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Leaves That Heal

The city of Bengaluru welcomed the country’s first medical cannabis store, possibly opening the door for many more such centres

The many myths of female bisexuality

While bisexual men battle biphobia, women deal with being sexually fetishised, constant talk about ‘threesomes’ and the usual ‘it’s just a phase’

TISSOT INDIA SHOWCASES 2020 COLLECTION

The brand launched its new collection at a three-day summit and show in Chandigarh in February this year

THE SUBTLE BRILLIANCE OF IRRFAN KHAN

Textbook definitions of acting cannot describe his talent. When we see him on screen, we don’t realise where acting begins and living-the-character ends

The A-List

Your monthly ‘how to spend it’ guide for all the cool new gadgets

THE CHECKLIST

New products to check out this month

WHY I CHOSE KERALA

The author, a cancer survivor, moved to the coastal state in 2016 for its clean air. But as Covid-19 rages across the country, he explains why he feels safest in Kerala

RISING ABOVE ALL ODDS

Singer Harrdy Sandhu ’s break into music was a rather unpredictable one, but with his songs and now his Bollywood debut in ‘83, he shows how, with perseverence, nothing is impossibe to achieve

SUMMER READING LIST 2020

As we look at a summer that’s more home bound, 12 authors recommend books that you could curl up in bed with, and blissfully enjoy the holidays

10 Iconic Watches Of The Last 20 Years

The luxury watch industry came into its own in the last two decades. Rising sales and competition has enabled watchmakers to pour billions in R&D, which in turn, led to the rise of a new golden age of mechanical watches. We asked one of Mumbai leading experts on watches to pick 10 of his most memorable watches.

The A-List

Your monthly ‘how to spend it’ guide for all the cool new gadgets.

RIDING THE INDO-WESTERN WAVE

Follow the brand to keep a tab on their new upcoming flagship store in Bandra.

Playing it SAIF

In an industry that sticks to tried-and-tested formulae, Saif Ali Khan has time and again taken the road less travelled that has often led to ahead-of is-time choices, going beyond being the quintessential silver screen Khan.

THE TECH TRANSFORMATION

MY FIRST COLUMN AS A TECH EDITOR OF MW RAN IN THE AUGUST ISSUE OF 2000. THINK ABOUT WHERE THE INTERNET WAS THEN. THE CONSUMERS HAD JUST STARTED BUYING PCS FOR HOME; THE INTERNET STILL CAME FROM DIAL-UP MODEMS.

Of film and the future: FAZAL LEADS THE PACK

Juggling Hollywood, Bollywood, and Indian web platforms, Ali Fazal seems to have quite the year lined up ahead of him. He delves into a conversation about everything that cinema, actors, and the digital age will offer in this decade and by the looks of it, we have a lot to look forward to.

THE AGE OF SOCIAL MEDIA

Y2K. THE SUN ROSE ON A NEW MILLENNIUM AND THE WORLD HEAVED A COLLECTIVE SIGH OF RELIEF AT NOT BEING DECIMATED BY A COMPUTER BUG.

Riding the new cinema wave with RAJKUMMAR RAO

If it’s a conversation about the changing face of the Indian mainstream, Rao is at the helm. The decade gone by has seen him do some strong work that speaks for itself. Rao breaks down his process, and delves deep into what goes into the making of new-age cinema.

DELUSIONS OF MASCULINITY

IMPLORING THE LONG-FOUGHT RIDDANCE OF A RIGID MOULD IN THE PORTRAYAL OF MAINSTREAM MASCULINITY, GUCCI BRINGS IN A CATHARTIC FLUIDITY FOR A MAN WHO CELEBRATES VULNERABILITY. CONNECTING HIS EMOTIONAL DYNAMISM AND TUMULT TO THE CORNERSTONE OF FASHION, THIS MAN BREWS PHILOSOPHY WHILE NATURE CONCOCTS CALAMITY, AND THEY MEET AT THE ALTAR OF THIS LIMITLESS TERRITORY OF DESIGN.

TAKING HIGH-FASHION FOOTWEAR A NOTCH HIGHER

Thinking classic, but new-age? Trèsmode’s SS20 collection, with modern designs that retain the classical appeal, will change the way you add value to your wardrobe with your choices

Deepika Padukone's Steely Determination

While cynics have given up on Bollywood speaking up on issues, Padukone’s hidden strengths have erupted, with a steady stream of well-timed surprises.

Reviving the guru-shishya tradition, Rolex style

Swiss luxury watch maker’s Rolex Mentor and Protégé Arts Initiative for 2018-19 brings together Ustad Zakir Hussain and young American jazz drummer Marcus Gilmore.

Watering Hole With A Literary Legacy

The Writer’s Bar at The Savoy in Mussoorie has entertained more authors in its century old history than any other watering hole in India

How to apply the Kama Sutra to modern flirting

The kiss emoji is only a starting point because seduction is not about what you ‘do’ to someone, but about who you are

Scandinavian Excellence

Volvo has given its hugely popular XC40 a new petrol engine to make the car more environment-friendly. It still is a good ride

Goodbye, Staycations Hello, Microcations

Here’s why millennials are opting for shorter vacations but with more experiential value.

Investing in the right man –what pop culture won't tell you

Finding ‘the one’ may be relatively easy, but the aspect that matters more is keeping one when you find him

THE FITTEST YEAR OF FARHAN AKHTAR

He’s bulked, he’s fitter, he’s killing it one movie at a time. As Farhan Akhtar gears up to break all boundaries this year, we sit down with him to go over the aspects of his life that make him “Farout” better than ever

Cuddles are necessary: why no sex is sometimes okay

When you slowly settle into a relationship and are comfortable farting around each other, the novelty of sex wears out — and it might not necessarily be a bad thing

Rohit Saraf - The Boy Next Door

After enjoying the spotlight with The Sky Is Pink, Rohit Saraf has been on everybody’s radar and is an interesting actor to look forward to – but does he think so himself?

In Conversation With Al Pacino and Robert De Niro

In an MW exclusive, the two legendary actors talk New York, cinema and coming back together on screen for the third time