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Rude Food by Vir Sanghvi: State hero, national champ

Updated on Jul 19, 2024 04:34 PM IST

It’s not the food Punjabis cook at home, but butter chicken, dal makhni, and tandoori chicken are eating-out favourites across India. So, how did we get here?

Punjabi staples such as butter chicken are a favourite throughout India. (SHUTTERSTOCK)

ByVir Sanghvi

Listicle: 10 music albums that will make you laugh

Hurrah for bands that don’t take themselves too seriously. These 10 albums weave a little humour into their hits

10,000 gecs, by the band 100 gecs, is cartoonish and self-aware.

Updated on Jul 19, 2024 04:36 PM IST

ByIshaan Raghav

Get to know...Shruti Haasan

Actor, singer and musician Shruti Haasan (@ShrutzHaasan) is craving South Indian food, listening to the Dolly Parton podcast, and wishing she could read minds

Singer and actor Shruti Haasan loves annoying her younger sister, Akshara.

Updated on Jul 19, 2024 04:37 PM IST

ByPurnima Goswami Sharma

Weekend Drive by Hormazd Sorabjee: This 911 call is familiar

The news of the Porsche 911 going hybrid caused flutters. But the new model retains the essence of the legacy sports car

The heart of the new 911 GTS T-Hybrid is an all-new 3.6 litre engine.

Updated on Jul 19, 2024 04:35 PM IST

ByHormazd Sorabjee

Spectator by Seema Goswami: Put recipes on the itinerary

Whipping up meals on holidays is considered a vacation faux pas. But it’s fun to experiment with fresh local produce

The true taste of a vacation is sampling the locally available fare. (ADOBE STOCK)

Updated on Jul 19, 2024 04:35 PM IST

BySeema Goswami

Master of the game: Who’s India’s greatest sports person?

Is there a single person who defines Indian sports? Tough call, tougher debate as Nandan Kamath, Malay Desai and Anjum Moudgil pick India’s ultimate GOAT

Neeraj Chopra’s achievements left a lasting impact on the field of javelin.

Updated on Jul 19, 2024 04:33 PM IST

ByChristalle Fernandes

Mum, dad, camera, me: How influencers are changing their privacy settings

Content creation is fun when the whole family is on camera. But lines blur, kids change and private moments rarely stay private. Here’s where mums draw the line

Actor Sameera Reddy shares glimpses of her kids’ lives on social media.

Updated on Jul 19, 2024 04:32 PM IST

ByTanisha Saxena

Bring a book, read with a gang. Can this novel method revive an old hobby

No time to read? No inspiration? Screen taking up your free time? Silent reading groups are becoming a chill way to get back to books. No pressure, no judgement

Bandra Reads in Mumbai has a group of 60 readers who read together in Jogger’s Park.

Updated on Jul 19, 2024 04:31 PM IST

ByChristalle Fernandes

New wave: Why relationships are about more than red, green and other flags

Red flags for toxic partners. Green for good ones. But rose, white, black, pink? Colour coding is now a swirly mess

Ranveer Singh’s character Rocky Randhawa (left) from Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani is an internet-certified green flag.

Updated on Jul 19, 2024 04:30 PM IST

ByKarishma Kuenzang

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

This week, we’re eating up this Brisket, seeing some Sandlers, accidentally in love with a dronkey, and lashing out

Glen Powell regularly brings his dog, Brisket, to events.

Updated on Jul 19, 2024 09:08 AM IST

ByHT Brunch Team

Get to know...Ali Merchant

Actor and DJ Ali Merchant (@AliMercchant) is secretly writing poetry, craving Lucknow’s galouti kabab, and wishing he could be 18 again

Actor and DJ Ali Merchant loves the song Yeh Dil Deewana from Pardes.

Updated on Jul 12, 2024 04:43 PM IST

ByVeenu Singh

Listicle: 10 Easter eggs in some of your favourite Bollywood films

From Om Shanti Om to Kennedy, Bollywood films are filled with clever references and Easter eggs that pay homage to classic moments and iconic stars

A character meant to be young Sooraj Barjatya makes a cameo in Om Shanti Om.

Updated on Jul 12, 2024 04:43 PM IST

ByKarishma Kuenzang

Drawing Room: Why Payal Arya loves Shilpa Gupta’s artworks

Shilpa Gupta’s work maps our collective imagination. It confronts the viewer with questions of nationhood, identity, and belonging

In 100 Hand Drawn Maps of My Country, Shilpa Gupta asked people to draw their nation’s maps from memory.

Updated on Jul 12, 2024 04:42 PM IST

ByNoor Anand Chawla

Spectator by Seema Goswami: What could go wrong?

A lot of things, as every chronic worrier knows. But life goes on, whether you worry or not. Here’s how to accept it

Anxiety falsely feels like a sign that we’re in control, as the movie Inside Out 2 depicts.

