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Unconventional habits

There's so much more to nuns and convent education than what shows up on screen. Why do the cliches persist?

Photos or pulp fictions?

Gauri Gill's portraits showcase ordinary folks, doing ordinary things, but wearing extraordinary masks. See why the quirky series offers more than what meets the eye

Hear it from a reliable sauce

Kikkoman launched a dark soya sauce for the Indian market after realising that Indians expect Chinese and pan-Asian dishes to have a rich, dark colour. It mimics the taste profile of the flagship Kikkoman soya but has a different colour.

He says, she says

Best friends, partners and actors Shweta Tripathi Sharma and Chaitnya Sharma answered the same questions in their first joint interview. The results: Couple goals

Against the machine

AI is already behind little tunes we hear every day. Could it create the next hit? Composers and engineers listen in

YOLO, so why go solo?

Films and shows are overrun with lone wolves. One fighter against all odds. One hero doing it all. Bea team player, maybe?

Get your vision tested here

Vision boards are great tools for those dreaming of anew job ora killer body. Don't just tack pics on toa wall. Here's how to doit right

Are You Of Week Mind?

You can't speed up fitness. Skincare is a slow process. Even learning a skill can take a year. Try unhacking for a change

A case of myth direction

Nutritional data is changing all the time. So, advice often seems contradictory and sketchy. Is breakfast essential? Is red meat evil? What's wrong with soy? Here's where science stands on the big questions

No kids on the block

Being childfree can be just as rewarding as having a big family. Those who've made the choice say there's no guilt, no regret. There are, however, bold new challenges. Take a look

Shes making her point

She calls herself Dot. She's anything but insignificant. Meet Aditi Saigal, viral at 18, actor by accident, musician for life, determined to try it all

Stand out, dont stick out

To whomsoever it may concern, when applying for a job over email, here's how to be personal, yet professional. Yours sincerely...

Drawn of a new age

Anime heroes and heroines are finally growing up. They're chivalrous, cheeky and vulnerable. Here are our favourites from the last few years

There's lots to unpack here

Moving house is bittersweet. There's tons of decluttering to get through, to make room for new memories. Here are my tips

A stirring in our spirits

India drinks more whisky than any other country. But most of it has been flavoured neutral alcohol. The real stuff, made from grain, is now brewed locally, and has fans the world over. Pour a large one and cheer

Thank you, next!

How much can you decode from a man's dating bio? We got actor Alaya F to suss out a few profiles and tell us what how to spot a creep from a keeper via just a few lines

Small batch, big worry

Artisanal goods cost more. But they also stand for a different way of living and doing business. See how some of them are crafting change

Overcleansing is not a flex

Retinoids. Salicylic acid. BHAs. AHAs. There's only so much your skin can take. Ease up on your routine. Let natural skin be

Still waiting in the wings

We hum tunes in English, binge TV, spoken word acts and comedy in it. Why, pray tell, does theatre lag behind?

Whos your daddy, now?

They may be fictional but these 10 on-screen fathers are the real heroes

Call 911, it's getting icy

Driving the Porsche 911 Dakar edition is a good lesson on how the Scandinavians have perfected the art of driving on ice

99% perspiration, 1% vacation

Is it necessary to hustle for that muscle on a holiday? Why not stay active by exploring the town you're in instead? Does anyone in their right mind spend time on a treadmill while on holiday at one of the best hotels in the world?

Luxe, delicious, bold and Indian

Indian food is hitting new highs in New York, Bangkok, London and beyond. The food is top-class but diverse. The chefs humble yet brave. It's a moment to savour

Off the eaten path

How far would you go for a good meal? Cool chefs recount their culinary pilgrimages to South Africa, Spain and beyond. And why it was worth it

Did bestie just cross a line?

BFFs are close. But they can get too close for comfort. Here's howto set boundaries within a secure friendship

No filter, just a tough job

Tagging. Collabs. 50 retakes. Social media management isn't as glam as it looks. Here's an IRL BTS of how it all gets produced

A dose of comic relief

Graphic novels aren't all dark, dramatic and gory. These 10 tackle love, memory, power, art and much more

Press play, in your ear

We binge-watched. Now, were bingelistening too. In the streaming world, soundtracks are big business, title tracks have power. See how composers changed their tune

Knowing me, knowing hue

Do you follow or throw shade at the Colour Of The Year? Design experts weigh in on whether the global craze for new palettes matters in India

Protect your interests

Hobbies are meant to be fun. Why suck the fun out of them by turning them into a business? A plea in three parts