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Shes making her point
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Shes making her point

She calls herself Dot. She's anything but insignificant. Meet Aditi Saigal, viral at 18, actor by accident, musician for life, determined to try it all

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4 mins  |
April 27, 2024
Stand out, dont stick out
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Stand out, dont stick out

To whomsoever it may concern, when applying for a job over email, here's how to be personal, yet professional. Yours sincerely...

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2 mins  |
April 27, 2024
Drawn of a new age
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Drawn of a new age

Anime heroes and heroines are finally growing up. They're chivalrous, cheeky and vulnerable. Here are our favourites from the last few years

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2 mins  |
April 20, 2024
There's lots to unpack here
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There's lots to unpack here

Moving house is bittersweet. There's tons of decluttering to get through, to make room for new memories. Here are my tips

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2 mins  |
April 20, 2024
A stirring in our spirits
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A stirring in our spirits

India drinks more whisky than any other country. But most of it has been flavoured neutral alcohol. The real stuff, made from grain, is now brewed locally, and has fans the world over. Pour a large one and cheer

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4 mins  |
April 20, 2024
Thank you, next!
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Thank you, next!

How much can you decode from a man's dating bio? We got actor Alaya F to suss out a few profiles and tell us what how to spot a creep from a keeper via just a few lines

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5 mins  |
April 20, 2024
Small batch, big worry
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Small batch, big worry

Artisanal goods cost more. But they also stand for a different way of living and doing business. See how some of them are crafting change

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3 mins  |
April 20, 2024
Overcleansing is not a flex
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Overcleansing is not a flex

Retinoids. Salicylic acid. BHAs. AHAs. There's only so much your skin can take. Ease up on your routine. Let natural skin be

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2 mins  |
April 20, 2024
Still waiting in the wings
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Still waiting in the wings

We hum tunes in English, binge TV, spoken word acts and comedy in it. Why, pray tell, does theatre lag behind?

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2 mins  |
April 20, 2024
Whos your daddy, now?
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Whos your daddy, now?

They may be fictional but these 10 on-screen fathers are the real heroes

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2 mins  |
April 13, 2024
Call 911, it's getting icy
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Call 911, it's getting icy

Driving the Porsche 911 Dakar edition is a good lesson on how the Scandinavians have perfected the art of driving on ice

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2 mins  |
April 13, 2024
99% perspiration, 1% vacation
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99% perspiration, 1% vacation

Is it necessary to hustle for that muscle on a holiday? Why not stay active by exploring the town you're in instead? Does anyone in their right mind spend time on a treadmill while on holiday at one of the best hotels in the world?

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2 mins  |
April 13, 2024
Luxe, delicious, bold and Indian
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Luxe, delicious, bold and Indian

Indian food is hitting new highs in New York, Bangkok, London and beyond. The food is top-class but diverse. The chefs humble yet brave. It's a moment to savour

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3 mins  |
April 13, 2024
Off the eaten path
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Off the eaten path

How far would you go for a good meal? Cool chefs recount their culinary pilgrimages to South Africa, Spain and beyond. And why it was worth it

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4 mins  |
April 13, 2024
Did bestie just cross a line?
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Did bestie just cross a line?

BFFs are close. But they can get too close for comfort. Here's howto set boundaries within a secure friendship

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3 mins  |
April 13, 2024
No filter, just a tough job
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No filter, just a tough job

Tagging. Collabs. 50 retakes. Social media management isn't as glam as it looks. Here's an IRL BTS of how it all gets produced

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3 mins  |
April 13, 2024
A dose of comic relief
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A dose of comic relief

Graphic novels aren't all dark, dramatic and gory. These 10 tackle love, memory, power, art and much more

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3 mins  |
April 06, 2024
Press play, in your ear
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Press play, in your ear

We binge-watched. Now, were bingelistening too. In the streaming world, soundtracks are big business, title tracks have power. See how composers changed their tune

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3 mins  |
April 06, 2024
Knowing me, knowing hue
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Knowing me, knowing hue

Do you follow or throw shade at the Colour Of The Year? Design experts weigh in on whether the global craze for new palettes matters in India

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2 mins  |
April 06, 2024
Protect your interests
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Protect your interests

Hobbies are meant to be fun. Why suck the fun out of them by turning them into a business? A plea in three parts

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3 mins  |
April 06, 2024
The second coming of age
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The second coming of age

Parents and grandparents have realised that they don't owe their children cushy lives, nor do they have to save every penny for them. After all, YOLO

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2 mins  |
April 06, 2024
Hallyu Korea. What's cooking?
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Hallyu Korea. What's cooking?

Korean cuisine is fast replacing Japanese at trendy restaurants around the world. Indians know more about South Korea too. Cool locals, however, are enjoying global flavours, with a traditional twist

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3 mins  |
April 06, 2024
Ladies' knights
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Ladies' knights

If men onscreen are warmer, chattier, more emotional and caring, it's because women filmmakers behind the scenes are braver. Slowly, they're making us realise that portraying aman as vulnerable might be the most daring plot twist after all

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4 mins  |
April 06, 2024
Beauty Trends Unboxed
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Beauty Trends Unboxed

Simpler skincare, new goodies from Korea, foundations that actually match, ageing without shame. Experts list the biggest changes in the months ahead

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3 mins  |
March 30, 2024
Glow forth and conquer
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Glow forth and conquer

Growing up is no picnic. These 10 celebs, however, transformed right before our eyes, leaving us reeling

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3 mins  |
March 30, 2024
Qup for a new future
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Qup for a new future

Audi's newest EV, the Q6 e-tron, is a step into tomorrow. It has a bold new platform, integrated AI and new tricks and thrills

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2 mins  |
March 30, 2024
The princess and the plea
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The princess and the plea

After weeks of speculation, the Princess of Wales was forced to reveal her cancer diagnosis, just so that the out-of-control conspiracy theories could be laid to rest

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2 mins  |
March 30, 2024
The hands-on success
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The hands-on success

Bukhara, possibly the most famous Indian restaurant in the world, is 45 years old this year. No rice, no cutlery, huge kababs and legendary dal. How do they pull it off?

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3 mins  |
March 30, 2024
What's Imaad into?
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What's Imaad into?

The musician, actor and soon-to-be filmmaker is tripping on Libyan disco, reading up on Delhi's history, plugged in to nerdy podcasts and loves a little-known fish from Goa. Are these your favs too?

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3 mins  |
March 30, 2024
Jungalow, but keep it clean
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Jungalow, but keep it clean

The big plant trends of the moment are also the messiest. Here's expert help on greening up well

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2 mins  |
March 30, 2024