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Leave us to our own devices
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Leave us to our own devices

Instead of banning gadgets, restaurants should ban people that are actually disturbing the peace

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September 07, 2024
Siam Siam, but different
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Siam Siam, but different

The reason Indians feel instantly at home in Thailand is because their mix of Hindu and Buddhist traditions so closely mirrors our own, creating a comfort zone abroad

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September 07, 2024
30 things to know before you turn 30 The LOVE EDIT
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30 things to know before you turn 30 The LOVE EDIT

Simmer or sizzle? Forever or for the moment? Escape or endure? Break up or make up? 30 tips, thoughts, tidbits for those who can't help falling in love

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7 mins  |
September 07, 2024
The high score in your ear
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The high score in your ear

Homegrown video games are adding a local musical touch to match the play. Sitar riffs, chants, choruses - it's a new level of immersion

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September 07, 2024
Turned down, turned sour
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Turned down, turned sour

Stalking, sarcasm, squabbles about money. Who'll teach the dating crowd about handling rejection better?

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September 07, 2024
Stretch out, soften up
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Stretch out, soften up

What do you get when you elongate the Thar and add two doors? An SUV that Roxx and gives city folks an off-road fav

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August 31, 2024
Show them your best side
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Show them your best side

There's always a right time to visit a city to catch it in its best moments. Festivals, monsoons, and spring are a few shortcuts

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August 31, 2024
A wok to remember
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A wok to remember

For us, no food is as comforting as Indian Chinese. But even the most familiar dishes travelled the world before they went local

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August 31, 2024
Verse-case scenario....
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Verse-case scenario....

Do you believe in life after love, after love, after love? As songs about romance fall off the charts, musicians tell us what's changed and what's filling the void in our playlists and hearts

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August 31, 2024
Look who's got it covered
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Look who's got it covered

Embroidery, art, metaphors and new minimalist styles. Indian novels are playing it bold and creative with their covers. And picking up prizes too

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August 31, 2024
Just let me cancel, OMG!
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Just let me cancel, OMG!

We all need an escape from social obligations at times. A guide to saying no to plans witha friend without pissing them off

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August 31, 2024
A rerun for your money
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A rerun for your money

Some old shows feel like a hug. Some just seem cringey. What makes for a rewatch and which gems are hiding on streaming networks?

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August 31, 2024
Tasting, tasting, 1,2,3
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Tasting, tasting, 1,2,3

When you can't decide what to eat, wear loose pants and pick any of these 10 degustation menus across India

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August 24, 2024
His dark materials
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His dark materials

Manish Nai turns rusty metal sheets, butter paper and newsprint into textured collages. Nothing is quite what it seems

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August 24, 2024
Not all men. But always a man
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Not all men. But always a man

The threat of violent rape and murder remains a grim reality for every woman. Why are men still saying Not All Men?

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August 24, 2024
Stream, pause, taste, think
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Stream, pause, taste, think

Rene Redzepi's Noma has no permanent location or menu. Everywhere it sets up shop, it's a new experience. How does the TV show, Omnivore, capture it all?

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August 24, 2024
Glow and behold
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Glow and behold

Expert advice on everything overflowing on the beauty shelves. Retinol, cortisol. Sunscreen, night cream. Cheap tricks, expensive scams. Peptides, ceramides. And all those acids that still seem suss

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August 24, 2024
Design is font and centre
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Design is font and centre

There's room for more than one serif in town these days. Typographers are reworking old logos and giving startups a new look. See how every letter matters

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August 24, 2024
Baby, you make me crazy
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Baby, you make me crazy

Elle Woods before her Legally Blonde era. Cruella before she was evil. A back story for Furiosa. Some origin stories should have just been flashbacks

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August 24, 2024
The Rookie's Guide To Quitting
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The Rookie's Guide To Quitting

First jobs can seem like a drag. Earlycareer slump is real. So, how to know when to switch jobs or move to a whole new field? Hear from three people who did it right

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August 17, 2024
Gadgets and gizmos a-plenty
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Gadgets and gizmos a-plenty

Science has come so far, so fast. But we're still waiting for these fictional gadgets. We'll take them all, thanks

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August 17, 2024
It's a small world after all
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It's a small world after all

The new Mercedes-AMG Coupe has a smaller engine. It's powerful, fast and loaded with tech. But it comes at a price

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August 17, 2024
Ghost protocol: Keep it real
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Ghost protocol: Keep it real

Death is the ultimate whitewash. People who pass on are suddenly the best people we've known. Why the selective memory?

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August 17, 2024
Drawing a line in the sand
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Drawing a line in the sand

A new luxury resort in the Maldives is setting new standards in bespoke luxury. It will be a while before India matches up

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August 17, 2024
The bro code
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The bro code

On the field, footballers Lallianzuala Chhangte, Vikram Partap Singh and Akash Mishra are winning matches, setting records. Off field, they're tackling egos, sharing fitness hacks and keeping each other sane. Have teamwork goals ever looked so good? Take a look

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August 17, 2024
You look so good on paper
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You look so good on paper

Wallpaper has gone past granny prints. New designs echo TV shows, stand in for artwork, reflect hobbies. Play, peel, repeat. Who needs to commit, anyway?

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August 17, 2024
No more mister bad guy
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No more mister bad guy

Are on-screen villains really evil? Or were they just in the way or doing their jobs? If we're rethinking heroes, let's re-examine the bad guys too

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August 17, 2024
Whose side are you on?
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Whose side are you on?

Two nations fight to claim jollof rice. One dessert nearly set off a war. 10 dishes we just can't stop fighting over

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August 10, 2024
Can I give you a lift?
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Can I give you a lift?

Artist Gigi Scaria creates installations that are immersive but deeply critical of the urban world we inhabit

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2 mins  |
August 10, 2024
Making it all the way home
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Making it all the way home

People travel, move countries, change continents. But what is familiar will always be home: Food, people, places

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August 10, 2024