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Guest column by Papa CJ: Where does a comedian draw the line?

Updated on Apr 15, 2022 10:08 PM IST

Offence is about intent, and a comedian’s intention is simply to entertain. And each comedian draws their own line

Actor Will Smith slapped presenter Chris Rock (above) at the 94th Oscars when the comedian made a joke about Smith’s wife, Jada Pinkett’s hairstyle. Will has been banned from the awards for 10 years, though he won best actor the same night

ByPapa CJ

HT Brunch Game Show: Who’s managing screen time best?

The one who limits social media, the one who keeps notifications on silent, or the one who uses an app? And you?

Gayatri Jayaraman is a poet, counsellor and founder of the mind, body, spirit practice, Shamah, Gayatri Jayaraman has written two books: Anitya: How to Make the Most of Change and Transform Your Life, and Sit Your Self Down, A Novice’s Journey to the Heart of Vipassana.

Published on Apr 15, 2022 10:08 PM IST

ByUrvee Modwel

Passions: Immaculate contraception?

With human trials due to start soon, two men debate whether they would use male birth control pills. Would you?

The male contraceptive pill awaits a green light (Hexcode)

Published on Apr 15, 2022 10:07 PM IST

ByAtul Aggarwal, Nitin Sharma

Fit and Fine by Kamal Singh CSCS: Get back to fitness

In light of the pandemic, fitness may have taken a back seat for a lot of us. But staying active is crucial

Despite all the efforts made to get people to be physically active – 10,000 steps in a day etc., most people still lead very sedentary lives (Shutterstock)

Published on Apr 15, 2022 10:07 PM IST

ByKamal Singh CSCS

Wellness by Luke Coutinho: How do I get rid of my belly fat?

Hint to answering the big question: No supplements, oils, powders, belts, and machines need to be involved. At all.

If you’re carrying extra weight, ask yourself how you got here, then find a way to work on it (Hexcode)

Published on Apr 15, 2022 10:07 PM IST

ByLuke Coutinho

Sunday Drive by Hormazd Sorabjee: The last hurrah

That the Lamborghini Aventador Ultimae Roadster is all sold out is no surprise. After all, it’s an exhilarating slice of a glorious past.

The car goes from 0-100kph in 2.8 seconds, thunders past the 200kph mark in 8.7 seconds and hits a top speed of 355kph

Updated on Apr 15, 2022 10:06 PM IST

ByHormazd Sorabjee

Humour by Rehana Munir: City of plenty

When road-tripping to Amritsar, follow the twin guides of food and faith. When was the last time you visited this city?

The city offers peace as well as a sensory overload of sights, sounds and smells (Hexcode)

Published on Apr 15, 2022 10:06 PM IST

ByRehana Munir

Rude Food by Vir Sanghvi: Great food cities

Mumbai is more of a food capital than Amritsar because it excels at more than one cuisine. Our food capitals are cities like Kolkata and Delhi

Mumbai is India’s food capital because it is the country’s most cosmopolitan city (Shutterstock)

Updated on Apr 15, 2022 10:05 PM IST

ByVir Sanghvi

Spectator by Seema Goswami: Heels or flats

Dressing down—rather than up—is the new power move. When was the last time that you wore a pair of heels?

Wearing flats is a signal that you stand tall on your own professional achievements rather than a pair of stilettoes (Aparna Ram)

Published on Apr 15, 2022 10:05 PM IST

BySeema Goswami

Ranveer Allahbadia: Managing multiple IG accounts

How many accounts is too many if you want to put multiple types of content out there? And how to dedicate time to them all

How many Instagram accounts should you have?

Published on Apr 15, 2022 10:05 PM IST

ByRanveer Allahbadia

Ami Patel: Of minimal makeup and comfortable bridal wear

Basics to keep in mind while getting ready to face the camera and the ideal wardrobe if you want to dance at you wedding

Minimal make-up and the bridal wear for you if you love to dance

Published on Apr 15, 2022 10:04 PM IST

ByAmi Patel

Technical Guruji: Desktop disposal

The most eco-friendly way to get rid of your old computer and how you can repurpose it and still use it at home

How to get rid of or repurpose your old desktop

Published on Apr 15, 2022 10:04 PM IST

ByGaurav Chaudhary

Sohrab Khushrushahi: Start moving!

What’s the best way to lose weight when you have a hectic schedule that keeps you from working out? The most important thing is to start somewhere

The most important thing about working out: starting somewhere

Published on Apr 15, 2022 10:03 PM IST

BySohrab Khushrushahi

Nostalgia with Tannaz Irani: “I got married when I was 20, and had my first child when I was 21”

The stage and film actor talks about wanting to be an actor since she was 16, not knowing how to handle cheques till after her divorce and having her daughter at the age of 21

Tannaz Irani at 22 (top) and at 49 (above)

Published on Apr 08, 2022 10:45 PM IST

ByDinesh Raheja

Guest Column by Evelyn Sharma: The freedom to feed

Breastfeeding your child is the most natural thing in the world. So, why does it attract so much judgement?

