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Susan Jose

Susan writes on beauty, wellness, food, music and travel for HT Café. She has studied electronic and online journalism.

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More of authentic food and less of hospitality: Madras Diaries restaurant review

Despite a few straight-faced staff members, this Bandra restaurant has the potential to make one’s wallet as well as tummy happy.

While the ceiling is decorated with plastic flowers, the decor of the restaurant does feature some real green plants.(Photo: Facebook.com/MadrasDiariesRestaurant)

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Updated on Feb 08, 2018 08:15 PM IST

Mumbai | BySusan Jose

Time for a spa-ctacular you

These days, spas go beyond being just beauty-oriented to offer holistic therapies.

From pain-relief to rejuvenation several spas offer focussed treatments.(Photo: BraunS)

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Updated on Feb 07, 2018 04:06 PM IST

Mumbai | ByKavita Awaasthi, Sneha Mahadevan and Susan Jose

Life in the long run: Why few can’t imagine a life without running!

A few people from different walks of life — from glamour to corporate world — share how running has changed their lives.

From making their life more disciplined to making more of every minute lived, people have various reasons to make running a part of their lifestyle.(Photo: PKS Media Inc.)

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Updated on Jan 30, 2018 12:18 PM IST

Mumbai | BySusan Jose

Get a taste of this: Talaiva restaurant review

Sumptuous food and pleasant ambience, minus the footfall of a popular eatery, is what we experienced at this south Mumbai restaurant

With no particular theme for the decor, the restaurant instead seems to focus on keeping the guests comfortably seated.(Photo: Tehillah Jacob)

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Updated on Jan 11, 2018 06:40 PM IST

Mumbai | BySusan Jose

A real connect: Time spent with loved ones is key to being healthy

If, during the holidays, you spent quality time with friends and family, then you just invested a lot in your mental and physical well-being. Know why experts want you to work at maintaining relationships

Healthy relationships go a long way in helping one cope with negative life events.(Istock)

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Updated on Jan 03, 2018 03:35 PM IST

Mumbai | BySusan Jose

Decoding Parisian wellness: Why the public Turkish baths are not for everybody

Is visiting a Turkish bath one of the perfect antidotes to urban stress? During our visit to France, here’s what we experienced first-hand at the hammam situated within La Grande Mosquée De Paris

Many Parisians have the habit of visiting hammams, the Turkish public baths.(IStock)

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Updated on Nov 28, 2017 07:29 PM IST

Mumbai | BySusan Jose

Should you follow the Hadza diet?

If you are thinking of joining the Hadza diet brouhaha, first know why Indian experts are so wary about it.

What you eat, affects your gut microbiome and the stronger the gut, the better is the immunity.(Istock)

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Updated on Nov 08, 2017 03:39 PM IST

Mumbai | BySusan Jose

Watch what you eat and when you eat too

Eating at the wrong time can make your skin age faster, suggests a new study. Experts dig deeper into the issue and tell us how to discipline our food habits.

For good skin, it is essential to eat the right food at the right time.(Istock)

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Updated on Sep 12, 2017 08:48 PM IST

Mumbai | BySusan Jose, Mumbai

Here’s the catch: Fish N Bait restaurant review

While hospitality is excellent, hygiene falters at this restaurant that offers a plethora of choices for seafood lovers.

Although we were just two, the staff informed us that we were free to sit at a bigger table. This was a welcome change from city eateries where sometimes even a party of three is cramped on tables for two.(HT Photos)

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Updated on Sep 12, 2017 06:48 PM IST

Mumbai | BySusan Jose, Mumbai

Hollywood is fighting back Trump: Karan Soni

American actor of Indian origin Karan Soni says Hollywood is fighting back all kinds of prejudice by ensuring equal representation in all areas of the entertainment industry.

Karan Soni sports an ‘I am an Immigrant’ tee shirt for the Immigrant Heritage Month campaign.(Instagram/ItsKaranSoni)

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Updated on Sep 07, 2017 07:44 PM IST

Mumbai | BySusan Jose, Mumbai

When in the mood for French food: Slink & Bardot restaurant review

Parisienne chef Alexis Gielbaum and Canadian restaurateur Nick Harrison go all out to give an authentic taste of French cuisine to Mumbaiites with Slink & Bardot. But the limited staff at their eatery struggles to serve the many diners who keep coming back for more.

