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Out of Office: The GenZ shift from 9 to 5 work

Gen Z doesn’t do cubicles—they’re all for creative playgrounds. They chase flexibility, autonomy, and work-life balance, not rigid hierarchies, and “twinning” careers—juggling a corporate job with a passion project—is the new normal. Job-hopping? Totally fine. Being glued to emails 24/7? Absolutely not. They tackle challenges others say they can’t, see work as both a milestone […]

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Sumessh Menon designs textured tales in furniture

Eleven stunning sculptural collectibles form Edition One – the latest collection of avantgarde furniture by interior designer Sumessh Menon, in collaboration with Popcorn Atelier. From charred wood and metal-treated finishes, to a clever interplay of textures, each design breathes raw splendour. “I chose a restrained palette of charcoal, greys and blacks to colour the designs […]

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Celebrity Food

Behind the scenes with Mumbai’s celebrity bakers!

Pastry Chef Pooja Dhingra Can it truly be the season to be jolly without some decadent desserts? December not only brings with it elegant soirees and outdoor parties, but also a sense of guilt at binging on sweet treats. However, a clutch of bakers from Mumbai, who cater to the rich and famous, are whipping […]

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Rhea Kapoor, Shreya Mantri collab on a chic home decor collection

Sometimes, all one needs to change lanes from being a customer to becoming a collaborator is one good product. For fashion and interior designer Rhea Kapoor, it was Altrove’s signature papier mache vases. Kapoor had been a patron of the Pune-based home linen and accessories brand for over six months, before she decided to join […]

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Celebrity Food

Virgilio Martinez: Seated on a pinnacle

Chef Virgilio Martinez uses the Andes mountains, the Amazon river and rainforests, and the Pacific Ocean as his grocery store. It is simply impossible to separate the chef from the artist when it comes to the Michelin-starred Virgilio Martinez—Peru’s de facto culinary ambassador, whose restaurant Central, in Lima, was judged the ‘World’s Best Restaurant 2023’, […]

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Sonu Sood: On falling in love with Kaza

He is the tough guy with a heart of gold, towering above all, exuding an enviable wattage that goes beyond the silver screen, with genuine admirers growing by the million in India and beyond.  Actor, hero and entrepreneur Sonu Sood is in a league unto himself. With reasons enough. As an actor, Sonu has worked […]