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Every week Indian Express brings you in-depth feature stories on topics that dominate the mind of the Indian Intelligent and discussions that we should have.
People think I’m never alone. They’re right—and they’re wrong.Subscriber Only
January 11, 2026 16:14 IST
It is not a grievance against people, or attention, or affection. It is an observation, long-held, finally named.
‘There has to be an X-Factor’: Freedom at Midnight director Nikkhil Advani on making a successful film today
January 10, 2026 14:07 IST
The director talks about multiple perspectives in the historical drama, its impactful dialogues and the need to be fearless
Rebel Grannies: meet the Indian women in their 70s and 80s who are lifting weights, building startups and travelling the worldSubscriber Only
January 11, 2026 22:44 IST
These women are not trying to defy age but are leading engaged lives, and in doing so, are inviting us to full-bodied, potent, spirited experiences.
Sarfaraz Ahmed on food, memory and the long road to Tresind’s corporate chef roleSubscriber Only
January 10, 2026 11:41 IST
From taking a student loan and struggling with campus placement to helming Tresind Mumbai, this is Sarfaraz Ahmed’s story.
Charu Suri’s ‘Shayan’ earns Grammy nomination, blending Indian ragas and jazz into a healing soundscapeSubscriber Only
January 11, 2026 12:46 IST
Classical pianist Charu Suri, on her debut Grammy nomination for her sleep album, Shayan, composing for Yo Yo Ma and Edgar Meyer and leaning into Indian ragas
Meet Yassh Kadamm, the choreographer behind Sanya Malhotra’s moves in Diljit Dosanjh’s ‘Charmer’Subscriber Only
January 10, 2026 06:50 IST
Besides the Diljit-Sanya number, Yassh Kadamm has also choreographed Guru Ranshawa's Sirra and Azul among others.
Why animals fight: Territory, survival and the nature of conflict in the wildSubscriber Only
January 10, 2026 06:00 IST
Big cats and birds, even insects, guard their territories rather ferociously, sometimes at the risk of their own lives
After Indian Accent, Manish Mehrotra debuts Nisaba, a new Indian restaurant at Delhi’s Sunder NurserySubscriber Only
January 9, 2026 19:04 IST
The chef's first independent restaurant will present cuisine that lends well to travel and speaks to India today
Why birdwatching at Karmali Lake in the morning is a misty wildlife spectacleSubscriber Only
January 5, 2026 15:11 IST
Lake Karmali in Goa is a paradise for birdwatchers but do keep an eye out for the King Croc
After the calendar turns Subscriber Only
January 4, 2026 05:30 IST
We are so conditioned to expect revelation from dates that we forget revelation is rarely punctual. The earth does not care that it is January 1 or January 4. It keeps breathing.
Maangai Chammanthi: a simple Kerala-style raw mango chutney with childhood memoriesSubscriber Only
January 3, 2026 14:45 IST
Bharatanatyam dancer Geeta Chandran on the joys of a childhood full of mischief and raw mangoes.
‘I’m worried about what AI does to the trust that we have for images’: Artist Sohrab Hura on everybody being a photographer todaySubscriber Only
January 4, 2026 19:51 IST
Interdisciplinary artist Sohrab Hura on photography being a way to see the world and dealing with the havoc of doubt and confusion brought about by AI.
Stefano Canali on why India matters to Italian luxury, bandhgalas, and smartorial styleSubscriber Only
January 4, 2026 22:07 IST
As Canali marks over two decades in India, the third generation scion of the Italian fashion house discusses heritage, casualisation and why luxury fashion can drive sustainability.
‘As filmmakers, we try and document our times’: Anusha Rizvi on how The Great Shamsuddin Family reflects today’s Delhi and its social anxietiesSubscriber Only
January 4, 2026 15:07 IST
The director discusses storytelling, family dynamics and using an intimate setting to make a larger point
26 things to watch out for in 2026Subscriber Only
January 4, 2026 15:35 IST
From Linkin Park and John Mayer concerts to India’s return to the Venice Biennale, from spiritual sequels of ’90s hits to architectural initiatives making the local global, 2026 promises to leave a mark in all things culture.
Yearender 2025: Five films where women pushed back and took controlSubscriber Only
December 28, 2025 07:03 IST
This year, several Indian films placed women firmly at the centre, allowing them agency, voice, and control over their lives.
What expands us makes us strongerSubscriber Only
December 28, 2025 05:30 IST
As we turn into the new year, I hope we learn to dance with the problems, accept that people will continue peopling, and do what excites us and energises us
AI can mimic Van Gogh. Can it replace the struggle that made him great?Subscriber Only
December 29, 2025 14:30 IST
2025 was the year writers, teachers, and artists rode the AI wave, and felt the undertow of what they might lose.
One word, a whole worldSubscriber Only
December 28, 2025 05:30 IST
When love contracts, it lives in the chest of one person. When it expands, it becomes the world. Jigar Moradabadi understood this paradox long before algorithms learned to measure attention.
Inside Maria Goretti’s Goa home: family recipes and a Christmas feastSubscriber Only
December 31, 2025 13:43 IST
At her restored 150-year-old Goan bungalow, the chef, TV host and former VJ, talks about food, traditional recipes and her culinary training
Yearender 2025: Why OTT’s rapid growth drove away Indian streamers from original storiesSubscriber Only
January 1, 2026 21:37 IST
Even as OTT’s reach expands, originality gives way to franchises and TV-inspired formats. The outcome: Fewer standout originals.
How Dhurandhar’s repurposed qawwali with Pakistani origins engages with a shared cultural past, one the film ignoresSubscriber Only
December 28, 2025 22:05 IST
Before Sahir Ludhianvi used it as inspiration, the original poem was penned by Sufi poet Ameer Bakhsh Sabri and composed by qawwal duo Ustad Fateh Ali and Ustad Mubarak Ali — Ustad Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan’s father and uncle.
Why the coconut palm is nature’s most useful treeSubscriber Only
December 24, 2025 10:00 IST
The tree, whose USP is its nut, is a marvel of natural engineering that can survive gale-force winds and hurricanes
Beyond Beaches and Casinos: How Tourism and Development Are Destroying Goa’s WildlifeSubscriber Only
December 21, 2025 08:57 IST
Goa, with its beaches and rich biodiversity, is where many head for the winters but unchecked construction is increasingly encroaching on wild spaces
In Praise of Mumbai Winters: Why the city is the perfect escape in cold seasonSubscriber Only
December 21, 2025 08:37 IST
Whether you’re a tourist planning a short visit or a to-be resident scoping out a future home, you can do no better than spending the turn of the year in Mumbai
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