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A win for the women
A rally racer who leaves haters in the dust; atable-tennis champ focused on her legacy; a hockey goalkeeper fired up by equality. Three athletes share field reports on what it's like to be an Indian woman in sport today
Theres snroom for more
India grows a staggering variety of mushrooms. Yet, we can't move past the button variety. See how some growers are putting the fun in fungi
Chill, it's just simmer time
Your favourite show isn't dragging its feet. It's sneakily getting you more involved. Slow-burn storytelling is how streaming shows now unfold. Lean in
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Vikramaditya Motwane's film, CTRL, is about a woman who uses AI to erase her unfaithful partner from her life.
What are you waiting for?
They've been teasing these sequels for far too long. Why won't filmmakers give us what we want?
Cities on the flight path
What can bird skeletons, blueprints, glass and geometry tools tell us about how our cities are changing? Deepak Kumar shows us how to read between the skylines
Going back to your roots
Grey is in. No need to pour chemical dyes onto your head. But as with everything, do only what makes you feel comfortable
Spice is the variety of life
From the Middle East to Europe, food gets blander as you travel. That's because, when it comes to using masalas and flavourings, there's no place like home
Where the wild things are
Follow migratory birds, swim with glowing plankton, watch turtles paddle out to sea, spot a red panda. India's safaris now go beyond tiger tracking. Pack your bags!
She swapped to conquer
India's Oscar entry, Laapataa Ladies, is a crowd favourite too. But for Sneha Desai, the film's writer, the buzzisa surprise anda chance to branch out and break free
It's getting under my skin
Serums, acids, Vit C, active ingredients, granactive retinoids. How come beauty is so confusing now? And what on Earth is ear makeup?
A cut below the rest
No matter how much we try, these 10 on-screen hairstyles just won't grow onus
Let's stop kidding ourselves
Women who don't want kids are blamed for all the world's problems. Why be childish about being childless?
Steady-made comfort
Mercedes's EQS SUV 580 is refined and unexpectedly tranquil. Driving down Hyderabad's Ring Road never felt better
Hot, but falling out of flavour
Sriracha was the hottest sauce in town, until it wasn't. The popularity of the condiment is waning due to its sketchy origins and changing taste profile
Pouring their hearts out
So, you come here often? As India heads to the bar to unwind, top mixologists open up about life on the job. Drunken confessions, date-night drama, slaps, tears, scams, spilled secrets. Sip slowly, it's a wild cocktail
Ghosts in the machine
A new way to cope with grief: Get AI to turn a dead person into an avatar. Can our digital footprint really comfort the ones we left behind?
When push comes to shove
Are you a pushover or merely willing to accommodate a loved one? Flip the script, draw the boundaries, and say yes to saying no
I'm back. Did you myth me?
Gods, demons, war, curses, prophecies. Don't hate on shows that twist Greek myths. The retelling is all part of the plan
Ships, seas and stories
Artist Sumakshi Singh's large-scale installations tell tales of maritime journeys and adventures, connecting the human to the larger cosmos
Some books are a closed chapter
Bestselling authors don't always churn out page-turners. And life's too short to endure books that are average at best
No rest for the chopsticks
Indian diners are levelling up from panAsian mash-ups. Japanese ramen, Korean buns, Malaysian curries, authentic nasi goreng. We're finally getting the real deal
Spilling the beans
Avocado chutney in Dubai. Kashmiri duck tacos in the US. Coorgi pork ribs in Spain. How did Indian restaurants abroad get so cool? See how chefs are making tiny but crucial adjustments to please new palates and keep desis coming back for more
The boundaries of fandom
So, your favourite writer/singer/comic is amonster? Here's how to separate the art from the artist and not get trapped when a hero topples
Who's falling for big love?
Celebrity couples appear to be in sync. But PDA is hardlya sign of eternal love. Here's why every cute moment shouldn't become part of your own couplegoals
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Princess Mahra Bint Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum of Dubai had enough of her husband’s philandering. She divorced him in July via Instagram.
Staying well within range
Driving from Mumbai to Mahabaleshwar in an XC40 Recharge at night means going against the odds but it's not dangerous
Forget demure, forget mindful
Women are expected to dress their age. But why should arbitrary numbers dictate anyone's choices? Wear what you want, when you want
Bubbling under, boiling over
The year's best food yet, from Bandra to Seoul, from old names and new, from starters to afters
The new spin doctors
Come for the hooping, stay for fire poi, dapostar, leviwand and more. India's newest subculture blends art and athletics, meditation and showmanship, public and private. And it looks great on the 'gram