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Frill seekers: The ultimate guide to rocking the 2000s accessory trend

Sequinned belts, charms, chunky jewellery, big bows. Playful accessories are back. Here’s how to look cute, not chaotic

If there’s a good vintage piece in your stash, play it up. It’s legit cool, and legit you. (ADOBE STOCK)

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Updated on Apr 25, 2025 05:28 PM IST

ByTanisha Saxena

Spark joy: How a dopamine menu can brighten your life

Can feeling good be as easy as ordering food off a menu? A new trend suggests building a selection of dopamine hits to draw on. See how it’s done

For main course, try learning a new skill like the guitar. It mixes pleasure with purpose. (SHUTTERSTOCK)

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Published on Apr 18, 2025 12:46 PM IST

ByTanisha Saxena

Pro vision: How professional photographers get the best shots

So, you’ve bought a fancy camera. But being a pro is about talent, not tools. See how wildlife, city, art and fashion photographers honed their skills

The best shots, as most photographers will tell you, have nothing to do with equipment. (ADOBE STOCK)

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Updated on Apr 11, 2025 04:07 PM IST

ByTanisha Saxena

India’s café scene turns 25: Coffee is just the sidekick now

Cafes are focussing on single-origin, homegrown beans. There’s a story behind the decor and every item on the menu. See what’s in, what’s out and what’s brewing these days

Cafés need to tell a story through their decor, such as Café Delhi Heights does. (INSTAGRAM/@CAFEDELHIHEIGHTS)

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Published on Mar 28, 2025 08:17 AM IST

ByTanisha Saxena

Listicle: 10 spells we all know by heart

10 incantations that make us all secretly feel like wizards and witches. By the Hoary Hosts of Hoggoth! Here they come

Marvel’s Doctor Strange doesn’t just wield magic, he gives in to theatrical grandeur.

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Updated on Mar 21, 2025 05:56 PM IST

ByTanisha Saxena

It’s trending: The new rules of going viral on Instagram

New Insta trend? Forget the trends. Don’t be too perfect, get to the point fast, make money from other sources. The ’gram has new rules

Content creator Kritika Khurana says people want to see unfiltered conversations on Instagram. (INSTAGRAM/@THEBOHOGIRL)

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Updated on Mar 13, 2025 03:27 PM IST

ByTanisha Saxena

Steal the deal: How to find the best buys on online resale groups

Buy-nothing groups are fab places for a good deal, but only if you know which ones to join, and how to spot a gem

Most home renovation happens over summer, which makes it a good time to score appliances and furniture. (ADOBE STOCK)

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Updated on Feb 28, 2025 04:08 PM IST

ByTanisha Saxena

Get to know...Avinash Tiwary

Actor Avinash Tiwary (@AvinashTiwary15) is heading to Japan, watching The Jungle Book, and remembering the time he met Amitabh Bachchan

Actor Avinash Tiwary wishes he had a flying suit, so he could skip traffic jams. (RIDHIKA MEHRA)

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Updated on Jan 17, 2025 02:12 PM IST

ByTanisha Saxena

Hear worm: Love lessons to learn from relationship podcasts

Ditch your long-suffering bestie and tune into a relationship podcast instead. It’s quicker and they know exactly what you’re going through

Steve Almond and Cheryl Strayed talk about letting go in their podcast, Dear Sugars.

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Updated on Jan 17, 2025 01:50 PM IST

ByTanisha Saxena

All eyes on you? Here’s how to be camera-ready every single day

Stylists Anisha Gandhi and Priyanka Srivastava share tips for staying photo-ready, emphasizing preparation, bold choices, and versatile wardrobe essentials.

