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How Great Was Shane Warne?

He was part of a long line of Australian leg spin tradition – Bill O'Reilly, Clarrie Grimmet, and Richie Benaud - but he was the best

Why '22 ls Tahir Raj Bhasin's Year

After proving his mettle in ensemble casts as well as opposite stalwarts, the actor has now had four back-to-back releases in about one-and-a-half months, and he is just getting started

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DUTEE CHAND

National champion Dutee Chand has inspired many by raising her voice to live the life she wanted

VIKRAM SETH

One of the most popular contemporary Indian writers in English, Vikram Seth is a proponent of LGBTQIA+ rights, and has instrumentally lent his voice for the decriminalisation of same-sex relations and other causes of the community

VIKAS KHANNA'S MANY CAREERS

Michelin star chef, prolific food writer, novelist, film-maker, philanthropist, social media star — there is very little the Amritsar-born and bred former Taj and Oberoi executive does not do

MAESTRO IN THE MAISON

Best known for reviving French fashion houses, fashion designer Ramesh Nair's approach towards design as well as his unique idea of uprooting and resetting legacies is a talent to reckon with

The Ultimate Bodyweight Workout

One month into the new year, most of us are hopefully sticking to our resolutions. Fitness trainers and experts list a collective way of making sure your workout plans are intact

Double Wristing: Is It The New Normal?

Is double-downing on luxury timepieces or pairing one with a smartwatch the way to go? Let's find out

Tracking Time: The Complete Guide To Calendar Watches

Discover the different types of calendar watches along with our top picks for you

India's BURGER BOOM

From uber processed fast food burgers to a plethora of homegrown, independent gourmet options, the way we enjoy a juicy burger has changed. With a burst of new brands vowing to make them fresher and better, has India finally made the burger its own?

AANAND L RAI'S PENCHANT FOR THE UNEXPECTED

What makes Aanand L Rai tick? Is it his ability to put out the most uncomfortable human emotions, is it writing characters that can be too grey for mainstream, or is it his passion for his craft? We let the director-producer tell us himself

FASHIONABLY IN LOVE

Whether you are planning a night out with your boo or planning to stay in, take style cues from your favourite celebrities and bring in your own dazzle to your Valentine's date night

Fashion's L Word

Amid evolving consciousness about consumption in fashion, sustainable vegan leather is being rooted for. But are these alternatives actually helping the environment? We dig in

A DYSTOPIC LENS ON OUR HOSPITAL SYSTEM

Vipul Shah and Mozez Singh's little-talked about show, Human, bravely explores the macabre world where the medical profession is on trial, pronounced guilty, and sentenced to death

The Many Facets Of Ali Fazal

He is acting in Bollywood and Hollywood movies, wrapping up Mirzapur 3, running his newly-launched production house, and finding time to vacation on stunning locales. According to Ali Fazal, his high-octane energy is powered by his ‘greed’

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Keenan And Ryan Tham Talks Evolution Of Asian Food, Tapas Trends, And What Sets Them Apart

From nightclubs to nigiri, Keenan and Ryan Tham have done it all, and have an unstoppable 2022 ahead. The duo talks evolution of Asian food, tapas trends, and what sets them apart

Bollywood's Villainisation Of Psychological Disorders

The ’90s saw a rise and popularity of villains suffering from longterm trauma that was painted as their 'bad boy'ness. In his book, pure evil, author Balaji Vittal provides a detailed analysis of some of Bollywood's most career-making villainous performances

Navigating The After Effects Of Intimacy

Afterplay is as important as foreplay, and dysphoria after a sexual encounter can feel overwhelming. It’s not sex gone wrong, and it’s definitely not you

The Curious Case Of R Madhavan

From being ‘that cute boy’ of Indian television in the’90s to charming the Bollywood audience, while finding a superstardom in the Tamil film industry, and also now being the first A-list actor to make an OTT debut, R Madhavan is an actor like no other

Not The Nine-To-Five Kind Of Guy

Amol Parashar, best known as Tripling's Chitvan, added unconventional roles to his credit to break free from the character that defined him, and the audience is loving all of it. But it took a lot of courage, convincing, and quitting a 9-5 job to pursue his dreams

A L'il Bit Of Liquorice

There are two kinds of people — ones that love liquorice, and ones that don’t. Making its way into grooming like never before, why has the skincare industry embraced this herb? Experts explain

Lexus Electrified

The auto giant provided a window into its carbon-neutral future through American artist Germane Barnes’ installation at Design Miami 2021

THE BEST PERFORMANCES I SAW THIS YEAR

From Samantha Akkineni to Shabana Azmi, Nawazuddin Siddiqui, Sidharth Malhotra, and Lijomol Jose, here are the movies and shows I watched and liked

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Vivan Bhathena

With a national pageant title, a dozen television shows and films, and a body to kill for, Vivan Bhathena has our attention. The actor shares his workout secrets that help him lead a healthy life

Coolest Gadgets Of 2021

Your guide to all the cool new gadgets that released this year

Reviving The Dhoti

Goa-based slow fashion entrepreneur Praful Makwana is turning the spotlight on India’s dhotis and its infinite variations

FRAGRANCES THAT SUIT YOU

Wearing the best scent can help your personality shine through. Whether it’s clean, fresh, musky, spicy, or any combination of these, the right fragrance will boost your desirability and confidence. We curate the best fragrances that fit your persona and quintessence