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

Give more than vibes

Why does India love the idea of charity, but stop short of actual donation? Is there a way to open our hearts and wallets better?

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.

Making Reels come true

Filters. Collabs. Transitions. Clips that last 10 seconds. Making videos for Insta calls for being a new kind of genius

Land firmly on your bot

The bots are coming! They’re coming for our jobs!They’re learning fast! They’re going to evolve and wipe us out of existence! Enough exclamations. Nvidia’s chief executive officer Jensen Huang says that the peak of artificial intelligence advancements may come in five years. We’ve got time. Why not make AI work for us until then?

Baby, DON'T just say, "Yes"

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

The re-verse of love

Urdu poetry, fuelled by love and longing, fired up by politics, amplified by Instagram, and reimagined by indie bands, is finding new fans. Ghazal, nazm, Shayari — it’s hearts all around

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

The trips you can taste

Some foods are worth travelling for. Some taste best with a side portion of nostalgia. Some are impossible to detach from the city that made them famous. Dig in

Know chalk from cheese

The crackdown on non-dairy cheese is all over the news. But McDonald's is hardly the only brand passing off a substitute for the real thing. Have you noticed?

What in heaven's name?

Can an unusual name shape your destiny? We asked Grafila, Romanch, Juwair and many more

One vibe to rule them all

Androgynous style is finally for every shape, every colour of the rainbow and every occasion (almost). Here's the 2024 update

Get there faster

Our viral special issue, 30 things to know before you turn 30, is back, with a twist. Grown-ups offer the career advice they wish they received before their big three-oh

It's a blooming miracle

The birds are singing, the flowers are flowering and this spring season is giving rebirth, rejuvenation and renewal

Memory serves him well

For as long as you have known him or at least, known about him, Vikas Khanna has had a secret.

My sister's keeper

What is elder-sibling energy? For Janhvi Kapoor, three years older than sister and debutant actor Khushi Kapoor, it's about being protective, paving the way, staying vulnerable. She opens up about firstborn superpowers, and life with Khushi Kapoor

A step above the heard

Close your eyes at a live show and you'll realise there's a secret superhero at work.

My new gym is a screen

Doggedly lazy folks have probably figured out that the thing they'll lose with a gym subscription is not kilos, it's money.

Serving up a memory

If we can eat together, we can live together.

Naina Avtr

AI from the Avtr Meta Labs, who launched her in 2022

This week, we're...

Mark Ruffalo got his star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame this month.

Luxe look and a range of frills

The Range Rover SV isn't just the best in its segment. It's like travelling business class without ever leaving the ground

Sailing the rough C

Someone else's disease and misfortune shouldn't bring out the voyeur in you. Offer support and find ways to be of actual help

Prepare for total recall

Forgetful much? Here is every little hack to keep track of the little things in the age of big data

Art for heart's sake

Date nights at the museum. Singles mixers at galleries. The art world is helping couples make a connection. Is a meet-cute just an exhibition away?

Spread those wings and fry

When my wife and I are in Bangkok, we eat at mall restaurants, local Thai favourites, and at roadside stalls.

Kohl me, maybe

India's love for kajal, soorma and eyeliner just won't budge. Celebrate beauty's dark side with tips, techniques, memories and, of course, recommendations from some of our fav peeps

Shoaib Ibrahim

Actor, content creator. @shoaib2087