How readers digest

To make a good book great, stir in a tasty treat. These 10 foods are pretty much inseparable from the stories they inhabit

Believe in a higher power

Audi's new luxury EV is the best of form and function. It combines crazy tech, grand interiors and over-the-top features into an SUV that overshadows its rivals

Drop anchor, not your basket

The world is on fire. It's hard to process it all, let alone fight it. Here's how to stay grounded during the most trying times

Look who's causing a stir

From New York to London, from Delhi to Bangkok, chefs are redefining what Indian cuisine can be. Modern is no longer the experiment, it's the new traditional

Rise and shine

At nine, cricketer Abhishek Sharma knew he had the skills. At 23, he's already scored the fastest IPL 50 for Sunrisers Hyderabad. The national team is a dream away. Here's what life is like on the cusp of fame

Let's play patch-up

Load the glue gun, cue the Q-tips. As India warms up to repair services, see who's mending their own business

Who gave you permission?

Consent doesn't just matter when it's about sex. It shapes how we treat people and are treated by them every day. Here's a primer

Let's make room for fun

Celeb house reveals have gone from funky and freaky to boring and minimal. Where's the drama?

Jennifer Winget getting better.

Relaxing after playing a lawyer in Raisinghani v/s Raisinghani on Sony LIV.

Thinking off the grid

Sakshi Gupta's Spaces of Being packs in chickens, eggs, feathers, and ideas. Think of it as a metaphor for a restless mind

Swept under the carpet

Why do Indians, at home and abroad, treat household staff so terribly? We want the best deals from our employers, how about passing it on to our help too?

Put up a green screen

These content creators care about the planet. They're making sure you do too, with hacks on living lighter and more sustainably

A moment of transparency

Once you learn how to rock the transparent trend, it's sheer power. See how easy it is to pull off

This week, we're...

Emma D'Arcy, aka Rhaenyra Targaryen on House of the Dragon, is acing her red-carpet looks.

You ordered the... what?

Tummus, Gourdess, Chawanmushi and Silver Berry Cake Indian menus are getting inventive. Here are 10 headscratchers, decoded

The rice and rice of biryani

India's most-ordered delivery dish is only growing in popularity. Each region lays claim to crafting the best version. In the end, it's all about using the right grains

So, you like to watch?

Hey binge-viewer! Hit pause on streaming and test how much you remember of what you've seen already. All the good shows, all the seasons, all the Easter eggs, all the twists. 30 questions. Answers on page 26

Spot the space cadets

Some aliens want to take over the world. Some just want a date. These 10 alieninvasion plots prove that the truth is still out there

Like a bolt from the blue

Buying a Porsche was a dream come true. Buying one before they go fully electric was even better. Driving on Indian roads never felt so good

We're only getting older, baby

Why were we all so eager to rush into adulthood? Growing up means an endless loop of responsibilities and chores. And wishing we were young again

Privileged leaves

Are plant parents the new pet parents? They track rare saplings, spend fortunes on cuttings and give India epic gardening goals

You, based on a true story

Be yourself, they say. But where do you draw the line? Here's how to stay authentic at a job interview, a date and a party

Avenge the endgames

No one wants 11 seasons of the same show, a prequel and a spin-off. Why do some series drag on, no end in sight?

Look who joined the patty

For years, great beef meant great burgers. But a new variation on the mince patty costs less, delivers on flavour and tastes excellent with lamb. Take a bite out of the revolution. You want fries with that?

What's so funny Kenny?

It takes hard work to make three generations laugh, stay away from controversy and improvise when many others merely copy. Comedian, musician and writer Kenny Sebastian flips open his gag file and shows us how he does it

Encore competence

Some actors did so well in arole, it's déja vu with every new character they play. Can these 10 talents break free?

School of rock

From cassettes to CDs, from iPods to streaming, some Indian bands have stayed put as the world, and music changed. See how four bands recall the time that was, and what it takes to rock on today

Animal crossings

If you ever feel out of place, think about these 10 species that are thriving far from home

Silk road tripping

Camels, caravans, Chevrolets. Driving down the same road in Uzbekistan 30 years later brings back memories and gives one hope for the future

Guess who's coming to dinner

Some guests take their welcome much too seriously, don't think twice about being disrespectful, and are wholly unbearable. Here's how to identify them