Getting rage-baited by slop is so last year. Cleanse your timeline with geeks and their niche obsessions. One shares textile trivia, another is an architecture nerd, yet another has a sweet theory about sugarcane. Who knew doomscrolling could make you smarter? It's going to be a hot nerd summer, says @christalle_clear .
Also, @virsanghvi explains why we don't get good ham in India, and @tarannasrangeenlife talks about how your tech is spying on you, all the time. @therealfakekritika lists 10 fictional schools that should have been shut down... yesterday.
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Musician Shalmali Kholgade is craving her mum’s prawn pickle, going on long runs and remembering the time she saw Beyoncé live in concert. Veenu Singh reports, at the link in the bio.
The new animated Animal Farm is out. @snehaakrishan asks whether its talking beasts measure up to our favourites. We’ve got donkeys, bears, pandas, centaurs, raccoons and more. Link in the bio.
Beauty’s new bestie, neurocosmetics, is big on promises. But can skincare really boost moods or fix hormones? Science still isn’t sure, says @christalle_clear . Link in the bio.
The Mercedes-AMG GT 63 Pro celebrates everything carmakers are walking away from: Big displacement, theatre, noise and combustion. Plus, now more cabin room, says @hormazdsorabjee . Link in the bio.
This is your sign to stop looking at Reels. Put the phone on airplane mode and focus on your work. Your brain will thank you, says @spectatorseema . Link in the bio.
At restaurants now, the camera eats first. Influencers bring visibility; chefs win the awards. But as more places ban photos, it may put the focus back on eating well, says @virsanghvi . Link in the bio.
What is selvedge? Should you buy preshrunk? Is the barrel fit worth it? Who’s paying ₹2 lakh for jeans? Where did those skinny styles go? Where to score designer jeans at mall prices? Take notes, baby blue. We’ve got lots to say. @tanyafsyed puts together a guide to everything you need to know about denim. Link in the bio.
What is selvedge? Should you buy preshrunk? Is the barrel fit worth it? Who’s paying ₹2 lakh for jeans? Where did those skinny styles go? Where to score designer jeans at mall prices? Here's everything you need to know about denim in 2026, says @tanyafsyed .
Plus, @virsanghvi discusses how food influencers are impacting the restaurant industry, and @christalle_clear explains why neurocosmetics can't really fix your moods. @urseaa writes about The Devil Wears Prada 2, and how much fashion has changed since the OG movie came out.
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Actor Ankit Siwach is travelling virtually, craving mutton nihari and bingeing on TV shows. He talks to Purnima Goswami Sharma about his highs and lows. 🔗 in bio
Before you watch The Devil Wears Prada 2, prep with 10 books that offer a look at what fashion jobs are really like. Watch your back. Last season’s styles can be quite deadly, writes @tanyafsyed . 🔗 in bio
