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Listicle: 10 celebrity meals we can’t wait to cook at home

Updated on Oct 25, 2024 04:19 PM IST

Chai sugar cookies, pizza toast, ramen, banana pudding, zucchini pasta – we’re drooling over these celeb recipes. Bon appétit!

Hailey Bieber’s pizza toast calls for fresh tomatoes, burrata, parmesan, and sourdough.

ByChristalle Fernandes

Weekend Drive by Hormazd Sorabjee: A car for the wheeler-dealer

For those driving, the Mercedes-Benz E-Class is luxe and high-tech. For the boss in the back seat, it’s the ultimate upgrade

The ambient lighting that sweeps through the Mercedes-Benz E-Class cabin elevates the experience.

Updated on Oct 25, 2024 04:18 PM IST

ByHormazd Sorabjee

Spectator by Seema Goswami: Fight or flight response

The glory days of air travel are behind us. But with a bit of prep, you can make it to your destination with some sanity left

As any seasoned traveller knows, the only way to survive a flight is to keep yourself entertained for its duration. (ADOBE STOCK)

Updated on Oct 25, 2024 04:18 PM IST

BySeema Goswami

Rude Food by Vir Sanghvi: Going against the grain

Rice is taking over, even in the wheat-loving north. It’s seen as the smarter Indian’s staple too. Here’s the lowdown on gut, gluten and grain selection

While wheat was hailed as a the better grain before, rice and rice dishes are now taking over the spot. (ADOBE STOCK)

Updated on Oct 25, 2024 04:17 PM IST

ByVir Sanghvi

Boo ha ha: Horror comedy is India’s new favourite obsession

Bollywood’s fav new genre is frightfully funny. Two actors tell us why horror and humour are not so different after all

Actors Pankaj Tripathi and Aparshakti Khurana say injecting humour into a scary situation calls for a different kind of talent.

Updated on Oct 25, 2024 04:16 PM IST

ByKarishma Kuenzang

Namaste, India: Meet the K-pop creators who go all out for their desi fans

K-pop stars are wearing lehengas, dancing to Tauba Tauba, even singing in Malayalam. Just a little something for their powerful army of Indian fans

K-pop singer Aoora says India feels more like home than Korea now. (INSTAGRAM/@AOORA69)

Updated on Oct 25, 2024 04:14 PM IST

ByChristalle Fernandes

OK, Boomer: Why the best celebrity memoirs come from the young and famous

You don’t need to be old and wise to pen a memoir. Celeb tell-alls are telling it all, right when we want to read about it. It’s history being told as it's made

Paris Hilton’s first memoir, Confessions of An Heiress, is irreverent, light, and glitzy. And so fun to read. (SHUTTERSTOCK)

Updated on Oct 25, 2024 04:12 PM IST

ByChristalle Fernandes

The Brunch round-up: The week and how it made us feel

This week: Shalini Passi shines amidst chaos on "Fabulous Lives," J-Hope's BTS return excites fans, and Dubai's oxygen bar trend emerges

Shalini Passi seems like the only sane socialite in S3 of Fabulous Lives vs. Bollywood Wives.

Updated on Oct 24, 2024 08:34 PM IST

ByHT Brunch Team

All’s not well: Health advice that is just a marketing gimmick

Is cortisol giving you belly flab? Can magnesium pills help you sleep? Is alkaline water good? Actual advice, from actual experts to counter internet wisdom

If you want to get a magnesium fix, best to seek out foods rich in it, such as leafy greens, beans, and seeds. (SHUTTERSTOCK)

Updated on Oct 18, 2024 05:02 PM IST

ByShraddha Chowdhury

Get to know...Shantanu Maheshwari

Actor Shantanu Maheshwari (@Shantanu.Maheshwari) is craving sandesh, tie-dyeing shirts, and wishing he could talk to animals

Actor Shantanu Maheshwari says he has a blunt personality, which is often misunderstood.

Updated on Oct 18, 2024 05:11 PM IST

ByPurnima Goswami Sharma

Listicle: 10 onscreen moms we wish we had in real life

Strong and complex TV moms navigate challenges, from gangsters to sarcasm, showcasing fierce protectiveness and resilience across genres.

In Mirzapur, Sheeba Chaddha plays a woman caught between her righteous husband and goon sons.

Updated on Oct 18, 2024 05:10 PM IST

ByKarishma Kuenzang

Drawing Room: Why Vishnu Prasad loves Ajmal Shifaz’s collaborative art

Ajmal Shifaz used junk metal objects and the imagination of children to bring a community closer. Alongside, he created art in motion

Ajmal Shifaz’s sculpture is inspired by the games the kids played on the streets of Mustafabad in the aftermath of the 2020 violence.

Updated on Oct 18, 2024 05:09 PM IST

ByNoor Anand Chawla

Spectator by Seema Goswami: Sorry to interrupt your cereal...

No one eats bacon, waffles and sausages every day. Naturally, hotel spreads get boring after a while. Bring on the idlis!

