Dive Into The Deep End

Unlock the door into the exclusive ocean world, with a scuba diving certification this summer. Here are our 10 essential tips that will prepare you to jump right in

Summer State Of Mind

The mercury is rising, and we must escape the inferno. From unspoiled valleys to lively festivals, verdant forests to tranquil beaches — discover 7 unconventional summer hideaways in India, where you can step away from the crowds and the heat

Dating Diary Of A Wannabe 'Extrovert'

You know you have zero work-life balance when your dating story begins at an edit meeting. No, I was not dating my boss the only guy in our seven-member editorial team at the time.

Coming Of Age

The new Hyundai Verna has grown in every aspect, but is it worth your money?

Still Peerless

The Land Rover Range Rover continues to prove its mettle, generation after generation

Sexy Back

Audi’s compact SUV gets a sloping roofline and some visual differentiation to go along with everything else that we loved

Hell's Angel

With the 2023 French Open looming large, all eyes are on the undisputed king of tennis, Rafael Nadal. But have we entered the dusk of his career?

PROSENJIT CHATTERJEE THE STAR AND THE DEBUTANT

At 60, the bonafide superstar and hitmaker of Bengali cinema, with a career spanning four decades, has made his OTT debut as an astute businessman and filmmaker, Srikant Roy in Prime Video’s Jubilee. The actor talks about what made him come back to Hindi content, eleven years after his last Bollywood outing

VIJAY VARMA CHILLIN' LIKE A VILLAIN

He is usually the twist in the tale. His brilliance shines best when he delves into the dark crevices of the human mind. Meet Vijay Varma, the soft-spoken and affable actor behind some of the most hated on-screen characters of Hindi cinema in recent times

BMW 3 Series Gran Limousine Review

The 3 Series facelift gets important updates to make it even more desirable

The New Buzz Around Zzz

A dream vacation that is all about dreaming - the surging popularity of travel's cosiest trend: sleep tourism

Q&A WITH VIKRAMADITYA MOTWANE

The filmmaker and producer has become the talk of the town for his recently released Amazon Prime Video period series, Jubilee - a period piece that resurrects the sepia-tinted golden age of Hindi cinema. He opens up about his world and his journey into the past, while reflecting on the contemporary state of Hindi cinema

Aditi Rao Hydari: A Royal Act

From Padmaavat's Mehrunisa to the tragic Anarakali of Taj: Divided by Blood, the actor is combining her acting chops with her timeless beauty to a stunning effect. With two more period dramas coming up this year, we decode her regal charm on screen and off it

Aashim Gulati

Model-turned-actor Aashim Gulati's beast mode' switches on as soon as he wraps up his shooting schedule. The 32-year-old treats his body like a temple, never missing a chance to show off his perfectly toned physique. From meditation to kickboxing, he adopts diverse techniques to keep his mind and body in shape. Here's what he has to share about his unique fitness regime:

In Search Of The Best Negroni

The Negroni had its moment in the sun recently on account of a viral video featuring House of The Dragon stars Emma D'Arcy and Olivia Cooke. But this writer has been a fan of the drink for much longer

ALL ABOARD THE ORIENT EXPRESS

Our cocktails have undergone an Asian makeover, one that goes beyond the togarashi salt rim. Be it Japanese sake and umeshu or the Korean soju, mixologists across India are finally waking up to liquors from the East

Manu Chandra's Big Comeback

From prodigal talent to Cannes catering superstar, Manu Chandra was at the forefront of several modern restaurants through his career, before going off the radar. With a new restaurant in his kitty, what's life looking like for this culinary maestro?

The Adventures Of The Toyota Hilux

Despite its price and lack of creature comforts, Toyota's go-anywhere truck offers a ton of reliability and off-road spirit

The Urus Performante: Lamborghini's Wildest Ride Yet

With the patent Raging-Bull magic and madness, this car crafts an experience that proves performance and practicality can, somehow, go hand in hand

Manning Up With The Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650

On a short 150 km ride, Royal Enfield's new flagship offering made us feel like Arnie from The Terminator, but with some caveats

Old Is Gold

As a millennial caught between India's growing online dating culture and a decade-long (and continuing) monogamous relationship, this writer muses if she missed the bus or got saved by the bell

Inner Feedback

Men have put personal thoughts to paper for several centuries now, producing everything from great novels to embarrassing diary entries. Here's why I began the practice of journalling and how it made me a better ally to myself

PARADISE LOST

Post pandemic, the rise of work-from-home modules pushed a bunch of city slickers to making Goa their new home. But with exorbitant rents and a deceptively high cost of living, is the summer state an apt abode for digital nomads?

Talking Change And WWE WITH MIHIR JOSHI

Misogynist, exploitative and crass if there's one entertainment property that's been rife with rough days it is the WWE. Their official India Commentator helps us chart 30 years of change, most of which has been for the better

IN THE RHYTHM Of April

As poetry and spoken word become commonplace, 'pop' even, we look at the role #NaPoWriMo has played in mobilising a whole world of people behind the writing form

The Museum AND THE MAN

The MAP Museum of Art & Photography, which opened in Bengaluru recently, is a fitting culmination of Abhishek Poddar's lifelong devotion to collecting Indian art

ALI FAZAL ON A PATH OF HIS OWN

The cute Bollywood hero. The dapper Hollywood actor. A film producer. A member of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. The current king on the Iron Throne of Mirzapur. The man of fashion. The man of tashan. A head of gorgeous hair and curious grey matter - Ali Fazal is all of the above and more. But most of all, the 36-year-old is a maverick fashioning his own unique journey, armed with an untested blueprint

Bangalore Watch Company's Growing Reputation

Bangalore Watch Company has a growing reputation among watch aficionados in the country for their speciality watches. As the company turns five, we speak to co-founder Nirupesh Joshi on the challenges of building an Indian-origin watch brand

Beard In Mind

Gone are the days when facial hair meant having let yourself go. Now, a beard can be a symbol of poise and polish