, breaks down her process, and warmly remembers her life-defining roots

ADITYA ROY KAPUR ON HIS 2020 HATTRICK AND A PACKED 2021

Aditya Roy Kapur has been known to pick deeply personal films with passionate human connections, but 2020 saw him in a new avatar. With Malang, he was kicking ass, and with Ludo, he was showing us what the perfect millennial relationship looks like. Now, with Om: The Battle Within, the actor is diving straight into the action genre, and promises to give us something we’ve not experienced before

Voice Of Reason - Parvathy Thiruvothu

From kicking ass in all her roles to being unapologetically vocal about misogyny, discrimination, and everything no one else will talk about, Parvathy has the talent and the valour to do it all

The Inventive and Unorthodox - Fahadh Faasil

A chance encounter with an Irrfan Khan DVD inspired him to take a second stab at Malayalam films. A decade later, he is among India’s most successful and versatile actors

The Creative Performer - Nithya Menen

She’s made her way into the country’s hearts, language no bar. With her web debut this year and a stellar line-up for the next year, Nithya Menen is soaring high

In Her Second Innings - Nazriya Nazim

Meatier acting roles and the producer's hat have given Nazriya Nazim a renewed sense of purpose in her career, and the effervescent Malayalam actor is charting a new course for herself

REMEMBERING SOUMITRA CHATTERJEE'S GREATEST ROLES

As we mourn Soumitra Chatterjee, a thespian of rare artistic integrity, we also celebrate his immense contribution to the kind of Indian cinema that’s counted among the world’s best

Karnataka's Crush - Rashmika Mandanna

In a span of four years, Mandanna has established herself as one of the most popular actresses in the Kannada and Telugu film industry, and she is just getting started

A Man Of Many Hats - Prithviraj Sukumaran

Call him a veteran or call him one who has always gotten better with time, stardom is synonymous with his name. Giving up the anonymity he values for the movie business that he loves, Prithviraj is easily one of the biggest forces to reckon with

ADITYA ROY KAPUR ON HIS 2020 HATTRICK AND A PACKED 2021

Aditya Roy Kapur has been known to pick deeply personal films with passionate human connections, but 2020 saw him in a new avatar. With Malang, he was kicking ass, and with Ludo, he was showing us what the perfect millennial relationship looks like. Now, with Om: The Battle Within, the actor is diving straight into the action genre, and promises to give us something we’ve not experienced before

The Self-Made Success Story Of Guru Randhawa

With millions of fans grooving to his beat and with brands clamouring for his approval, Guru Randhawa is on a high, and he isn’t coming down anytime soon

Best High-Performance Sedans In India

Four-doors and four seats don’t necessarily have to be boring. Here’s our list of the best family cars that can also set the streets on fire

The Diy Of The Book World: Self Publishing

The pandemic brought out the author in the best of us, and short stories, novellas, tales about living through a lockdown came alive. But the self-publishing industry is one that’s existed forever, and has only grown over time. Here’s a lowdown on where it

The A-List

Your monthly ‘how to spend it’ guide for all the cool new gadgets

The Dating Dilemma Of A Pandemic

A good part of 2020 has officially been spent at home. Dating wasn’t necessarily a priority in the beginning, but as time passes, people reveal how they’ve navigated the dating arena, and health professionals explain what is a safe-during (we’re far away from post)-pandemic-dating protocol to to follow

World's Most Important Watch Collector

Auro Montanari, who zealously guards his privacy, gained global renown in 2018 when his vintage Rolex — the only white gold Daytona known to exist — sold for $6 million

The New Age Of Retro-design Bikes

Gen X buyers, with large disposable incomes and a yearning for bikes they fancied in their youth, are driving a new trend in retro-design motorcycles

THE DESI BOOM OF EROTICA

From a popular platform like ALTBalaji to some well-known yet well-hidden platforms, India’s desi erotica market is brimming with actors, creators, and those who want to normalise bold content, as well as an up, and taking notice of what the land of Kama Sutra can bring on screen