Stylists say that your style is your identity, so take calculated risks. (SHUTTERSTOCK)

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Updated on Jan 10, 2025 03:25 PM IST

ByTanisha Saxena

Escape at home: How to turn your home into a retreat

Cut the clutter, add details, and dim the lights. Here are the best hacks for making your home feel like a luxe sanctuary

Making your home feel like a resort isn’t difficult. Small changes such as plush throws and silk cushions in the living spaces or good rugs go a long way. (Photos: Adobe Stock)

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Updated on Dec 27, 2024 02:26 PM IST

ByTanisha Saxena

Failed the No-Buy challenge? Try the Low-Buy. It’s easier to win

Those No-Buy challenges from a few years ago were too strict. Meet the Low-Buy, a more chill, more doable, younger version

Look at why you need to consume less. Do you need to save money or reduce clutter? (ADOBE STOCK)

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Updated on Dec 13, 2024 03:10 PM IST

ByTanisha Saxena

Get to know... Ahilya Bamroo

Actor Ahilya Bamroo (@AHillYeah) is riding the high of I Want To Talk, listening to Taba Chake’s music, and guiltily indulging in movie marathons

Digital creator and actor Ahilya Bamroo has debuted on the big screen with the movie I Want To Talk.

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Updated on Dec 06, 2024 04:22 PM IST

ByTanisha Saxena

Every buddy wins: How to ace vacation goals with your besties

Vacationing with the besties? Here’s how to have an epic time without losing your mind. Or each other

In Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara, the gang has to make space for each other’s interests.

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Updated on Dec 06, 2024 04:15 PM IST

ByTanisha Saxena

Ghost in the machine: Can an AI version of the dead help us mourn?

A new way to cope with grief: Get AI to turn a dead person into an avatar. Can our digital footprint really comfort the ones we left behind?

In the TV show Upload (2020-), people choose to have their consciousness transferred to a virtual world after their death.

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Updated on Sep 27, 2024 04:10 PM IST

ByTanisha Saxena

Get to know... Manoj Bajpayee

Actor Manoj Bajpayee (@Bajpayee.Manoj) is humming to Bob Marley songs, starstruck over Amitabh Bachchan, and whipping up a killer meat curry

Actor Manoj Bajpayee says he’s happy about the response to the movie Bhaiyya Ji.

Brunch

Updated on Sep 06, 2024 04:03 PM IST

ByTanisha Saxena

Wallpaper is trending again. Sort out your hang-ups here

Wallpaper has gone past granny prints. New designs echo TV shows, stand in for artwork, reflect hobbies. Play, peel, repeat. Who needs to commit, anyway?

Regency-themed wallpaper, like the ones in Bridgerton, have been a hit this year.

Brunch

Updated on Aug 16, 2024 03:29 PM IST

ByTanisha Saxena

Get to know... Isha Talwar

Isha Talwar (@TalwarIsha) is filming a new show, craving a Bombay street sandwich, and planning to buy a home

Actor Isha Talwar likes to exercise when she feels low.

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Updated on Aug 09, 2024 04:53 PM IST

ByTanisha Saxena

Photo tips: How to make your wedding look like a billion-dollar affair

The super-rich have a different checklist for wedding photos. Try some of their top tricks for luxe perfection at your next big event

At Karishma Tanna’s wedding, photographers discreetly followed key family members to capture moments. (EPIC STORIES)

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Updated on Jul 26, 2024 04:12 PM IST

ByTanisha Saxena

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.

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Updated on Jul 19, 2024 04:32 PM IST

ByTanisha Saxena

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.

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Updated on Jul 05, 2024 04:30 PM IST

ByTanisha Saxena

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)

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Updated on Jul 08, 2024 08:18 AM IST

ByTanisha Saxena

Get to know... Pratik Sehajpal

Pratik Sehajpal (@pratiksehajpal) is a fan of Salman Khan, can whistle any song he’s heard, and is unfazed about being famous

Actor Pratik Sehajpal was starstruck when he met Salman Khan on the set of Bigg Boss 15.

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Updated on Jun 14, 2024 05:09 PM IST

ByTanisha Saxena

Narcissist or just confident? Here’s the difference

Insta Reels are out to paint everyone as narcissists. Here’s how to tell regular confidence from dangerous disorder

In The Devil Wears Prada (2006), Miranda Priestly was an exacting boss, but hardly a narcissist.

Brunch

Updated on Jun 07, 2024 04:29 PM IST

ByTanisha Saxena

Get to know... Anjali Anand

Actor Anjali Anand is currently craving a chicken Frankie, working on three mystery projects, and crushing on Saif Ali Khan

Anjali Anand’s secret skill is knowing the hook steps to every song.

