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Get to know...Ananya Panday

Updated on Mar 29, 2024 06:04 AM IST

The actor (@AnanyaPanday) loves checking herself out in mirrors, can text with her eyes closed,and was once locked in a store with Leonardo DiCaprio

Panday is always craving butter chicken, but lately has been craving satay from Lau Pat Sat in Singapore.

Listicle: 10 glow-ups that gave audiences a pleasant surprise

Growing up is no picnic. These 10 celebs, however, transformed right before our eyes, leaving us reeling

Ariel Winter went from bespectacled nerd who ratted out her siblings, to gorgeous slay queen who turned heads.
Updated on Mar 29, 2024 06:02 AM IST

Weekend Drive by Hormazd Sorabjee: Q up for a new future

Audi’s newest EV, the Q6 e-tron, is a step into tomorrow. It has a bold new platform, integrated AI and new tricks and thrills

The Q6 e-tron is the first EV to be built at Audi’s home plant in Ingolstadt and to be based on the new PPE platform.
Updated on Mar 29, 2024 05:58 AM IST

Spectator by Seema Goswami: The princess and the plea

After weeks of speculation, the Princess of Wales was forced to reveal her cancer diagnosis, just so that the out-of-control conspiracy theories could be laid to rest

The controversy about Kate Middleton’s whereabouts magnified after the Palace released this doctored picture.
Updated on Mar 29, 2024 05:56 AM IST

Rude Food by Vir Sanghvi: Bukhara’s hands-on success

Bukhara, possibly the most famous Indian restaurant in the world, is 45 years old this year. No rice, no cutlery, huge kababs and legendary dal. How do they still pull it off?

The signature Dal Bukhara is the most copied restaurant-style dal in the world. (ITC Maurya)
Updated on Mar 29, 2024 05:34 AM IST

The making of a Madboy: What’s Imaad Shah into, these days?

The musician, actor and soon-to-be filmmaker is tripping on Libyan disco, reading up on Delhi history, plugged in to nerdy podcasts and loves loves loves a little-known fish from Goa. Could these be your favourites too?

Actor and musician Imaad Shah last played the dreamy Roman in Made in Heaven 2 and is the other half of Madboy/Mink. (Sanah Abbott)
Updated on Mar 29, 2024 05:30 AM IST
ByKarishma Kuenang

Beauty unboxed: Skin, hair, makeup and makeover trends for 2024

Simpler skincare, new goodies from Korea, foundations that actually match, ageing without shame. Experts list the biggest changes in the months ahead

Products labelled Natural aren’t always better for the skin or for the Earth. (Shutterstock)
Updated on Mar 29, 2024 05:24 AM IST

Jungalow, but keep it clean: Your guide to spotless indoor gardens

Discover how to maintain a lush plant-filled home without the mess. Tips include choosing low-maintenance plants, using easy-to-clean plant holders, and integrating self-watering systems.

Moss walls give a lush backdrop to your jungalow aesthetic without the need for soil, watering, or maintenance (Shutterstock)
Updated on Mar 29, 2024 05:18 AM IST

Country Western fails: Can Hollywood move past desi stereotypes?

Indian talent wins Oscars. So why does Hollywood still see us through the same old clichés when it tells Asian stories?

In The Darjeeling Limited, the whole country is reduced to a backdrop for therapeutic effect.
Updated on Mar 29, 2024 05:14 AM IST

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

Sequels, salutes, and controversies in the entertainment world. John Tucker Must Die sequel confirmed. Pankaj Tripathi shines in Murder Mubarak. Joker: Folie à Deux to feature jukebox musical. Winnie-the-Pooh and IPL under fire. Late Night With the Devil makes $666,666.

John Tucker Must Die is getting a sequel 18 years later.
Updated on Mar 29, 2024 05:08 AM IST
ByHT Brunch Team

Get to know... Shivin Narang

The actor reflects on highs and lows of fame, debuting in 2012, losing loved ones to Covid, his craving for momo, and his secret desire to time travel

The last thing Shivin ordered online was plum cake.
Updated on Mar 22, 2024 04:12 PM IST

Listicle: The 10 gadgets you should try today

Transparent TVs, QWERTY keyboard covers, cocktail robot, IMAX Enhanced projectors, smart pet doors and so much more. Here's the tech we want to get our hands on

On Segway Go Kart Pro II, you can roll along at a maximum speed of close to 43 kilometres per hour.
Updated on Mar 22, 2024 04:10 PM IST
ByUrvee Modwel

Spectator by Seema Goswami: Luxe is what you make of it

For some, it’s fashion, for some it’s travel. But it’s usually the little things that go unnoticed that are the most luxurious

People, mostly men, may be surprised at how expensive skincare truly is. But, as the adage goes, it’s worth it. (Adobe Stock)
Updated on Mar 22, 2024 04:07 PM IST

6 cities. 60 menus. Secret sauces. Taboo treats: Here’s what India eats now

We scanned more than 60 menus. We found: A new bird is flying in, pricing's magic number, everyone wants local, seasonal, unusual. One word remains forbidden

We examined more than 60 menus from Delhi, Mumbai, Goa, Chennai, Bengaluru and Kolkata to see what the county is eating. (Malay Karmakar)
Updated on Mar 22, 2024 04:06 PM IST

Rude Food by Vir Sanghvi: Source from farm and wide

India’s super-rich vegetarians want more than paneer. So, high-end chefs now offer exotic mushrooms, creamy cheeses, hard-to-find veggies and more

Mushrooms are finding a new audience with younger vegetarians. (Adobe Stock)
Updated on Mar 22, 2024 04:07 PM IST

Imitation game theory: How to tell fake designer goods from the OG

Blurry monograms, stitching shortcuts, uneven seams. Are you buying legit fashion or clever fakes? Here’s help

The stitched-on or printed designer label offers key clues to a product’s authenticity. (Saritoria and Shantanu & Nikhil)
Updated on Mar 22, 2024 04:03 PM IST

Make it or break it: Who asked for all these live-action remakes?

