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How Gucci Won Big With Gender Fluidity

The Italian luxury fashion house has bet big on the changing gender attitude of young people around the world, reaping rewards that go beyond fashion.

Montblanc Connects With Nature

The German luxury giant recently held a preview in Shimla for four new editions from its reputed 1858 collection

X Marks The Spot

The new BMW X4 SUV is a surprise package – in a good way.

Fighting Fit

Bill Dosanjh is confident that his newly-launched Super Boxing League will revolutionise the sport in India.

Daddy Issues In Indian Politics

Political gossip has Sultan (Akhilesh) becoming Tipu, but the question is whether Akhilesh just did an Aurangzeb instead.

We Are Doing Television Only For The Money

As the Hindi tv industry faces resentment and ridicule for regressive content and outlandish plotlines, Arnesh Ghose chats with some of tv’s biggest stars (and some not-so famous ones) to understand what motivates them to stay in the industry for years on end.

Prince Charming

A Pakistani soap’s surprise success in India made him a favourite with housewives. He went on to play a prince in Khoobsurat, and stole the show as a closeted gay man in Kapoor & Sons. Somewhere in between, the whole nation fell in love with the affable FAWAD KHAN

Celebrating Amar Akbar Anthony, 40 Years Later

This year marks the 40th anniversary of one of the classics of Hindi cinema, Amar Akbar Anthony — Manmohan Desai’s riotous ode to communal harmony. Desai’s genius was that he made AAA in between making three other films that were released that year — Dharam Veer, Chacha Bhatija and Parvarish. By Maithili Rao

I'm Neither AAPtard, Congi or Sanghi; I'm Arnab

After a Decade of Verbally Scorching Politicians, Bureaucrats, Left-wingers, Right-wingers, Pro-maoists, the Saffron-clad, the Liberals, the Pseudo-liberals, the Communalists and Everyone Else on Times Now, Arnab Goswami Is Going Solo, With a News Channel of His Own — Republic TV — Which Will Launch in the Coming Weeks. If This Interview Is Anything to Go by, He Is Getting Ready to Rage Against the Machine With Almighty Force Once Again. 

All The Director's Women

When you look at the body of work of all the contemporary auteurs in Indian cinema, is there a commonality in how each of them portray their female characters? If so, what do these archetypes tell us about the men who are crafting them for celluloid?

The New Breed Of Indian Cricketers

With a Slew of Young, Talented and Extremely Confident Cricketers Coming Through the Ranks, the Future of Indian Cricket Appears to Be in Safe Hands.  

Picture Perfect

Ferzaan Engineer has a fabulous collection of Leica cameras.

Twin While You're Winning

Honda’s legendary Africa Twin is now in India.

Life's Lessons - Kapil Dev

Words of wisdom from India's Greatest All-Rounder.

The Diary Of A Lazy Lutyens Lout

In which our intrepid (and anonymous) columnist attends a conference for young right-wingers

From Music To Meals

Anaida Parvaneh, the pop star of the ’90s popularly known by her first name, is now making a name for herself as a chef and food curator, notably for the restaurant chain SodaBottleOpenerWala.

'Consumers Here Have A Good Deal Of Knowledge And Are Very Enthusiastic.'

Discussing Glenfiddich’s newly-launched Experimental Series and more with the brand’s Global Ambassador Struan Grant Ralph.

Apps To Heal The Mind

More and more young people are turning to Artificial Intelligence-based apps for their mental well-being.

Why This Could Be The Best World Cup Yet

It would take a brave person to pick one winner in the 2019 World Cup at this stage, but equally, only a foolish one would look away from the fact that this could be the most exciting tournament played yet.

How The Best Teams Compare

A look at how the biggest guns in the World Cup stack up

Manspotting: Chronicles Of Mid Life Romance

This month, a book on Indian men leaves our columnist impressed.

The Journey From Garam Hava To Mulk

A second look at the handful of brave Hindi films that dealt with distrust and alienation in the Muslim community with sincerity and understanding.

The Casual Non-Conformist

While Karan Johar might be sitting at the heart of Bollywood, embodying every quality that defines the industry – good, bad and ugly – the man has effectively changed the landscape of Hindi cinema, without taking himself too seriously - and he doesn’t really care what you think of him.

Bollywood's New Golden Boy

The breakout star of 2018, Vicky Kaushal has gone from being an indie actor to mainstream leading man material. While directors are taking notice of hisacting chops, the audience has also found its latest pin upobsession

Making Of A Mountaineer

As he trains to ascend Annapurna the worlds 10th highest peak, and the 7th mountain in his ongoing quest to conquer all 14 of the worlds 8000-metre summits by the time he turns 30 Arjun Vajpai talks to us about the rigorous physical and mental fitness regime that keeps him going.

A Musical For Our Times

Eight years in development, #SingIndiaSing, Rahul Dacunhas ambitious new musical which opens in Mumbai this month promises to be a spectacle: reality TV story, 29 songs, energetic dancing, live singing by the city's biggest rockers, audience interactivity

Winning Twins

The all-new Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 and Continental GT 650 are a throwback to classic biking and theyre great to ride.

The Right Sports Shoe – Is There One?

Sneakers dont come cheap these days. So it is essential to spend time finding the one that fits the best, and fulfils your specific need. Here are some crucial tips from an expert.

When VVS Announced His Arrival

Blessed with great technique and style, VVS Laxman is one of the finest batsmen India has ever produced, and will forever be remembered for his epic 281 against Australia – often spoken of as the greatest test match innings of all time. In this extract from his autobiography, 281 And Beyond, he describes the days and moments leading up to his debut test match against South Africa in Ahmedabad, in which he scored a crucial 2nd innings half century to help India win

The Business Of Wine Investing

Fine wine can be a good investment, just like stocks, bullion and real estate. Many connoisseurs now purchase cases of rare, critically acclaimed wines in order to sell them when their value increases. David Jackson, CEO of London-based Amphora Portfolio Management — a firm that specialises in wine investments — tells you how the process works.