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A Man For All Seasons

Manoj Kumar is the man behind the growing fame of Araku as a world class coffee from India. But the story behind how he marshalled 100,000 adivasi farmers to create the world’s largest small farm-based organic coffee plantation surrounded by 23 million newly-planted trees in a Naxal-blighted corner of Andhra Pradesh, is an even more inspiring one

Nitesh Tiwari And The Art Of Fatherhood

From the Haryanvi patriarch training his daughters to be wrestlers in Dangal, to the harried dad who has to teach his teenage son to cope with failure in Chhichhore, the writer-director tackles fatherhood more sensitively than anyone else in mainstream cinema.

Hyundai Makes A Bold Move With Nios

The South Korean giant has pitched the new Grand i10 Nios (meaning ‘more’ in Gaelic) against Maruti Suzuki’s Swift, India’s second-largest selling car. Can it win?

Sound Of Freedom

Azadi Records, one of India’s burgeoning home grown labels, has been able to provide a platform for music with a cause – and they are here to stay.

Gandhi The Person Vs The Movie Gandhi

Some of the most enduring memories of Gandhi might not necessarily come from his life but from Attenborough’s historical blockbuster that re-introduced the legend to a new generation around the world.

Ishaan Khatter, The Suitable Boy

Ishaan Khatter chose to debut in the film industry with Majid Majidi's Beyond the Clouds in 2017 where he played a drug dealer who has to grow up and become responsible when his sister gets arrested. A year later, he starred in an as-mainstream-as-it-gets romantic drama called Dhadak which was critically panned but was a huge commercial success. Khatter's equal parts aloof and out there — we hear nothing from him on Instagram for days and then we're greeted with a drool-worthy picture of his glistening, bulging muscles. According to the media, he’s dated or is dating all the new debutantes but he tells us that he’s as cheesy — and monogamous — a lover as it gets. Just like his career kick-off, Khatter's set to star in Mira Nair's adaptation of Vikram Seth's novel A Suitable Boy on one hand, and in a masala potboiler called Khaali Peeli on the other. It will be exciting to see what path this millennial actor charts for himself in an industry that’s as unpredictable as he is.

Hrithik Roshan Is Back!

Hrithik Roshan never disappears. One of the most enduring megastars of the country, Roshan is a story of constant reinvention and bouncing back. What is exemplary is that negativity fails to affect him even when he stands right in the eye of the storm. After back to-back “acting-driven” roles in Kaabil and Super 30, the man is back with War and his comfortable terrain of guns-kicks-and-muscle. He still looks like a Greek god – something he refuses to acknowledge or pay any importance to – and is ready to match Tiger half-his age Shroff step for step. The Hrithik Roshan we know, love and drool over, is back.

The World Of Rye And Bourbon

The author takes a trip to Louisville, Kentucky, to explore the fascinating world of American whiskies.

The New Level Of Bespoke Experience

Raymond’s by-appointment-only bespoke Atelier in Mumbai takes the concept of made-to-measure to the next level. From suits to chinos, jeans and cufflinks, you can customize and personalize almost everything in a man’s ardrobe here.

Reaching New Terrains

A prominent name in designer menswear, Kunal Rawal has a lot up his sleeve. With a sprawling space in Mumbai’s iconic Rhythm House, a flagship store in Juhu and now a new standalone in Delhi’s DLF Emporio, the designer is planning for global domination - one stitch at a time.

Less Power To You

The Mercedes-AMG C43 Coupe is no bar-room brawler, but that may be a good thing.

Interview With Emraan Hashmi

After a rather dull innings at the box office for some time, Emraan Hashmi has a golden chance to come back with his next project, Netflix’s new original show, Bard of Blood, where he plays exRAW agent, Kabir Anand, on a suicide mission to bring back Indian hostages racing against the speed of time. The show is produced by none other than Shah Rukh Khan.

