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Animal crossings

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

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

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

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

Unscrambling the data

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

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

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?

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

How To Pin Down A Scam

They pose as cops. They ask for OTPs. They lure you with bonuses. They're so smooth. Here's a cheat sheet to suss out a scam caller before it's too late

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Going above and beyond

Marom specialises in nature photography. He started with macro photography, or capturing tiny subjects in extreme close-up, to make them look bigger.

Get cot in the act

Vivan Sundaram's 12 Bed Ward is sparse, simple, but haunting. Is this an abandoned hospital, a forgotten dorm, a bombed-out base or something more familiar?

In it for the long haul

Travelling gets better as you grow older. But less pressure and more funds bring with them aching bones and low energy. Here's how to cope

A whole different ball game

The kofta varies in name, taste and texture across continents. It's time India acknowledged its own contribution to the multiverse of meatballs

Opening acts

These young, new musicians are facing family pressure, juggling full-time jobs, and battling the rise of AI. They tell us what it's like to debut in 2024

Bring me the manager

Money won't conjure up a handbag that's out of stock. Angry calls will not get you off a waitlist. Don't be an entitled customer

Is there truth to this tale?

It's biopic season. It's also a good time to test what movies have learnt from true-life stories and from life itself

Mercury in the microwave

Heat wave? Wave back. On screen, summer looks gorgeous. These 10 films showcase the bright side of the season

Watching a Lotus blossom

There's a new brand in town, but it's not just any brand. It's a brand whose cars have adorned my bedroom walls when I was a kid.

We're like chaat and cheese

Indians and Italians have quite a lot in common. From food to family to identity, the similarities are striking

Another one bites the crust

Naples may not be the real birthplace of pizza but they know how to do it right. No slicing, no fancy toppings, no textured cheese. The rest of us can only drool

The theory of relatability

Niharika NM is working with A-listers and throwing popcorn at them. Cannes? She's been three times. She's chosen a Tamil film as a debut. But she's still just as much the girl next door. What does being \"real\" mean when you're at the top? We asked her

All the sketchy details

Insta is full of street photography. Meet three illustrators whose works pack in more than the viewfinder can see

Look who tagged along

Stop mentioning everyone in posts. Here are the tagging rules for buddies and businesses

Let's just calm down

Aishwarya's gowns at Cannes, Maldives holidays, even watermelons everything sparks anger now. It's like we're happiest when grouchy

Hitting the wrong note

Even hitmakers can have epic fails. Here are 10 bands that named themselves in haste, only to repent at leisure

A walk to remember

As India celebrates 25 years of Fashion Week, here's your front-row seat to the first edition, in 2000. The models, the designs, the gossip, the backstage drama, and those after-parties!

Before the tea gets cold

Sudhir Patwardhan's paintings show a Mumbai that viewers may find familiar. But look closer. The details tell new tales, trigger universal questions

Who's the third world now?

There was a time when Egypt or Lagos were considered lawless lands. Now one has to be on guard in London and Paris

Spice routes and detours

More and more countries are discovering that packaged Indian spices are contaminated. Back home, they're so convenient and trusted, we didn't think to look closer. It's time to rework this recipe