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You got played: Why does English theatre lag behind in India?

India, April 19 -- All the world's a stage? Then how come some stage events do better than others, even though they're in English too? In the last few months alone, Indians booked early-bird tickets t... Read More


Rude Drink by Vir Sanghvi: A stirring in our spirits

India, April 18 -- Are you surprised by all the hype around high-quality Indian whisky? A little taken aback, perhaps, by claims that Indian whiskies are among the best in the world? Staggered by the ... Read More


The artisanal paradox: Why small-batch businesses struggle to grow

India, April 18 -- What word shows up on a cheese menu, at a chic boutique, in a home-decor business, on handmade soaps and candle brands, in studio pottery and on Insta Reels? It also dominated last ... Read More


Face off: Why overcleansing is not the flex you think it is

India, April 18 -- Look back at pictures of, say young Princess Diana or even Kareena Kapoor Khan in Jab We Met (2007). They're beautiful, of course. But they look real, human, natural. Now, contrast ... Read More


Spectator by Seema Goswami: 99% perspiration, 1% vacation

India, April 12 -- Does anyone in their right mind spend time on a treadmill while on holiday at one of the best hotels in the world? That thought popped into my mind as I walked past the gym at the F... Read More


Weekend Drive by Hormazd Sorabjee: Call 911, it's getting icy

India, April 11 -- It was supposed to be a once-in-a-lifetime experience, an important checkmark on my bucket list. But as it turned out, it became a twice-in-a-month occurrence. Hardly had I returned... Read More


Rude Food by Vir Sanghvi: Luxe, delicious, bold and Indian

India, April 11 -- I have been thinking about two completely different restaurants this week. One is in Bangkok. The other is in New York. Both are wildly popular. Both are run by Indian chefs. And th... Read More


Off the eaten path: Chefs tell us about their best meals around the world

India, April 11 -- Avinash Martins Chef and owner, Cavatina, Goa Martins didn't decide to call his popular restaurant in South Goa's Benaulim "Cavatina" on a whim. It was by design, after he fell in ... Read More


How to set boundaries with a bestie from your inner circle

India, April 11 -- BFFs are special. They make you laugh, never judge (even though their expression says it all), let you air your weirdest thoughts (only to realise that you're both the same kind of ... Read More


No filter, tough job: What being a social-media manager is really like

India, April 11 -- Behind that one-minute Reel you just saw on Instagram is hours and days of work. Even a 10-second promo - the cheese-pull bread at that secret new restaurant, that slow-glide of a n... Read More