The interiors of Slink & Bardot offer comfort with their muted colours.(Facebook/10DowningStreet)

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Updated on Aug 11, 2017 08:47 PM IST

Mumbai | BySusan Jose, Mumbai

Watch out for the signs: Learn how suicides can be averted

With the rise in the number of suicides, experts suggest training our eyes to see any indication for extreme depression — one of the major causing factors.

Those with a family history of depression and those who have developed it in the past are more susceptible to getting depressed again.(Gawrav Sinha)

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Updated on Aug 10, 2017 06:56 PM IST

Mumbai | BySusan Jose, Mumbai

One for the common man: 10 Downing Street restaurant review

With pocket-friendly prices and a not-so-boring vibe, this pub is a great alternative to the expensive eateries in BKC.

The interiors of 10 Downing Street evoke the charm of the colonial era.(Facebook/10DowningStreet)

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Updated on Jul 24, 2017 06:33 PM IST

Mumbai | BySusan Jose, Mumbai

Fine dining redefined: Hemant Oberoi restaurant review

Hemant Oberoi’s eponymous eatery at Mumbai’s Bandra Kurla Complex promises the service of a five-star hotel and the warmth of a local joint.

The opening of Hemant Oberoi’s eponymous eatery at BKC spells relief for his fans and with good reason.(Facebook/HemantOberoiBKC)

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Updated on Jul 21, 2017 08:05 PM IST

Mumbai | BySusan Jose, Mumbai

This is what Mumbai did to get fitter this year

From multisensory wellness and talks on menstrual issues to ketogenic diet and the power of herbs, check out the wellness trends that have been hugely popular in the past six months.

We look at the health trends that have been hugely popular so far this year.(Istock)

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Updated on Jul 20, 2017 04:40 PM IST

Mumbai | BySusan Jose, Mumbai

Feeling stressed? Try watching cartoon shows to beat the blues

IIT-JEE topper Sarvesh Mehtani reveals that he watched cartoons to beat stress. We get experts to tell us how good a method this is, and if it can be addictive.

While for adults watching cartoons is a great way to unwind, for kids it is an effective educational tool.(Shutterstock)

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Updated on Jul 11, 2017 06:16 PM IST

Mumbai | BySusan Jose, Mumbai

Pretty and pleasing: Port restaurant review

Tucked in the quiet lanes of Mahalaxmi, Port is a pocket-friendly eatery that boasts of positive vibes and polite staff.

The al fresco section of the restaurant.(Facebook/g5afoundation)

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Updated on Jun 24, 2017 06:22 PM IST

Mumbai | BySusan Jose, Mumbai

A wellness getaway: Health spas that are just a drive away from Mumbai

We give you a low-down on what some of the popular wellness resorts have on offer this season.

The potli massage Shine Spa, Grand Sheraton Pune, combines the traditional potli massage with micro massages.(HT Photo)

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Updated on Jun 27, 2017 04:50 PM IST

Mumbai | BySusan Jose and Kavita Awaasthi

From DNA to postal code: Reasons and theories on how multiple sets of twins are born

As Celina Jaitly announces that she is expecting twins for the second time, we talk to experts about the phenomenon and the health concerns.

Tennis champion Roger Federer and wife Mirka are parents to twin girls, Myla Rose and Charlene Riva, and twin boys, Leo and Lennart.(Matthew Ashton, Philip Ramey)

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Updated on Jun 11, 2017 12:48 AM IST

Mumbai | BySusan Jose, Mumbai

Life in plastic ain’t fantastic: Juhi Chawla firmly believes in the thought

Juhi Chawla wants to spread awareness about the rampant use of plastic; gets a helping hand from friends Shah Rukh Khan and Karan Johar.

Juhi Chawla is advocating for a plastic-free society.(Ram Bherwani)

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Updated on Jun 13, 2017 06:43 PM IST

Mumbai | BySusan Jose, Mumbai

Get to know why Bella Hadid has faith in crystals

From celebrities such as supermodel Bella Hadid to busy urbanites looking at alternative ways of healing, crystal therapy is increasingly finding more takers.

