Malvika Sitlani

Content creator, entrepreneur @MalvikaSitlaniOfficial

All dessert but no oasis

The last page of Indian menus is in dire need of a makeover. The same standards dominate, only a few places do them well. Yet, they reek of the sweet smell of success

Photos or pulp fictions?

Gauri Gill's portraits showcase ordinary folks, doing ordinary things, but wearing extraordinary masks. See why the quirky series offers more than what meets the eye

He says, she says

Best friends, partners and actors Shweta Tripathi Sharma and Chaitnya Sharma answered the same questions in their first joint interview. The results: Couple goals

Against the machine

AI is already behind little tunes we hear every day. Could it create the next hit? Composers and engineers listen in

Get your vision tested here

Vision boards are great tools for those dreaming of anew job ora killer body. Don't just tack pics on toa wall. Here's how to doit right

Are You Of Week Mind?

You can't speed up fitness. Skincare is a slow process. Even learning a skill can take a year. Try unhacking for a change

Stand out, dont stick out

To whomsoever it may concern, when applying for a job over email, here's how to be personal, yet professional. Yours sincerely...

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

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

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

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

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

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

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?

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?

Imitation game theory

Blurry monograms, stitching shortcuts, uneven seams. Are you buying legit fashion or clever fakes? Here's help

Who asked for a remake?

Live-action followups can't be a movie studio's only trump card. They fail more than they succeed. Leave our animated classics alone

The fast and the curious

He's 21, loves speed but practises mindfulness. Indianorigin racer Yuven Sundaramoorthy is changing what motorsports can do

Contrite. And done right

Sorry seems to be the hardest word. For those doing the apologising, at least. here's how to deal with a gesture that's less than sincere

Who's a space cadet now?

If these 10 aliens are anything to go by, we don't mind a bit of an abduction or an intergalactic takeover

A filter for the strain

Everybody’s stressed. Few manage it well. Skip the boring advice, ditch what the IG gurus say and do what works for you.

Baby, DON'T just say, "Yes"

Big budgets, drama, tantrums, tears. Why are we still prioritising one day over the life ahead?

Tracking the package

We know intuitively that highly processed foods, from bread and pasta to sausage and sauces, can’t be a good thing. But is it actually bad for our health?

Just go with the floe

Driving an Audi RS4 Avant and the e-tron GT over a frozen lake in Finland is a test of control, speed and ultimately, your ego