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Still waiting in the wings
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Still waiting in the wings

We hum tunes in English, binge TV, spoken word acts and comedy in it. Why, pray tell, does theatre lag behind?

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April 20, 2024
Whos your daddy, now?
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Whos your daddy, now?

They may be fictional but these 10 on-screen fathers are the real heroes

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April 13, 2024
Call 911, it's getting icy
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Call 911, it's getting icy

Driving the Porsche 911 Dakar edition is a good lesson on how the Scandinavians have perfected the art of driving on ice

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April 13, 2024
99% perspiration, 1% vacation
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99% perspiration, 1% vacation

Is it necessary to hustle for that muscle on a holiday? Why not stay active by exploring the town you're in instead? Does anyone in their right mind spend time on a treadmill while on holiday at one of the best hotels in the world?

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April 13, 2024
Luxe, delicious, bold and Indian
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Luxe, delicious, bold and Indian

Indian food is hitting new highs in New York, Bangkok, London and beyond. The food is top-class but diverse. The chefs humble yet brave. It's a moment to savour

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April 13, 2024
Off the eaten path
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Off the eaten path

How far would you go for a good meal? Cool chefs recount their culinary pilgrimages to South Africa, Spain and beyond. And why it was worth it

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April 13, 2024
Did bestie just cross a line?
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Did bestie just cross a line?

BFFs are close. But they can get too close for comfort. Here's howto set boundaries within a secure friendship

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April 13, 2024
No filter, just a tough job
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No filter, just a tough job

Tagging. Collabs. 50 retakes. Social media management isn't as glam as it looks. Here's an IRL BTS of how it all gets produced

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April 13, 2024
A dose of comic relief
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A dose of comic relief

Graphic novels aren't all dark, dramatic and gory. These 10 tackle love, memory, power, art and much more

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April 06, 2024
Press play, in your ear
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Press play, in your ear

We binge-watched. Now, were bingelistening too. In the streaming world, soundtracks are big business, title tracks have power. See how composers changed their tune

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April 06, 2024
Knowing me, knowing hue
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Knowing me, knowing hue

Do you follow or throw shade at the Colour Of The Year? Design experts weigh in on whether the global craze for new palettes matters in India

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April 06, 2024
Protect your interests
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Protect your interests

Hobbies are meant to be fun. Why suck the fun out of them by turning them into a business? A plea in three parts

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April 06, 2024
The second coming of age
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The second coming of age

Parents and grandparents have realised that they don't owe their children cushy lives, nor do they have to save every penny for them. After all, YOLO

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April 06, 2024
Hallyu Korea. What's cooking?
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Hallyu Korea. What's cooking?

Korean cuisine is fast replacing Japanese at trendy restaurants around the world. Indians know more about South Korea too. Cool locals, however, are enjoying global flavours, with a traditional twist

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April 06, 2024
Ladies' knights
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Ladies' knights

If men onscreen are warmer, chattier, more emotional and caring, it's because women filmmakers behind the scenes are braver. Slowly, they're making us realise that portraying aman as vulnerable might be the most daring plot twist after all

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April 06, 2024
Beauty Trends Unboxed
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Beauty Trends Unboxed

Simpler skincare, new goodies from Korea, foundations that actually match, ageing without shame. Experts list the biggest changes in the months ahead

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March 30, 2024
Glow forth and conquer
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Glow forth and conquer

Growing up is no picnic. These 10 celebs, however, transformed right before our eyes, leaving us reeling

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March 30, 2024
Qup for a new future
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Qup for a new future

Audi's newest EV, the Q6 e-tron, is a step into tomorrow. It has a bold new platform, integrated AI and new tricks and thrills

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March 30, 2024
The princess and the plea
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The princess and the plea

After weeks of speculation, the Princess of Wales was forced to reveal her cancer diagnosis, just so that the out-of-control conspiracy theories could be laid to rest

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March 30, 2024
The hands-on success
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The hands-on success

Bukhara, possibly the most famous Indian restaurant in the world, is 45 years old this year. No rice, no cutlery, huge kababs and legendary dal. How do they pull it off?

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March 30, 2024
What's Imaad into?
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What's Imaad into?

The musician, actor and soon-to-be filmmaker is tripping on Libyan disco, reading up on Delhi's history, plugged in to nerdy podcasts and loves a little-known fish from Goa. Are these your favs too?

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March 30, 2024
Jungalow, but keep it clean
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Jungalow, but keep it clean

The big plant trends of the moment are also the messiest. Here's expert help on greening up well

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March 30, 2024
Country Western fails
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Country Western fails

Indian talent wins Oscars. So why does Hollywood still see us through the same old clichés when it tells Asian stories?

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March 30, 2024
The future has arrived
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The future has arrived

And charge up. Here are 10 new devices we can't wait to try out

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March 23, 2024
Source from farm and wide
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Source from farm and wide

India's super-rich vegetarians want more than paneer. So, high-end chefs now offer exotic mushrooms, creamy cheeses, hardto-find veggies and more. Bless the bounty

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March 23, 2024
What's India eating now
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What's India eating now

We scanned more than 60 menus across 6 cities to see what trendy restaurants are serving. What we found: A new bird is flying in, pricing has a magic number, one fruit has had a veggie makeover, everyone wants local, seasonal, unusual. And one delicious word is forbidden. Dig right in

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March 23, 2024
Imitation game theory
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Imitation game theory

Blurry monograms, stitching shortcuts, uneven seams. Are you buying legit fashion or clever fakes? Here's help

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March 23, 2024
Who asked for a remake?
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Who asked for a remake?

Live-action followups can't be a movie studio's only trump card. They fail more than they succeed. Leave our animated classics alone

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March 23, 2024
The good wich of the East
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The good wich of the East

The hero of modern Japanese cuisine is not sushi, ramen or tempura. It may be the convenience-store sandwich: Cheap, mass produced, high quality and delicious

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March 16, 2024
Shut up and take my money
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Shut up and take my money

Big splurge coming up? First time? Calm the butterflies. Count the zeroes. We've got help from luxury-investment experts

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March 16, 2024