Manali Shah

Meet Chinese Man: A trip-hop band from France

The band Chinese Man isn’t from China, but from France. But their trip-hop sound seeks influences from across the globe

Dummies guide to Pride Parade: What it is, who should attend

All you wanted to know about the pride parade happening this weekend in the city

Kozmi Cow, Pulpy Shilpy, Mama Kitty: the avatars of singer Gowri Jayakumar

Pune-based singer-songwriter Gowri Jayakumar has various on-stage names. As she gears up for a gig in Mumbai, she takes us through each avatar

Different strokes: How the LGBT community is making itself heard through art

As the city prepares to march in the annual pride parade, we look at how the LGBT community is no longer on the fringe when it comes to arts and culture

Meet Mumbai’s Marathi and Gujarati rappers

They sing in Marathi and Gujarati, and aren’t fans of Honey Singh. A video series captures Mumbai’s hip-hop scene

‘I don’t like mainstream EDM’ says DJ Nucleya

He’d listen to Ghulam Ali over EDM, and rather spend time with his son than be at a loud party

Achint Thakkar is the one to watch at Nariyal Paani festival

Rosemary frontman Anchit Thakkar is back with a new album and a gig at an indie music fest in Alibaug

Gear up for this teen music festival

Why should adults have all the fun? This music festival is specifically targeted at teenagers

Neither stirred, nor shaken: Cocktails from the future are here

Now, you can smoke and bite into your cocktails. Welcome to the future

5 Indian films that redefined the process of casting

Here is why urban India is bringing pets home faster than ever before

How short hair went from ‘undesirable’ to a major style statement

Planning a road trip to south-east Asia? Here’s a guide to the necessary permits

Exclusive: The first look at a new performance venue in Bandra

DJ Hardwell talks charity and walking through Mumbai’s slums

Rise of the machines: is EDM pushing other genres out?

This party season, look sharp with luxury apparel without spending a month’s salary on them

DJ Fatboy Slim is worried about the tattoos kids get of his name

Tycho on his first-ever performance in India and how a solo project evolved into a live band

Musician Dhruv Ghanekar on marrying Indian sounds with western grooves

Mudi to Trendulkar: The loved and hated parody accounts on Twitter

They have massive following, but also draw flak in equal measure. We meet the people behind three hugely popular parody accounts on Twitter

Insider’s guide to ... Mahalaxmi Racecourse

It’s derby season. With trivia from RWITC committee member Vivek Jain, and expert style and etiquette advice, you’ll be race ready in no time

Paw-sitive step: Mumbai’s pet-friendly eateries

As a new bar lets customers walk in with their pets, we round up the city’s pet-friendly dine-out options

Mark Ronson on what went into the making of party anthem Uptown Funk

Hanging gardens: A complete guide to growing your own veggies

Move over, selfies: Here is our expert guide to smartphone photography

With web series going viral, India now gets its first web-based mockumentary

Customise a fantasy fiction short story around your friends and family

NBA team owner Vivek Randivé will remain Mumbaikar at heart

The gloves are off:Why you can’t afford to miss this new sock puppet show