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The Height Of Running

La Ultra – The High ultramarathon, held in Ladakh, is among the toughest (and least known) races in the world.

A (big) Small Car

Volvo’s XC40 is its smallest SUV, but it certainly doesn’t act like it.

Have You Tasted Blood?

The question’s quite literal. In Scandinavian countries, South America, Asia and even India, blood has been an exciting — and delicious — ingredient for a variety of dishes.

The Legendary Rivalry Revisited

They were the two greatest sitar players of the post-independence generation and lifelong adversaries. Vilayat Khan and Ravi Shankar were contemporaries who played together on stage only once, in 1952, when the former stole the show. Journalist and author Namita Devidayal explores this unique rivalry in The Sixth String of Vilayat Khan (Westland Publications), her brilliant new biography of the mercurial Hindustani classical musician, from which this piece is excerpted.

The Actor's Actor

Pick the most acclaimed and talked about films of the last three years, and chances are that Pankaj Tripathi has been in them. He’s become every director’s go-to guy for natural and effortless performances – and the audience loves him too. BY

The Interview

In the last seven years, as a director and producer in the Hindi film industry, Rai has had a very successful run, directing films like Tanu Weds Manu and Raanjhanaa and producing Newton, Shubh Mangal Saavdhan and Mukkabaaz, among others. With his new release, the Shah Rukh Khanstarrer Zero, he has directed the biggest film of his career.

Chronicler Of Lives On Mumbai Locals

Mumbai’s local trains take on new meaning in the Instagram photographs of Anushree Fadnavis.

Child-free And Happy

Embracing the child-free life isn’t just a millennial fad. It is a growing trend amongst couples of all ages. Here’s a peek into the lives of seven couples who are breaking the shackles of convention.

The Politics Of Going Down

While intercourse definitely is a circus by itself, how men and women behave during oral sex is a different ball game altogether.

Walking On Clouds

At a high school-themed event in Bushwick, New York City, Vans introduced its ComfyCush technology. Shweta Mehta Sen was at hand to experience it all, and later caught up with Erwin Federizo, the brand’s Global Executive Creative Director, to learn more about it.

Blurring The Gender Lines

Androgynous fashion has reached the point where it is now a part of our lexicon.

Ask The Expert

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The Outside View

Sidharth Malhotra Began His Career As The Typical Non-Bollywood Family Outsider, But His Ascent In The Popularity Charts Has Been Swift, And The Real Work Begins Now. The Actor Tells Shweta Mehta Sen About Coming Up The Hard Way, Learning The Importance Of Building Friendships In The Industry And Why, Hereon, Only Good Performances Will Keep His Career Afloat.

Chronicling Mumbai's Art Deco

UNESCO took some time to acknowledge what Atul Kumar, creator of @artdecomumbai, always knew: Mumbai’s Art Deco buildings deserved special status.

Rise Of The Food Pop-ups

Intimate pop-ups are a growing trend on Mumbai’s food circuit. Besides the pleasure of enjoying the culinary experience, it also provides the opportunity to interact with interesting new people.

Old Is The New New

Harley-Davidson’s new Softail Deluxe is far less intimidating to ride than its looks convey. The hefty ₹18 lakh price tag though is a bit too overwhelming.

Are We Ready For Honest Biopics?

Not yet, says Maithili Rao.

Last Of The Naga Headhunters

In the remote village of Longwa, in northeastern Nagaland, the last of the men that collected human heads more than half a century ago have gruesome stories to tell.

Mumbai's Luxury Yacht Regatta

The 2019 Bombay Merchants Cup Regatta for luxury yachts will see its finale on May 5th in the Mumbai harbour, with more than 20 participating boats, making it the largest regatta so far.

Chopard L.U.C XP Personifies Class

The new timepiece catches the eye, with its impeccably spare yet stylish design.

Along For The Drive

An increasing number of Indians are taking foreign self-drive holidays. Here’s what to keep in mind when renting a car abroad.

Q&A With Nitesh Tiwari

The director of Dangal on his new film Chhichhore which will be out later this month, his creative process, and what it’s like living at home with a wife who is also an acclaimed film director.

Naked In A Korean Spa

In Seoul, the writer discovers that spas are not just clothing optional - they're clothing free.

The Storyteller Of Angamaly

Gangster brawls, plates of curry, lots of fish heads — the local tales of film maker Lijo Jose Pellissery have taken contemporary Malayalam cinema by storm.

A Good Sport

Engine tweaks, sharper profile, lush interiors and technological upgrades, including a state-of-theart infotainment system, give the 2018 Range Rover Sport a brand new look and feel.

The Importance Of Manmarziyan

Anurag Kashyaps new film is a landmark in Hindi cinema because it does what Bollywood has rarely done in its long history of dealing with infidelity allow the woman the freedom to explore her desires unapologetically, on her terms

A Bedi Through And Through

Angad Bedi is a very respectful man, its evident from the way he speaks about the people in his life. It isnt easy being the son of a legend and Angad knows that he may have carved a niche for himself in the the world of films and modelling but he still cares deeply for his fathers approval. In an interview with us, the Inside Edge star speaks about his childhood, parenting and the time he told his father about Neha Dhupia.

Rajkummar Rao Through The Lens Of His Favourite Movies

Rajkummar Rao makes for a fascinating case study. In the last few years, he has been one of the driving forces behind making intelligent cinema accessible to audiences. He has helped in busting the myth that the Indian audience only consumes masala potboilers just because a Salman Khan rakes in the moolah. Stree and Ek Ladki Ko Dekha Toh Aisa Laga showed off his ability to be a “Bollywood” leading man, a romantic hero and someone who made song-and-dance feel refreshing. With hits, fans and a can-he-ever-deliver-a bad-performance tag, Rao is the present, and possibly, the future of Hindi cinema.

Bata's 2019 Fashion Weekend

At a gala event in Prague, the storied brand showed off its latest innovations and collections.

Rana Daggubati's Double Life

As an actor, he’s gained critical, audience and commercial acclaim, but few know that Daggubati is also a producer and entrepreneur, a creative force who has been enriching multiple film industries with his expertise over almost a decade.