Star-spangled dinners

Three Indian restaurants in the US, Indienne, Semma and Rania, have been awarded Michelin stars. Each has broken from tradition, stirring love into the mix

Main character energy

Starting a business, breaking from tradition, building a fan base. See how three entrepreneurs figured it out on their own as they forged ahead

Electro-anime therapy

Komorebi's new album, The Fall, is electronica, graphic novel, sci-fi romp, collab heaven and coping mechanism all at once

Rights, camera, action!

Like, comment, but maybe don't share? Acontent creator's guide to copyright laws online and off

They twinkle, then they trip

Put any celebrity on a pedestal, and they'll eventually start to wobble. Can fans really separate bad behaviour from being human?

Speed into tomorrow

Lexus's LF-ZC and LF-ZL concept cars are proof that the brand's all-electric dreams are bigger than we'd realised

The flip side of festivity

Every year, like clockwork, these annual occurrences make one bristle with anger and wonder where humanity is headed

The morel of the story

The most expensive vegetable in India, a delicacy for vegetarians, is a type of mushroom. But are they worth the high price that vegetarians pay for them?

The art of the unwind

Designers Shivan and Narresh have shown Indian women how to holiday in style. Their own vacays are epic, gathering inspiration at every destination

Keeping the faiths

When interreligious families celebrate Diwali, the festival gets a sparkling remix. Rituals are reborn, kids have a blast, and love shines brighter

Luxe by chance

There is such a thing as everyday extravagance. See how little treats can become part of regular life

Make laughter a goad idea

Online spats, tweet storms, IRL taunts. Jokes land faster than jibes, humour can defuse tension. Lighten up, please?

All The Baggage You Need

Holidays aren't about making do with less. YOLO in the IG age, so pack it all. Forget minimalism

Single? I'm Spouse-Free

More Indian women are living out Happily Ever After without a man. It's not easy. See how they're figuring it all out

Getting back to the grind

Eight seasons in and Karan Johar's show is still brewing. Here are 10 reasons why this koffee perks us up

The charm checklist

A man should have more to offer than clean shoes, nice aftershave and table manners. Here's how to ace a first date

Grape expectations

India is learning to love wine again. Now, there's a well-curated wine bar with free tastings, new labels, more fun, less fuss. And possibly better prices too

Adding fusion to the mix

Why are so many musicians suddenly wary of calling their work fusion? Done right, the genre drives change, keeps sounds evolving. But what's right? Hear from the artists

Splitting up the budget

Singlehood is as hard on the pocket as it is on the heart. A guide to flying solo in comfort all through

Mind Your Slanguage

Terms that pass the vibe check. Lingo that lives rent-free in our heads. Here's a glossary for 2023

Strong on-screen presents

Tacky socks, Thor waffles and IYKYK memorabilia. Here are 10 pop-culture presents that honour true fandom

Viva la Revuelution

Lamborghini's newest hybrid supercar, the Revuelto, is an improvement over all its predecessors, potentially making it the best model the brand has ever built

The Calcutta chromosome

You can take the Bengalis out of Kolkata, but you'll find them celebrating Pujo in practically every part of the world today

Eating our words

Chop, cutlet and patty mean different things in the West and across India. Blame history, geography, even politics. Just don't let it get in the way of a good meal

The green mile

Is our wanderlust choking the planet? Is sustainable travel possible, even on luxe holidays? Lots to unpack before you plan your next epic vacation

Therapy? Get it together

India is opening up, slowly, to group therapy. Sessions are cheaper. It's less isolating, more comforting. Look, the gang's all here

Green on the inside

No nails, no screws, no problem. Here's how to make chic, sustainable choices when renting

Dress to be scene

Viral brides, dapper dons, showstopper vamps. These 10 shows serve serious fashion goals

Add to cart? I'd rather not

Physical stores offer a shopping experience that online portals just can't compete with. Touch, feel, try, buy. It's instant gratification of the best kind

Destiny's grandchild

Samyukta Nair runs top restaurants in London and has stayed true to her Indian roots. Grandpa CP Nair, who founded the Leela hotels, would have been most proud