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A roll they were born for

Chai sugar cookies, pizza toast, ramen, banana pudding, zucchini pasta-we're drooling over these celeb recipes. Bon appétit!

For the wheeler-dealer

For those driving, the Mercedes-Benz E-Class is luxe and high-tech. For the boss in the back seat, it's the ultimate upgrade

Fight or flight response

The glory days of air travel are behind us. But with a bit of prep, you can make it to your destination with some sanity left

Going against the grain

Rice is taking over India, even the wheat-loving north. It's viewed as the smarter Indian's staple too. Here's what gut, gluten and grain selection have to do with it all

What a scream!

Bollywood's fav new genre is frightfully funny. It exposes our fears, it lets off steam, it gives old plots a new life. Two actors tell us why horror and humour are not so different after all

When Korea does Namaste

K-pop stars are wearing lehengas, dancing to Tauba Tauba, even singing in Malayalam. Just a little something for their powerful army of Indian fans

Okay. This kinda blew up...

Why do some Reels go viral and yours languish among Close Friends? We got experts to break down the new rules: Angles, filters, cuts, everything the algo loves. Watch. Learn

In the know. In the now

You don't need to be old and wise to pen a memoir. Celeb tell-alls are telling it all, right when we want to read about it. It's history being told as it is made

What's The Deal With Deals?

Coupons, codes, cashback, crash pricing, confusion. How to play (and not get played) when sale season comes around

A steely resolve

Ajmal Shifaz used junk metal objects and the imagination of children to bring a community closer. Alongside, he created art in motion

A guide to splitting Athens

In all my years of travelling, there is one country I had never been to: Greece. When I mentioned this to friends abroad, they were surprised. But no Indian I spoke to thought it was odd. Few Indians I know have been to Greece and most have no plans to visit. And those who have gone have focused on the islands: Santorini, Mykonos, Crete, Corfu etc.

Sorry to interrupt your cereal...

No one eats bacon, waffles and sausages every day. Naturally, hotel spreads get boring after a while. Bring on the idlis!

Lots to unpack here

Secret getaway? It's crowded by 10am. Hidden gem? Not so shiny IRL. Golden sands, azure sea? More edited than naturally exotic. As Insta shapes how we vacation, travel experts open up on what gets cropped out of the frame

A healthy dose of reality

Is cortisol giving you belly flab? Can magnesium pills help you sleep? Is alkaline water even a thing? Actual advice, from actual experts to counter internet wisdom

Just skip to the good part

Health, family, heat, rain. Small talk is boring. Is it possibly outdated in today's tech-first world, too?

Solo, But Without The FOMO

Third-wheeling your besties all the time? Annoyed at couples that bail on you? Here's howto slay the single life while everyone partners up

What in the world?

Superhumans, starcrossed lovers, intergalactic hotels - these sci-fi novels make us want to switch universes

Firing on all cylinders

Ferrari's new 12Cilindri seems nimble and modern. It carries its legacy lightly. But there's true Italian passion under the hood

At least hope is always in bloom

This year, it's hard to summon the energy for Durga Pujo. But just like the shiuli flowers that bloom without fail, we need to ensure justice will prevail

New achievement unlocked

Michelin's hotel guide has the hospitality industry all keyed up. Small players hold their own against the big chains. As for guests, we finally have fair, clear ratings

A win for the women

A rally racer who leaves haters in the dust; atable-tennis champ focused on her legacy; a hockey goalkeeper fired up by equality. Three athletes share field reports on what it's like to be an Indian woman in sport today

Theres snroom for more

India grows a staggering variety of mushrooms. Yet, we can't move past the button variety. See how some growers are putting the fun in fungi

Chill, it's just simmer time

Your favourite show isn't dragging its feet. It's sneakily getting you more involved. Slow-burn storytelling is how streaming shows now unfold. Lean in

This week, we're

Vikramaditya Motwane's film, CTRL, is about a woman who uses AI to erase her unfaithful partner from her life.

What are you waiting for?

They've been teasing these sequels for far too long. Why won't filmmakers give us what we want?

Cities on the flight path

What can bird skeletons, blueprints, glass and geometry tools tell us about how our cities are changing? Deepak Kumar shows us how to read between the skylines

Going back to your roots

Grey is in. No need to pour chemical dyes onto your head. But as with everything, do only what makes you feel comfortable

Spice is the variety of life

From the Middle East to Europe, food gets blander as you travel. That's because, when it comes to using masalas and flavourings, there's no place like home

Where the wild things are

Follow migratory birds, swim with glowing plankton, watch turtles paddle out to sea, spot a red panda. India's safaris now go beyond tiger tracking. Pack your bags!