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]Get to know...Sajjad Delafrooz
Updated on Jun 03, 2023 01:18 AM IST
Actor @sajjad_delafrooz is currently working on a sports drama film and would be a chef if not an actor. He enjoys playing villains and loves food.

Listicle: 10 recent movies that are absolutely unwatchable right now
Some scripts just go stale. These are the movies you won’t be able to rewatch in 2023 without cringing

Updated on Jun 02, 2023 10:39 PM IST
Spoilers Ahead by Rajeev Masand: The adjustment bureau
In Bollywood, a trip-up can go viral in minutes. Good PR can distract and course correct, but it comes at a cost. Celebrities often end up looking too rehearsed

Updated on Jun 02, 2023 10:35 PM IST
Spectator by Seema Goswami: Books I’m loving
Get ready for summer reading with these recommendations: "Lessons In Chemistry," "The Windsor Knot," "Whips," "Crying in H Mart," and "The School For Good Mothers."

Updated on Jun 02, 2023 10:34 PM IST
Rude Food by Vir Sanghvi: Dining with the stars
The Michelin Guide Dubai gave out some unexpected awards this year. Here are the Indian restaurants that came out shining

Updated on Jun 02, 2023 10:33 PM IST
Four more shots, please: Indie directors share their paths to success
India’s independent films are doing better than ever, telling new stories from India, winning new fans abroad. See how four debut filmmakers charted their own paths to global success

Updated on Jun 02, 2023 10:32 PM IST
Visible proof: Nagaland actor Andrea Kevichüsa sets her sights on the world
Naga model and actor Andrea Kevichüsa skipped her BA (Hons) English exams to attend the 2023 Cannes Film Festival, where she paired a black dress with a traditional Nagamese layered beaded neckpiece. Kevichüsa won the Filmfare award for Best Debut Female in April, becoming the first woman actor from the North-East to win. She hopes to tackle the problem of discrimination towards actors from the North-East and wants to finish college. She has signed up with modelling agencies in New York, Japan and a few European countries.

Updated on Jun 02, 2023 10:25 PM IST
In focus: A guide to making great movies about the movies
Indian films and TV shows about the movie industry should focus on human drama, offer a glimpse into the past, and go beyond the surface to explore deeper themes, according to experts. While authenticity is not crucial, the story should shine through, as in the 2023 series "Jubilee," which looks at a prominent film studio set in India's 1940s. "Luck By Chance" and "Rangeela" depict the struggles of actors, while "Bombay Talkies" illustrates how movies are part of life in India. "The Dirty Picture" delves into mental health issues triggered by the cut-throat entertainment industry, and "Supermen Of Malegaon" portrays a town where residents shoot slapdash remakes of popular Bollywood films on a shoestring budget.

Updated on Jun 02, 2023 10:22 PM IST
Tights, cape, mask, yawn: Why are superhero movies so boring these days?
Dull plots, loud fights, insipid lines. Who took all the fun out of the superhero genre? And what will it take to rekindle the magic?

Updated on Jun 02, 2023 10:21 PM IST
The Brunch round-up: The week and how it made us feel
Billie Eilish calls out haters for criticizing her choice of wearing gowns at the Met Gala and Spain develops an app to track household chores. Arnold Schwarzenegger stars in Netflix's new show "Fubar" and ChatGPT becomes popular in 33 countries with over 5 lakh downloads in a week.

Updated on Jun 02, 2023 10:20 PM IST
Listicle: 10 gadgets we can’t wait to get our hands on this year
These 10 gadgets, apps and appliances have not released yet, but will soon. Add them to your cart soon

Updated on May 27, 2023 03:49 AM IST
Get to know...Chaitnya Sharma
Rapper and actor @_slowcheeta talks about his favorite songs, app, food, and memories. He wishes he could fly and wants to travel back and meet his lost friend.

