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Queer Quartet

National Award-winning filmmaker Onir has taken several creative leaps with his queer romance, We Are Faheem & Karun

Changing the Narrative

In an ambitious new touring exhibition across India, veteran photographer Dayanita Singh pushes the boundaries of how we experience images

INDIA'S SPAM WAR

AS UNSOLICITED CALLS AND MESSAGES INUNDATE CELLPHONES, NEW TECH SOLUTIONS AND REGULATIONS AIM TO COUNTER THIS INVASIVE DIGITAL EPIDEMIC. BUT IT'S STILL A LONG HAUL

LALU'S OLIVE BRANCH GAMBIT

Winter may be intensifying in Bihar but the state's political climate is anything but cool.

IN THE PRODUCER'S SEAT

Actor Richa Chadha on being a first-time producer with Girls Will Be Girls, which released recently on Prime Video, and being a new mother

SPRING IN THEIR SETS

The upcoming Spring 2025 Season of the Symphony Orchestra of India at NCPA, Mumbai-headlined by Maestro Zubin Mehta and Sir Mark Elder-promises a host of international performers

SAFFRON'S CROSS CONNECTION

THE BJP REALISES THE CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY IS CRUCIAL FOR THE PARTY TO MAKE A BREAKTHROUGH IN KERALA. THE CATHOLIC CHURCH IS ALSO AWARE OF THE ADVANTAGES OF SUCH AN ARRANGEMENT

BURNING RESISTANCE

The 337 tonnes of toxic waste from the abandoned Union Carbide plant in Bhopal, awaiting disposal for four decades, has hit a roadblock.

VIRAL FEAR RISES ANEW

The fear is not an irrational one-it's just the other day that the spectre of Covid-19 was harassing the whole world. So as China reports a spike in respiratory illnesses, the memories of planetary disruption have come rushing back.

A PLUM PART

Tahir Raj Bhasin loved getting under the skin of Vikrant, the character he plays in Netflix's Yeh Kaali Kaali Ankhein, whose second season is out now

WHERE AI MEETS ANCIENT INDIA

The air hums with an uncanny energy as dawn's first light touches the banks of the Triveni Sangam.

THE NEW AMERICAN NIGHTMARE

Though some Indians are at immediate risk from the new Trump administration’s plan to expedite deportation of illegal immigrants, other such entrants are protected, for now, by a lengthy judicial process and a well-oiled support system

TURNING THE TABLES

Table tennis player Manika Batra talks about the changing perception of the game and the rise of Indian women in the sport

UNCLE DON DOESN'T WANT YOU

INDIANS IN AMERICA ARE IN FOR TROUBLE SHOULD TRUMP ENFORCE HIS HARDLINE STANCE ON IMMIGRATION AFTER TAKING OVER AS PRESIDENT. HOW REAL IS THE THREAT AND WHAT INDIA CAN DO ABOUT IT

Coming Together

The ongoing Mumbai Gallery Weekend is a platform for both established and emerging artists

GAME CHANGER

Professional wrestler Sakshi Malik’s hard-hitting memoir is a tale of triumph against all odds

CHENNAI IN FOCUS

The fourth edition of the Chennai Photo Biennale questions photography’s purpose in an age of hyperdocumentation

Mamata's Border Outburst

With heightened scrutiny of West Bengal's border security following arrests of alleged terror operatives over the past fortnight, the heated debate over \"illegal migration\" from Bangladesh has undergone a curious rhetorical inversion.

SETTING THE LAND RECORD STRAIGHT

The Congress government's Bhu Bharati reforms promise to bring transparency and efficiency in Telangana’s land record management that the previous Dharani portal had failed to do

CHINA'S STEALTH WARNING

The Indian Air Force battles declining numbers in its fighter aircraft and delays in its indigenous projects as China goes beyond 5th-generation jet technology and Pakistan piggybacks on it to build its own strength

Mapping the Moods of Lakes

Nestled amidst the Himalayas, Sikkim has been synonymous with the natural grandeur of its topography and the idyllic, serene beauty of its many mountain lakes.

KEEPING PRIVACY PARAMOUNT

The draft rules unveiled by the Centre under the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023, are set to reshape digital behaviour, access and data privacy for all Indians

FINGER CLICKING GOOD

Finally there’s a Smartphone that’s fit to fire your DSLR

RAISING THE BAR

In the dynamic world of mixology, where every drink tells a story and every pour is a masterpiece, a new chapter is being concocted by some of the bars. Here are eight bars that stirred up a riot.

TRUE BLUE

BLUE MAY BE a colour traditionally associated with all things royal, but when it comes to haute horology, especially Breguet, the hue lends its own cues.

DELICIOUS DINING WITH A SIDE OF LUSCIOUS VIEWS

Bonita, a quietly charming restaurant in Goa’s Arossim brims with flavour and a stunning landscape to boot.

A YEAR OF WONDER

Globetrotting to some of the more interesting travel options that spiced the calendar year

THE TASTE TEST - Some of the more interesting restaurants launched in Asia in 2024

In the dynamic culinary landscape of Asia, Spice embarks on a gastronomic journey through a kaleidoscope of noteworthy dining spots that shone through in 2024. From cosy havens celebrating rich cultural heritage using quality local ingredients to chic spaces blending global influences with a playful vibe, each venue offers something special, whether by the beach or beneath starry skies.

TECH TALK

From a Mac that became mini to gizmoheavy watches, from smart air purifiers to intelligent TVs, these top picks defined 2024.

BOOKS TO LOOK FORWARD TO IN 2025

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