Entertainment7 MIN
Vicky Kaushal and the school of life
A decade after ‘Masaan’ catapulted the boy from Malvani to stardom, the actor reflects on fame, family, and fatherhood
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Mind5 MIN
Spritzing your way to a higher vibration is apparently a thing now
Currently reading4 MIN
The author of ‘Hamnet’ gives us another indulgent family drama
In collaboration with Jio World Plaza4 MIN
We’re officially done with boring malls
Weddings8 MIN
A London town hall wedding with burgers and fries on the dinner menu
No Spoilers4 MIN
How ‘Widow’s Bay’ became the comforting, creepy, comedic show for everyone
Food7 MIN
Turns out, the best night out is the one that makes you stay in
In collaboration with Schwarzkopf Professional6 MIN
Thinking about colouring your hair? Read this before getting on the chair
Hair & Makeup7 MIN
Getting ready with the dolls at the It Ball
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STYLE
Weddings
A London town hall wedding with burgers and fries on the dinner menu
Meera Navlakha and Ash Miah’s civil ceremony at Old Marylebone Town Hall was followed by an intimate lunch, a pub party with dholwallas, and Bollywood dancing till 4 am
The Real Deal
Porus Vimadalal and Prayag Menon on love, life, and the beauty of natural diamonds
From City Hall vows to heirloom-worthy natural diamond rings, theirs is a story about embracing tradition on their own terms while holding on to what matters most
Accessories
Ludicrously capacious bags are all over the men’s runways
Going by the men’s shows across Milan and Paris, monstrously big bags are having a moment again
Fashion
They’re hot, sweaty and working out in natural fibres
A certain section of the internet is ditching polyester activewear and choosing materials like cotton and wool instead
Fashion
Pants? No thanks. Zendaya’s latest press tour look is all tee no trousers
At a ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ fan event in Paris, the star wore an oversized vintage Marvel tee that Law Roach sourced off eBay
Fashion
The new Elle Woods isn’t afraid of some Mirchi
Kimaya Singh, the founder of homegrown fashion brand Mirchi by Kim, tells us how her designs ended up on ‘Elle’ star Lexi Minetree. And yes, she’s wearing a dupatta
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BEAUTY & WELL-BEING
Mind
Spritzing your way to a higher vibration is apparently a thing now
EEG headbands, charged crystals and a ‘Joy Drop’ molecule—inside the new world of fragrance as therapy, ritual, and aura repair
In collaboration with Schwarzkopf Professional
Thinking about colouring your hair? Read this before getting on the chair
As Schwarzkopf Professional redefines modern hair colouring with its Lived-In trends, their global colour ambassador Arjan Bevers decodes the questions, truths, and techniques every first-timer (and regular) should know
Hair & Makeup
Getting ready with the dolls at the It Ball
For the fourth year in a row, Glorious Luna’s It Events hosted its annual ballroom event during Pride month. Before the dolls took over, we got a front row seat to the prep
Skin
Jet-lagged skin? Don’t know her
How to ensure your skin doesn’t look as sad as you on your return flight
Shelf Life
What model Krish Kapoor puts on his face
The Zegna-fronting, floral-designing model with Parsi roots on his grandmother’s kitchen face masks, the six-step nighttime routine he swears by, and why a gua sha and an espresso is all you really need backstage
Knives out
Blink twice if your algorithm says you need eyelid surgery
Blepharoplasty went from medical procedure to trending topic almost overnight. Here’s what’s driving it and what doctors wish you knew before booking a consultation
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CULTURE
Currently reading
The author of ‘Hamnet’ gives us another indulgent family drama
Set in 16th Century Ireland, ‘Land’ by Maggie O’Farrell explores a map-maker’s dilemma and how where you live becomes who you are
No Spoilers
How ‘Widow’s Bay’ became the comforting, creepy, comedic show for everyone
This year’s standout show on Apple TV combines supernatural and slapstick to deliver a bingeable series that halts your second-screen-viewing habit
For the Plot
7 streaming picks to add to your watchlist this June
A quirky new release, an Emmy-winning comedy, and plenty more recommendations from ‘The Nod’ team to add to your watchlist
Books
A book on Mumbai just won a James Beard Award
‘Mumbai: A Journey Through Its Kitchens, Streets, and Stories’ was recognised in the visual design category. When they began working on the book, the publishers had just one brief: Don’t make it exotic
Entertainment
‘Not Suitable for Work’ has a bad case of supporting character syndrome
The youth yearns for Kelly Kapoor
Currently reading
With ‘Villa Coco’, the author of ‘Less’ takes us to Tuscany
In his new novel, Andrew Sean Greer gives us another flighty protagonist—this time a 20-something American who finds himself hunting martens and dealing with a capricious 92-year-old baronessa
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TRAVEL & LIVING
In collaboration with Jio World Plaza
We’re officially done with boring malls
Thanks to Jio World Plaza, we’re used to our shopping stops having it all: art, coffee, culture, community, and maybe a Balenciaga bag while we’re at it
Food
Turns out, the best night out is the one that makes you stay in
Somewhere between a great playlist, a thoughtfully set table and a bottle of The Macallan lies the reason behind why the art of staying in has never looked better
Food
Is it weird that we love this podi pizza?
At the newly opened Gourami in Mumbai, while fusion and experimentations with form are routine, the flavours remain rooted in traditional recipes from India’s southern states
Favourite Things
If her house was on fire, these are the 5 things Pavitra Rajaram would take with her
The creative director of Nilaya Anthology takes us through her prized possessions
Food
Around the country in 22 scoops
The most inventive homegrown ice cream brands from Delhi to Puducherry
Places
A first-timer’s cheat sheet to Turkiye
Moving from Istanbul to Ankara to Cappadocia, this six-day itinerary takes you through the well-trodden cultural landmarks and the trendy restaurants and bars
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COMMUNITY
Work
Even drag queens need a boring office job
Four drag artists—a lawyer, a doctor, an engineer and a fintech employee—open up about financial uncertainty, 9-5 jobs and their hope of coming out at work
Identity
In Sunil Gupta’s photographs, a time capsule of queer Delhi
Over four decades, Sunil Gupta has documented how queer Indians moved from secrecy and survival to inhabiting love, friendship, and domestic life on their own terms
Identity
Inside Cabal, the “soft, kind party” where everyone wants in
We caught up with the revellers at the third space for the queers, the straight, and everyone who can keep entitlement in check
The Nod Shop
50+ Father’s Day gift ideas for every type of dad
Because every kid’s favourite ATM deserves a little thank you
Impact
The Kolkata Cloud Chasers do exactly what their name suggests
Tracking cloud formations, super cyclones, and meteorological charts, this collective of photographers has been documenting how clouds affect the weather we experience
Core memories
Delhi Gymkhana’s regulars aren’t ready to say goodbye just yet
With the Lutyens’ Delhi institution facing closure, six regulars remember the club through the rituals that made it feel like home—from post-swim chicken sandwiches to birthday cakes and summer tournaments
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