LIFESTYLE-TRENDS
Sex education influencer Leeza Mangaldas: 'I lose followers every time I talk about queerness or the reality of orgasm gap'
The popular sex education content creator-turned-author talks about her just-released book The Sex Book, her experiences with talking about sex in a deeply repressed society as India, and being an educator among influencers
CRICKET
T20 World Cup 2022: 6 easy ways for fans to engage… at home and away
The action is about to kick into high gear this weekend. Here's how, and where, to catch Team India's first match in the 2022 T20 World Cup.
ENTERTAINMENT
Football season: 7 underrated documentaries that deep dive into your favourite sport
Stream them on Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, YouTube, FIFA+ and more
TRENDS
The hunger and curiosity that Nirula’s built
Deepak Nirula, the man who turned Nirula’s into a fast-food behemoth, passed away on October 4, 2022. Here’s how he helped a country whet its appetite for food from around the world.
ENTERTAINMENT
Music Review: Kolkata musician Jaimin Rajani’s 'Cutting Loose' is a tight debut album
The debut album of the Mumbai-born, Kolkata-bred singer-songwriter, a bright new star on the indie horizon, has hallmarks of ageless music
TRENDS
Tribute: How Coolio helped hip hop gain mass appeal with “Gangsta’s Paradise”
Coolio, the famous rapper of the 1990s, may have lost fame in the new century, but he will always remain a key actor in the long, enduring story of hip hop.
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On the fence about watching 'Brahmastra'? Here are 8 other epic Indian superhero movies to power your weekend from home
Stream these on Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, ZEE5 and more
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First look | ROW by TUNDRA at the 2023 Mumbai Light Festival
“ROW” by the St Petersburg-origin new media collective TUNDRA, is just the first of a series of thought-provoking (and Instagram-friendly) light-based art installations.
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Madhur Bhandarkar’s comedy Babli Bouncer is very unfunny
Madhur Bhandarkar’s knack for finding interesting stories in cutting-edge journalism is intact. As is his insistence on watering down those complex worlds into over-simplified binaries.
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The Brendan Fraser renaissance has arrived – and we are here for it
For Gen Z, there is much to admire in the authenticity, courage and kindness Brendan Fraser appears to embody. And for millennials who grew up watching him, there's a joy in seeing an old, familiar face back in new, rejuvenated form.
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India Ink: Meet the indie tattoo artists giving Indian folk and indigenous art a new canvas
From Dori embroidery to Patachitra art, Kolam designs to neo-Naga tribal tattoos, India’s growing tribe of alternative tattoo artists are spotlighting India’s rich heritage on the human body.
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Anthems of rebellion: The enduring legacy of Pink Floyd
With Pink Floyd’s entire catalogue up for grabs – and private equity firm Blackstone among its most significant bidders – we take a look at the massive influence of the greatest rock band of all time.
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The secret of Justin Bieber’s longevity
As Justin Bieber’s Justice Tour resumes – with an India date in October – we recap the pop star’s infamous 2017 concert, and muse on the key to his enduring relevance in a world of diminishing attention spans.
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60 years on: The Rolling Stones’ stage debut, the British Invasion and how music began to travel the world
Rock ‘n roll’s rise to popularity, and the British Invasion were products of an unexpected collusion of technological advancement and the zeitgeist.
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BTS on hiatus: Why bands go on break and how that breaks superfans' hearts
Why news of BTS, K-Pop royalty, going on break sent the Internet into a panic last week, and is the future of entertainment and super-fandom is going to be any different?
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Father’s Day 2022: 9 best headphones to gift your audiophile Dad
Headphones and earphones to get for the tech geek Dad, the true audiophile Dad, the patriotic Dad, the stylish Dad, the quality-conscious Dad... for Father's Day on Sunday (June 19).
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The secret of Tom Cruise's longevity in Hollywood
Of course there’s the good looks and hyper-fitness; but there’s also a rare combination of imagination, zeal and audacity that’s put Tom Cruise on the track to greatness.
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KK and the music that made him immortal
Legendary musician KK passed away unexpectedly last week after a concert in Kolkata. Here’s a look at his extraordinary life and the legacy he leaves behind.
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MC Travel Special | Every great journey needs a soundtrack
10 journeys, 200 songs.
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'Top Gun: Maverick' movie review: Tom Cruise goes supersonic in this lean, mean flying machine
Top Gun: Maverick soars far above the original, which makes it your essential theatre outing this weekend
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Before K-Pop: A new book takes you into the long history of Korean popular music
You Call That Music?! Is essential reading for every K-Pop fan out there.
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The iPod and my musical education
Unboxing was not a thing back then, nor was ASMR – but ripping that plastic off this black box was deeply satisfying. The click wheel! The tiny colour display! The possibility of carrying 500 songs...