Indian hotels get breakfast menus right, with idli, medu vada, and dosa options. (ADOBE STOCK)

Updated on Oct 18, 2024 05:08 PM IST

BySeema Goswami

Rude Travel by Vir Sanghvi: A guide to splitting Athens

Mainland Greece has as much to offer as the islands around it: Ancient temples, chic hotels, spots where time stands still

On the small island of Kea, donkey delivery still thrives (VIR SANGHVI)

Updated on Oct 18, 2024 05:08 PM IST

ByVir Sanghvi

Unpack the truth: Here’s what those viral travel videos are not showing you

Secret getaway? It’s crowded by 10am. Hidden gem? Not so shiny IRL. Golden sands, azure sea? It's edited. Travel experts show what gets cropped out of the frame

Everybody wants the Bali swing shot, but it can take half a day of travel and waiting. (ADOBE STOCK)

Updated on Oct 18, 2024 05:07 PM IST

ByChristalle Fernandes

Special offer!!! How to spot sales scams during discount season

Coupons, codes, cashback, crash pricing, confusion. How to play (and not get played) when sale season comes around

Annual sales are a thing of the past. Diwali and Republic Day aside, some products are on discount all year round. (ADOBE STOCK)

Updated on Oct 18, 2024 05:01 PM IST

BySneha Krishnan

Just skip to the good part: Why we don’t really need small talk

Health, family, heat, rain. Small talk is boring. Is it possibly outdated in today’s tech-first world, too?

Celine and Jesse in Before Sunrise talk about the deeper stuff, though they’ve just met.

Updated on Oct 18, 2024 05:00 PM IST

ByChristalle Fernandes

The Brunch round-up: The week and how it made us feel

This week, we’re considering a proposal, dodging marriage, lusting over a Happy Meal and getting Robin to return

The Tribe tried to portray the relatable life of content creators. It just showed how flaky they are.

Updated on Oct 18, 2024 10:18 AM IST

ByHT Brunch Team

Gro pro: How India is making room for new kinds of shrooms

India grows a staggering variety of mushrooms. Yet, we can’t move past the button variety. See how some growers are putting the fun in fungi

Most Indians are still wary of experimenting with expensive mushrooms. (ADOBE STOCK)

Updated on Oct 11, 2024 03:59 PM IST

ByChristalle Fernandes

Get to know...Manu Bhaker

Shooter Manu Bhaker @BhakerManu is sleep deprived, craving watermelon, and still chasing the high of the 2024 Paris Olympics

Shooter Manu Bhaker says overthinking helps her get out of trouble.

Updated on Oct 11, 2024 04:12 PM IST

ByVeenu Singh

Listicle: 10 sci-fi novels that explore strange new worlds

Superhumans, star-crossed lovers, intergalactic hotels – these sci-fi novels make us want to switch universes

I’m Waiting For You is a sci-fi romance about two lovers trapped in spaceships on different sides of the universe.

Updated on Oct 11, 2024 04:11 PM IST

ByChristalle Fernandes

Weekend Drive by Hormazd Sorabjee: Firing on all cylinders

Ferrari’s new 12Cilindri seems nimble and modern. It carries its legacy lightly. But there’s true Italian passion under the hood

One look at the 12Cilindri and you can see the throwback to Ferrari’s iconic models of the 1970s.

Updated on Oct 11, 2024 04:10 PM IST

ByHormazd Sorabjee

Rude Hotels by Vir Sanghvi: New achievement unlocked

Michelin’s hotel guide has the hospitality industry all keyed up. Small players hold their own against the big chains. Guests finally have fair, clear ratings

Michelin just launched its guide to the best UK hotels recently.

Updated on Oct 11, 2024 04:08 PM IST

ByVir Sanghvi

Spectator by Seema Goswami: At least hope is always in bloom

This year, it’s hard to summon the energy for Durga Pujo. But just like the shiuli flowers that bloom without fail, we need to ensure justice will prevail

The shiuli plant heralds the beginning of Pujo season. (ADOBE STOCK)

Updated on Oct 11, 2024 04:10 PM IST

BySeema Goswami

A win for women: How Indian sports are becoming more inclusive

A racer who leaves haters in the dust; a table-tennis champ building a legacy; a hockey goalkeeper playing for equality. Sportswomen say they have it better now

Hockey goalkeeper Savita Punia believes the men’s and women’s teams are viewed equally now.

Updated on Oct 11, 2024 04:07 PM IST

ByUrvee Modwel

Single? Here’s how to go solo without the FOMO

Third-wheeling your besties all the time? Annoyed at couples that bail on you? Here’s how to slay the single life while everyone partners up

Long-time singles recommend having a larger circle of pals, so you’re not dependent on a few busy people. (ADOBE STOCK)

Updated on Oct 11, 2024 03:57 PM IST

BySneha Krishnan

Simmer time: Why shows are playing the long game

Your favourite show isn’t dragging its feet. It’s sneakily getting you more involved. Slow-burn storytelling is how streaming shows now unfold. Lean in

Mirzapur S3 felt slow because it was setting the scene for an explosive S4, much like a four-act play.

