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Listicle: 10 Hindi adaptations that hold their own against the OGs

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Updated on Feb 09, 2024 05:40 PM IST

A Hindi version of the Tamil film Soorarai Pottru is out soon. Here are 10 remakes Bollywood got right

The Hindi version of 24 had Anil Kapoor taking on Kiefer Sutherland’s role.

ByRiddhi Doshi

Spectator by Seema Goswami: Jaipur is part of the plot

The Jaipur Literature Festival celebrates books, authors, publishing and stories. But there’s music, parties and fun too

Mary Beard, Bonnie Garmus and Peter Frankopan were among the speakers this year. (HT Archives)

Brunch

Updated on Feb 09, 2024 05:37 PM IST

BySeema Goswami

Rude Food by Vir Sanghvi: A crunchy controversy

Papad and poppadom unite India and the UK, but the two are not the same. There’s a potato involved and a legal dispute too

Papad unites India. Gujaratis won’t eat rice without papad to eat with it. Sindhis are known for their papad. (Adobe Stock)

Brunch

Updated on Feb 09, 2024 05:35 PM IST

ByVir Sanghvi

Battle of the beige flags: How quirky is your bae, anyway?

Avoid red flags. Chase the green ones. But it’s the beige flags that make a relationship fun. Ayesha Kanga and Rasika Dugal list what these beige flags are

Beige flags point to behaviour that’s totally safe, but quirky, mildly odd. (Ayesha Kanga: Photo by @madeart, Hair by Franco Vallelonga, Make-up by @kin_vanity; Rasika Dugal: Photo by Vaishnav Praveen, Styled by Pranita Shetty, MUA by Anigha Jain, Hair by Simran Shah)

Brunch

Updated on Feb 09, 2024 05:32 PM IST

ByKarishma Kuenzang

Don’t swipe, just swoon. Love is going old-school

No hook-ups, no apps, no ghosting, no DMs. Three couples who found love offline share their IRL meet-cute stories

Hannah Grace fell in love with V Edison, her best friend’s boyfriend’s best friend, bypassing dating apps.

Brunch

Updated on Feb 09, 2024 05:27 PM IST

BySneha Krishnan

The perfect rematch: Can Cupid strike again?

Love is short. Forgetting is long. Forgiving is hard. Here’s how to hit refresh and open up to love again

Rani in Queen (2013) set #MovingOn goals.

Brunch

Updated on Feb 09, 2024 05:26 PM IST

ByKarishma Kuenzang

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

We’re worried about Elmo, awaiting Kelce-Taylor updates, serving new looks, and feeling square

Thousands of responders trauma-dumped their worries on Elmo’s X account last week.

Brunch

Updated on Feb 08, 2024 10:39 PM IST

ByHT Brunch Team

Neeraj Chopra on India at the Olympics. And life after winning

At 26, Neeraj Chopra has won Olympics gold, set new records and shown us how far a javelin (and an Indian athlete) can go. So, where does he go from here?

Neeraj Chopra was just 24 when his 86.69m javelin throw won him the gold medal – India’s first for athletics – at the Olympics. (Switzerland Tourism)

Brunch

Updated on Feb 02, 2024 04:11 PM IST

ByShraddha Chowdhury

Get to know...Sayani Gupta

The actor on her favourite subjects, her secret vices, and more

Sayani Gupta says she’s always craving coffee.

Brunch

Updated on Feb 02, 2024 04:22 PM IST

ByVeenu Singh

Listicle: 10 fits to rock on the red carpet at the Oscars

Celebrities at the Oscars face dress code rules, loopholes, and styling battles. They go to great lengths to look good, with Botox, pills, and Spanx.

Angelina Jolie's 2012 dress was full length but one slit showed off her entire leg.

Brunch

Updated on Feb 02, 2024 04:41 PM IST

ByRachel Lopez

Weekend Drive by Hormazd Sorabjee: Down to a fine Artura

British luxury car manufacturer McLaren has a new, high-performance hybrid supercar that puts function over form

The scissor doors that swing upwards add drama to McLaren’s Artura’s simple design.

Brunch

Updated on Feb 02, 2024 04:16 PM IST

ByHormazd Sorabjee

Spectator by Seema Goswami: Vacation or guilt trip?

