IMMIGRATION
What are donkey flights, the subject of Dunki starring Shah Rukh Khan and Taapsee Pannu
SRK-Taapsee Pannu film Dunki, directed by ace filmmaker Rajkumar Hirani, released in theatres today. We spoke to a few youths from Punjab and Haryana who have reached foreign countries via the unauthorised donkey route.
TRENDS
‘Hilarious, exciting, challenging’: The life of a sex-ed content creator in India
Indian content creators in sex education on their victories and challenges in a space that continues to be taboo in the country.
BULLISH-ON-INDIA-BUSINESS
Bullish on India | What will India's craft and textile sector look like by 2047?
The vision for India’s craft and textile sector in 2047 is to honour and give craftspeople due recognition for being climate warriors in their oneness with nature.
INDIA
India's fashion industry will be a globally influential, contemporary force by 2047: Tarun Tahiliani
Tarun Tahiliani breaks down his vision for India's fashion industry to achieve a higher global standing by 2047, when India completes 100 years as an independent country.
TRENDS
LOTR turns 69: Book nerds reveal which character is closest to their personality
Tolkieners shared what makes them similar to their favourite character, as the first instalment in the Lord of The Rings trilogy – The Fellowship of the Ring – turned 69 on July 29, 2023.
BUSINESS
India’s soft spot for local ice-cream stays firm amid competition from newer brands
Imbued with nostalgia, local ice-cream brands — which offer high-quality niche products unlike big national and international brands — are not just here to stay, they will grow, too, say those in the business.
LIFESTYLE
Sigdi: The art of preparing smoky, juicy Indian fare
Enter the world of delectable, succulent, tender and flavourful meats and vegetables with this ‘age-old’ technique of 'sidgi'-cooking, a style that dates back to the Mughal era.
TRENDS
Welcome Hunch, a polls-only social network that values the opinion of GenZ
Co-founder and CEO of Hunch, Ish Goel spills the beans on what makes this pseudonymous, polls-only social network for the GenZ a cut above the rest.
TRENDS
Baingan bharta and saag are my muse: Chef Chintan Pandya of New York’s Unapologetic Foods
Chef Chintan Pandya, who is in India for the Dhamaka India Tour, presented by Masters of Marriott Bonvoy and Culinary Culture, talks about his journey and more.
TRENDS
Indian licorice (mulethi) is an acquired taste. These restaurants are adding it to food and drinks
Indigenous ingredients like mulethi, an age-old remedy for cold and cough, are being integrated into foods and beverages.
ENTERTAINMENT
'Cinema will deepen India-Italy cultural relations': Vincenzo de Luca
As part of a new campaign beIT, the event Italian Screens: New Italian Cinema in India was held in October, showcasing new Italian cinemas in India, as a first step in using cinema to bridge the relations between the two countries
TRENDS
Bharatanatyam doyen Malavika Sarukkai: 'Classical dance makes us feel and empathise'
Padma Shri and Sangeet Natak Akademi recipient Malavika Sarukkai on completing 50 years in dance, and her latest solo production, 'Anubandh – Connectedness'.
TRENDS
The delightfully slow business of hand lettering
Amid the daily hustle, it is important to slow down and soothe the mind, body, and soul. One way to do this is through hand-lettering, which helps to unleash your creative side, and can also be a great stress reliever.
TRENDS
National Safety Week 2022: How frontline workers at power Discoms navigate safety challenges
As National Safety Week comes to a close, we take a look at the contribution of linemen, particularly in the face of Covid-19, and if their safety is being prioritised by the top Discoms in the country.
TRENDS
Vijender Singh's journey from the boxing ring to politics and farmers' protests
Olympian Vijender Singh on professional boxing amid the pandemic, key lessons he learnt along the way, and a brand collaboration he says resonates with his very being.
TRENDS
'Boyish': Redefining masculinity, one newsletter at a time
Rajat Mittal’s 12-part, monthly newsletter 'Boyish' brings forth stories of Indian men who have defied gender stereotypes to excel in traditionally non-masculine careers.
INDIA
Chalk of Shame: Pune youth are pushing the cause of cigarette butt disposal
A group of Pune youth called Pune Ploggers has launched a campaign named ‘Chalk of Shame’ to make smokers aware of the repercussions of improper disposal of cigarette butts.
FEATURES
Project HOPE: This T-shirt is giving us major travel goals during the pandemic
A travelling T-shirt called HOPE is bringing together content creators from across the globe, and spreading the message of solidarity, one video at a time.
BUSINESS
Gayatri Jolly: The Master 'G' behind the first all-women ecosystem in apparel design
MasterG, a training programme launched by Gayatri Jolly, is giving women the opportunity to claim their space in the apparel industry. Read on to know more.
BUSINESS
The Karkhana Chronicles: Royal Edition celebrates India’s rich textile legacy with royal families
A novel digital campaign pays homage to India's textile heritage through garment installations, displayed across three royal palaces and forts in Odisha, Jaisalmer, and Gwalior.
