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?

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

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.

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

She's everything. He's....

... just Ken. The tagline for the new Barbie film, out in July, has us hooked. Here are 10 onscreen heroines who deserved better

Great eggspectations

Shakshuka and its many variations have gone global. Could a Parsi dish be the Indian cousin that's been under our noses all along?

Tiny Desk, global stage

Carnatic music tends to sound incompatible with R&B, jazz and the Blues. So how did Sid Sriram get it all to blend so well?

The inside scoop

It's refreshing to watch a series about journalists and newsrooms that brings back memories of our younger selves

Why does it taste so plane?

With in-flight meals, most airlines are just winging it. Our palates change on a flight. But our chefs are only just catching up

Acing their finals

Fatal falls, killer Crockpots, and a sweet soul who just had to hold the door. Spoiler alert: Here are 10 on-screen deaths that hit us hard

Starting points

What to read next? We're teasing the hottest new books to fill up your Kindle and get you through the #BrunchBookChallenge. Dive right in!

A song of ice and fire

In cold, cold Leh, one young woman is holding down two unusual jobs. Noor Jahan is both an art restorer and goalie on India's women's ice hockey tea

Go Beyond Melbourne: Discovering Hidden Gems On A Road Trip

Few regions in the world allow for so many remarkable journeys in such easy driving distance from a big city

The adjustment bureau

In Bollywood, a trip-up can go viral in minutes. Good PR can distract and course correct, but it comes at a cost. Celebrities often end up looking too rehearsed

The World Is Not Enough

Priyanka Chopra Jonas is all guns blazing on Citadel. From FBI agent on Quantico to international spy, it's been a swift, slick rise

Chaitanva Sharma

Rapper and actor, @_slowcheeta_

Drowning in clichés

Mindy Kaling and Martha Stewart rocked swimsuits recently. Both remain stuck in age-old standards expected of women

ART, FOOD, MUSIC, IDEAS: VIVID FESTIVAL LIGHTS UP SYDNEY

The capital of New South Wales and one of Australia's largest cities, Sydney is never short on thrills. It's also the place to be for a multisensory food-discovery trip with award-winning international chefs

Dancing to her own beat

Self-taught dancer Ruhee Dosani has 2.3 millions fans on Instagram while also working a job in IT. So, which one is the job and which one is the side hustle?

Temper Your Tantrum

Rage rooms are a roaring success. But are they making anger management issues better or worse? We examine the issue calmly

Empire state of mind

In New York City, Indian food is making its mark as a cuisine that is modernised and contemporary, yet stays true to its roots