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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
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
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
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
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
Shubhman Gill
Cricketer. @ShubmanGill
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
Here comes the... band
Indie artistes are playing at wedding ceremonies.Three musicians discuss what it takes to cater to the shaadi crowd
A thing of beauty
Brands are big on handing out skin and make-up freebies. You just need to ask. Plan it well and you could even be welcomed back for more
A song for safety
Big music acts may be coming to India. But it's still unsafe to attend gigs here. It's worse still for women. Organisers, are you listening?
This week we're....
Canadian supermodel Linda Evangelista has a fresh take on staying single.
Are You Seeing Green Too?
Emeralds outshone diamonds this year. See why brides, designers, celebs and award winners showed them off