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Risk it for the biscuit
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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

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August 05, 2023
A quiet passion
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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

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4 mins  |
August 05, 2023
Get a little purse-pective
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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

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August 05, 2023
Shaming in small doses
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Shaming in small doses

Gynaecologists still chastise unmarried women for having a sex life. See how moralising slows down healthcare, affecting us all

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August 05, 2023
Prick Or Treat?
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Prick Or Treat?

Don't frown. More Indians are getting fillers and other injectables to look younger. Is the needle the new scalpel?

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July 29, 2023
Boarding Pass... Or Fail?
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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

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July 29, 2023
Sun, sand and bromance
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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

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July 29, 2023
A seasoned argument
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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

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July 29, 2023
Smells like team spirit
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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

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July 29, 2023
Get your house in order
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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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July 29, 2023
This week we're...
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This week we're...

how are we feeling?

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July 29, 2023
Colour, Care And A Con Job
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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

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2 mins  |
July 22, 2023
Roaring in the deep
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Roaring in the deep

The new X1 comes packed with enough tech and amenities to make older BMW cars feel dated

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July 22, 2023
Soirée, not sorry
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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

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July 22, 2023
Sliced up for the screen
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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

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July 22, 2023
SYDNEY, THE LAND OF FAMILY ADVENTURES
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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.

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July 22, 2023
House proud
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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

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4 mins  |
July 22, 2023
Stuck on the bright side?
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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?

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July 22, 2023
Making Mondays Less Manic
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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

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July 15, 2023
All Buy Yourself
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All Buy Yourself

Shopping is enjoyable, but also intensely personal. How you shop reveals a lot about who you are. Check out these types

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July 15, 2023
Giving a villain his due
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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

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July 15, 2023
Aye, aye, caption
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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

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July 15, 2023
Out of style, out of mind
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Out of style, out of mind

10 fashion trends that are so last season, and should stay there for ever

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2 mins  |
July 15, 2023
Kingdom of flavours
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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

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July 15, 2023
Returned, with interest
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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

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July 15, 2023
The hills are alive
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The hills are alive

With the sound of the Audi S5 Sportback, a luxury sedan that finds the right balance between comfort and performance

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2 mins  |
July 08, 2023
Complimentary angles
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Complimentary angles

Don't dismiss, downplay or deny a compliment. It's time we learnt to accept one gracefully

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July 08, 2023
Sealing in the flavours
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Sealing in the flavours

If you have grandparents who are interested in food, here are some questions you can ask them.

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July 08, 2023
Holiday in New South Wales, Australia's luxury holiday destination
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Holiday in New South Wales, Australia's luxury holiday destination

New South Wales offers a chance to take luxury to new levels. Think of private seaplane rides, modern cuisine at the edge of a National Park, an Outback sheep station, champagne served mid-air and more.

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2 mins  |
July 08, 2023
Talkin' about a revolution
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Talkin' about a revolution

Orgasms, consent, self-pleasure, intimacy, creativity, even sex toys. India is opening up to sexual wellness online. See how three experts are driving the trend

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4 mins  |
July 08, 2023