Updated on Jul 12, 2024 04:41 PM IST

BySeema Goswami

Rude Food by Vir Sanghvi: Where to dine like a king in London

London has an exciting mix of grand legacy restaurants and newer, sleeker dining places. What do they have in common? Chefs that aim for perfection

London views itself as the international food capital of the world. (ADOBE STOCK)

Updated on Jul 13, 2024 11:18 AM IST

ByVir Sanghvi

Gender no barre: India’s male ballet dancers are shaking up the stage

Male ballet dancers are tiptoeing around taboos, training hard, and taking the stage, heads held high. Meet four young men taking this leap of faith

Bobby Roy performed in Europaballett’s production of Sleeping Beauty.

Updated on Jul 12, 2024 08:25 PM IST

ByReem Khokhar

Beta test: How Peter Cat Recording Co. is gearing up for a 77-city tour

Five months. Three continents. A 77-city tour. Peter Cat Recording Co. is living every rocker’s dream. How did they pull it off?

The band will be touring across North America, UK, Europe and India. (CELESTE BARBOSA)

Updated on Jul 12, 2024 04:40 PM IST

ByKarishma Kuenzang

Daily grinds: How to make or order the perfect cup of coffee, every time

If you didn’t choose the mug life. But why is café coffee always better? From bean to brew, here’s how to find the best roast for you

To make a flavourful cup, use freshly ground beans and store the coffee in an airtight container. (ADOBE STOCK)

Updated on Jul 12, 2024 04:40 PM IST

ByUrvee Modwel

Your time’s not up: Why you need to stop trying to achieve it all

Slow down, you crazy child. Hard work and hustling will take you far. But there’s no race to win and no deadline on goals

In Emily in Paris (2020 -), Emily tries to do too much, too soon. She’s teased for being “so American”.

Updated on Jul 12, 2024 04:39 PM IST

BySneha Krishnan

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

This week, we’re impressed by Ali, watching Vicky on loop, hoping for a Fawad pass and getting our freak on

The dance moves in Tauba Tauba are so versatile, they work with any song.

Updated on Jul 12, 2024 09:32 AM IST

ByHT Brunch Team

Discover Divine Chocolate Delights on Amazon.in this World Chocolate Day

Indulge in decadence and look at chocolates in different forms as we love them to celebrate World Chocolate Day on July 7

On this special day, Amazon.in has you covered! Just head to the special chocolate store and shop your heart away!

Published on Jul 05, 2024 06:26 PM IST

ByHT Brand Studio

Get personalised skincare picks on Amazon Beauty with the SkinCare Advisor

Amazon Beauty is redefining the way you shop for skincare online with the brand-new SkinCare Advisor (SKCA). This tool makes you take a short survey on your skin type and goals and offers a skincare routine based on your individual skin concerns and preferences

Amazon Beauty’s SkinCare Advisor offers personalised recommendations, starting from cleansers, toners, moisturisers, and sunscreens to treatments and eye care.

Published on Jul 05, 2024 06:23 PM IST

ByBy HT Brand Studio

Listicle: 10 foods that almost outshine the books they’re in

To make a good book great, stir in a tasty treat. These 10 foods are pretty much inseparable from the stories they inhabit

Pork belly and rice is a memorable dish in the book The Kamogawa Food Detectives. (ADOBE STOCK)

Updated on Jul 05, 2024 04:29 PM IST

ByHT Brunch Team

Get to know... MC Stan

Rapper MC Stan (@m_c_stan) is working on a new album, craving vada pao, and wishing he could travel forward in time

MC Stan’s high point in life was buying a house in Mumbai.

Updated on Jul 05, 2024 04:30 PM IST

ByTanisha Saxena

Weekend Drive by Hormazd Sorabjee: Believe in a higher power

Audi’s new luxury EV is the best of form and function. It combines crazy tech, grand interiors and over the top features into an SUV that overshadows its rivals

The new electric Audi has an energy-dense battery and an 800V architecture that provides faster charging times.

Updated on Jul 05, 2024 04:28 PM IST

ByHormazd Sorabjee

Spectator by Seema Goswami: Drop anchor, not the basket

The world is on fire. It’s hard to process it all, let alone fight it. Here’s how to stay grounded during the most trying times

Books are a way to escape the horrors of the real world. (ADOBE STOCK)

Updated on Jul 05, 2024 04:28 PM IST

BySeema Goswami

Rude Food by Vir Sanghvi: Look who’s causing a stir

From New York to London, from Delhi to Bangkok, chefs are redefining what Indian cuisine can be. Modern is no longer the experiment, it’s the new traditional

At the collaboration between Manish Mehrotra and Prateek Sadhu at the Delhi Indian Accent, the food had distinct Indian flavours. (INSTAGRAM/@INDIANACCENTMUMBAI)

Updated on Jul 05, 2024 04:26 PM IST

ByVir Sanghvi

Rise and shine: How cricketer Abhishek Sharma is adjusting to being famous

At 23, cricketer Abhishek Sharma scored the fastest IPL 50 for Sunrisers Hyderabad. The national team is a dream away. How he's enjoying the first taste of fame

