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It's trending: The new rules of going viral on Instagram

India, March 13 -- For years, Instagram was driven by a specific visual style: Airbrushed feeds, flattering angles, the illusion of effortless glam. We saw through that pretty quick. Being your authen... Read More


Unsafe space: How to suss out a toxic therapist

India, March 13 -- During the pandemic, Jaya, a 24-year-old documentary filmmaker, was matched with a life coach at an online mental-health fundraiser. What began as three free sessions turned into a ... Read More


Young people are always online. And it's not a bad thing. Here's why

India, March 13 -- In the weeks leading up to the end of 2024, dictionary companies in the US and UK scurried to crown their Word of The Year. They considered delulu, brat, manifest, demure, enshittif... Read More


Drawing Room: Why Viraj Khanna can't look away from T Venkanna's art

India, March 7 -- When asked to describe his work, T Venkanna has said, "Beauty, sex, art. for me there is no separation in these three things." His works often focus on acts of sex imbued with violen... Read More


Spectator by Seema Goswami: Be the last guest dancing

India, March 7 -- I know that it is fashionable among certain quarters to scoff at the Great Indian Wedding. So many functions, so many outfit changes, so much jewellery, and so many kinds of cuisines... Read More


Rude Food by Vir Sanghvi: The lore behind Bengaluru gem, Farmlore

India, March 7 -- Two weeks ago, somebody from The World's 50 Best Restaurants got in touch with me. Each year, 50 Best gives an award to a restaurant to watch (It is actually called "One To Watch") a... Read More


Rocking the boat: How kayaker Bilquis Mir became Kashmir's Aqua Queen

India, March 7 -- You'll probably hear about a lot of women this time of the year. International Women's Day brings out tales of women's resilience, their fight to be counted, their lifetime of invisi... Read More


Intruder alert: How to shut down nosy questions like a pro

India, March 7 -- The only thing worse than a nosy person is a nosy person with no tact. It means that intrusive questions will come flying, unfiltered, and you'll be stuck with the dual job of sidest... Read More


Tick tock: How to get over deadline pressure and do the work

India, March 7 -- Is it deadline-o'clock again? While most lives are driven by alerts, reminders and cut-off points, for some, the countdown to zero hour brings only stress. Suddenly, a one-hour task ... Read More


30 things to know before you turn 30: The fashion fix

India, Feb. 27 -- You know the drill by now. Twice a year, we find grown-ups who know what they're doing (or are pretending excellently) and ask them what young people should know before they turn 30.... Read More