Travel may be the best stress buster. And yet, for some, the journey between home and the airport is surprisingly stressful

Travel anxiety is real. The trick is to be mindful and distract yourself. (Shutterstock)

Brunch

Updated on Feb 02, 2024 04:15 PM IST

BySeema Goswami

Rude Food by Vir Sanghvi: Guided by the stars

Michelin has been quietly reinventing itself even as it holds on to its feted (and feared) rating system. Here’s everything a good foodie needs to know

Over the last two decades, Michelin has changed. It launched a Japan Guide to rid of its Western Europe-focused image. (Shutterstock)

Brunch

Updated on Feb 02, 2024 04:13 PM IST

ByVir Sanghvi

The curated closet: The only 2024 style guide you need

High- and low-rise jeans. Breezy fits. Big bags. Sneakers with everything. More denim. Here’s how we’re playing it casual in 2024

Oversized shirts will continue to be a trend-setting choice. (Photographed by Ana Margarita Flores; styling and creative direction by Jahnavi Sharma)

Brunch

Updated on Feb 02, 2024 04:06 PM IST

ByArshia Dhar

Is it stress o’clock again? How to manage time better

If time management is a constant worry, don’t freeze, don’t panic. These hacks will keep you ticking

Time stress is easy to tackle so long as you identify the problem early. (Shutterstock)

Brunch

Updated on Feb 02, 2024 04:04 PM IST

BySneha Krishnan

What’s age got to do with love? It’s time to grow up

Silver fox, cougar, cradle-robber, May-December. Let’s give the tropes a rest and focus on love instead

There’s an age difference of 11 years between Ryan Reynolds and Blake Lively. (Shutterstock)

Brunch

Updated on Feb 02, 2024 05:54 PM IST

ByUrvee Modwel

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

We’re cringing at gigs, giving Godzilla platform shoes and chucking clichés

Nick Jonas was introduced as 'Jiju' at Lollapalooza India.

Brunch

Updated on Feb 02, 2024 08:06 AM IST

ByHT Brunch Team

Get to know... Neeta Lulla

Designer Neeta Lulla spills the beans about her secret skill, what she’s listening to and her next big splurge

Neeta Lulla’s favourite Sunday memory? “Driving to our vineyard with my dad and pruning grapes.”

Brunch

Updated on Jan 26, 2024 03:57 PM IST

ByTanisha Saxena

Listicle: 10 mystery books you won’t be able to put down

YA debut novels, raw and brutal thrillers, cat and mouse games, race and class issues, covert investigations. These are the thrilling books we're waiting for

Amanda Jayatissa's upcoming novel is set in rural Sri Lanka in the 19th century.

Brunch

Updated on Jan 26, 2024 04:33 PM IST

ByUrvee Modwel

Spectator by Seema Goswami: Next thing on the list

Turns out, making a list and checking it twice is quite satisfying. Put pen to paper or type it out, but get those tasks done

I have four master-lists for packing when I travel. (Adobe Stock)

Brunch

Updated on Jan 26, 2024 03:55 PM IST

BySeema Goswami

Rude Health by Vir Sanghvi: Winning a losing battle

Hollywood’s favourite weight-loss drug is now easily available on prescription in many countries. It will flood the Indian market soon. Is it worth it?

Semaglutide was meant to be a drug for diabetics and is now a global weight-loss rage. (Adobe Stock)

Brunch

Updated on Jan 27, 2024 06:16 AM IST

ByVir Sanghvi

On-screen moments, off-screen memories: Sanya Malhotra shares it all

Can you believe Sanya Malhotra is already 14 films old? Follow her sidestep to Bollywood as she maps her memorable roles and what went down off-screen

Sanya Malhotra was in the dance society of Delhi University’s Gargi College. (Mohit Varu; Hair and make-up: Natasha Mathias, Stylist:Meagan Concessio.)

Brunch

Updated on Jan 26, 2024 03:53 PM IST

ByKarishma Kuenzang

In defence of doodles: They’re fun, they heal, they’re legit art

Doodling is unique. No form, no rules, no stress. Three artists say it’s legit art too. And it’s just taking off in India

Santanu Hazarika’s doodles have got him projects for Red Bull. (Santanu Hazarika)

Brunch

Updated on Jan 26, 2024 03:50 PM IST

ByKarishma Kuenzang

Your guide to retiring young: Save early, keep at it, get set, GO!

Retiring at 40 is not a pipe dream. Begin early, maximise your privilege, save from the start and track how your money grows. Your golden yacht awaits

To retire at 40, you can’t start at 39. Get a smart financial advisor in your 20s and track your investments. (Adobe Stock)

Brunch

Updated on Jan 26, 2024 03:48 PM IST

ByArshia Dhar

One more sequel? Why endless follow-ups fail us all

Why are some sequels spectacular and others so trashy? The trick is to know what made the OG special to begin with

Space Jam: A New Legacy (2021) followed the same formula as the 1996 movie but had none of the fun, and failed.

Brunch

Updated on Jan 26, 2024 03:47 PM IST

ByUrvee Modwel

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

Production starts on Emily in Paris; India and Pakistan agree on something; Josh Radnor marries and Princess Anne's style icon status

Season 4 of the Netflix show Emily in Paris has started production.

Brunch

Updated on Jan 26, 2024 09:30 AM IST

ByHT Brunch Team

Get to know... Shalmali Kholgade

The singer, songwriter, and composer (@ShalmiAOW) loves her Starbucks and is currently obsessing over cinnamon rolls

Shalmali Kholgade says she would never buy a fairness cream again.

