TECHNOLOGY
What is deepfake and why should you worry about it after the Rashmika Mandanna morphed video
From morphing celebrity faces on porn stars, actors in movies they were never a part of to putting words in a politician’s mouth — AI-generated deepfake videos are becoming common and concerning. Here’s how to recognise and safeguard against them.
LIFESTYLE
Bookmark this theatre festival in Hyderabad for some of the finest plays from around the world
‘Elephant In The Room’ by Durse Brothers, ‘Shakkar Ke Paach Daane’ by Manav Kaul, puppeteer Anurupa Roy’s latest ‘The Nights’, and docu-play ‘Afghanistan Is Not Funny’ by British comedian Henry Naylor are some of acts at the inaugural edition of Manam Theatre Festival in Hyderabad.
TRAVEL
6 winter getaways from Mumbai
This winter, skip the crowds at Alibaugh, Lonavala, Matheranm, Mahabaleshwar for these quaint, lesser-known getaways replete with waterfalls, green valleys, beaches and historic forts.
TRENDS
9 legendary mithai shops in India to shop from this Diwali festive season
Barfis and pedhas, katlis and kulfis from these good old mithai makers are still the real deal.
BOOKS
Durjoy Datta: ‘I write between screaming, dirty diapers and paint being thrown across the room’
The bestselling author and screenwriter analyses his success, joys of fatherhood, his writing process and how he deals with self-doubt.
TRENDS
This wildlife retreat in Nagpur is built using rammed earth construction technique
Tipai, a new wildlife resort by Keyur Joshi, explores one of the oldest, most ecologically sensitive, building techniques — rammed earth. The resort design responds to the aesthetic and environmental context of the site, marrying architecture and nature.
TRENDS
Jio MAMI 2023 | Sunny Leone: ‘Anurag and I share an emotional connect over things that have happened in our past’
Actor Sunny Leone on being a part of a film that goes beyond her sensuality, her entrepreneurial journey, the thrill of Cannes Film Festival and being a hand's-on mom. Her latest film Kennedy, directed by Anurag Kashyap, screens at Mumbai Film Festival.
TRENDS
This diet put cricketer Rishabh Pant on his feet after a horrific car accident
A combination of vegetarian foods, immunity boosting powders and herbal waters by celebrity nutritionist Shweta Shah helped the star cricketer bounce back.
FOOD
Why the world loves and hates eggplants equally? The secret lies in the cooking
Eggplant, brinjal, aubergine or baingan can be anything from bitter and greasy to meaty and rich. If you don't like eggplant, you've probably just had it badly cooked.
TRENDS
Jio MAMI 2023: 8 films you cannot miss at the MAMI Mumbai Film Festival
Bradley Cooper’s Oscar tipped Maestro, Hirokazu Kore-eda’s Monster, Justine Triet’s Palme d’Or winning movie Anatomy of a Fall and Anurag Kashyap’s crime noir Kennedy will be part of the line-up. The festival which runs from October 27 to November 5, will showcase more than 250 films.
TRENDS
Oktoberfest: The India Pale Ale hops back into its country of origin
This popular beer style known for its bold, slightly bitter flavour is making a ‘ghar wapsi’. A new breed of craft brewers is giving the IPA a fresh lease of life.
ENVIRONMENT
Top 10 botanical gardens in India that will help you reconnect with nature
This week an erstwhile jail-turned-botanical garden was inaugurated in Assam's Guwahati. If you are looking for one in your city, for restorative walks for the body and the soul, bookmark these green gardens.
HEALTH-AND-FITNESS
International Coffee Day 2023: Is drinking coffee healthful or harmful?
Should you have that fourth cup of coffee? On International Coffee Day, October 1, here’s all that you need to know about coffee's — mostly beneficial — health impacts.
TRAVEL
This Ganga river cruise is the best way to uncover secrets of the Sundarbans
Antara Ganges Voyager takes you, in style, to places where the roads don't go. To quaint villages, swaying rice paddies, mesmerising mangroves and languid backwaters, the cruise compels you to the slow down and enjoy nature one wave at a time.
HEALTH-AND-FITNESS
Fit & fabulous Bollywood actress Urvashi Rautela swears by her Ayurveda-inspired diet
Nutritionist Shweta Shah, founder of EatFit24by7 has been curating her diet on the principles of Ayurveda which includes home-cooked meals, millets and zero junk food.
LIFESTYLE
Morning Stars | For British chef Marco Pierre White, the first one hour of his morning is the most crucial
One of the most successful and influential British chefs of all time, Marco Pierre White prefers to do most of his thinking, ideating and planning in early mornings. And breakfast is never a part of his mornings.
ENTERTAINMENT
Get ready to roll with laughter as the International Clown Festival visits Indian cities
Expect spectacular acrobatics, side splitting comedy, spirited satire, juggling, circus acts, magic, music and more. But if you suffer from coulrophobia (the fear of clowns), skip reading this.
BOOKS
World Tourism Day 2023: 10 travel books that will take you around the world
On World Tourism Day, September 27, here are classics, comic travelogues, guide books and more that will transport you to every corner of the globe. No plane ticket required.
HEALTH-AND-FITNESS
The incredible transformation of actor Karan Hariharan from 120 kg to 70 kg
Singer Hariharan’s son Karan Hariharan transformed his body with healthy eating and a dedication to calisthenics, a form of strength training that uses the body’s own weight to develop natural strength.
HEALTH-AND-FITNESS
Fit to Lead | Olive Group of Restaurants’ AD Singh: For most part of my life, I have tried to play a sport every day
AD Singh swears by yoga and adds in a mix of gym and team sports, he plays padel, volleyball and golf. He conducts some of his team meetings while walking in the neighbourhood.
LIFESTYLE
How Mumbai’s century-old Parsi Dairy Farm is keeping up with the times
The eye-grabbing vibrant makeover of this 107-year-old Mumbai icon includes a dreamy revamp of its flagship store, new products and stylised packaging.
TRENDS
Covfefe to Nuclear Button: 11 most outrageous tweets of Donald Trump
Former US president Donald Trump's love affair with Twitter began in May, 2009. Since then, he has used the social media platform as his playground to channel his toxic sentiments towards other public figures and more leading to him being banned from it in 2021 and being reinstated in 2022. The ex returned on X recently with his police mug shot.
LUXURY-LIFESTYLE
Bling in my Rakhi: Why jewellers are betting on gold-plated, diamond-studded Rakhis
Jewellers pitch gold rakhis, diamond rakhis and gems studded rakhis as a fashion statement and an investment.
TRENDS
Indian Accent Mumbai review: New outpost, same ambition
Pumpkin ice-cream and Hoisin duck kulcha may have screamed progressive Indian fine dining 14 years ago. What does the newly opened Indian Accent Mumbai offer?