Live-action follow-ups can’t be a movie studio’s only trump card. They fail more than they succeed. Leave our animated classics alone

Each remake, like The Little Mermaid (2023), was lacklustre but profitable for Disney, so they persisted.
Updated on Mar 22, 2024 04:02 PM IST
ByKarishma Kuenzang

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

This week, we’re... Lindsay swapping, hyping up the girls, living for reality TV drama and eyeing Saturn with some suspicion

Lindsay Lohan’s career seems trapped in an endless loop of plots involving life-swapping, like (2003) Freaky Friday.
Updated on Mar 22, 2024 08:58 AM IST
ByHT Brunch Team

Get to know... Kr$na

The musician, who is working on new single, never buys fake jewellery, craves Chinese food, and has a surprising secret skill… making hot sauce.

The high point in Kr$na’s in life was buying himself the car he always wanted while growing up.
Updated on Mar 15, 2024 04:32 PM IST

Listicle: 10 holidays that immerse you into your favourite novels

These 10 real-world locations have been the settings for classics and recent bestsellers. Add a little literature to your next vacation

Bridgerton was filmed at the 400-year-old Hatfield House, where Queen Elizabeth I spent much of her childhood.
Updated on Mar 15, 2024 04:31 PM IST

Weekend Drive by Hormazd Sorabjee: Ridin’ in a getaway car

The Mercedes GLA 220d is proof that diesel engines, when done right, can be refined, economical, and perfect for quick escapes from the big city

Despite some heavy footed driving, the 2-litre, four-cylinder engine on the GLA 220d returned 11.2kmpl.
Updated on Mar 15, 2024 04:30 PM IST

Spectator by Seema Goswami: Weekend do what we want

Let go of routine and forget about chores. Sundays are to do as you please, even if all you want to do is nothing at all

I would rather put in extra hours during the week to finish chores so that I have Sunday as a day to do nothing. (Shutterstock)
Updated on Mar 15, 2024 04:28 PM IST

Rude Food by Vir Sanghvi: The good ’wich of the East

The hero of modern Japanese cuisine is not sushi, ramen or tempura. It may be the convenience-store sandwich: Cheap, mass produced, high quality and delicious

How do the Japanese turn a mass-produced sandwich, with white bread and inexpensive ingredients, into a gourmet experience? (Shutterstock)
Updated on Mar 15, 2024 04:27 PM IST

Shut up and take my money: How to plan your first splurge

Big purchase coming up? First time? Calm the butterflies. Count the zeroes. We’ve got help from luxury-investment experts

Even salaried young folks are spending big. They want limited-edition sneakers, designer handbags and more.
Updated on Mar 15, 2024 04:26 PM IST

The fast and the curious: Meet Indian-origin racer Yuven Sundaramoorthy

He’s 21, loves speed but practises mindfulness. Indian-origin racer Yuven Sundaramoorthy is changing what motorsports can do

Yuven Sundaramoorthy, 21, got excited about racing on a trip to China as a child.
Updated on Mar 15, 2024 04:24 PM IST

Sorry, but that’s not good enough: How to deal with an insincere apology

Sorry seems to be the hardest word. For those doing the apologising, at least. here’s how to deal with a gesture that’s less than sincere

Adam Levine apologised insincerely for hitting on another woman while his wife, Behati Prinsloo, was pregnant. (Shutterstock)
Updated on Mar 15, 2024 04:23 PM IST
ByKarishma Kuenzang

Good vibes only? Why India must step up with donations and charity

Why does India love the idea of charity, but stop short of actual donation? Is there a way to open our hearts and wallets better?

Consider donating your late dog’s bowls, toys, beds and mats to a shelter, instead of getting rid of them. (Adobe Stock)
Updated on Mar 15, 2024 04:22 PM IST
ByUrvee Modwel

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

NYT and Kylie Jenner, Bhansali Music debuts, Them Clones comeback, Jack Black covers Baby One More Time, Chalamet gets lucky and Godzilla heels steal the show

A New York Times profile of Kylie Jenner at 26 applauds her for “no longer wearing wigs or bold makeup every day”.
Updated on Mar 15, 2024 09:36 AM IST
ByHT Brunch Team

Get to know... Bibhu Mohapatra

On an island with love, listening to Tum Pukar Lo & Life For Rent. Craving Prawn Koliwada, next splurge a house on a beach. Secret skill: audiophile.

Designer Bibu Mohapatra’s next big splurge? A small house on a deserted beach.
Updated on Mar 11, 2024 08:33 PM IST

Listicle: 10 pop-culture aliens we’d love to hang out with

If these 10 aliens are anything to go by, we don’t mind a bit of an abduction or an intergalactic takeover

Steven Spielberg arguably gifted us the nicest on-screen alien with ET.
Updated on Mar 08, 2024 03:42 PM IST
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