Brunch

Updated on Jan 19, 2024 04:28 PM IST

ByPurnima Goswami Sharma

Listicle: 10 foreign celebs who rocked the Indian sari

Supermodels and stars like Gigi Hadid, Zendaya, Naomi Campbell, Oprah Winfrey, Kim Kardashian and Paris Hilton have all donned stunning saris in India

Abu Jani and Sandeep Khosla dressed supermodel Gigi Hadid in an ivory chikankari sari last year.

Brunch

Updated on Jan 19, 2024 04:27 PM IST

BySneha Krishnan

Weekend Drive by Hormazd Sorabjee: Zipping down the Trans Harbour Link

India’s longest sea bridge, the Atal Setu, is a 21.8km long six-lane trans-harbour bridge that is both cool and convenient

The new Atal Setu bridge will cut the journey from Mumbai to Navi Mumbai down from two hours to 20 minutes.

Brunch

Updated on Jan 19, 2024 04:25 PM IST

ByHormazd Sorabjee

Spectator by Seema Goswami: See and be scene

Is it a mad, mad world? Today, strangers’ personalities and quirks are on full display for anyone who cares to watch

People are now much less inhibited about posing for photos and taking selfies in public. (Adobe Stock)

Brunch

Updated on Jan 19, 2024 04:24 PM IST

BySeema Goswami

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A Hindi version of the Tamil film Soorarai Pottru is out soon. Here are 10 remakes Bollywood got right

The Jaipur Literature Festival celebrates books, authors, publishing and stories. But there’s music, parties and fun too

Papad and poppadom unite India and the UK, but the two are not the same. There’s a potato involved and a legal dispute too

Avoid red flags. Chase the green ones. But it’s the beige flags that make a relationship fun. Ayesha Kanga and Rasika Dugal list what these beige flags are

No hook-ups, no apps, no ghosting, no DMs. Three couples who found love offline share their IRL meet-cute stories

Love is short. Forgetting is long. Forgiving is hard. Here’s how to hit refresh and open up to love again

We’re worried about Elmo, awaiting Kelce-Taylor updates, serving new looks, and feeling square

At 26, Neeraj Chopra has won Olympics gold, set new records and shown us how far a javelin (and an Indian athlete) can go. So, where does he go from here?

The actor on her favourite subjects, her secret vices, and more

Celebrities at the Oscars face dress code rules, loopholes, and styling battles. They go to great lengths to look good, with Botox, pills, and Spanx.

British luxury car manufacturer McLaren has a new, high-performance hybrid supercar that puts function over form

Travel may be the best stress buster. And yet, for some, the journey between home and the airport is surprisingly stressful

Michelin has been quietly reinventing itself even as it holds on to its feted (and feared) rating system. Here’s everything a good foodie needs to know

High- and low-rise jeans. Breezy fits. Big bags. Sneakers with everything. More denim. Here’s how we’re playing it casual in 2024

If time management is a constant worry, don’t freeze, don’t panic. These hacks will keep you ticking

Silver fox, cougar, cradle-robber, May-December. Let’s give the tropes a rest and focus on love instead

We’re cringing at gigs, giving Godzilla platform shoes and chucking clichés

Designer Neeta Lulla spills the beans about her secret skill, what she’s listening to and her next big splurge

YA debut novels, raw and brutal thrillers, cat and mouse games, race and class issues, covert investigations. These are the thrilling books we're waiting for

Turns out, making a list and checking it twice is quite satisfying. Put pen to paper or type it out, but get those tasks done

Hollywood’s favourite weight-loss drug is now easily available on prescription in many countries. It will flood the Indian market soon. Is it worth it?

Can you believe Sanya Malhotra is already 14 films old? Follow her sidestep to Bollywood as she maps her memorable roles and what went down off-screen

Doodling is unique. No form, no rules, no stress. Three artists say it’s legit art too. And it’s just taking off in India

Retiring at 40 is not a pipe dream. Begin early, maximise your privilege, save from the start and track how your money grows. Your golden yacht awaits

Why are some sequels spectacular and others so trashy? The trick is to know what made the OG special to begin with

Production starts on Emily in Paris; India and Pakistan agree on something; Josh Radnor marries and Princess Anne's style icon status

The singer, songwriter, and composer (@ShalmiAOW) loves her Starbucks and is currently obsessing over cinnamon rolls

Supermodels and stars like Gigi Hadid, Zendaya, Naomi Campbell, Oprah Winfrey, Kim Kardashian and Paris Hilton have all donned stunning saris in India

India’s longest sea bridge, the Atal Setu, is a 21.8km long six-lane trans-harbour bridge that is both cool and convenient

Is it a mad, mad world? Today, strangers’ personalities and quirks are on full display for anyone who cares to watch

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