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A New Dram

Never before has there been so much change in the world of whisky, from all corners of the world, at the same time.

Mr Big

Bollywood stars may have moved on to more opulent ways to arrive, but the Q7 — now in petrol — can still deliver the goods, if not the flash.

Alia Bhatt: Inventing Her Own Grammar Of Acting

Never mind her goof up in a general knowledge quiz — Alia Bhatt has proved she has the smarts to overhaul standard romcom stereotypes with persuasive ease.

Shah Rukh Khan's Burden

The bad boy SRK of Darr and Baazigar fascinated us. Lover boy Raj/Rahul enthralled us. Don disarmed us with his charm. The NASA scientist in Swades touched us. The Muslim who is also 'The Bhai’, however, raises nationalistic hackles.

Wriddhiman Saha: A Man Whose Time Has Come

If good things do, in fact, come to those who wait, Wriddhiman Saha is in for the time of his life. Few cricketers have had to wait as long to fill a position they were a natural and perfect fit for. 

Anurag Kashyap, The Karan Johar Of Intelligent Cinema!

With a growing fan base in Europe and the US, is Anurag Kashyap the only truly international film-maker India has at the moment? 

Shikhar Dhawan

When he’s not on the field, the cricketer can be found pumping his biceps at the gym or taking his kids for a swim.

A Tale Of Two Directors- Abhishek Chaubey And Anu Menon

Udta Punjab and Waiting are clearly major stylistic departures from their earlier films, for two of the most talented directors working in Bollywood today. 

Not Just A Tapas Trail

No matter what part of Spain you’re in, you’re assured of a feast of incredible meats, organic produce and stellar wine. 

SS Rajamouli

The Biggest Indian Film of This Year Is Not a Bollywood Film. Rajamouli’s Baahubali Fever Created an Euphoria Generally Reserved for Marvel and Dc Films. Not Surprisingly, Baahubali 2 Has Made Producers and Distributors Ecstatic, Solidifying Rajamouli as a Bankable Film-maker to Look Forward to.

Shikhar Dhawan

In an Age Controlled by Professional Image Consultants, Public Figures Are Usually Well Prepared With Appropriate Answers for Interviewers, Even in Their Sleep. Thus, When We Spent a Day With Shikhar Dhawan (Who Made a Comeback to International Cricket This Year With Back-to-back ‘man of the Series’ Trophies), It Was Initially Like Any Other Interaction With a Star Cricketer. As the Day Progressed, Though, the Southpaw Became More Candid, and by the Time We Said Goodbye, the Layers Concealing the Man Inside the Celebrity Had Disappeared.

Hrithik Roshan, Bollywood's Resident Life Coach

Hrithik Roshan is aruguably the most beautiful man in India. But the man stresses that beauty is skin deep and inconsequential — and that he doesn't know what narcissism means.

Aamir Khan As The Modern Dronacharya!

The timing of every Aamir Khan film raises an intriguing question . Does he nurse a secret saviour complex?. 

Heavy Mettle

Ranveer Singh’s ability to oscillate between contrasts — over-the-top yet nuanced, outrageous yet articulate, down-to-earth yet larger-than-life — gives him all the trappings of a new-age superstar.

Ranveer Singh: I Still Consider Myself A Novice

Was one of the first actors I ever interviewed — and I was among the first journalists to interview him. As an intern at a tabloid, I never got to interview stars, but as a senior editor put it while dispatching me to Yash Raj Studios for a round of group interviews for Band Baaja Baaraat, “that guy looks hopeless. He has no future; I don’t care what you get.”

Living Life Mid-Size

If you’re looking for a mid-sized sedan, you should really look no further than the new Hyundai Verna.

For Crying Out Loud

The Benelli 302R sounds just as glorious as its cousin, the TNT 300 — but is it the ideal sports bike?

The Common Man's Hero

The shedding of the Khiladi avatar for the dramatic mantle of a common man, with infusions of humour, has been a rewarding career move for Akshay Kumar.

How To Dress Down Your Dress Shirt

Formal doesn’t mean 24/7 formal, after all.

8 Uncommon Liqueurs You Should Try

Humans have been inventive enough to make booze with what they have found in their surroundings, regardless of where they lived, since the very beginning. The Irish and Scots made whisky from a combination of cereal, water and wood. The people of Georgia were the first to make wine from grapes, and the people of Mesopotamia made beer thousands of years ago. However, not all alcoholic beverages have become global phenomenons, and while some have become commonplace globally, they are yet to be fully discovered in India.

5 Must-See Exhibits At The National Museum Of Indian Cinema

Mumbai’s newly-opened museum is a treasure trove of films, multimedia, graphics, artefacts and more. Here are some of the must-see exhibits.

Walking On Clouds

At a high school-themed event in Bushwick, New York City, Vans introduced its ComfyCush technology. Shweta Mehta Sen was at hand to experience it all, and later caught up with Erwin Federizo, the brand’s Global Executive Creative Director, to learn more about it.

Blurring The Gender Lines

Androgynous fashion has reached the point where it is now a part of our lexicon.

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The Outside View

Sidharth Malhotra Began His Career As The Typical Non-Bollywood Family Outsider, But His Ascent In The Popularity Charts Has Been Swift, And The Real Work Begins Now. The Actor Tells Shweta Mehta Sen About Coming Up The Hard Way, Learning The Importance Of Building Friendships In The Industry And Why, Hereon, Only Good Performances Will Keep His Career Afloat.

Chronicling Mumbai's Art Deco

UNESCO took some time to acknowledge what Atul Kumar, creator of @artdecomumbai, always knew: Mumbai’s Art Deco buildings deserved special status.

Rise Of The Food Pop-ups

Intimate pop-ups are a growing trend on Mumbai’s food circuit. Besides the pleasure of enjoying the culinary experience, it also provides the opportunity to interact with interesting new people.

Old Is The New New

Harley-Davidson’s new Softail Deluxe is far less intimidating to ride than its looks convey. The hefty ₹18 lakh price tag though is a bit too overwhelming.

Are We Ready For Honest Biopics?

Not yet, says Maithili Rao.

Last Of The Naga Headhunters

In the remote village of Longwa, in northeastern Nagaland, the last of the men that collected human heads more than half a century ago have gruesome stories to tell.