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The Tough New Land Rover Defender 110
It is big, tough, and stylish. The new Defender is as happy steamrolling the regular tarmac as it is when flattening the most challenging off-road trail
Three Films That Make You Think
Three films to watch this month, if you haven’t already — two about the angst ridden private life of film-makers, and one about one man’s brutal solution to the stranglehold of caste hierarchies and feudalism that kept him down
The Volvo S60 is Slick, Efficient, and Luxurious
With the handsome new S60, Volvo hopes to take on the Big Three German carmakers, which together dominate the luxury car segment in India
Little Wonder
The recently launched BMW 2 Series Gran Coupé is the smallest and least expensive of BMW sedans in the country, but punches above its weight in terms of the driving experience
VIKRANT MASSEY
TYPECAST FOR TOO LONG AS THE LEADING MAN'S WELL-INTENTIONED BROTHER OR BEST FRIEND, THE ACTOR IS NOW MERCIFULLY BEGINNING TO TAKE THE WELL-DESERVED CENTRE STAGE
The 2021 Reading List
This year is going to be one of the luckiest ones for bibliophiles, as some of the most popular authors of our times have new stories to tell. Here’s a list of titles that literary heavyweights are coming out with this year
SIDDHANT CHATURVEDI
STEALING THE SPOTLIGHT AS MC SHER WAS JUST THE START OF HIS SUCCESS STORY. WITH AN IMPRESSIVE LINE-UP OF PROJECTS AND NEWER NARRATIVES, SIDDHANT CHATURVEDI IS SHOWING THE WORLD WHAT LIVING YOUR DREAM LOOKS LIKE
PRATIK GANDHI
HIS NUANCED PORTRAYAL OF THE EPONYMOUS STOCK MARKET MANIPULATOR IN SCAM 1992: THE HARSHAD MEHTA STORY WAS AT THE HEART OF THE SHOW’S MASSIVE SUCCESS
Maka Zai, A New Rum Takes Flight
Gin might be the trendy flavour among alcohol entrepreneurs these days, but one woman is betting on rum
AMIT SADH
BE IT HIS FILMFARE AWARD FOR BREATHE S2, OR ALL THE ACCLAIM FOR AVRODH: THE SEIGE WITHIN, SADH WAS DEFINITELY AT HIS BUSIEST LAST YEAR —AND THE ACCOLADES JUST REFUSE TO STOP
ABHISHEK BANERJEE
FROM A MINOR ROLE IN RANG DE BASANTI TO A STANDOUT PERFORMANCE AS HATHODA TYAGI IN PAATAL LOK, IT TOOK 16 LONG YEARS FOR HIS ACTING CHOPS TO BE FINALLY RECOGNISED
The A-List
Your monthly ‘how to spend it’ guide to all the cool new gadgets
The Panger Games: How The Pandemic Is Infecting Our Anger
Have you experienced the rage that comes with seeing friends and loved ones deliberately take pandemic protocols lightly? I know I have
Your Guide To A Fitter 2021
Yes, it’s still a pandemic. Yes, it’s even more essential to ensure you’re fit and healthy. Here’s everything you can do to keep working out and becoming fitter, indoors and outdoors
WHY WATCH IF YOU ARE OFFENDED?
What is it about Tandav that has unleashed this fierce, fulminating, and febrile dance of indignation, a web series that doesn’t deserve this laser-focused attention?
The Sexy New Tata Safari
With great looks, a powerful new engine, state-of-the art interiors, an entertainment system to match, and a plush-quality ride, the new Tata Safari is nothing like one has been used to. With pricing starting at around Rs 15.5 lakh, it has a lot going for it
The Sane-sational Prajakta Koli
In the vast sea of Indian content creators, Prajakta Koli has managed to cut through the clutter, and emerge as the single-most marketable influencer in the country
Slices Of Life With Renuka Shahane
From a much loved anchor of Antakshari to being the perfect Rajshri bahu in the ’90s, Renuka Shahane evokes nostalgia for the good old days, and with her latest directorial debut, she’s marching with today’s time
MANOJ BAJPAYEE - A MASTERCLASS IN ACTING AND STAYING RELEVANT
That he is one of the best actors we have in the country, is beyond doubt anymore. His sparkling filmography and masterful performances have established him, quite a while back, as a textbook in acting. But a skill that Bajpayee possesses, which has lent him an added edge, is his ability to be relevant, mesmerising generations of Indian audiences with relatable content on all platforms
India Gets its First Porsche Studio
Luxury high-end supercar buyers demand a premium retail experience, and with the new Porsche Studio in Delhi — the first of its kind in the country — that’s exactly what they’re getting
A Cheesy Choice
Artisanal cheese is not a new concept, but its footing is becoming stronger in the food space, with people finally understanding the importance of homegrown, small-batch delights. These artisanal cheese makers are the newest players in the game, and weigh in on everything you need to know to get the best kinds for your palate
The Unbeatable Power Of Insta Celebrityhood
"In the future, everyone will be world famous for 15 minutes," said Andy Warhol. But 15 minutes is more than enough for an influencer to convince you to buy a product, further cementing them as the only viable option for brands looking to remain relevant in the digital era
BAG IT ALL
Whether it’s the mountains or the beach, a backpack is always a good idea. We curate a list of statement as well as minimalistic pieces to make your bag-picking easier for your next trip
The A-List
Your monthly ‘how to spend it’ guide for all the cool new gadgets
Robots Vs Coronavirus
When Invento Robotics first started out, their Mitra Robots didn’t find any favour with hospitals. But ever since COVID-19 hit Indian shores, the same naysayers have turned into fans
How To Get Better At Running
Two exceptional new books — Science of Running by Chris Napier and The Athlete’s Gut by Patrick Wilson — offer valuable guidance on how to get the best of out of your daily run, even if you are just a beginner
Elon Musk And The Art Of Success
He is not yet 50, and is already the world’s richest man with a net worth of more than $200 billion. His company, Tesla, is less than 20 years old, and makes just about half a million cars a year, but it is now worth more than the combined value of 10 of the world’s largest legacy carmakers. Elon Musk is an enigma, a genius technologist-entrepreneur who defies categorisation. His achievements fly in the face of conventional labelling, his self belief bordering on arrogance. But he delivers every time, accomplishing the seemingly impossible. And now, he’s coming after the electric car market in India
The Far Side of the World with Richie Mehta
Meet Richie Mehta, the quiet, private filmmaker who set a new record, and brought home India’s first Emmy for a story that shook the world
The Fabulous Lives of Bollywood Wives: How To Find The Truth In Trash
A glimpse into the ‘glam’ of Bollywood families, Karan Johar attempts to show opulence but in reality, he’s showing the fragility of the biz without the frigidness that often coexists in this world
The solitary guide to a socially distant 2021
As a child, connecting the dots was one of my favourite pastimes in class. Little did I know that 2020 would be the year where I would land up playing this game way too often