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Goa, against the tide
Look beyond sand, sea, sun and shacks on your next Goa vacay. Check out these unusual new pit stops
Pets, Not Pettiness
Adjusting to life with a furry friend is tough enough. It's harder when the world beyond still won't acknowledge the bond
Rise up in re-volt
The facelift of the Audi Q8 e-tron brings some subtle improvements on styling and a long range unmatched by other EVs
Just doing their duty
The price tags don't vary by much. The best deals, in fact, are online. So why do fliers still shop for luxury at the airport?
Risk it for the biscuit
Tea and biscuits are a slam-dunk pairing. The kind of biscuit and the kind of tea make all the difference. Yet, many are partial to good old Indian Bourbon
A quiet passion
For actor Poorna Jagannathan, fame was never the end goal. Now that she's tasted success, playing a feisty, funny mom on Never Have I Ever, she's realigning her priorities
Get a little purse-pective
Do you struggle to find things in your wallet? Or are you super organised? Here's what that says about your personality
Shaming in small doses
Gynaecologists still chastise unmarried women for having a sex life. See how moralising slows down healthcare, affecting us all
Prick Or Treat?
Don't frown. More Indians are getting fillers and other injectables to look younger. Is the needle the new scalpel?
Boarding Pass... Or Fail?
Airports have descended into a new hell. Waiting lines are longer, the food is worse. The tech, dated. A few manage to surprise
Sun, sand and bromance
Healthy male friendships aren't often depicted honestly on screen, but when directors get it right, it makes for powerful viewing
A seasoned argument
It's certainly not women's work. But women no longer have to choose between the kitchen and their careers. Cooking is a life skill. And it's strangely liberating
Smells like team spirit
Storm coming? Turn on the fans. On social media, fandom now runs so deep, wields so much power, it can make or break a celebrity. See how loyalists steer the show
Get your house in order
Don't fall for those slick ads and cool EMI schemes. A broker, therapist, financial advisor and lawyer list what to do before buying your first home
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Colour, Care And A Con Job
Could makeup pull double duty as skincare? Or does it deliver two bad ideas in one? We get experts to break down some claims
Roaring in the deep
The new X1 comes packed with enough tech and amenities to make older BMW cars feel dated
Soirée, not sorry
Nigella Lawson won't host fancy dinners any more. Don't let that stop you from planning ahead and pulling off a fun, sophisticated night at home with friends
Sliced up for the screen
Movies and series about chefs are hard to pull off. But when done right, with a focus on the kitchen, the food and the people, they make for bingeworthy viewing
SYDNEY, THE LAND OF FAMILY ADVENTURES
Sydney is the base from where New South Wales adventures start. The postcard-perfect beaches also have a number of safe rock pools and ocean pools to explore.
House proud
See how some of India's most creative people draw on art, history, memories and careful planning to create spaces that reflect exactly who they are
Stuck on the bright side?
It's impossible to strictly be an optimist, a pessimist or a realist. So, why are we still living life confined by these categories?
Making Mondays Less Manic
Can Bare Minimum Mondays change the way we feel about the first day of the week? Here’s how to flip the week around
All Buy Yourself
Shopping is enjoyable, but also intensely personal. How you shop reveals a lot about who you are. Check out these types
Giving a villain his due
In Suparn Varma’s shows, people are rarely just good or evil. As the lines blur, characters get more complicated, more compelling. And he ends up creating hit after hit
Aye, aye, caption
Pro tip: Watch everything with the subtitles on. They aren’t just for world cinema. Half the fun is at the bottom of the screen
Out of style, out of mind
10 fashion trends that are so last season, and should stay there for ever
Kingdom of flavours
Southern French food with an Indian connection, old-school dim sum, local sausage, wines that surprise. London’s dining-out scene is vibrant as ever
Returned, with interest
What does it take to make a comeback in Bollywood? When you’re older but also wiser. Four actors who popped up on screen after long spells fill us in
The hills are alive
With the sound of the Audi S5 Sportback, a luxury sedan that finds the right balance between comfort and performance