Vagator, Goa’s newest hot spot is here to stay
Is it the stunning views from hill-top restaurants overlooking the Vagator beach or real-estate growth bandwagon coupled with commercialisation that is fast converting Goa’s Anjuna-Vagator belt into a hot spot?
7 homegrown brands for all your Holi essentials
From organic gulaal to artisanal gujiyas and pre-mixed thandais, this is your one-stop guide to plan the perfect Holi bash.
Are metaverse weddings the next big thing?
Experts believe that traditional and metaverse weddings are likely to co-exist in the near future.
If India were the most spectator-friendly cricketing nation, our stadiums would ...
... have comfortable, clean bucket seats, hygienic food, vending machines for most necessities, access to drinking water, ramps for the differently abled, discounts for senior citizens, and more.
Why do people get tattoos?
According to a market research report by Fortune Business Insights, the global tattoo market is projected to grow from $1.89 billion in 2022 to $3.55 billion by 2029.
Why has a box, displayed at the Kochi-Muziris Biennale, left visitors perplexed?
American neurologist Dr VS Ramachandran's name is synonymous with MVF or Mirror Visual Feedback, and a prototype of his medical wonder 'mirror box' was part of artist Jitish Kallat's show 'Tangled Hierarchy' last year, and is now an installation at the Kochi Biennale.
‘Stop thinking of older adults as one market’: Stanford business school's Susan Wilner Golden
Susan Wilner Golden, author of Stage (Not Age), explains what is healthspan, the business opportunity in supporting healthy ageing and why companies like BMW are building age-friendly features into their products.
A Cop in Cricket book review: An insider's view on corruption and malpractice in cricket
As head of the Board of Control for Cricket in India’s Anti Corruption Unit from 2015-2018, author Neeraj Kumar had a ringside view of the goings-on in India cricket.
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.
Funnycontrol | Campus placements: The IPL of college
From lies told to recruiters to B-school version of Schindler’s list of approved CVs, college placements are no less than a 'Harry Potter' sorting-hat event.
Backstreet Boys and the mad rush of the comeback tour
Pop music legends Backstreet Boys will perform in India in May as part of their great comeback tour. Do we need it?
Hottest new restaurants in Bengaluru
Manu Chandra launches a European-themed restaurant, Foo makes a debut in Bengaluru and other dazzling newcomers that will soon be your favourites.
AI scientist-author Toby Walsh: 'We are increasingly outsourcing some of our thinking to machines'
Artificial Intelligence scientist, professor, author Toby Walsh, who was a prominent speaker at this year's Jaipur Literature Festival, talks about morality and ethics in the development of technology and the danger of handing over decision-making to machines.
Mumbai Restaurant | Veronica’s in Bandra is a delightful all-day sandwich shop
Located inside the former St Jude’s Bakery, the deli also serves kombucha on tap, artisanal coffees and wine
Why we love (Indian) horror stories and films
Our ghosts, shaped out of folklores and legends, were never shy of the spotlight, and were in their haunting element more readily than foreign ghosts.
Make it new: The challenge for authors in a ChatGPT world
The generative AI program may become a collaborative tool for novelists, but it is incapable of originality. That’s the opportunity authors can grasp.
New Delhi World Book Fair 2023: YUVA corner, deals and book signing events
The Delhi book fair is at Pragati Maidan from February 25 to March 5, 2023.
'Avalanche' of condoms at fashion show in Italy. Watch
Fashion brand diesel set its stage with 2 lakh condom packets, in a nod to its collaboration with Durex to promote sex positivity.
Adult kids moving in back with their parents isn't a problem
Recent research found no significant statistical evidence that adult kids moving back home had a negative impact on their parents’ wealth, hours worked, health or life satisfaction
Wedding cards in the age of evites
For gods, relatives and visa officials who don't have WhatsApp, there's always the printed card.
Chef Manu Chandra on the business of fine-dining in India
Before opening LUPA in Bengaluru this month, Chef Manu Chandra had launched Toast & Tonic, The Fatty Bao and Monkey Bar. His take on running a fine-dining restaurant in India at a time when, globally, such establishments as Noma are closing down.
Book review | 'Grave Intentions', a cosy crime mystery set in Bundelkhand
Already known for his corporate thrillers, RV Raman, at the leading-edge of the whodunit trend, who launched his investigator, Harith Athreya, in 'A Will To Kill' in 2019, returns with 'Grave Intentions (A Harith Athreya Mystery)'.
How to give your Sunday picnics a delish makeover, for a price
From date picnics to Valentine Day picnics as well as indoor picnics, these entrepreneurs are finding ways to give the humble and ubiquitous picnic a facelift.
Why Switzerland's Michelin Star restaurants are going vegetarian
A combination of sustainability and penchant for creativity has Swiss Michelin-Starred restaurants pushing the envelope with vegetables and dishing up memorable sensory meal experiences.
Mumbai says hello to cacao with a craft chocolate festival
A craft chocolate festival is being held this weekend in the city to introduce consumers to Indian cacao and its potential. The two-day festival will witness exhibitions, workshops, and conferences on creation of chocolates, chocolate pairings and more.
