A Tale Of Two Cities

As the capital of the Byzantine Empire, Byzantium once stood at the heart of the known universe. Modern-day Istanbul isn’t very far off

Enter The Regal World Of Raghavendra Rathore

Renowned for his signature bandhgala and Jodhpur breeches, Raghavendra Rathore’s eponymous menswear brand turns 25. And with a recent investment by Ermenegildo Zegna – a first for an Indian fashion house – it’s firmly on course for international expansion

Halfway Point

Frederique Constant’s Hybrid Manufacture is the sincerest and, dare we say, most authentic effort in marrying mechanical finesse with smartwatch functionality

Make It Loud

For 37 years, British DJ and RJ Bobby Friction has been putting the spotlight on music from the South Asian diaspora, in the UK and beyond. And yet, he feels he’s only just getting started

Sharp Suiters

The new run of tailoring has no limitations, borrowing equally from old-school sartorial heroes and urban culture influencers

Keeping Up With Kat

Katrina Kaif has had a breakthrough year as an actor, with films like Zero and Bharat. Now she’s navigating uncharted waters, as an entrepreneur with her new beauty brand. Welcome to Kaif’s brave new world

How To Grow Up, Get Wise And Make An Impact

How to grow up, get wise and make an impact

How To Be Kinder To The Planet

You’ve seen images of the Amazon burning on social media. Of rivers choked with plastic. Of dead coral where marine life once thrived. If you haven’t already got the memo, here it is again: Our current lifestyles aren’t sustainable. Here’s how to cut back on your carbon footprint and lead a more eco-friendly lifestyle

Can You Hear Me?

From her school strike last August to the meetings with world leaders and legislators ever since, this year one voice proved louder than the rest: that of the teen Swede speaking up for Mother Earth. And for all of us

Still Life

What does it take to create one of the world’s most comprehensive wellness retreats? Arun Janardhan catches up with the maverick founder of Vana, Veer Singh

Santan Dave Is Exploding Right Now

You saw his hit viral video with a fan at Glastonbury, rapping about footballer Thiago Silva. Now, meet the 21-year-old artist who’s become one of hip-hop’s most important voices

Reel People, Real Places

The Sartorialist’s Scott Schuman puts the spotlight on India and its innately stylish humans in his new book of photography

I Like Me Better When I'm With You

That’s the feeling you get the moment you’re in the same room as OnePlus’ first-ever, super revolutionary, and pretty badass smart TV, the OnePlus 55 Q1 Pro. We definitely did

Free Flow

A peek into the life of actor, comedian and host Liza Koshy, a star made on the internet and ready to break out into the big time

The Mother Plant

One man’s journey with ayahuasca

Gaurav Gupta - Master Of His Own Universe

Gaurav Gupta is master of his own universe

Tiger Shroff Carved Out A Mega Successful Niche, And How

He can outrun, out-dance and out-kick any one of his peers. Five years after his debut, Tiger Shroff’s popularity remains unparalleled, with a loyal fan following tracking his every (gravity-defying) move. He’s marked his territory, and there’s no stopping him now

Julia Louis-Dreyfus On The Cusp Of Making History

With her seven-season run of Veep, a most acerbic roast of American politics, Julia Louis-Dreyfus won our hearts and minds. Now, the actor-comedian is on the cusp of making history

The Akshar Foundation Is Rewiring Access To Education

The Akshar Foundation is rewiring access to education, and its impact, for underprivileged children in India with a groundbreaking model. Co-founder Mazin Mukhtar details how they practise what they preach

How A Nondescript Company Took Over The Subcontinent

William Dalrymple’s latest book traces how a nondescript company took over the Subcontinent

Sobhita Dhulipala On Poetic Licences She's Taking To Get Where She Wants To Be

After years of waiting in the wings, Sobhita Dhulipala is suddenly everywhere. Before her turn as an undercover spy on a rescue mission in the web series Bard Of Blood, she talks to GQ about the poetic licences she’s taking to get where she wants to be

Japanese Brand Uniqlo Opens Doors In India

As the beloved Japanese brand Uniqlo opens doors in India, ageless cool is yours for the taking

Animal Kingdom

Things are about to get wild with Jungle in the house

A Living Legacy

Five centuries after its birth, Udaipur is unmatched

Halo Effect

One atelier to rule them all? That would be Chopard’s L.U.C division

The Blossoming Of Troye Sivan

With his ecstatic 2018 album Bloom, and a standout role in Boy Erased, the internet star-turned-pop artist emerges as a gay icon for the Instagram age

On The Record

For its latest installation, Hermès picked a potent combination of fashion and music that’ll never go out of style

Netflix And Amazon: Enough Already!

They still call it streaming, but today it’s a raging flood – and quality control is being swept away

How To Be A Man In 2019

A modest proposal

Multi-Record-Holder Rishabh Pant Gets Dressed Up

Looking like a star is par for the course for ace keeper-batsman Rishabh Pant.