THE ALPS ON YOUR WRIST

Victorinox’s latest venture into watchmaking offers a sturdy collection inspired by the marque’s long-standing love of the Swiss outdoors

CHOPARD SPREADS ITS WINGS

The Swiss watchmaker has recently upped the ante with not one, but two fresh expressions of its iconic Alpine Eagle collection, along with the new high-octane, racing inspired Mille Miglia Classic Chronograph

WHAT MAKES A ROLEX?

Every Rolex watch is designed, produced and tested with constant attention to the tiniest of details. This ‘superlative’ approach is expressed through three horological challenges that characterise every Rolex watch and have been part of the marque’s identity for several decades

WHY LONGINES WANTS TO FOCUS ON HISTORY AND HERITAGE

One of the world’s most storied Swiss watch brands wants to make Indians more aware of its rich past

TAHA SHAH BADUSSHA

Urdu lessons, sword training and horseriding practice — Taha Shah Badussha has been through one hell of a gauntlet for his recent role as Murad in Taj: Divided By Blood. In contrast to all the hard work behind his on-screen personas, though, the UAE-born actor offers a stunningly effortless style quotient to his rising count of followers, with a combination of macho-yet-delicate looks that should have us all taking notes

INSIDE NANDITH JAISIMHA'S SHOE CLOSET

At the age of thirteen, Nandith Jaisimha received his first pair of basketball shoes, and hasn't stopped pining over kicks ever since. The filmmaker-photographer has now amassed an impressive sneaker collection and is a cornerstone of Bengaluru’s thriving sneakerhead community, having connected various fans through meetups and social events. Here’s what this history-minded, sneaker saint has to share about collecting shoes, and the hype surrounding this burgeoning subculture

Pride Without Prejudice

Fashion designer Mayyur Girotra spills the beans on kickstarting Pride month in New York with a showcase of his debut pret label, and why fashion plays an important role in positive queer conversations

Cruising With The Volkswagen Virtus

On our second long-term report of the car, we found that with keen handling and communicative brakes, the sedan makes impressive jaunts on the Mumbai-Pune Expressway

Launch Radar

From three new M-badged BMWs to the Kia Sonet Aurochs Edition, the summer of 2023 offers a ton of four-wheeled action

MG Comet First Drive Review

India's smallest car and most affordable EV makes a bold first impression

On The Right Track

We experienced the NATRAX testing facility with Skoda’s range of cars in India and here’s what we thought of it

Top Dogs

Two cars at opposite ends of the spectrum demonstrate just how incredible current gen EVs are

GOT TESTOSTERONE?

Here’s a look at the most invisible men’s health risk and how it remains neglected, despite overwhelming evidence that males need to take a closer look under the hood

A TALE BETWEEN BREADS

The last few years have seen a boom of gourmet burger joints in Mumbai. Trained chefs and experienced hospitality veterans are, however, not at the forefront of this trend. It’s a show run by regular city folks who hail from starkly different industries. We speak to three men behind three of Bombay’s most loved burger joints. This is their exceptional story

Give me your hand, and then a ring

In 2013, I attended my first gay party at Karma Lounge on Charni Road, and it was an unforgettable experience. The venue was alive with vibrant energy, filled with men; many of them were dressed in black, just like me.

Let's Make It Clear

Mixologists at bars in India and abroad are experimenting with a technique called clarification that allows them to play with a wider range of ingredients — specifically, fat-and milk-based ones. We spoke to them to understand what the process entails, and then, rounded up a few spots so you too can try a clarified cocktail in your city

Waves of Reality

This Sundance Film Festival award winner sees a filmmaker following life-long fishermen friends at the crossroads of their lifestyle and professions against the backdrop of a world in crisis

The New Big Three

After witnessing Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal, and Novak Djokovic's collective dominance across two decades, a new dawn is breaking in men's tennis. We look at who could be the next Big Three

Rising Stars: IPL 2023

The Indian Premier League is not an easy place for even the most seasoned players, let alone young stars. But some manage to rise through the domestic ranks, and have become breakthrough stars of the season. Here are the ones that offered a pitch-perfect performance in the 2023 edition of the tournament

Anil Kadsur's Cycling Mania

The Bengaluru-based physical trainer has ridden 100 kilometres every day without a break for more than 1,000 days, and is showing no signs of slowing down

Down To Earth

From stunning sights to heartbreakingly poignant stories of loss and companionship, the world of nature and ecology documentaries has become one of cinema’s most notable genres. This June, we celebrate World Environment Day with a closer look at some phenomenal films

Cwaayal Singh

While it’s safe to say that Netflix’s Class is actor Cwaayal Singh’s claim to fame, the young star is also widely known for his diligence towards fitness and well-being. The self-confessed MMA loyalist believes that consistency is the secret sauce to success and shares what keeps him motivated

Q&A WITH SUDHIR MISHRA

Is the ‘Common Man’ Bollywood’s new favourite protagonist? Can cinema, which is essentially mass entertainment, survive without its largerthan-life heroes? How difficult has it become for filmmakers to hold a mirror to society today? The Afwaah maker, who has been in the business for 40 years, talks about rumours, hard facts, and everything in between

THE EFFORTLESS BRILLIANCE OF SANYA MALHOTRA

Be it a Dangal fight or a game of Ludo, this part-Pataakha-part-Pagglait actor is here for the win. She made her debut in an Aamir Khan film and seven years and eleven films later, she is paired with Shah Rukh Khan. But Sanya Malhotra, whose 31-year-old shoulders are strong enough to carry an entire film, is hardly the arm-candy heroine. This Delhi girl has built an enviable career in the movies replete with some brilliant performances and proved that with talent, determination, and a little bit of luck, it is very much possible for an ‘outsider’ to achieve that big Bollywood dream

A Snowball Effect

Changing trade rules, the rise of Q-commerce and a band of culinarians curious about the possibilities of the retail and packaged goods market has led to an upsurge of homegrown, artisanal brands, many of which are making ice-creams. And summer has never looked better

Blockchain Burnout

While technologies continue to evolve and crypto still promises an exciting future, it comes with the baggage of an exhausting past and present