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The New Buzz Around Zzz
A dream vacation that is all about dreaming - the surging popularity of travel's cosiest trend: sleep tourism
Cutting Edge
The latest in gadgets, served up fresh. Here's what needs to be on your wishlist this month
Q&A WITH VIKRAMADITYA MOTWANE
The filmmaker and producer has become the talk of the town for his recently released Amazon Prime Video period series, Jubilee - a period piece that resurrects the sepia-tinted golden age of Hindi cinema. He opens up about his world and his journey into the past, while reflecting on the contemporary state of Hindi cinema
Aditi Rao Hydari: A Royal Act
From Padmaavat's Mehrunisa to the tragic Anarakali of Taj: Divided by Blood, the actor is combining her acting chops with her timeless beauty to a stunning effect. With two more period dramas coming up this year, we decode her regal charm on screen and off it
Aashim Gulati
Model-turned-actor Aashim Gulati's beast mode' switches on as soon as he wraps up his shooting schedule. The 32-year-old treats his body like a temple, never missing a chance to show off his perfectly toned physique. From meditation to kickboxing, he adopts diverse techniques to keep his mind and body in shape. Here's what he has to share about his unique fitness regime:
In Search Of The Best Negroni
The Negroni had its moment in the sun recently on account of a viral video featuring House of The Dragon stars Emma D'Arcy and Olivia Cooke. But this writer has been a fan of the drink for much longer
ALL ABOARD THE ORIENT EXPRESS
Our cocktails have undergone an Asian makeover, one that goes beyond the togarashi salt rim. Be it Japanese sake and umeshu or the Korean soju, mixologists across India are finally waking up to liquors from the East
Manu Chandra's Big Comeback
From prodigal talent to Cannes catering superstar, Manu Chandra was at the forefront of several modern restaurants through his career, before going off the radar. With a new restaurant in his kitty, what's life looking like for this culinary maestro?
The Adventures Of The Toyota Hilux
Despite its price and lack of creature comforts, Toyota's go-anywhere truck offers a ton of reliability and off-road spirit
The Urus Performante: Lamborghini's Wildest Ride Yet
With the patent Raging-Bull magic and madness, this car crafts an experience that proves performance and practicality can, somehow, go hand in hand
Manning Up With The Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650
On a short 150 km ride, Royal Enfield's new flagship offering made us feel like Arnie from The Terminator, but with some caveats
Old Is Gold
As a millennial caught between India's growing online dating culture and a decade-long (and continuing) monogamous relationship, this writer muses if she missed the bus or got saved by the bell
Inner Feedback
Men have put personal thoughts to paper for several centuries now, producing everything from great novels to embarrassing diary entries. Here's why I began the practice of journalling and how it made me a better ally to myself
PARADISE LOST
Post pandemic, the rise of work-from-home modules pushed a bunch of city slickers to making Goa their new home. But with exorbitant rents and a deceptively high cost of living, is the summer state an apt abode for digital nomads?
Talking Change And WWE WITH MIHIR JOSHI
Misogynist, exploitative and crass if there's one entertainment property that's been rife with rough days it is the WWE. Their official India Commentator helps us chart 30 years of change, most of which has been for the better
IN THE RHYTHM Of April
As poetry and spoken word become commonplace, 'pop' even, we look at the role #NaPoWriMo has played in mobilising a whole world of people behind the writing form
The Museum AND THE MAN
The MAP Museum of Art & Photography, which opened in Bengaluru recently, is a fitting culmination of Abhishek Poddar's lifelong devotion to collecting Indian art
ALI FAZAL ON A PATH OF HIS OWN
The cute Bollywood hero. The dapper Hollywood actor. A film producer. A member of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. The current king on the Iron Throne of Mirzapur. The man of fashion. The man of tashan. A head of gorgeous hair and curious grey matter - Ali Fazal is all of the above and more. But most of all, the 36-year-old is a maverick fashioning his own unique journey, armed with an untested blueprint
Bangalore Watch Company's Growing Reputation
Bangalore Watch Company has a growing reputation among watch aficionados in the country for their speciality watches. As the company turns five, we speak to co-founder Nirupesh Joshi on the challenges of building an Indian-origin watch brand
Beard In Mind
Gone are the days when facial hair meant having let yourself go. Now, a beard can be a symbol of poise and polish
SHOE CLOSET
Hypebeast Karan Khatri gets chatty about the treasured picks in his collection and championing India's sneaker and streetwear culture
Pajama Party
Men are bringing the lounge set out of the bedroom and on to the streets. Stylists and designers help us with tips for sporting the look this summer, minus the faux pas
THE CURIOUS CASE OF VINAY PATHAK
Is it possible to just be an actor without giving into the trappings of a celebrity, especially in the age of social media? What happens when a public figure has introverted personality traits? Decoding Vinay Pathak the actor who has mastered the art of self-preservation through his most personal work yet
CHATGPT SAYS
The world's favourite chatbot has become something of a household name across the last few months. Here's what a few curious Indians have taken back from their conversations with the new Al on the block
In The Throws With MICHAEL MUSSELMAN
How a coach from Peru mobilised an entire nation with a Facebook page and an unflinching dedication to India's javelin scene
Tiger Shroff The Man Of Action
The actor opens up about the changing ideas of stardom, evolution of the action hero, and the rise of the new man in Bollywood
Tracking Time: 14 Watches To Celebrate The Month Of March
Two history-making divers' watches and three skeleton watches are the highlight of our timepieces for the month
Who Is The New Man?
Joshua Muyiwa searches for the 'new man' reflected through a young father, a mother to teens and an artist
To Enjoy Cricket, Hit The Mute Button
Gone are the days when you needed commentators to spell out the game. Many serious watchers now prefer watching the game on mute
WHAT FITNESS MEANS TO THE NEW MANI
GONE ARE THE DAYS WHEN THE WORD 'WORKOUT' EVOKED THE SOUNDS OF WEIGHTS SLAMMING DOWN, GUTTURAL CRIES AND FUMES OF TOXIC MASCULINITY. NOWADAYS, A WORKOUT DOES NOT JUST WORK YOUR MUSCLES, BUT YOUR MIND, BODY AND SOUL