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Safe and up to date

Dating can be tricky. Bad dates veer from the dull to the dangerous. Here’s how to swipe left on app-solute chaos

Fight the 'fix'ation

Well-intended love can only go so far. It's not a woman's job to fix a man. Heed the signs to know when to stay and when to leave

Be still, my pleating heart

10 sari moments from the movies that stopped India in its tracks

Switched at birth

When one actor turns down a careerdefining role over scheduling conflicts or creative differences, another actor wins

Joy meets girl

There are a hundred little things that make life worthwhile. Let's appreciate them

Going against the green

Most vegan food is made in factories, and is ultra-processed. Expect more confusion with 'natural', 'meatless' and 'ethical' foods

These are a few of my least favourite things

Turns out, Huma Qureshi actor, dancer, celebrity, citizen, woman and internet addict - is only human. Here's what pisses her off

Even with nothing on

Would you pose for intimate portraits? For many, it's selfexpression, body positivity, a way to fight back against artificial perfection

Across the universe

Long-distance friendships are a reality of adulthood. A guide to keeping your relationship alive by growing up, but not apart

Pronouns and prejudice

Being constantly misgendered is exhausting, says a non-binary Delhi resident. It can break networks but build them too

We. Were. On. A. Break!

The terrible lows after the many highs of a good vacation can be taxing. But there are ways to overcome the back-to-work blues

Who Stole Your Weekday?

Every day seems to be a weekend now. Tables are full, no one's waiting for Friday night to go out. See how the change has rolled out across India

Texting, Texting. Is This Thing On?

Why do people still make calls? Take notes from Gen Z on communicating via different platforms

She's everything. He's....

... just Ken. The tagline for the new Barbie film, out in July, has us hooked. Here are 10 onscreen heroines who deserved better

Holding its ground

The Mercedes E-Class has what it takes to navigate Jordan's unique roads

Great eggspectations

Shakshuka and its many variations have gone global. Could a Parsi dish be the Indian cousin that's been under our noses all along?

Tiny Desk, global stage

Carnatic music tends to sound incompatible with R&B, jazz and the Blues. So how did Sid Sriram get it all to blend so well?

Degrees of separation

Elite universities abroad offer great online courses. Is it really the same as spending multiple semesters on campus?

Green, But So Murky

Fashion loves the term sustainable. Fashion schools are wary of it. You should be too. Here's why

More than words

Who says a cappella is for Ivy League nerds? These 10 vocals-only songs make for better earworms than the originals

The inside scoop

It's refreshing to watch a series about journalists and newsrooms that brings back memories of our younger selves

Why does it taste so plane?

With in-flight meals, most airlines are just winging it. Our palates change on a flight. But our chefs are only just catching up

Look, ma, I'm famous!

A designer, actor, musician, content creator and chef, explain what it means to be popular and recognised today

Shape up or ship out

Squeeze it all in. Let it all hang out. Can shapewear and body positivity truly exist in the same universe?

Grape expectations

Is there any drink more intimidating than wine? Here's how to pick the right ones, and spit out the snobbery of it all

Wardrobe Malfunctions

Apple, pear, cornet, lollipop. Quiet luxe, colour matching, zhuzhes, half-tucks. Dressing well is so complicated, it's no wonder we're upset

Acing their finals

Fatal falls, killer Crockpots, and a sweet soul who just had to hold the door. Spoiler alert: Here are 10 on-screen deaths that hit us hard

A volt of lightning

BMW's new electric sedan, the i7, goes farther than the competition. It's like a business-class upgrade, but for the road

Hot days, idle worship

Why are holidays packed with activities? Vacations should ideally mean less stress and more fun for kids and for parents

Fishing for compliments

Mumbai's seafood restaurants are coming out of their shell. They no longer pass off their recipes as Malvani. They're proud of the south Indian cuisines they serve