Actress and businesswoman Evelyn Sharma regularly posts to social media about her journey as a new mother

Published on Apr 08, 2022 10:45 PM IST

ByEvelyn Sharma

Social Media Star of The Week: Stepan the ‘chill’ cat

The Instagram account of the much-beloved feline Stepan, raised money for Ukraine’s war-stricken animals

Social media sensation, Stepan the cat, is always seen lounging

Updated on Apr 08, 2022 10:44 PM IST

ByUrvee Modwel

Fashion: Six collar styles to give your neckline a facelift

India’s top stylists pick cuts that can make you look taller, slimmer and feel more confident. An HT Brunch Fashion edit

Collars for women tend to be more sexy and, particularly in India, they tend to be low-cut because of the heat; Styling by Drishti Vij; Art direction: Amit Malik;Styling assistant: Tanya Aggarwal; Make-up and hair: Anuj Dogra; Model: Shinata Chauhan (Anokhi Talents); Dress by Forever New; Hat by Myraa; Jewellery by Sa.ba Designs (Vidushi Gupta)

Published on Apr 08, 2022 10:44 PM IST

ByLubna SalimLubna Salim

Guest Column by Sonu Shivdasani: A mind, body & soul approach

The Wellness Issue Part II: How my cancer diagnosis inspired a personalised, integrative approach to wellness

Sonu Shivdasani was diagnosed with a rare form of lymphoma in 2018, forcing him to rethink his wellness philosophies

Published on Apr 08, 2022 10:44 PM IST

BySonu Shivdasani

Passions: Instagram for Kids: Blessing or bane?

A mother and a Gen Z-er present different POVs on the newly announced version of the popular social media app

Should children be on social media, even if the app is designed for them?

Published on Apr 08, 2022 10:44 PM IST

ByAraiya Bhattacharjee, Parul Pratap

Travel: Travel, live and learn

Two award-winning travel vloggers reveal the global experiences that shaped them and the lessons they learned along the way

Savi and Vid went hunting for Northern Lights in Ylläs, 150 kilometres north of the Arctic Circle in Finnish Lapland

Published on Apr 08, 2022 10:42 PM IST

BySavi Munjal, Vid TanejaSavi Munjal, Vid Taneja

Rude Food by Vir Sanghvi: A spoonful of sugar

As diabetes rates rise it is time to make Indian mithai and desserts less cloyingly sweet? Some restaurants are already taking that step

Top mithaiwallas make their sweets fresh every day. But at most places, mithai is expected to last days, So, the sugar content is upped in the mithai

Published on Apr 08, 2022 10:42 PM IST

ByVir Sanghvi

Men’s style & grooming by Yatan Ahluwalia: Laid-back sports style

The athleisure and loungewear style guide and the eight best active wear sets and two new footwear options to be seen in this season

Convert your athletic wear into trendy casual wear by putting together a sporty leisure look; Model: Naveed Khan (a commercial model from Delhi with origins from Afghanistan) (Yatan Ahluwalia)

Updated on Apr 08, 2022 10:42 PM IST

ByYatan Ahluwalia

HT Brunch Cover Story: Fitter, happier, healthier

Three of India’s most celebrated health and wellness professionals come together to talk fitness, bust myths and help you live your happiest life ever!

(Left to right) HT Brunch columnist and the current favourite of Bollywood stars Sohrab Khushrushahi, integrative wellness expert Luke Coutinho, and fitness trainer Deepesh Bhatt aka Shivohaam; Hair and make-up: Ashwin Shelar (Subi Samuel)

Published on Apr 08, 2022 10:42 PM IST

ByJamal Shaikh

In Bed With Tahir Raj Bhasin: “ABC: Apple-Beetroot-Carrot Juice is my detox after a fun evening out!”

The actor talks about reading before bed, being good at keeping secrets, and the curiosity about his name

Tahir Raj Bhasin poses exclusively for this HT Brunch column; Hair and makeup by Namrata Gurbani; Styling by Pallak H Shah , Priya Sharma; Location: Radisson Blu Mumbai airport (Meetesh Taneja)

Updated on Apr 08, 2022 10:41 PM IST

ByDinesh Raheja

Prateek Sadhu: Tips on making sauces and monitoring your snacks

Things to keep in mind if you’re planning to make your own dips and sauces at home and healthy options for binge-eaters

How to make the best sauces at home and how to stop unhealthy binge-eating

Published on Apr 08, 2022 10:40 PM IST

ByPrateek Sadhu

Rahul Khanna: Suit up

There’s no excuse for wearing unironed clothes to a wedding. Here are some quick tricks that could bail you out of such situations

Published on Apr 08, 2022 10:39 PM IST

ByHT Correspondent

Karishma Mehta: Meet the in-laws

Anxious about meeting your partner’s parents? Here’s why the only thing you need to focus on is being yourself

Don’t be nervous about meeting your in-laws. Just be yourself

Updated on Apr 08, 2022 10:39 PM IST

ByKarishma Mehta

Humour by Rehana Munir: Woman walks into a strip club…

The Marvellous Mrs. Maisel’s new season reignites the conversation around funny women. Have you watched it yet?

It’s time that people realise that women can be as funny—if not funnier—than men, and that can be attractive (Hexcode)

Updated on Apr 08, 2022 10:39 PM IST

ByRehana Munir

That Feeling When by Nikhil Taneja: The internet—a toxic love story

New column: Caught in a space we have created ourselves, we must log off to make sense of why we log on

When our digital lives become a stressful extension of our real lives, it feels like we can’t catch a break (Hexcode)

Published on Apr 08, 2022 10:38 PM IST

ByNikhil Taneja

Technical Guruji: Lamp alarms for your bedroom

Want an alarm that isn’t your phone, and to brighten up a corner of your room at the same time? Here’s a suggestion

Why a smart lamp may be exactly what you need

Published on Apr 08, 2022 10:37 PM IST

ByGaurav Chaudhary

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