Bella Hadid is one of the Hollywood celebrities who keep crystals for positivity and well-being.(Instagram/BellaHadid)

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Published on Jun 01, 2017 02:02 PM IST

Mumbai | BySusan Jose, Mumbai

There’s always room for improvement: Jonita Gandhi

Singer Jonita Gandhi feels it’s good for a singer to continue learning. She wants to polish her guitar skills and train more in Hindustani music.

Now, the former banker turned singer cannot imagine herself in any other day job.(HT Photo)

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Updated on Jun 22, 2017 07:13 PM IST

Mumbai | BySusan Jose, Mumbai

Kareena gives me nutritional tips, says Soha Ali Khan

Soon-to-be-mom Soha Ali Khan has been getting a lot of tips from her sister-in-law, Kareena Kapoor Khan, and one of them is not to “think about dieting now”.

Soha Ali Khan prefers to walk and do yoga during her pregnancy.(HT Photo)

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Updated on May 23, 2017 06:57 PM IST

Mumbai | BySusan Jose, Mumbai

Just for gigs: Razzberry Rhinoceros restaurant review

While the restaurant can boast of a plush seaside property, not much can be said about its hospitality.

The bistro section of the restaurant(HT Photo)

lifestyle

Updated on May 18, 2017 06:41 PM IST

Hindustan Times, Mumbai | BySusan Jose, Mumbai

From Cara Delevingne to Akshay Kumar, martial arts is a hit among celebs

Learning a martial art form can be an efficient way to maintain mental and physical health. Experts and celebrities share the benefits of the discipline

Akshay Kumar says that martial arts is a way of life for him.(Prodip Guha)

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Updated on May 15, 2017 06:42 PM IST

Hindustan Times | BySusan Jose

Justin Bieber show 5 hits and misses: No traffic snarls, but no dustbins at Mumbai venue either

A quick run through the hits and misses at Justin Bieber’s Purpose Tour India leg

Justin Bieber enthralls the audience at DY Patil stadium in Mumbai on Wednesday.(Pratik Chorge/HT)

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Updated on May 12, 2017 08:41 AM IST

Hindustan Times | BySusan Jose, Shradha Shahani and Nikita Deb, Mumbai

From ‘namaste’, ‘beautiful moon’ to ‘I love you fans’: How Justin Bieber won Mumbai’s hearts

Seeing a sea of Justin Bieber t-shirts in the crowd, the singer pointed to one fan and said, “I like your purpose tour merch (merchandise).”

Canadian pop singer Justin Bieber shakes a leg while singing a song at D.Y.Patil stadium in Nerul on Wednesday.(Pratik Chorge/HT Photo)

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Updated on Jun 08, 2017 04:09 PM IST

Hindustan Times | BySusan Jose, Shradha Shahani, Navi Mumbai

Highlights: He came, he sang, Mumbai swooned, Justin Bieber enthralled fans at India concert

Highlights of the Justin Bieber concert for those who missed it. And there’s good news, the popstar has promised to return to entertain Beliebers in India

Justin takes to the stage, fans go wild.(HT Photo)

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Updated on Jun 08, 2017 04:09 PM IST

Hindustan Times | ByPranab Jyoti Bhuyan, Rachel Lopez, Susan Jose and Shradha Shahani, Mumbai

A place that prioritises fun: DOH! All Day Dining restaurant review

A perfect place for bigger groups to hang out at, D:OH! All Day Dining may perhaps be preferred by those who don’t mind the ‘din’ with the dining.

With its long tables and booths, the restaurant is well-suited for larger groups.(HT Photo)

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Updated on May 18, 2017 06:40 PM IST

Hindustan Times | BySusan Jose, Mumbai

Emotional hangover is very real. Here’s how to deal with it

‘Emotional hangover’ not only affects our past but also our future memories. Experts suggest ways to navigate its negative aspects and urge to use it for positive reinforcement.