Hidden Faces, Bare Bodies

They were the inspiration for the much acclaimed Marathi film Nude last year. For three generations, the women from the Naidu family have posed as nude models for Mumbai’s art students and painters. Their’s is a sad life, lived in near-poverty and secrecy.

Flying High

Maverick theatremaker Akarsh Khurana has been balancing theatre and cinema for almost two decades now. While his work in the two mediums might be starkly different, they stand out for their ability to engage with audiences. Khurana brings The Kite Runner to stage this month and this mammoth challenge is equal parts daunting and satisfying.

Everything For Everyone

Spoiler alert: the new Kia Seltos is a fantastic car, and with its many variants and huge features list, you’ll find one to suit your budget and tastes.

Coupe De Grace

The new Lexus LC500h might run counter to the purist's view of a true sports car, but on the upside, it is one that pretty much anyone can drive.

Mission Electric 2032

Exploring the past, present and future of electric vehicles in India, after the government’s recent plans to go all-electric by 2032.

Prince Charming

A Pakistani soap’s surprise success in India made him a favourite with housewives. He went on to play a prince in Khoobsurat, and stole the show as a closeted gay man in Kapoor & Sons. Somewhere in between, the whole nation fell in love with the affable FAWAD KHAN

Daddy Issues In Indian Politics

Political gossip has Sultan (Akhilesh) becoming Tipu, but the question is whether Akhilesh just did an Aurangzeb instead.

Usain Bolts The Last Hurrah

Going into the RIO Olympics, Usain Bolt remains the man to beat - and he know it.

Are You Constantly Trying To Look Conventionally Beautiful?

Who benefits the most by making us feel unhappy with how we look? And should we be putting our bodies through constant turmoil to look conventionally beautiful?

Sushant Singh Rajput - The Everyday Superstar

Being a superstar really is a frame of mind. Sushant Singh Rajput proves that. The man is the only TV to-film success story around right now, and it has been an extraordinary journey albeit rock and not necessarily comfortable. In recent times, he might not have had a resounding hit, but nobody complained about him. Be it Kedarnath or Sonchiriyan, while the films didn’t fare well at the bxc office, Rajput’s performances were appreciated. Even when we shot him for this cover, the man, just back from a road trip to Ladakh, didn’t let any lethargy show on camera. When eyes are on him, Sushant Singh Rajput knows how to make a swift and very suave shift from the boy-next-door to the studly superstar this country has known to fall in love with.

Is Jeep Compass Trailhawk The SUV You Need?

The Jeep Compass Trailhawk is an extreme off-roader – but is it the SUV you need?

The Right Sports Shoe – Is There One?

Sneakers dont come cheap these days. So it is essential to spend time finding the one that fits the best, and fulfils your specific need. Here are some crucial tips from an expert.

When VVS Announced His Arrival

Blessed with great technique and style, VVS Laxman is one of the finest batsmen India has ever produced, and will forever be remembered for his epic 281 against Australia – often spoken of as the greatest test match innings of all time. In this extract from his autobiography, 281 And Beyond, he describes the days and moments leading up to his debut test match against South Africa in Ahmedabad, in which he scored a crucial 2nd innings half century to help India win

BMW 3 Series- Welcome To The Future

The seventh-generation BMW 3 Series is everything you would expect from a car in the third decade of the 21st century - and much more. But is it what you would want from a BMW?

Ravichandran Ashwin: The World’s Best Test Bowler

India’s most dependable strike bowler of 2015 is now the world’s best test bowler and allrounder. 

Mercedes-Benz AMG GTS: Supercar Of The Season

Movie star Imran Khan tests a 3-pointed star — the Mercedes-Benz AMG GTS. 

How To Personalise Your Supercar

Porsche exclusive gives you a factory-fitted bespoke experience.

The Story Of Impact Index

Film-maker Jaideep Varma decided that Cricket analytics systems through the years had gotten it all wrong- so he devised his own. This is the story of Impact Index, a method that places a great deal of importance on the context of a player's performances.