Updated on May 27, 2023 11:41 PM IST
Weekend Drive by Hormazd Sorabjee: The power and the glory
How the Vida V1 Pro, India’s home-grown electric scooter, set a new Guinness World Record, powered by batteries and grit

Updated on May 27, 2023 03:47 AM IST
Spectator by Seema Goswami: Swim against the stereotypes
Mindy Kaling and Martha Stewart rocked swimsuits recently. Both remain stuck pandering to age-old standards expected of women

Updated on May 27, 2023 03:46 AM IST
Rude Health by Vir Sanghvi: Why sweeteners aren’t all made equal
The WHO has advised against using non-sugar sweeteners. But it has created more confusion in the process. Let’s sort it out

Updated on May 27, 2023 03:44 AM IST
Happy feet: Follow Ruhee Dosani’s quickstep to Instagram fame
Self-taught dancer Ruhee Dosani has 2.3 millions fans on Instagram while also working a job in IT. So, which one is the job and which one is the side hustle?

Updated on May 27, 2023 03:42 AM IST
Move over, gymkhanas. These clubs are the new clique bait
Leave gymkhanas to grandpa. Modern members-only clubs offer updated frills, new networks and the same coveted exclusivity

Updated on May 27, 2023 03:39 AM IST
Are you having an affair? Styling tips for the dinner table
Take dinner-party hosting up a few notches with tricks that will impress the boss, the buddies and the snootiest cousins

Updated on May 27, 2023 03:38 AM IST
Pick a side: Don’t let everyday choices make up your identity
Binary divisions have the power to define us. But they can also allow us to open up, move past petty choices and live together better

Updated on May 27, 2023 03:36 AM IST
The Brunch round-up: The week and how it made us feel
We’re impressed by Kim Kardashian, cheering The Bachelor’s season for seniors and weddings in space, but not the new FIFA 2026 logo

Updated on May 27, 2023 03:34 AM IST
Listicle: 10 food accounts to take you from hangry to happy
Linda Nicholson (@saltyseattle): Nicholson shapes, cuts, bends, folds and colours her pasta to make everything from pandas to pencils, and mushrooms to slices of lemon

Updated on May 19, 2023 08:14 PM IST
Get to know... Amit Sial
Filmmaker waiting for release of Tikdam, listens to Otis Taylor, Rage Against the Machine, Qala, orders ill-fitted jacket online, recommends India as travel destination.

Updated on May 19, 2023 08:14 PM IST
Spoilers Ahead by Rajeev Masand: With stars in our eyes
Meeting your childhood idols doesn’t have to be a bad thing; you should tell them how much they mean to you

Updated on May 19, 2023 08:11 PM IST
Spectator by Seema Goswami: Get vocal for local
Many people who travel abroad take in the sights, buy souvenirs, but stop short of trying the food. It’s a waste and a shame

Updated on May 19, 2023 08:10 PM IST
Empire state of mind: Indian food and drink takes over NYC
In New York City, Indian food is making its mark as a cuisine that is modernised and contemporary, yet stays true to its roots

Updated on May 19, 2023 08:09 PM IST
More torque, more action: How Indian off-roading is changing gear
Off-roading is an expensive bumpy ride. But these IRL obstacle courses are becoming popular stress busters for car and bike owners

Updated on May 19, 2023 08:05 PM IST
Dead giveaway: Why you should make your will (even if you’re broke)
Your will may be the most important document you’ll ever write. Two lawyers offer tips on how to do it right

Updated on May 20, 2023 11:00 AM IST
Temper your tantrum: Can rage rooms help you let off steam?
Rage rooms are a roaring success. But are they making anger management issues better or worse? We examine the issue calmly

Updated on May 19, 2023 08:01 PM IST
The Brunch round-up: The week and how it made us feel
This week, we’re Loving Saas, Bahu Aur Flamingo, celebrating Towel Day, following IRL Succession and getting amused by warning signs

Updated on May 19, 2023 07:52 PM IST
HT Brunch poetry special: Haikus, ghazals, free verse and more
We got India’s most exciting young poets to compose original poems especially for HT Brunch. See how they put their own poetic spins on the idea of New Beginnings.

Updated on May 19, 2023 07:11 PM IST