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Superbikes for those seeking adventure and a big rush of adrenaline

The superbike is the kind you'd pick up to satiate your penchant for speed or for long rides to nowhere. You wouldn't use it for commuting

Picking up running shoes that are easy on your feet while you work out

Choosing a pair of sneakers or keds has much to do with the shape of your feet and the workouts you do. The material they're made of is just as important as the fit

How the electric car has evolved and why now is a good time to buy one

While improvements in mileage and battery capacity have been made and are ongoing, issues of high price points and availability of charging infrastructure are also being addressed

The mask: Protective gear against Covid that doubles up as a style quotient

From simple protective gear to sophisticated offerings with logos, taglines and artistic work, there are a whole lot of masks you can choose from

Workcation: A great alternative at a plush hotel for those fed up with WFH

Star properties are reinventing themselves to offer a complete office environment bundled with luxury. And corporate execs, entrepreneurs and professionals are latching on

Upgrading cookware and gadgets as the kitchen takes centre stage amid Covid

With home becoming the be-all and end-all of existence, consumer spends are focussed on upgrades and renovation, acquiring appliances and wellness gadgets, cookware and serve ware

Getting the ergonomics and aesthetics in your home office right as you WFH

With work from home becoming the new normal due to the global pandemic, people have begun investing in smart furniture options to set up their office desks in their living rooms

Smart tips on ridding your body of harmful toxins at home during lockdown

The way you cook, what you eat, how you exercise can make or mar your immunity during the Covid-19 pandemic. Smart changes in your daily routine can make a big difference to your wellness quotient

Keep office going under lockdown via video conference on phone or laptop

Cost-effective video-conferencing tools are enabling team discussions and client meetings

Audio books: Reinventing the art of story-telling in the time of lockdown

Audio books score over kindle and e-books as they permit passive listening and allow you to soak in the stories even as you multi-task at home

Dishwasher: A must-have gadget in the kitchen when the party is over

The appliance is a suitable replacement for the housemaid in times of the Covid 19 crisis, not just for convenience and but also for hygiene and efficiency

What makes the classy cigar the new-age smoker's equivalent of French wine

Retailers even hold special events to showcase the cigar as a symbol of the high life, and guide new smokers on selecting, cutting, lighting up and smoking with panache

Getting the right air-conditioner for those spending long hours indoors

Today's consumer looks for an AC that not only takes care of cooling but also works as a purifier, humidifier and a heating device. How far away are we from such a device?

Tips for picking up a classy vintage car for those with a deep passion

The last word in heritage and the ultimate status symbol, automobile antiques change hands in a close-knit market with huge entry, though not necessarily insurmountable barriers

Personality-defining sculptures of every size to spruce up your home

You can get anything from very small pieces for your table top to massive, imposing statements of your personality that take up prime space, if your pockets are deep enough

There's proof that chess improves students' academics: Viswanathan Anand

In a Q&A, India's first Grandmaster and World Chess Championship in 2000 talks about his biography and the nuances of the game

Beauty products for males who have fallen in love with themselves

Worth $643 mn in 2018, this market is projected to cross $1.2 billion by 2024, with men beginning to spend more time and money on personal care than women

Nutritious non-dairy options for health freaks and the lactose-intolerant

There is a wide range of nut butters, lactose-free yogurts that are a tad expensive but great for health. Just make sure you understand the ingredients before you buy

Silver jewels: No less a style quotient than gold at a fraction of the cost

Affordability is just part of the story. The metal is easy on the skin, comes with classy designs that can't be created in gold and is as just as good a style statement, if not better

Home is where the hearth is: Snuggling by the fireplace on a winter night

Nothing like the warmth of the fireplace when the mercury plummets and the sun plays truant. There are several options in the market from wood-fired ones to those run on biofuels