SEASON'S BEST

Latest launches, statement products and dynamic architects, here’s what’s happening in the world of interiors

FUTURE TENSE

Anxiety is today among the most common mental health issues that people are seeking help for. Sonali Gupta, a Mumbai-based psychologist and author, talks to Nidhi Gupta about why we’re collectively feeling more anxious, and what we can do about it

BREATHE IN BREATHE OUT

Take in the good, exhale the bad

Amruta Patil Graphing the Future

She burst onto the scene in 2008 with the brilliant Kari – to a muted reception. Now, more than a decade later, India’s first female graphic novelist is at the height of her powers. Patil’s since published three more compelling books that take their inspiration from the rich world of Indian mythology and are routinely prescribed in university courses. In addition to a sequel to Kari, during the lockdown, she’s also started work in yet another medium: large scale paintings. Vivek Menezes talks to one of India’s most unique creative forces

Your Brain Doesn't Work The Way You Think It Does

A conversation with neuroscientist Lisa Feldman Barrett on the counterintuitive ways your mind processes reality – and why understanding that might help you feel a little less anxious

Listen To Your Gut

Therein lies the answer to good health, prosperity and inner peace

THE HERO SHOT

Kabir Bedi’s memoir is a fascinating look into the actor’s tryst with fame and fortune. Here, he tells Nidhi Gupta why he felt the need to document his rich, nonnormative life and make it raw, real and revelatory

THE WORLD IS ONE Canvas

The pandemic may have brought India’s favourite biennale to a screeching halt, but nothing could stop Bose Krishnamachari from putting together Lokame Tharavadu, the ambitious art show featuring 267 artists and one timely message, writes Nidhi Gupta

NEON HAZE

The latest upgrades on the Mercedes-Benz E-Class is proof that you can fix something even if it isn’t broken

TWIN WIN

A new, METAScertified master chronometer movement is the driving force behind a new breed of Omega timepieces

THE INSIDER

Actor Harshvardhan Rane on negotiating an industry of great inequities, the films he’s betting on this year and why he’ll never mistake Bollywood for a family

THE FENISSANCE

A new breed of feni enthusiasts are giving the age-old tipple a makeover in Goa: ageing it underwater, infusing it with ingredients ranging from jeera to chorizo, and using it as a base in a variety of excellent cocktails. Arun Janardhan traces the evolution of this humble spirit from the bhatti to the bottle

DARING DESIGNS. INSPIRATIONAL INTERIORS

Impeccably handcrafted design offerings that flaunt a contemporary European aesthetic—that’s what luxury furniture and interior solutions brand Stanley is renowned for. Boasting a curated selection of product designs, the brand’s portfolio promises to add character and creativity to your space

AMAZING GRACE

He made every mistake a child star can make, including the ones that nearly destroyed him. Now, fortified by God, marriage and a new album Justice, Justin Bieber is putting his life back together one positive, deliberate step at a time

Everybody Is Listening To Zayn Malik

For Zayn Malik, time isn’t dictated by a clock. He is a free being, a sensitive soul – maybe too sensitive – a little like Icarus, who flew too close to the sun.

Email Broke The Office Here's How To Fix It

Computer scientist Cal Newport says email overload has made us miserable – and less productive too. Does he have the solutions to a better, more sane way to work?

THE SUMMER HANDBOOK

The GQ Team shares their tips, hacks and vacation essentials for a holiday with style

THE REAL PICTURE

Tod’s collaborative project with photographerartist Ramak Fazel unpacks the day-to-day behind the cryptic, amorphous space that is Silicon Valley

Vacation Mode

Monsoon will soon be upon us, and we’ve found all the right places to escape it – or, to make the most of it

THE JUSTICE SYSTEM

A demoralising battle with Warner Bros. A devastating personal tragedy. A fan base he couldn’t control. Zack Snyder on the inside story of why he quit Justice League, and why he’s returned to complete his own cut

MODEL CITIZEN

Citroën’s first offering in India is a masterfully engineered response to the country’s embattled infrastructure

IMPOSSIBLE IS NOTHING

Here’s what you need to set, and achieve, your goals: Vision, belief and a solid work ethic

ENGINE EARS

Hip-hop is the soundtrack of the 21st century, and rap artists are modern-day moguls who court global audiences on the back of their specific truths. But behind them stands a league of creative artists and engineers that are crucial to building their legacy. This is the story of one such man – Bainz, chief engineer to Young Thug and Young Stoner Life Records – and how he’s made it to the top of the global hip-hop game

A DRAM WITH A TWIST

With the launch of a new tropical-inspired whisky and a limited edition laced with history, it’s already been an exciting year for The Glenlivet. GQ caught up with Alex Robertson, Head of Heritage and Education, Chivas Brothers, about what’s in store for the iconic Speyside malt, and a little of how it all began

On A Mission For Education

Delhi-based Yash Raj Gupta, a young, tech-savvy entrepreneur with a vision to make education accessible and affordable to all, is geared up to launch an EdTech platform to transform the education landscape in the country

Clothes Don't Make The Man

But a little thought while picking your gym gear can go a long way

A POETIC NOTE

As H24 by Hermès Parfums makes its debut, GQ sits down with perfumer-creator Christine Nagel for a look into the French luxury house’s new signature scent

PRODIGAL SON

Stately and sensible – is the new Audi A4 a fully realised version of itself?

INSiDE THE WORLD OF SHAWN MENDES

After three No 1 albums and four major tours, the Vine star pop prince rapidly climbed the music royalty ranks. But time out from performance has given him pause to reflect on the peculiar loss that follows success and, last year, much of it came back to him – time with family, old friends, the simple acts of living. What’s more, it brought a pensive new record that reframes his young career and – lest we forget – lockdown’s most “liked” locks

Queen OF HER hustle

First with A Suitable Boy, and now with Netflix’s Bombay Begums, actor Shahana Goswami is coming into her own