1 A vacation in Shrek's Swamp.
It's secluded. It probably smells. AirBnB has set up treehouse-style lodgings in the Scottish Highlands for a two-night experience of the ogre life: There's earwax candlelight, parfait, fireside stories. No torches, pitchforks or intrusive Duloc knights. Open for up to three guests October 27-29. Bring your own onions. Airbnb.com
2 Tyrion Lannister drinking set.
The 17 oz beer glass bears the line, "I drink and I know things". The bottle opener is shaped like the Amazon.in pin of the Hand of the King in Game Of Thrones. Your know-it-all friend (who happens to like beer and GoT) will find this the best validation. Amazon.in
3 Middle Earth chess set.
The Noble Collection makes Lord Of The Rings chess sets. Pick a side: Aragorn, Frodo and Gandalf, or the forces of evil, with Gollum and Sauron. Work your orcs. Get heroes into a checkmate: "You shall not pass!" LOTR fans say "My precioussss". NobleCollection.com
4 Marvel MVA4 281 waffle maker.
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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
Shall we put a label on this?
What is high fructose corn syrup? Is red dye good? Dieticians and nutritionists break down the confusing stuff we see on food labels
Pho heaven's sake, explore!
There's more to Vietnam than the Golden Bridge or Ha Long Bay. Discover limestone cliffs, rice terraces, and local foods that haven't made it to the 'gram
No. Wait. She did what?
These mean girls are self-centred, bratty, and can make your life hell. But they stole the show. Read on, loser. And tell us how it wasssss
Are you seeing spots too?
Jyoti Bhatt's serigraphs use traditional symbols in modern ways, creating art that is slyly clever and full of little stories
Leave us to our own devices
Instead of banning gadgets, restaurants should ban people that are actually disturbing the peace
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
