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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Places5 MIN
This FIFA summer, every wall in NYC is a screen
Fashion6 MIN
50 shades of pink for Elle—and some for little Bruiser too
The Nod Shop4 MIN
12 homegrown swimwear brands that belong in your holiday suitcase
The Nod Book Club3 MIN
Why ‘Absolute Jafar’ by Sarnath Banerjee is our July pick
Check please8 MIN
Where to eat this July…in Mumbai
Many spoilers ahead4 MIN
With S5, ‘The Bear’ finally stopped rage-baiting us
blame the stars5 MIN
Your July 2026 horoscope is here
Can't stop talking about4 MIN
Do yourself a favour and watch ‘The Furious’ before it leaves the theatres
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STYLE
Fashion
50 shades of pink for Elle—and some for little Bruiser too
Costume designer Sara Byblow on dressing a teenage Elle Woods in the series spin-off of the iconic Reese Witherspoon starrer ‘Legally Blonde’ and using the entire ’90s as an archive
The Nod Shop
12 homegrown swimwear brands that belong in your holiday suitcase
Whether you’re dressing for the beach, the pool, or everything that comes before and after, these Indian labels are making swimsuits that work all day long
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
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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 Indian 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
The Nod Book Club
Why ‘Absolute Jafar’ by Sarnath Banerjee is our July pick
Through the journey of one Indo-Pak family, and his wry humour and striking illustrations, the Berlin-based graphic novelist reflects on migration, belonging, and what it means to call a place home
Many spoilers ahead
With S5, ‘The Bear’ finally stopped rage-baiting us
Despite treating its audiences like hot garbage for a few seasons now, the series finale offers the rare satisfying ending where—with or without Carmy—things are cooking
Can't stop talking about
Do yourself a favour and watch ‘The Furious’ before it leaves the theatres
Released with very little fanfare, the action film from Japanese filmmaker-stunt choreographer Kenji Tanigaki is the most riveting thing playing on screens near you
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
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TRAVEL & LIVING
Places
This FIFA summer, every wall in NYC is a screen
A watch party at an ice rink or a little church? This city-wide guide confirms there’s enough consolation for those who haven’t snagged a match ticket
Check please
Where to eat this July…in Mumbai
Coffee, cocktails, community... The city’s food scene gives you all—sometimes in the same space
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
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COMMUNITY
blame the stars
Your July 2026 horoscope is here
No one asked for a family meeting. The cosmos called for one anyway
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
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