Design, Love, repeat

What do you do when your colleague is also your spouse? Three fashion designer duos share their secrets to balancing a healthy work equation with a thriving personal relationship

Better than a Bollywood romcom

Film producer Guneet Monga got hitched this December. Always a sucker for Bollywood romances, she took her time to find her 'Raj'. And she found him fresh off a dating app. This is their story.

Something old, something new, something gay

In July last year, Abhishek Ray and Chaitanya Sharma became the first gay couple to have a social wedding in Kolkata. But how did they do it?

A Project Of Love

Three years ago, three journalists founded a social media page to chronicle love stories that had broken barriers. With an Amazon Prime mini-series in the works and 480 posts later, India Love Project has grown into a safe space for many

The Game of Love

From competitive power fantasies to cosy cooperative titles, video games add a whole new virtual dimension to how we unwind with our partners - but is it all idle fun, or are there lessons to be learned here?

WAX ON, WAX OFF

Get rid of unwanted body hair with this gentlemanfriendly guide to waxing

JIM SARBH

There's something imperceptibly charming about those who like to do things differently, and the first person that comes to mind is Rocket Boys actor Jim Sarbh - an inherently stylish star, who wears his unabashed, if sometimes quirky, sense of fashion on his sleeve. Raring to spill his sartorial secrets to the world, the unconventional Bollywood star takes MW's latest rapid fire. Excerpts:

The Rebirth of Formal Shoes

After flirting with sneakers for a few years men are going back to formal shoes, but this time, comfort is as important as style

The New Dress Code

The pandemic changed the way we dressed. But as things get back to normal, our wardrobe is not going back to what it was before the lockdown

TRACKING TIME THE BEST OF LVMH WATCH WEEK

2023's first watch show was held in Singapore last month featuring spectacular new creations from brands that are part of the LVMH group. We take a look at many that stood out

Prateik Babbar

Bollywood actor Prateik Babbar is known for his roles in films and series like Four More Shots Please!, My Friend Pinto, Bhaaghi 2, Chhichhore and Dum Maaro Dum. He started his career as a production assistant before making his debut in the 2018 coming-of-age hit, Jaane Tu... Ya Jaane Na. As passionate as he is about the art of acting, he also works hard to maintain his chiselled body. From a chubby teenager to a buffed-up hunk, Babbar's fitness journey is inspirational to say the least. The trained martial artist had been weight-training for a decade, until a year ago, when he decided to shift focus towards mix martial arts (MMA) which includes jujitsu, muay thai, boxing and kickboxing. Here is how he stays on track:

All The Major Highlights From Auto Expo 2023

With offerings from Hyundai, Maruti Suzuki, MG and more, this year's expo was packed full of expected and unexpected automotive gems

Wind in Your Hair

The E53 Cabriolet is the perfect package of luxury and sportiness; and you can't take your eyes off it

Entertainment on wheels

BMW's new flagship features a tech-heavy cabin and heavily redesigned interior and exterior

The pursuit of happiness in food

A chef outlines his experience of working in high-stress kitchens and what it will take to build a better future for the culinary industry to free it of its inherent toxicity

realme Brings A Bit Of Pop-Art Energy To 2023 With The New 10 Pro 5G Coca-Cola® Edition

Fresh off a string of hits back in 2022, smartphone brand realme has knocked it out of the park yet again as we dive into 2023 releasing the refreshing new realme 10 Pro 5G Coca-Cola Edition, which launched this February 10th.

WELCOME TO INDIA'S FIRST HOME BAR FESTIVAL

This month, Mumbai will host The Vault Home Bar Festival, the first festival in the country devoted exclusively to perfecting the art of a home bar, a reflection of the changing trends of how people entertain

There's A New Shark In The Tank

Unicorn company CarDekho Group's Amit Jain is now on your TV screens as a new judge in the business reality television series. He talks business, cars and more with us

The rise of Rakul Preet Singh

Post her South conquests, the actor is ready to take on Bollywood. After five back-to-back releases last year, she has started 2023 with a bang

Savouring A Slice Of India's Rich Crate-Digging Culture With Nishant Mittal

Chronicling his love story with over five decades of esoteric Indian music, New Delhi's Nishant Mittal spills on his triumphs and trials at the front lines of India's vinyl revolution

As The Wise Man Anna Once Said

Suniel Shetty's LinkedIn, albeit unlikely at first, is a treasure trove of gyaan

Cutting Edge

The latest in gadgets, served up fresh. Here’s what needs to be on your wishlist this month:

Q&A WITH VASAN BALA

His movies are often smorgasbords of cleverly curated pop-culture references with a scrumptious side of pastiche. The filmmaker's recent outing is as a show creator for Amazon Prime Video's docu-series capturing the golden age of pulp cinema of the '90s, Cinema Marte Dum Tak. A classic case of a genreagnostic die-hard fan of cinema crossing over to the other side and becoming a filmmaker, he seems to be the perfect candidate for the job

SMRITI MANDHANA IS HERE TO STAY

This April, Smriti Mandhana will complete ten years as an international cricketer. In these ten years, Mandhana has overcome a treacherous start and a career-threatening injury to establish herself as one of the most versatile batters going around. At 26, she is already a veteran of the Indian team. And yet it feels like she is just starting out, with the best days of her career well ahead of her

The Man Behind McLaren: On India's Deepening Tryst With Supercars

We speak to Infinity Cars’ Lalit Choudhary on bringing the legendary British marque to India, and the state of supercar ownership moving into 2023

From Maradona To Messi: The Spirit Carries On

Perhaps the moment that best symbolised the significance of Argentina's World Cup triumph in Qatar came, and fittingly so, when Gonzalo Montiel buried the decisive kick in the shootout.

Mithai, But Make It Millennial

The laddoo is lavender, and katli has a flavour. The artisanal mithai market has created a buzz for a while now, but the wedding market is warming up to the idea as well, with a new generation opting for mithai that goes beyond the tradition

Rana Daggubati: Decodes The Appeal Of Panindian Cinema'

It's been five years since Baahubali 2, a film that with its monstrous success across the country kick-started the recent phenomenon of Pan-Indian movies. We sit down with Rana Bhallaladeva’ Daggubati, who also helms one of the biggest production houses in the country, to talk about the changes the industry is going through

A BOLLYWOOD 'KAPOOR' IN SEARCH OF AN AUDIENCE

Having directed nine acclaimed films in less than two decades, Rajat Kapoor is one of Hindi cinema's most prolific and underrated auteurs. Then why does he always have a problem getting his movies funded?

Big Tech Launches Of 2023

Is this finally the year we'll see Jetsons-like technology come to life? From virtual reality taking centre stage to EVs packing the potential to dominate the auto space, there's a lot to look forward to this year.