Drawn of a new age

Anime heroes and heroines are finally growing up. They're chivalrous, cheeky and vulnerable. Here are our favourites from the last few years

There's lots to unpack here

Moving house is bittersweet. There's tons of decluttering to get through, to make room for new memories. Here are my tips

A stirring in our spirits

India drinks more whisky than any other country. But most of it has been flavoured neutral alcohol. The real stuff, made from grain, is now brewed locally, and has fans the world over. Pour a large one and cheer

Thank you, next!

How much can you decode from a man's dating bio? We got actor Alaya F to suss out a few profiles and tell us what how to spot a creep from a keeper via just a few lines

Small batch, big worry

Artisanal goods cost more. But they also stand for a different way of living and doing business. See how some of them are crafting change

Overcleansing is not a flex

Retinoids. Salicylic acid. BHAs. AHAs. There's only so much your skin can take. Ease up on your routine. Let natural skin be

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?

Whos your daddy, now?

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

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

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?

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

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

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

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

A dose of comic relief

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Glow forth and conquer

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

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

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

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?

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?

Jungalow, but keep it clean

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

Country Western fails

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

The future has arrived

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