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HT City Delhi Junction: Catch It Live on 14 December 2024

Published on Dec 13, 2024 10:00 PM IST

The day of Dec 14 promises to offer loads if you wish to explore the culture of Delhi-NCR. Before you plan your day, check out HT City Delhi Junction on Insta!

Catch It Live on Saturday, 14 December 2024

Anatomy of fear: Sukanya Datta’s essential body horror watchlist

The genre has been shaped by improvements in special effects, as well as by our real-world obsessions with cosmetic surgery, technology, societal standards.

David Cronenberg’s The Fly (1986) is considered a genre-defining classic. Watch it to see Jeff Goldblum lose his nails, vomit corrosive enzymes, and slowly turn into an insect-human hybrid. The film earned Chris Walas and Stephan Dupuis an Oscar for makeup and prosthetics.
Updated on Dec 13, 2024 08:36 PM IST
BySukanya Datta

Blood, sweat and fears: Inside the rise of body horror

The genre invites us to look at the parts of ourselves that unsettle us most, confront contradictions and terrors. Do you see yourself in any of these?

A still from Love Lies Bleeding (2024).
Updated on Dec 13, 2024 08:42 PM IST
BySukanya Datta

70 years, 38 movies, 1 monstar: A Godzilla timeline

He does more than smash things. See what the monster has represented over time, how he’s evolved, and where he is headed next.

Stills from Godzilla (1998), the first Hollywood production in the franchise; and Godzilla: King of the Monsters (2019).
Updated on Dec 13, 2024 08:02 PM IST
ByTeam HT Wknd

Beauty in the beast: A look at the tech behind the terror, as Godzilla turns 70

From suitmation to newly expressive faces, the world’s longest-running movie franchise acts as a sort of archaeological record of special effects in cinema.

A still from Godzilla 2000: Millennium, released in 1999.
Updated on Dec 13, 2024 08:00 PM IST
ByK Narayanan

A roaring legacy: Wknd pokes at Godzilla, in his 70th year

The monster’s original name, Gojira, was a mash-up of the Japanese terms for gorilla and whale. He has roots in a real-life incident in 1954. Take a look

Stills from the original Gojira (1954) and Godzilla Minus One (2023).
Updated on Dec 13, 2024 08:43 PM IST
ByK Narayanan

Mood to meditation: Surprising perks of burning incense, cultural

Incense sticks: Agarbatti - the ancient tools of spiritual awakening you need to try

Here's why incense sticks are making a comeback in modern homes worldwide.(Photo by Pixabay)
Updated on Dec 13, 2024 06:58 PM IST
By, New Delhi

Season’s eatings: A Wknd interview with the stellar chef Mythrayie Iyer

It was her grandmother who taught her to prize local, seasonal ingredients, Iyer says. Now, she’s using her menus to tell surprising new stories.

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Updated on Dec 13, 2024 01:24 PM IST
ByRudraneil Sengupta

HT City Delhi Junction: Catch It Live on 13 December 2024

The day of Dec 13 promises to offer loads if you wish to explore the culture of Delhi-NCR. Before you plan your day, check out HT City Delhi Junction on Insta!

Catch It Live on Friday, 13 December 2024
Published on Dec 12, 2024 10:00 PM IST

Gen Z and millennials can’t get enough of ‘Fairy Porn’ novels: Here’s why

TikTok users are diving into the 'romantasy' genre, with books like 'A Court of Thorns and Roses' being described as delightful guilty pleasures. Here's why

The 'romantasy' genre, blending romance and fantasy, is captivating Gen Z and millennial readers.(Unsplash)
Updated on Dec 12, 2024 06:54 PM IST
By | Written by Akanksha Agnihotri

HT City Delhi Junction: Catch It Live on 12 December 2024

The day of Dec 12 promises to offer loads if you wish to explore the culture of Delhi-NCR. Before you plan your day, check out HT City Delhi Junction on Insta!

Catch It Live on Thursday, 12 December 2024
Published on Dec 11, 2024 09:00 PM IST

Step inside Swades star Gayatri Joshi and husband Vikas Oberoi's palatial home

Gayatri Joshi and her billionaire husband Vikas Oberoi's Mumbai home is unlike any other celebrity home in the City of Dreams.

We must thank Sonali Bendre for sharing a rare peek inside Gayatri Joshi and Vikas Oberoi's stunning Mumbai home. (Instagram/Sonali Bendre)
Updated on Dec 11, 2024 12:08 PM IST

Gurleen Pannu: Became a stand-up comic accidentally

Comic performer Gurleen Pannu, known for her spontaneity and one-liners talks about comedy, career and more ahead of her performance in Lucknow

 Gurleen Pannu set to perform in Lucknow
Published on Dec 11, 2024 11:55 AM IST

5 fabric trends shaping interior design in 2025

2025 has a lot to offer in trendy fabric materials, from uber-cool velvet to grounded, cozy cotton.

Get ready for the fabric trends of 2025; from upholstery fabric to patterns. (Shutterstock)
Published on Dec 10, 2024 06:09 PM IST

HT City Delhi Junction: Catch It Live on 11 December 2024

The day of Dec 11 promises to offer loads if you wish to explore the culture of Delhi-NCR. Before you plan your day, check out HT City Delhi Junction on Insta!

Catch It Live on 11 December 2024
Published on Dec 10, 2024 06:00 PM IST

Take festive decor inspo from Rhea Kapoor's Christmas-themed party: Pics

Rhea Kapoor brought home the Christmas magic. She went all out with the ambient atmosphere.

