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Smells like team spirit

Storm coming? Turn on the fans. On social media, fandom now runs so deep, wields so much power, it can make or break a celebrity. See how loyalists steer the show

Get your house in order

Don't fall for those slick ads and cool EMI schemes. A broker, therapist, financial advisor and lawyer list what to do before buying your first home

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Colour, Care And A Con Job

Could makeup pull double duty as skincare? Or does it deliver two bad ideas in one? We get experts to break down some claims

Roaring in the deep

The new X1 comes packed with enough tech and amenities to make older BMW cars feel dated

Soirée, not sorry

Nigella Lawson won't host fancy dinners any more. Don't let that stop you from planning ahead and pulling off a fun, sophisticated night at home with friends

Sliced up for the screen

Movies and series about chefs are hard to pull off. But when done right, with a focus on the kitchen, the food and the people, they make for bingeworthy viewing

SYDNEY, THE LAND OF FAMILY ADVENTURES

Sydney is the base from where New South Wales adventures start. The postcard-perfect beaches also have a number of safe rock pools and ocean pools to explore.

House proud

See how some of India's most creative people draw on art, history, memories and careful planning to create spaces that reflect exactly who they are

Stuck on the bright side?

It's impossible to strictly be an optimist, a pessimist or a realist. So, why are we still living life confined by these categories?

Making Mondays Less Manic

Can Bare Minimum Mondays change the way we feel about the first day of the week? Here’s how to flip the week around

All Buy Yourself

Shopping is enjoyable, but also intensely personal. How you shop reveals a lot about who you are. Check out these types

Giving a villain his due

In Suparn Varma’s shows, people are rarely just good or evil. As the lines blur, characters get more complicated, more compelling. And he ends up creating hit after hit

Aye, aye, caption

Pro tip: Watch everything with the subtitles on. They aren’t just for world cinema. Half the fun is at the bottom of the screen

Out of style, out of mind

10 fashion trends that are so last season, and should stay there for ever

Kingdom of flavours

Southern French food with an Indian connection, old-school dim sum, local sausage, wines that surprise. London’s dining-out scene is vibrant as ever

Returned, with interest

What does it take to make a comeback in Bollywood? When you’re older but also wiser. Four actors who popped up on screen after long spells fill us in

The hills are alive

With the sound of the Audi S5 Sportback, a luxury sedan that finds the right balance between comfort and performance

Complimentary angles

Don't dismiss, downplay or deny a compliment. It's time we learnt to accept one gracefully

Sealing in the flavours

If you have grandparents who are interested in food, here are some questions you can ask them.

Holiday in New South Wales, Australia's luxury holiday destination

New South Wales offers a chance to take luxury to new levels. Think of private seaplane rides, modern cuisine at the edge of a National Park, an Outback sheep station, champagne served mid-air and more.

Talkin' about a revolution

Orgasms, consent, self-pleasure, intimacy, creativity, even sex toys. India is opening up to sexual wellness online. See how three experts are driving the trend

Safe and up to date

Dating can be tricky. Bad dates veer from the dull to the dangerous. Here’s how to swipe left on app-solute chaos

Fight the 'fix'ation

Well-intended love can only go so far. It's not a woman's job to fix a man. Heed the signs to know when to stay and when to leave

Be still, my pleating heart

10 sari moments from the movies that stopped India in its tracks

Switched at birth

When one actor turns down a careerdefining role over scheduling conflicts or creative differences, another actor wins

Joy meets girl

There are a hundred little things that make life worthwhile. Let's appreciate them

Going against the green

Most vegan food is made in factories, and is ultra-processed. Expect more confusion with 'natural', 'meatless' and 'ethical' foods

These are a few of my least favourite things

Turns out, Huma Qureshi actor, dancer, celebrity, citizen, woman and internet addict - is only human. Here's what pisses her off

Even with nothing on

Would you pose for intimate portraits? For many, it's selfexpression, body positivity, a way to fight back against artificial perfection