The Best New Restaurants In Goa

While F&B industry estimates say that one in every four restaurants in metros will not survive the pandemic, Goa seems less affected. In fact, a new breed of restaurateurs (and several old hands too) have launched a slew of exciting eateries, from bakeries selling pastéis de nata to joints serving Persian pilafs, kuzhipaniyaram and smoky grilled meats. Which means you’ve got more choices than ever before. Arun Janardhan tells you where to eat—and drink—when you r̓e in Goa next

THE KING OF AFROPOP

He’s the guy Drake and Beyoncé call up whenever they need a continent-spanning smash hit and now, Lagos’s own Wizkid is taking over speakers everywhere with the sounds of home.

SINCERELY, MATT DAMON

HE WAS THE GOLDEN-BOY ACTOR WO BECOME ONE OF HOLLYWOOD'S BIGGEST ICONS. YET, MATT DAMON CONTINUES TO SURPRISE US.

SECRETS OF THE DEER

With only a single breath, Alexey Molchanov, history’s most daring freediver, is reaching improbable depths—and discovering a new kind of enlightenment as he conquers one of the world’s wildest sports.

CROWNING GLORY

Rolex’s long-standing association with the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance proves that the brand’s tryst with the automobile goes beyond the racetrack

GQ HEROES 2021

Real heroes don’t wear capes. The individuals on this list are at the top of their respective fields—whether in sport, business, or entertainment. But beyond their personal achievements, these extraordinary folks have brought us much-needed inspiration and cheer in a difficult year. Each has demonstrated empathy, smarts, and courage, driving positive change to create a brighter future. We salute them.

BIG MONEY

How Money Heist— a small Spanish TV drama— suddenly became one of the most devoured shows in Netflix history and a worldwide phenomenon.

COTTON ON

In a sea of sustainable brands and endeavours, we shine a light on seven labels doing right by what is, quite literally, the fabric of India: cotton

The Weekend Vs Abel Tesfaye

With an instantly recognizable voice and songs that have been streamed several billion times, he’s one of the most ubiquitous pop stars in the world. But where does Abel Tesfaye end and his dark, grimy public persona begin? Mark Anthony Green finally gets the artist to explain

HIGH FLYING

Why Gucci’s new high watchmaking collection marks a turning point for the brand

PALACE'S ACCIDENTAL EMPIRE

HOW A FUN-LOVING ENGLISH SKATE COMPANY WON OVER RALPH LAUREN, RONALDO, AND WIMBLEDON – AND BECAME THE MOST ENTERTAINING FASHION BRAND ON THE PLANET

Soul Shot

Summer Of Soul is winning awards and breaking records. But the documentary is only the first in a series of cinematic partnerships between Questlove and buzzy desi producer Joseph “Jazzbo” Patel

THE MOSAIC MAVERICK

Priya Ahluwalia’s eponymous label is a symphony of myriad cultural tones; and still a strong, fervent voice of its own.

GOING SOLO

Call him Abhilash. Like the narrator in Moby Dick, the “watery part of the world” is his obsession. In that classic 19th century novel, Captain Ahab compulsively pursues “the great white whale”, but our hero’s fixation is the Golden Globe Race to circumnavigate the world solo. Consider these numbers: over 6,000 people have climbed Mount Everest since Hillary and Tenzing, and at least 570 have “slipped the surly bonds of Earth” into outer space after Gagarin. But scarcely 180 humans have ever sailed around the world by themselves without stopping, and only one is Indian. Meet Abhilash Tomy

Joe Keery Levels Up

What makes the Stranger Things actor and budding movie star one of the most likable guys in Hollywood? We tried to get him to explain. (Operative word: tried.)

MOST LIKELY TO SUCCEED

In the middle of lockdown, a Disney star transformed, seemingly overnight, into the rarest kind of artist: a self-made global pop star adored by Gen Z, boomer music critics- and everyone is between.

PORT OF CALL

Cozy cabins in the snow, culinary odysseys or islands swaddled by Aegean seas – choose your adventure and close out the year with a holiday to remember. No passports needed.

THE DRESDEN JOB

When a rash of sensational museum robberies stunned Europe, police zeroed in on a fearsome crime family – and a flashy new generation of young outlaws. Joshua Hammer unravels the case of a billion-dollar jewel heist and the race to catch a brutally audacious band of thieves

It's Time To Take Care Of Your Digital Health

You’ve worked on your physical health and your mental health, now it’s time to focus on your digital health too. After more than a year of dependence on tech, psychotherapist Zoë Aston guides you through how to develop a healthy, reasonable relationship with your screens

THE ART OF CRAFT

As a penchant for home-grown crafts grows stronger, we shine the spotlight on three liquor brands that have broken new ground in their spaces, and made a convert out of the global spirit habitué

THE GREAT OUTDOORS

Hermès gets us planning our postmonsoon adventures

THE TIMEKEEPER'S TALE

Behind each athletic achievement in the Olympics is a remarkable array of timekeeping devices. And behind these devices is one Swiss watchmaker

THE ART OF GIVING

Perfecting the art of master blending over the years, Royal Salute’s precious liquids lie in wooden caskets, maturing, awaiting the celebratory moment they’re ready for, to make magic as the ultimate gift

BEYOND THE LENS

Award-winning fashion photographer and the man behind style blog Garcon Jon, Jonathan Daniel Pryce, is no stranger to creating a masterful image of a male figure. The cipher, he tells GQ, is finding the stories of his subjects and giving them a canvas

SEASON'S BEST

Latest launches, statement products and dynamic architects, here’s what’s happening in the world of interiors

FUTURE TENSE

Anxiety is today among the most common mental health issues that people are seeking help for. Sonali Gupta, a Mumbai-based psychologist and author, talks to Nidhi Gupta about why we’re collectively feeling more anxious, and what we can do about it

Amruta Patil Graphing the Future

She burst onto the scene in 2008 with the brilliant Kari – to a muted reception. Now, more than a decade later, India’s first female graphic novelist is at the height of her powers. Patil’s since published three more compelling books that take their inspiration from the rich world of Indian mythology and are routinely prescribed in university courses. In addition to a sequel to Kari, during the lockdown, she’s also started work in yet another medium: large scale paintings. Vivek Menezes talks to one of India’s most unique creative forces

Your Brain Doesn't Work The Way You Think It Does

A conversation with neuroscientist Lisa Feldman Barrett on the counterintuitive ways your mind processes reality – and why understanding that might help you feel a little less anxious

Listen To Your Gut

Therein lies the answer to good health, prosperity and inner peace