How we remember events is not just a consequence of the external world we experience, but is also strongly influenced by our internal states, say researchers.(Istock)

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Updated on Apr 28, 2017 09:13 PM IST

Hindustan Times | BySusan Jose, Mumbai

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Susan writes on beauty, wellness, food, music and travel for HT Café. She has studied electronic and online journalism.

Despite a few straight-faced staff members, this Bandra restaurant has the potential to make one’s wallet as well as tummy happy.

These days, spas go beyond being just beauty-oriented to offer holistic therapies.

A few people from different walks of life — from glamour to corporate world — share how running has changed their lives.

Sumptuous food and pleasant ambience, minus the footfall of a popular eatery, is what we experienced at this south Mumbai restaurant

If, during the holidays, you spent quality time with friends and family, then you just invested a lot in your mental and physical well-being. Know why experts want you to work at maintaining relationships

Is visiting a Turkish bath one of the perfect antidotes to urban stress? During our visit to France, here’s what we experienced first-hand at the hammam situated within La Grande Mosquée De Paris

If you are thinking of joining the Hadza diet brouhaha, first know why Indian experts are so wary about it.

Eating at the wrong time can make your skin age faster, suggests a new study. Experts dig deeper into the issue and tell us how to discipline our food habits.

While hospitality is excellent, hygiene falters at this restaurant that offers a plethora of choices for seafood lovers.

American actor of Indian origin Karan Soni says Hollywood is fighting back all kinds of prejudice by ensuring equal representation in all areas of the entertainment industry.

Parisienne chef Alexis Gielbaum and Canadian restaurateur Nick Harrison go all out to give an authentic taste of French cuisine to Mumbaiites with Slink & Bardot. But the limited staff at their eatery struggles to serve the many diners who keep coming back for more.

With the rise in the number of suicides, experts suggest training our eyes to see any indication for extreme depression — one of the major causing factors.

With pocket-friendly prices and a not-so-boring vibe, this pub is a great alternative to the expensive eateries in BKC.

Hemant Oberoi’s eponymous eatery at Mumbai’s Bandra Kurla Complex promises the service of a five-star hotel and the warmth of a local joint.

From multisensory wellness and talks on menstrual issues to ketogenic diet and the power of herbs, check out the wellness trends that have been hugely popular in the past six months.

IIT-JEE topper Sarvesh Mehtani reveals that he watched cartoons to beat stress. We get experts to tell us how good a method this is, and if it can be addictive.

Tucked in the quiet lanes of Mahalaxmi, Port is a pocket-friendly eatery that boasts of positive vibes and polite staff.

We give you a low-down on what some of the popular wellness resorts have on offer this season.

As Celina Jaitly announces that she is expecting twins for the second time, we talk to experts about the phenomenon and the health concerns.

Juhi Chawla wants to spread awareness about the rampant use of plastic; gets a helping hand from friends Shah Rukh Khan and Karan Johar.

From celebrities such as supermodel Bella Hadid to busy urbanites looking at alternative ways of healing, crystal therapy is increasingly finding more takers.

Singer Jonita Gandhi feels it’s good for a singer to continue learning. She wants to polish her guitar skills and train more in Hindustani music.

Soon-to-be-mom Soha Ali Khan has been getting a lot of tips from her sister-in-law, Kareena Kapoor Khan, and one of them is not to “think about dieting now”.

While the restaurant can boast of a plush seaside property, not much can be said about its hospitality.

Learning a martial art form can be an efficient way to maintain mental and physical health. Experts and celebrities share the benefits of the discipline

A quick run through the hits and misses at Justin Bieber’s Purpose Tour India leg

Seeing a sea of Justin Bieber t-shirts in the crowd, the singer pointed to one fan and said, “I like your purpose tour merch (merchandise).”

Highlights of the Justin Bieber concert for those who missed it. And there’s good news, the popstar has promised to return to entertain Beliebers in India

A perfect place for bigger groups to hang out at, D:OH! All Day Dining may perhaps be preferred by those who don’t mind the ‘din’ with the dining.

‘Emotional hangover’ not only affects our past but also our future memories. Experts suggest ways to navigate its negative aspects and urge to use it for positive reinforcement.

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