Mercury in the microwave

Heat wave? Wave back. On screen, summer looks gorgeous. These 10 films showcase the bright side of the season

Watching a Lotus blossom

There's a new brand in town, but it's not just any brand. It's a brand whose cars have adorned my bedroom walls when I was a kid.

We're like chaat and cheese

Indians and Italians have quite a lot in common. From food to family to identity, the similarities are striking

Another one bites the crust

Naples may not be the real birthplace of pizza but they know how to do it right. No slicing, no fancy toppings, no textured cheese. The rest of us can only drool

The theory of relatability

Niharika NM is working with A-listers and throwing popcorn at them. Cannes? She's been three times. She's chosen a Tamil film as a debut. But she's still just as much the girl next door. What does being \"real\" mean when you're at the top? We asked her

All the sketchy details

Insta is full of street photography. Meet three illustrators whose works pack in more than the viewfinder can see

Look who tagged along

Stop mentioning everyone in posts. Here are the tagging rules for buddies and businesses

Let's just calm down

Aishwarya's gowns at Cannes, Maldives holidays, even watermelons everything sparks anger now. It's like we're happiest when grouchy

Hitting the wrong note

Even hitmakers can have epic fails. Here are 10 bands that named themselves in haste, only to repent at leisure

A walk to remember

As India celebrates 25 years of Fashion Week, here's your front-row seat to the first edition, in 2000. The models, the designs, the gossip, the backstage drama, and those after-parties!

Before the tea gets cold

Sudhir Patwardhan's paintings show a Mumbai that viewers may find familiar. But look closer. The details tell new tales, trigger universal questions

Who's the third world now?

There was a time when Egypt or Lagos were considered lawless lands. Now one has to be on guard in London and Paris

Spice routes and detours

More and more countries are discovering that packaged Indian spices are contaminated. Back home, they're so convenient and trusted, we didn't think to look closer. It's time to rework this recipe

Murder, she rewrote

What's better than a woman detective? A team of two. New shows and films are making the most of the partnership, giving crime drama and comedy an edge

What broth this on?

Hopeless ramentic? Slurp up this guide and order the best bowl, every time

Unconventional habits

There's so much more to nuns and convent education than what shows up on screen. Why do the cliches persist?

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

Hear it from a reliable sauce

Kikkoman launched a dark soya sauce for the Indian market after realising that Indians expect Chinese and pan-Asian dishes to have a rich, dark colour. It mimics the taste profile of the flagship Kikkoman soya but has a different colour.

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

YOLO, so why go solo?

Films and shows are overrun with lone wolves. One fighter against all odds. One hero doing it all. Bea team player, maybe?

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

A case of myth direction

Nutritional data is changing all the time. So, advice often seems contradictory and sketchy. Is breakfast essential? Is red meat evil? What's wrong with soy? Here's where science stands on the big questions

No kids on the block

Being childfree can be just as rewarding as having a big family. Those who've made the choice say there's no guilt, no regret. There are, however, bold new challenges. Take a look

Shes making her point

She calls herself Dot. She's anything but insignificant. Meet Aditi Saigal, viral at 18, actor by accident, musician for life, determined to try it all

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...

Drawn of a new age

Anime heroes and heroines are finally growing up. They're chivalrous, cheeky and vulnerable. Here are our favourites from the last few years

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

A stirring in our spirits

India drinks more whisky than any other country. But most of it has been flavoured neutral alcohol. The real stuff, made from grain, is now brewed locally, and has fans the world over. Pour a large one and cheer