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Change of Heart: The Mercedes-Benz EQB 350
The Mercedes-Benz all-electric, all-wheel-drive compact SUV gets even better
Succession Sunday With The Range Rover SV
We spent a day with the Range Rover SV, driving from Mumbai to Karjat, giving us a glimpse of how the 0.01 per cent spend their weekends
Monsoon Motoring
The rains call, and we’re here to answer with some stunning road trips for you to plan this season
Aashi Bhatnagar Is the Country's Best Bartender
In an industry woefully short of women, the winner of the 2023 Diageo World Class, the Oscar of bartending competitions could provide a much-needed inspiration
Mixing It Up With Jiu-Jitsu
Siddharth Singh quit his lucrative career in Scotland to pursue his passion for martial arts. He is now the torchbearer for Brazilian jiu-jitsu in India, and his mixed martial arts academy has been churning out some of the best fighters on a consistent basis
Mayank Agarwal: On The Comeback Trail
Indian cricketer Mayank Agarwal talks about his stellar domestic season, his fitness routine, and the joys of experiencing fatherhood
Q&A WITH ALI ABBAS ZAFAR
He has followed up a poignant and sensitive movie on the 1984 anti-Sikh riots with a pulsating sleek action thriller. Although markedly different from each other, both explore violence, machismo, and heroism in their own unique ways. We talk to Ali Abbas Zafar, one of the most successful filmmakers in Bollywood today, about the evolution of mass cinema
At Your Leisure
Countless studies have proved the positive correlation between leisure time and psychological well-being. But as the lines between work and play get blurred, how does one make room for themselves? Experts show us the way
DOING ODD JOBS
India's expansive entertainment industry has given rise to a bustling ecosystem of professionals. Some among them are off the beaten path. We spoke to four ultra-niche experts and their world is exciting, to be sure
The New Kids On The Block - 5 young actors to watch out for
Half-Yearly Report: Breakthrough performances by male actors
STRANGER IN A Strange Land
As he draws a facet of his illustrious career in dance to a close with his final performance in a full-length piece, Akram Khan chooses a poignant theme for the occasion; an Indian soldier in the First World War grappling with the incongruity of it all
A Woman Of Characters
In a career spanning just seven years, Sanya Malhotra has created a niche for herself in the industry portraying various shades of fearless female characters on-screen. The powerhouse performer goes down the memory lane and discusses 5 characters she has brought to life in these years and how each shaped her as an actor
A BLAST FROM THE PAST: TISSOT SIDERAL
Inspired by the original Sideral S of 1971, Tissot have revisited this iconic fibreglass design with a contemporary revamp that pays homage to its bright, airy vintage roots
THE ALPS ON YOUR WRIST
Victorinox’s latest venture into watchmaking offers a sturdy collection inspired by the marque’s long-standing love of the Swiss outdoors
CHOPARD SPREADS ITS WINGS
The Swiss watchmaker has recently upped the ante with not one, but two fresh expressions of its iconic Alpine Eagle collection, along with the new high-octane, racing inspired Mille Miglia Classic Chronograph
Getting Into The Skin
Newbie to the skincare industry's beauty boom? We got an expert to help you get started with a basic skincare routine that should hold you in good stead
WHAT MAKES A ROLEX?
Every Rolex watch is designed, produced and tested with constant attention to the tiniest of details. This ‘superlative’ approach is expressed through three horological challenges that characterise every Rolex watch and have been part of the marque’s identity for several decades
WHY LONGINES WANTS TO FOCUS ON HISTORY AND HERITAGE
One of the world’s most storied Swiss watch brands wants to make Indians more aware of its rich past
TAHA SHAH BADUSSHA
Urdu lessons, sword training and horseriding practice — Taha Shah Badussha has been through one hell of a gauntlet for his recent role as Murad in Taj: Divided By Blood. In contrast to all the hard work behind his on-screen personas, though, the UAE-born actor offers a stunningly effortless style quotient to his rising count of followers, with a combination of macho-yet-delicate looks that should have us all taking notes
INSIDE NANDITH JAISIMHA'S SHOE CLOSET
At the age of thirteen, Nandith Jaisimha received his first pair of basketball shoes, and hasn't stopped pining over kicks ever since. The filmmaker-photographer has now amassed an impressive sneaker collection and is a cornerstone of Bengaluru’s thriving sneakerhead community, having connected various fans through meetups and social events. Here’s what this history-minded, sneaker saint has to share about collecting shoes, and the hype surrounding this burgeoning subculture
Pride Without Prejudice
Fashion designer Mayyur Girotra spills the beans on kickstarting Pride month in New York with a showcase of his debut pret label, and why fashion plays an important role in positive queer conversations
Cruising With The Volkswagen Virtus
On our second long-term report of the car, we found that with keen handling and communicative brakes, the sedan makes impressive jaunts on the Mumbai-Pune Expressway
Launch Radar
From three new M-badged BMWs to the Kia Sonet Aurochs Edition, the summer of 2023 offers a ton of four-wheeled action
MG Comet First Drive Review
India's smallest car and most affordable EV makes a bold first impression
On The Right Track
We experienced the NATRAX testing facility with Skoda’s range of cars in India and here’s what we thought of it
Top Dogs
Two cars at opposite ends of the spectrum demonstrate just how incredible current gen EVs are
GOT TESTOSTERONE?
Here’s a look at the most invisible men’s health risk and how it remains neglected, despite overwhelming evidence that males need to take a closer look under the hood
A TALE BETWEEN BREADS
The last few years have seen a boom of gourmet burger joints in Mumbai. Trained chefs and experienced hospitality veterans are, however, not at the forefront of this trend. It’s a show run by regular city folks who hail from starkly different industries. We speak to three men behind three of Bombay’s most loved burger joints. This is their exceptional story
Give me your hand, and then a ring
In 2013, I attended my first gay party at Karma Lounge on Charni Road, and it was an unforgettable experience. The venue was alive with vibrant energy, filled with men; many of them were dressed in black, just like me.
Let's Make It Clear
Mixologists at bars in India and abroad are experimenting with a technique called clarification that allows them to play with a wider range of ingredients — specifically, fat-and milk-based ones. We spoke to them to understand what the process entails, and then, rounded up a few spots so you too can try a clarified cocktail in your city