Rhea Kapoor embraced 'red and white' for her Christmas decor. (Instagram)
Updated on Dec 10, 2024 03:36 PM IST

Demure to skibidi: Here are the top internet slangs of 2024

2024 saw a countless viral trends. Here are some that managed to seep into daily language and intrigued the internet. 

From Haliey Welch in an interview mimicking the sound of spitting as 'hawk thu,' Skibidi toilet's creepy stare to Jools Lebron redefining the word 'demure'; here are the trends that rocked social media. (Instagram)
Updated on Dec 10, 2024 02:53 PM IST

The Kumbh Mela beyond rituals: Faith, transformation & environmental stewardship

In the run up to the upcoming MahaKumbh, Dr Tanu Jain, a civil servant by profession and a spiritual seeker by passion recalls her tryst with the Kumbh Mela

The Kumbh Mela, beyond rituals(Photo: MahaKumbh Festival)
Published on Dec 09, 2024 07:10 PM IST

HT City Delhi Junction: Catch It Live on 10 December 2024

The day of Dec 10 promises to offer loads if you wish to explore the culture of Delhi-NCR. Before you plan your day, check out HT City Delhi Junction on Insta!

Catch It Live on 10 December 2024
Published on Dec 09, 2024 07:03 PM IST

Step inside Arshad Warsi's home; a masterclass in tropical rustic decor

Arshad Warsi's home was all about tradition and creativity, striking the right balance. 

Arshad Warsi and Maria Goretti's home was in old Portuguese style with a personal and rustic touch.(Youtube/@asianpaints)
Updated on Dec 09, 2024 05:44 PM IST

Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour Book sells nearly 1 million copies in its first week

Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour Book consists of never-seen pictures of performances, her personal anecdotes and more. Know all about the book here.

The book is a 256-page hardcover book consisting of, personal reflections written by Taylor Swift, over 500 images and much more.(Instagram/@taylorswift, taylorswift.com)
Updated on Dec 09, 2024 02:46 PM IST
ByTapatrisha Das

HT City Delhi Junction: Catch It Live on 9 December 2024

The day of Dec 9 promises to offer loads if you wish to explore the culture of Delhi-NCR. Before you plan your day, check out HT City Delhi Junction on Insta!

Catch It Live on 9 December 2024
Published on Dec 08, 2024 11:00 PM IST

HT City Delhi Junction: Catch It Live on 8 December 2024

The day of Dec 8 promises to offer loads if you wish to explore the culture of Delhi-NCR. Before you plan your day, check out HT City Delhi Junction on Insta!

Catch It Live on 8 December 2024
Published on Dec 07, 2024 07:33 PM IST

Art without borders: Mongolia to Turkey, 40+ artists unite in Dharamshala

Mountains meet masterpieces: International Art Exhibition lights up Dharamshala as 40 nations unite in India’s Himalayan town

Dharamshala turns into a canvas: Global artists share culture and creativity at International Art Exhibition(Photo by ANI)
Updated on Dec 07, 2024 05:23 PM IST
ANI | | Posted by Zarafshan Shiraz, Dharamshala (himachal Pradesh) [india]

Pause and effect: Charles Assisi spent a week being totally honest

‘The experience was brutal, stressful – and devastating to others,’ Assisi says. ‘On Day Four, I discovered a cure. Here’s how to use the perfect pause.’

Is the pause working yet?: Jim Carrey as a lawyer who can’t fib at all, for a day, in Liar Liar (1997).
Updated on Dec 07, 2024 03:46 PM IST

Lighting to upholstery: Cosy up your home for Christmas magic this winter

Spruce up your home interiors by making the decor warm and cosy for the Christmas season. Here's how

Bring home the winter warmth and cheer. (Pexels)
Updated on Dec 07, 2024 03:30 PM IST

‘Lung’ tests for the Amazon: A new study will measure carbon intake per plant

The findings could help climate scientists fine-tune their prediction models. And they could raise the rates at which carbon credits are sold.

The Amazon rainforest was one of the world’s largest carbon absorbers. It still releases 20 billion tonnes of water into the atmosphere a day, playing a crucial role in weather, carbon and water cycles. (Adobe Stock)
Updated on Dec 07, 2024 03:43 PM IST

Split screen: Deepanjana Pal writes on the reality of indie films

‘It was thrilling to be able to watch All We Imagine as Light in theatres. What a change, I thought,’ Pal says. ‘Then I ran the numbers. We've a long way to go’

Chhaya Kadam and Kani Kusruti in All We Imagine as Light, Payal Kapadia’s poetic ode to and lament for Mumbai.
Updated on Dec 07, 2024 04:18 PM IST
ByDeepanjana Pal

Orbital: Read an exclusive excerpt from the Booker Prize-winning novel

The ineffably beautiful book follows six astronauts on board a space station. ‘I wrote it as a way of almost memorialising Earth as our home,’ Harvey says.

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Updated on Dec 12, 2024 01:28 PM IST
BySamantha Harvey

Orbital is an ode to Earth as our home: A Wknd interview with Samantha Harvey

Her Booker Prize-winning novel follows six astronauts on board a space station, observing them as they observe their home planet.

‘I wanted the tone of the book to be predominantly joyful because that is a form of power, in a way. I wanted to convey that to be happy is an act of resistance,’ Harvey says. (AFP)
Updated on Dec 12, 2024 01:27 PM IST
ByKanika Sharma
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