Why are Brazilians splashing on beauty services when they’re skint? What’s got them bringing the bar into the home? And why are family dynamics changing so drastically? This Cultural Snapshot uses local statistics and case studies to explore behavioural norms shared by Brazilians in 2016.

Board games are enjoying a renaissance, fuelled by a surge in indie, adult-focused titles and dedicated cafés and bars. Yet while Monopoly and Cluedo have long drawn people together at family gatherings, what do modern games offer players to pull them away from screens and around a table?

Why are Indian families shrinking? What’s to become of the tradition of the home-cooked family meal? And how are Dalits fighting against age-old inequalities? This Cultural Snapshot uses local statistics and case studies to explore behavioural norms shared by Indian people in 2016.

India’s love affair with western fashion began with savvy product placement in Bollywood movies in the ‘90s. But as tastes move beyond Bollywood, Indian actresses become more famous and fashion blogs become more popular, India’s fashion scene is becoming more prominent on both the big and little screen.