400 years after Sir Thomas Roe visited India, while yoga mats have become necessary personal accessories in the West, mobility, visa restrictions, and rights of international students continue to be flashpoints between New Delhi and London; and India and the UK are locked up in hard negotiations to finalise a comprehensive Free Trade Agreement.
Ed-tech for Bharat: We’re beginning to see some low-cost, contextualised ed-tech solutions helping children from marginalised backgrounds overcome the constraints of under-resourced classrooms; to bridge the learning divide and accelerate learning outcomes.
Jayaprakash Narayan or JP was widely known as Lok Nayak or people's hero. His JP Movement, launched in the 1960s, made him an outspoken voice for justice in Independent India too. Seven little-known stories from JP's life, and two obituaries in Western papers that talk about his ideology and closeness with Mahatma Gandhi.
From 40,000-year-old caves at the Niah National Park to the slim twin towers of Petronas in Kuala Lumpur, 11 best things to see in Malaysia. Pro tip: While there, say “Jom Malaysia!” - it means Let's go, Malaysia - to win the locals over.
If you're at Berlin International Film Festival and can squeeze in a day trip, one of Germany's largest districts Uckermark, in Brandenburg, bordering Poland on the east, is a convenient 20-minute train ride away.
As PM Narendra Modi inaugurated the largest Hindu temple in the Gulf region, the BAPS Mandir, this week, more Indians look to travel to Abu Dhabi. Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque is a must visit, but here's what more you can do and see there.
When picking a surfing spot, keep in mind your experience level, the type of waves you want to surf, and the time of year you want to travel.
Love Storiyaan on Amazon Prime Video review: Six stories inspired by the Instagram page India Love Project make for a hopeful reading of love in its many socio-political idioms.
Yami Gautam on her upcoming film 'Article 370': "We have heard synonyms such as ‘propaganda’, ‘chest-thumping’, but the audience just wants something new, well-made and entertaining. Here we are giving them something which is based on true events."
1st Marvel film of 2024: The central idea of a superhero and villain each being able to see snippets of the future might have been interesting, except Madame Web gets caught in its own web of clichés. Even Britney Spears’ ‘Toxic’ plays to a shockingly sluggish action sequence.
Oscar-nominated Paul Giamatti leads an excellent troika of performances in The Holdover, a heartfelt film about the many patterns of self-loathing.
Season 3 of Shark Tank India introduces new judges, segment and some welcome snarl that sort of fills the Ashneer Grover-shaped hole.
The Crown comes to a close after seven years (November 2016 - December 2023); and Basil Joseph stars in a movie about a dysfunctional desi family.
Scenes of Munawar Faruqui’s welcome at Dongri are indicative of the relevance of reality TV as a socio-political forum, from a comfortable distance. It calls for interpretation rather than dismissal.
Echo is Marvel’s bloodiest but also (thankfully) its least ‘super’ show. It’s possibly what makes it refreshing and daring.
Presented by Anurag Kashyap, Parth Saurabh’s debut Hindi feature set in Darbhanga, ‘Pokhar Ke Dunu Paar’, which released on MUBI, tells a collapsing mofussil love story impacted by the COVID-19-triggered economic crises.
The second half of Shahid Kapoor’s Teri Baaton Mein Aisa Uljha Jiya rescues a dull entrée with quirky disputes and satisfying chaos that though entertaining, doesn’t have much to say about AI, love or humanity.
Kashmiri building traditions: From Hammams with heated floors to wood wall-panelling and Khatamband ceilings made with local walnut wood laid in exquisite geometrical patterns, 4 techniques that are making a strong comeback - and with good reason.
As Indian luxury travellers venture into uncharted territories, they uncover a realm where destinations are exclusive and experiences redefine the boundaries of indulgence.
Revival of the man bangle: From Bulgari's B.zero1 Kada Bracelet to engraved gold bracelets by Sabyasachi Heritage Jewellery, a look at how India is circling back to kadas and bracelets for men, and the latest luxury options vying for Indian HNIs' attention.
5 luxury watches under Rs 2.5 lakh: Furlan Marri Flyback Chronographs, Christopher Ward C1 Moonphase, Seiko Prospex Speedtimer Chronograph, Tissot Heritage COSC 1938, and Laco Cuxhaven and Bremerhaven.
Hot this week: Loch Lomond 18YO, judged the world’s best single malt by The Whisky Exchange in London, Oris Father Time from the timekeeper of Lord's cricket ground, Extremely Online by Taylor Lorenz, Aamchee at Girgaon Chowpatty for Mumbai's favourite streetfoods, and Porsche Design's PDS20 portable speaker.
Sonal Holland says that wines made in India have improved on their own benchmark in the last 15-odd years. Her recommendations for wines to pick for New Year's Eve 2024, Valentine's Day 2024 and occasions like your anniversary.
Ahead of World Wine Day, we look at cricketing legends who are also confirmed oenophiles.
Two variants of Camikara sipping rum are expected to go on sale later this year: a 3-year-old priced between Rs 1,400 and Rs 2,400 and an 8YO in the range of Rs 2,800-4,500.
Mapped, a new exhibition at the Asiatic Society of Mumbai, provides a visceral sense of how cartography helped make colonial empires.
From Tel Aviv to Santa Fe, here’s what the world has been distilling.
The city-state, ranked fifth in 2022, leapfrogged ahead of Shanghai and Hong Kong, which are in second and third spots respectively, according to a report by Swiss wealth manager Julius Baer Group Ltd.
How to read for pleasure: To rediscover the wonders of being immersed in a book, adopt a childlike approach.
Bestselling books: The rewards of reading fiction that isn’t critically acclaimed and doesn’t win literary awards.
Topics to discuss with children when most things spark a debate at home? Just remember: a family that philosophizes together, stays together.
Set in a Kerala village in the shadow of the Western Ghats, Saharu Nusaiba Kannanari’s debut novel is a powerful portrayal of what happens when the use of technology collides with outdated social attitudes.
Whether or not you choose to have children of your own, pets are the right gateway to help practise at being parents, and learn a thing or two about care and discipline.
Society has done a better job of integrating women into the workplace than men into families. Research has shown that boys lean on their fathers more than anyone else when it comes to the development of their social skills.
Buildings have become higher and better today, making maximum use of premium land cost. Construction of residential developments is focus of the construction business because of its immense profits and success.
10 degree gap between Mumbai's maximum & minimum temperatures on average"
10 degree gap between Mumbai's maximum & minimum temperatures on average"
Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand, which experienced reduced precipitation this winter, observed a rise in forest fires.
Many climate scientists feel artificial intelligence can play a key role in the battle against climate change. Others warn it is not a magic pill and has its limitations.