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Make yourself at home

The future is bright. Decor trends for 2024 promise light, simple, but notquite-minimalist living. Here's how to style it right

When a movie is a mood

Cinematography is what makes some films seem magical and others, a mess. Here's what to look for on the next streaming marathon

Who's playing the lead?

We can't all have main character energy all the time. Some of us are fab sidekicks. Some moments call for stepping back. And some among us may just be narcissists

Binge in heavenly peace

No Christmas spirit yet? Here are 10 movies, series and episodes to watch to celebrate the grinch in us all

Go speed racer, go

In a 992 Porsche 911 GT3 RS, Narain Karthikeyan just set his third productioncar lap record at the Buddh Circuit

In a winter wonderland

EVERYONE MUST BRING A GOOD APPETITE AND MEMORIES OF CHRISTMASES PAST, WHICH WE SHARE AROUND THE TABLE ALONG WITH A FEW GOOD GLUGS OF CHAMPAGNE OR WINE

Awok on the wild side

David Thompson has taken real Thai food to the world. His next stop: Goa, witha menu that honours complexity

Laugh track: What's funny now

Comedy is viral on Reels. Stand-up shows sell out in small towns. Three Indian comics tell us what works, what doesn't and why the way ahead is no joke

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Do you hear what I hear?

Christmas is busy season for India's top choirs. Sneak a peek at their own playlists to build the most festive soundtrack of them all

When art learnt to pop

How to see art in the everyday world? All you need is love, 16 Jackies and a bit of Marilyn Monroe

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Girl, You're Cracking Me Up!

10 female-fronted comedies that are changing the idea of how women appear on screen

Hilltop Holiday? Beach, Please

Dreams change and so can your dream escape. Don't choose between mountains or beaches. Get there and enjoy yourself

Suhani Shah

Magician and YouTuber. @TheSuhaniShah

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House of the rising son

Restaurateur Zorawar Kalra didn't follow in his father's footsteps but he has created a legacy that Jiggs Kalra would be proud of

The Brunch face-off

What's OK in a relationship today? And what's a total no-go? Actors Arjun Mathur and Adarsh Gourav weigh in on what's a red-flag when you're dating someone

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Remember Bombay Boys?

Kaizad Gustad's campy Hinglish film is 25 years old. Feel old, feel cringey, sing I am Mumbhai, as the cast and crew rewind

Nepo connectivity issues

Don't hate on nepo babies. They play the hand they were dealt. And life's no kinder when your folks are famous

Remember when it went viral?

These stars, stunts, products and silly memes shook up the year. How many can you recall?

Revving up the past

Mercedes-Benz Classic Car Rally brought together physical reminders of a past long forgotten as 77 vintage cars rolled up in their shiny best Mercedes-Benz invented the car 137 years ago and ever since, has constantly re-invented itself as it drives into an electrified future.

What saucery is this?

Some authors offer readers a proper seat at the table with the way they write about food. They make it an integral part of their stories, flavouring our lives in the process

A heated argument

Does India need to spice up its chilli game? Hot sauces and chutneys rule Thailand, Mexico and North Africa. And yet, each of them offers more than a blast of heat

Bordering on a trend

Burmese cuisine, rich, light, diverse, is close enough to feel familiar but still seem unusual. No wonder it's popping up all across India

Show off your good snide

... aka, how to shut down a bitchy comment, and stop random meanness in its tracks

The hitch with the sitch

Isn't situationship just another term for friends-withbenefits? A look at why folks are using the vague term to both open up and hide their feelings

Four better shots, please

Women are calling the shots at more TV studios and networks. The result? Stories that fight stereotypes, punch up the patriarchy, and let women characters break away from silly old binaries. See how they do it

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Shubhman Gill

Cricketer. @ShubmanGill

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Switch to airplane mode

Flying is stressful, especially if you're on a long-haul trip. Here's how to plan ahead, prepare yourself and stay refreshed

The magic of Morocco

Fewer hippies, more luxury and a hotel that feels like home. Marrakesh is still the place French people go to when they want to dream. Perhaps more Indians should too

One for the books

Right now, everybody's favourite content creator, Prajakta Koli, is in love with the idea of love and she wants the world to know

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