Are robots taking over the world? A restaurant in Chennai serves an answer

Opened last November, the restaurant Robot is losing its novelty value.

Sruthi Ganapathy Raman

· 8 hours ago

Why Kolkata’s Salt Lake and delivery apps are a match made in food heaven

As the sleepy neighbourhood is transformed into a bustling hub, Swiggy, Zomato and others are riding in to make a buck.

Chandrima Pal

· Aug 14, 2018 · 11:30 am

Once Delhi’s cultural nerve centre, Mandi House is being challenged by new experimental theatres

Black box theatres, such as the recently-opened Kala Dibba, are giving Delhi’s audiences and performers the chance to experiment.

Malini Nair

· Aug 09, 2018 · 11:30 am

Forgotten history: How the last Nawab of Oudh built a mini Lucknow in Calcutta

A large part of Wajid Ali Shah’s legacy was obliterated by the British. The rest is slowly being erased by time.

Deepanjan Ghosh

· Jul 26, 2018 · 11:30 am

In Bengaluru, the God of Death is giving motorists lessons on saving their lives

Yama has been deployed by the traffic police to create awareness about road safety.

Archana Nathan

· Jul 17, 2018 · 12:30 pm

Photo essay: If you look closely, you can still find the ‘Garden City’ in Bengaluru

Bengaluru’s relationship with its trees is more complex than many imagine.

Suri Venkatachalam

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Harini Nagendra

· Jul 13, 2018 · 03:30 pm

How on Earth did a glitzy part of Singapore get the name Dhoby Ghaut?

Indian dhobis moved to Singapore with the British in the 19th century, and though the community no longer exists, their name is a part of the modern nation.

Garima Garg

· Jul 09, 2018 · 03:30 pm

As Bengaluru turns into a living nightmare, this app has become an irreplaceable part of it

In a city that lacks walking spaces and suffers from interminable snarls, Dunzo, a concierge services startup, offers a lifeline.

Akhila Ranganna

· Jul 02, 2018 · 11:30 am

In Kolkata, haleem is bringing together communities during Ramzan

The nourishing, traditional dish is the star of the season, winning over foodies from all communities and walks of life.

Chandrima Pal

· Jun 08, 2018 · 11:30 am

Kaapi-obsessed Bengaluru is fostering a new coffee culture over mochas and lattes

Specialty coffee shops may never replace old darshinis, but they do have a winning ingredient.

Sushmita Sundaram

· Jun 05, 2018 · 11:30 am

These rare old guidebooks show why Mumbai is ‘one of the most remarkable cities’ in the world

An exhibition of Mumbai guidebooks traces the evolution of the city from 1880 to 1980.

Soumya Rao

· May 18, 2018 · 11:30 am

How a former officer of the Mumbai police became its most prolific historian

Rohidas Dusar’s body of work serves as an archive not just of the police force’s history but also the achievements of its members.

Bhavya Dore

· May 14, 2018 · 11:30 am