Updated on Oct 11, 2024 03:56 PM IST

ByUrvee Modwel

The Brunch round-up: The week and how it made us feel

This week: Vikramaditya Motwane's CTRL explores AI and heartbreak, while Princess Diaries sequel sparks excitement. Plus, Keanu's racing debut at 60!

The only good thing about the dystopian movie CTRL is Ananya Panday.

Updated on Oct 11, 2024 08:28 AM IST

ByHT Brunch Team

Get to know...Krishna Shroff

Entrepreneur Krishna Shroff (@KishuShroff) has a passion for fitness, wishes she could teleport and is craving home-cooked meals

Entrepreneur Krishna Shroff says her secret skill is being a decent singer.

Updated on Oct 04, 2024 02:23 PM IST

ByPurnima Goswami Sharma

Listicle: 10 sequels we’ve been waiting for since forever

Sequels for films like Crazy Rich Asians and The Princess Diaries are eagerly awaited, with updates on production and potential storylines emerging.

The plan was to release two sequels in 2020 for Crazy Rich Asians, but the virus got in the way.

Updated on Oct 04, 2024 02:22 PM IST

ByUrvee Modwel

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Chai sugar cookies, pizza toast, ramen, banana pudding, zucchini pasta – we’re drooling over these celeb recipes. Bon appétit!

For those driving, the Mercedes-Benz E-Class is luxe and high-tech. For the boss in the back seat, it’s the ultimate upgrade

The glory days of air travel are behind us. But with a bit of prep, you can make it to your destination with some sanity left

Rice is taking over, even in the wheat-loving north. It’s seen as the smarter Indian’s staple too. Here’s the lowdown on gut, gluten and grain selection

Bollywood’s fav new genre is frightfully funny. Two actors tell us why horror and humour are not so different after all

K-pop stars are wearing lehengas, dancing to Tauba Tauba, even singing in Malayalam. Just a little something for their powerful army of Indian fans

You don’t need to be old and wise to pen a memoir. Celeb tell-alls are telling it all, right when we want to read about it. It’s history being told as it's made

This week: Shalini Passi shines amidst chaos on "Fabulous Lives," J-Hope's BTS return excites fans, and Dubai's oxygen bar trend emerges

Is cortisol giving you belly flab? Can magnesium pills help you sleep? Is alkaline water good? Actual advice, from actual experts to counter internet wisdom

Actor Shantanu Maheshwari (@Shantanu.Maheshwari) is craving sandesh, tie-dyeing shirts, and wishing he could talk to animals

Strong and complex TV moms navigate challenges, from gangsters to sarcasm, showcasing fierce protectiveness and resilience across genres.

Ajmal Shifaz used junk metal objects and the imagination of children to bring a community closer. Alongside, he created art in motion

No one eats bacon, waffles and sausages every day. Naturally, hotel spreads get boring after a while. Bring on the idlis!

Mainland Greece has as much to offer as the islands around it: Ancient temples, chic hotels, spots where time stands still

Secret getaway? It’s crowded by 10am. Hidden gem? Not so shiny IRL. Golden sands, azure sea? It's edited. Travel experts show what gets cropped out of the frame

Coupons, codes, cashback, crash pricing, confusion. How to play (and not get played) when sale season comes around

Health, family, heat, rain. Small talk is boring. Is it possibly outdated in today’s tech-first world, too?

This week, we’re considering a proposal, dodging marriage, lusting over a Happy Meal and getting Robin to return

India grows a staggering variety of mushrooms. Yet, we can’t move past the button variety. See how some growers are putting the fun in fungi

Shooter Manu Bhaker @BhakerManu is sleep deprived, craving watermelon, and still chasing the high of the 2024 Paris Olympics

Superhumans, star-crossed lovers, intergalactic hotels – these sci-fi novels make us want to switch universes

Ferrari’s new 12Cilindri seems nimble and modern. It carries its legacy lightly. But there’s true Italian passion under the hood

Michelin’s hotel guide has the hospitality industry all keyed up. Small players hold their own against the big chains. Guests finally have fair, clear ratings

This year, it’s hard to summon the energy for Durga Pujo. But just like the shiuli flowers that bloom without fail, we need to ensure justice will prevail

A racer who leaves haters in the dust; a table-tennis champ building a legacy; a hockey goalkeeper playing for equality. Sportswomen say they have it better now

Third-wheeling your besties all the time? Annoyed at couples that bail on you? Here’s how to slay the single life while everyone partners up

Your favourite show isn’t dragging its feet. It’s sneakily getting you more involved. Slow-burn storytelling is how streaming shows now unfold. Lean in

This week: Vikramaditya Motwane's CTRL explores AI and heartbreak, while Princess Diaries sequel sparks excitement. Plus, Keanu's racing debut at 60!

Entrepreneur Krishna Shroff (@KishuShroff) has a passion for fitness, wishes she could teleport and is craving home-cooked meals

Sequels for films like Crazy Rich Asians and The Princess Diaries are eagerly awaited, with updates on production and potential storylines emerging.

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