At 23, Abhishek Sharma has already scored the fastest IPL 50 for Sunrisers Hyderabad. (SAMRAT NAGAR)

Updated on Jul 05, 2024 04:26 PM IST

ByUrvee Modwel

Let’s patch-up: How these repair services bring objects back to life

Load the glue gun, cue the Q-tips. As India warms up to repair services, see who’s mending their own business

Shree Mahaveer Toys gives a new lease of life to old toys that have been damaged for decades. (ADOBE STOCK)

Updated on Jul 08, 2024 08:18 AM IST

ByTanisha Saxena

Not a big ask: Consent is important even in these social situations

Consent doesn’t just matter when it’s about sex. It shapes how we treat people and are treated by them every day. Here’s a primer

On a date, always ask whether the person wants to drink before placing an order. (ADOBE STOCK)

Updated on Jul 05, 2024 04:23 PM IST

ByKarishma Kuenzang

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It’s not the food Punjabis cook at home, but butter chicken, dal makhni, and tandoori chicken are eating-out favourites across India. So, how did we get here?

Hurrah for bands that don’t take themselves too seriously. These 10 albums weave a little humour into their hits

Actor, singer and musician Shruti Haasan (@ShrutzHaasan) is craving South Indian food, listening to the Dolly Parton podcast, and wishing she could read minds

The news of the Porsche 911 going hybrid caused flutters. But the new model retains the essence of the legacy sports car

Whipping up meals on holidays is considered a vacation faux pas. But it’s fun to experiment with fresh local produce

Is there a single person who defines Indian sports? Tough call, tougher debate as Nandan Kamath, Malay Desai and Anjum Moudgil pick India’s ultimate GOAT

Content creation is fun when the whole family is on camera. But lines blur, kids change and private moments rarely stay private. Here’s where mums draw the line

No time to read? No inspiration? Screen taking up your free time? Silent reading groups are becoming a chill way to get back to books. No pressure, no judgement

Red flags for toxic partners. Green for good ones. But rose, white, black, pink? Colour coding is now a swirly mess

This week, we’re eating up this Brisket, seeing some Sandlers, accidentally in love with a dronkey, and lashing out

Actor and DJ Ali Merchant (@AliMercchant) is secretly writing poetry, craving Lucknow’s galouti kabab, and wishing he could be 18 again

From Om Shanti Om to Kennedy, Bollywood films are filled with clever references and Easter eggs that pay homage to classic moments and iconic stars

Shilpa Gupta’s work maps our collective imagination. It confronts the viewer with questions of nationhood, identity, and belonging

A lot of things, as every chronic worrier knows. But life goes on, whether you worry or not. Here’s how to accept it

London has an exciting mix of grand legacy restaurants and newer, sleeker dining places. What do they have in common? Chefs that aim for perfection

Male ballet dancers are tiptoeing around taboos, training hard, and taking the stage, heads held high. Meet four young men taking this leap of faith

Five months. Three continents. A 77-city tour. Peter Cat Recording Co. is living every rocker’s dream. How did they pull it off?

If you didn’t choose the mug life. But why is café coffee always better? From bean to brew, here’s how to find the best roast for you

Slow down, you crazy child. Hard work and hustling will take you far. But there’s no race to win and no deadline on goals

This week, we’re impressed by Ali, watching Vicky on loop, hoping for a Fawad pass and getting our freak on

Indulge in decadence and look at chocolates in different forms as we love them to celebrate World Chocolate Day on July 7

Amazon Beauty is redefining the way you shop for skincare online with the brand-new SkinCare Advisor (SKCA). This tool makes you take a short survey on your skin type and goals and offers a skincare routine based on your individual skin concerns and preferences

To make a good book great, stir in a tasty treat. These 10 foods are pretty much inseparable from the stories they inhabit

Rapper MC Stan (@m___c___stan) is working on a new album, craving vada pao, and wishing he could travel forward in time

Audi’s new luxury EV is the best of form and function. It combines crazy tech, grand interiors and over the top features into an SUV that overshadows its rivals

The world is on fire. It’s hard to process it all, let alone fight it. Here’s how to stay grounded during the most trying times

From New York to London, from Delhi to Bangkok, chefs are redefining what Indian cuisine can be. Modern is no longer the experiment, it’s the new traditional

At 23, cricketer Abhishek Sharma scored the fastest IPL 50 for Sunrisers Hyderabad. The national team is a dream away. How he's enjoying the first taste of fame

Load the glue gun, cue the Q-tips. As India warms up to repair services, see who’s mending their own business

Consent doesn’t just matter when it’s about sex. It shapes how we treat people and are treated by them every day. Here’s a primer

Rapper MC Stan (@m_c_stan) is working on a new album, craving vada pao, and wishing he could travel forward in time