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Let's tri all the angles

BFFs falling for the same girl, kidnap twists, murders, bromances. These 10 three-way love stories play with geometry and our feelings

Should you Q up for this?

Audi's luxury SUV, the Q8, has had a refresh. But a sleeker grille and headlight tech don't make up for what's still missing

How to plan a great escape

It's getting colder. It's already hard to breathe. Why not plan a winter vacation that's a world away but not too far away?

Kababs, yes, but khandvi too

Mughlai cuisine has as many vegetarian dishes as meaty ones. A new translation of a 16th century manuscript shows how we ate, and why modern labels are pointless

I can be your hero

Gurfateh Pirzada, only afewroles old, is the green flag we didn't know we needed. He's learning from women. He wants to be more thana lover and a fighter. He's hoping we all do better. No wonder everyone's crushing on him

Meet the export experts

Khadi crop-tops in Spain, faux-leather hoodies in London, fairytale wedding gowns in the UAE. See how some desi labels are killing it on foreign shores

Why we're all feeling Blue

Coco Mellors's new novel is about grief, sisterhood, and of course, addiction and unlikeable women. How does she make it work?

This week, we're...

Changing the momo game, listening to kids, starting a new business, and supporting pro waxxers

Rohit Chawla

Photographer, artist, @RohitChawlaPhotography_

Congratulations, it's a goal

Lakeside vows, pastel palettes, bayous, backyards and boats. These celeb weddings are what modern fairytales are made of

Rail against the machine

Valay Shende's Virar Fast depicts more than Mumbai's constant state of rush. Despite the struggle, there's empathy too

No need for soirée excuses

Not all party guests are created equal. Make sure you have an escape plan, in case you're stuck with someone dull

100 years, one epic dinner

How did the Hindustan Times celebrate its centenary in Delhi? With a lavish, ambitious dinner served by a top chef, in a magical garden. It can never be done again

Sauce and sorcery

Video projections on your plate, holograms dancing at the table, customised tunes with every course. Tech's coming to dinner. Will you reorder or reboot?

Who hates the haters now?

Online trolls used to terrify influencers. Now, hate is hardly a surprise. It's a sign of engagement, real viewers; a chance to clap back and wield power. Take a look

Are you earring this?

Don't put the heavy jewellery back in storage after the festivities. Stylists offer tips on how to wear them all year and still look chic

Clash of clans: Festive edit

Set boundaries, ask your own questions, prep for the prying moments. Here's how to survive the family gathering without going nuts

Krutika

Content creator, @TheMermaidScales

A roll they were born for

Chai sugar cookies, pizza toast, ramen, banana pudding, zucchini pasta-we're drooling over these celeb recipes. Bon appétit!

For the wheeler-dealer

For those driving, the Mercedes-Benz E-Class is luxe and high-tech. For the boss in the back seat, it's the ultimate upgrade

Fight or flight response

The glory days of air travel are behind us. But with a bit of prep, you can make it to your destination with some sanity left

Going against the grain

Rice is taking over India, even the wheat-loving north. It's viewed as the smarter Indian's staple too. Here's what gut, gluten and grain selection have to do with it all

What a scream!

Bollywood's fav new genre is frightfully funny. It exposes our fears, it lets off steam, it gives old plots a new life. Two actors tell us why horror and humour are not so different after all

When Korea does Namaste

K-pop stars are wearing lehengas, dancing to Tauba Tauba, even singing in Malayalam. Just a little something for their powerful army of Indian fans

Okay. This kinda blew up...

Why do some Reels go viral and yours languish among Close Friends? We got experts to break down the new rules: Angles, filters, cuts, everything the algo loves. Watch. Learn

In the know. In the now

You don't need to be old and wise to pen a memoir. Celeb tell-alls are telling it all, right when we want to read about it. It's history being told as it is made

What's The Deal With Deals?

Coupons, codes, cashback, crash pricing, confusion. How to play (and not get played) when sale season comes around

A steely resolve

Ajmal Shifaz used junk metal objects and the imagination of children to bring a community closer. Alongside, he created art in motion

A guide to splitting Athens

In all my years of travelling, there is one country I had never been to: Greece. When I mentioned this to friends abroad, they were surprised. But no Indian I spoke to thought it was odd. Few Indians I know have been to Greece and most have no plans to visit. And those who have gone have focused on the islands: Santorini, Mykonos, Crete, Corfu etc.

Sorry to interrupt your cereal...

No one eats bacon, waffles and sausages every day. Naturally, hotel spreads get boring after a while. Bring on the idlis!