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We're only getting older, baby
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We're only getting older, baby

Why were we all so eager to rush into adulthood? Growing up means an endless loop of responsibilities and chores. And wishing we were young again

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2 mins  |
June 22, 2024
Privileged leaves
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Privileged leaves

Are plant parents the new pet parents? They track rare saplings, spend fortunes on cuttings and give India epic gardening goals

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3 mins  |
June 22, 2024
You, based on a true story
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You, based on a true story

Be yourself, they say. But where do you draw the line? Here's how to stay authentic at a job interview, a date and a party

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2 mins  |
June 22, 2024
Avenge the endgames
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Avenge the endgames

No one wants 11 seasons of the same show, a prequel and a spin-off. Why do some series drag on, no end in sight?

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2 mins  |
June 22, 2024
Look who joined the patty
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Look who joined the patty

For years, great beef meant great burgers. But a new variation on the mince patty costs less, delivers on flavour and tastes excellent with lamb. Take a bite out of the revolution. You want fries with that?

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3 mins  |
June 22, 2024
What's so funny Kenny?
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What's so funny Kenny?

It takes hard work to make three generations laugh, stay away from controversy and improvise when many others merely copy. Comedian, musician and writer Kenny Sebastian flips open his gag file and shows us how he does it

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4 mins  |
June 22, 2024
Encore competence
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Encore competence

Some actors did so well in arole, it's déja vu with every new character they play. Can these 10 talents break free?

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3 mins  |
June 15, 2024
School of rock
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School of rock

From cassettes to CDs, from iPods to streaming, some Indian bands have stayed put as the world, and music changed. See how four bands recall the time that was, and what it takes to rock on today

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4 mins  |
June 15, 2024
Animal crossings
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Animal crossings

If you ever feel out of place, think about these 10 species that are thriving far from home

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3 mins  |
June 08, 2024
Silk road tripping
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Silk road tripping

Camels, caravans, Chevrolets. Driving down the same road in Uzbekistan 30 years later brings back memories and gives one hope for the future

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2 mins  |
June 08, 2024
Guess who's coming to dinner
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Guess who's coming to dinner

Some guests take their welcome much too seriously, don't think twice about being disrespectful, and are wholly unbearable. Here's how to identify them

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2 mins  |
June 08, 2024
I of the needle
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I of the needle

Century-old fabrics, designs sourced from museums, inspiration from old photos, creative hacks to turn back time. Check out how Indian costume designers are making every period detail shine

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4 mins  |
June 08, 2024
Another caper around Capri
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Another caper around Capri

The legendary resort town is relatively unspoiled and glamorous. The food is better than it used to be, if you know how to skip the tourist traps

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4 mins  |
June 08, 2024
Unscrambling the data
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Unscrambling the data

Free-range, natural, organic, cage-free. How good can eggs get, anyway? And why are restaurants obsessed about it?

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3 mins  |
June 08, 2024
Let's talk about me again
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Let's talk about me again

Insta Reels are out to paint everyone as narcissists. Here's how to tell regular confidence from dangerous disorder

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2 mins  |
June 08, 2024
The magic of meet-cutes
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The magic of meet-cutes

Boy meets girl. It's awkward but adorable. First contact can make or break arom-com. Is there a formula for getting it right?

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2 mins  |
June 08, 2024
While you were sleeping
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While you were sleeping

Anupam Sud's works focus on women, their place in the world, and their complex relationships. Nothing is what it seems

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2 mins  |
June 15, 2024
There's lots to unpack here
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There's lots to unpack here

Movies make travelling light seem effortless. But with a little adjustment, you can learn to let go of stuff you don't need

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2 mins  |
June 15, 2024
Slipping through our fingers
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Slipping through our fingers

The edible oils market is a mess. Mislabelling is common, as are outright lies about process and provenance. And extra virgin is not the virtue you think it is

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3 mins  |
June 15, 2024
Other pressing matters
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Other pressing matters

How the turntables! We're in the midst of a vinyl revival. Sales are spinning, younger artists are selling records. So, why doesn't it feel like a legit change?

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3 mins  |
June 15, 2024
Put the focus on flavour
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Put the focus on flavour

Good food deserves a good shot. Three stylists update their bag of tricks to ace food photography

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2 mins  |
June 15, 2024
Who kept the dogs out?
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Who kept the dogs out?

Pet-friendly spaces are still hard to find. Why alienate our furry friends when it could be so much better for business?

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2 mins  |
June 15, 2024
Animal crossings
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Animal crossings

If you ever feel out of place, think about these 10 species that are thriving far from home

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3 mins  |
June 08, 2024
Silk road tripping
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Silk road tripping

Camels, caravans, Chevrolets. Driving down the same road in Uzbekistan 30 years later brings back memories and gives one hope for the future

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2 mins  |
June 08, 2024
Guess who's coming to dinner
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Guess who's coming to dinner

Some guests take their welcome much too seriously, don't think twice about being disrespectful, and are wholly unbearable. Here's how to identify them

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2 mins  |
June 08, 2024
Another caper around Capri
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Another caper around Capri

The legendary resort town is relatively unspoiled and glamorous. The food is better than it used to be, if you know how to skip the tourist traps

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4 mins  |
June 08, 2024
Unscrambling the data
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Unscrambling the data

Free-range, natural, organic, cage-free. How good can eggs get, anyway? And why are restaurants obsessed about it?

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3 mins  |
June 08, 2024
Let's talk about me again
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Let's talk about me again

Insta Reels are out to paint everyone as narcissists. Here's how to tell regular confidence from dangerous disorder

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2 mins  |
June 08, 2024
The magic of meet-cutes
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The magic of meet-cutes

Boy meets girl. It's awkward but adorable. First contact can make or break a rom-com. Is there a formula for getting it right?

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2 mins  |
June 08, 2024
I of the needle
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I of the needle

Century-old fabrics, designs sourced from museums, inspiration from old photos, creative hacks to turn back time. Check out how Indian costume designers are making every period detail shine

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4 mins  |
June 08, 2024