Brunch

Updated on May 03, 2024 04:05 PM IST

ByTanisha Saxena

Give it time: Why some things are worth the effort and the patience

You can’t speed up fitness. Skincare is a slow process. Even learning a skill can take a year. Try un-hacking for a change

Most people jump into a physical activity in spurts of enthusiasm, and are disappointed when no change occurs. (ADOBE STOCK)

Brunch

Updated on Apr 26, 2024 04:51 PM IST

ByTanisha Saxena

Face off: Why overcleansing is not the flex you think it is

Retinoids. Salicylic acid. BHAs. AHAs. There’s only so much your skin can take. Ease up on your routine. Let natural skin be

Men’s skin produces more oil, and they have larger pores, more hair follicles and thicker skin than women. (Adobe Stock)

Brunch

Updated on Apr 19, 2024 04:41 PM IST

ByTanisha Saxena

Get to know...Yuvraj Menda

High point in life: Family and friends. Speed dial: Mom. Craving: Ramen. Splurge: Vacation. Last online order: Swiggy. Advice: Don't stress. Skill: Cooking.

Yuvraj Menda’s next big splurge: A vacation.

Brunch

Updated on Apr 12, 2024 06:23 PM IST

ByTanisha Saxena

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

Discover how to maintain a lush plant-filled home without the mess: Choose low-maintenance plants, use easy-to-clean plant holders and self-watering systems

Moss walls give a lush backdrop to your jungalow aesthetic without the need for soil, watering, or maintenance (Shutterstock)

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Updated on Mar 29, 2024 03:57 PM IST

ByTanisha Saxena

Knives out: Meet the man crafting Japanese blades in Kochi

A documentary on the katana or samurai sword first inspired Jesudas Puthumana, 45. ‘It’s a thrill to control the character of the cutting edge,’ he says.

(From left) A Japanese meat cleaver. The versatile Santoku, designed to chop finely with a rocking motion. The Gyuto or Beef-Knife. Deba, a thick, heavy-duty knife for cutting and skinning fish. The Kiritsuke, designed for intricate slicing and knife-tip work.

Art and Culture

Updated on Mar 23, 2024 05:55 PM IST

ByTanisha Saxena

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Sequinned belts, charms, chunky jewellery, big bows. Playful accessories are back. Here’s how to look cute, not chaotic

Can feeling good be as easy as ordering food off a menu? A new trend suggests building a selection of dopamine hits to draw on. See how it’s done

So, you’ve bought a fancy camera. But being a pro is about talent, not tools. See how wildlife, city, art and fashion photographers honed their skills

Cafes are focussing on single-origin, homegrown beans. There’s a story behind the decor and every item on the menu. See what’s in, what’s out and what’s brewing these days

10 incantations that make us all secretly feel like wizards and witches. By the Hoary Hosts of Hoggoth! Here they come

New Insta trend? Forget the trends. Don’t be too perfect, get to the point fast, make money from other sources. The ’gram has new rules

Buy-nothing groups are fab places for a good deal, but only if you know which ones to join, and how to spot a gem

Actor Avinash Tiwary (@AvinashTiwary15) is heading to Japan, watching The Jungle Book, and remembering the time he met Amitabh Bachchan

Ditch your long-suffering bestie and tune into a relationship podcast instead. It’s quicker and they know exactly what you’re going through

Stylists Anisha Gandhi and Priyanka Srivastava share tips for staying photo-ready, emphasizing preparation, bold choices, and versatile wardrobe essentials.

Cut the clutter, add details, and dim the lights. Here are the best hacks for making your home feel like a luxe sanctuary

Those No-Buy challenges from a few years ago were too strict. Meet the Low-Buy, a more chill, more doable, younger version

Actor Ahilya Bamroo (@AHillYeah) is riding the high of I Want To Talk, listening to Taba Chake’s music, and guiltily indulging in movie marathons

Vacationing with the besties? Here’s how to have an epic time without losing your mind. Or each other

A new way to cope with grief: Get AI to turn a dead person into an avatar. Can our digital footprint really comfort the ones we left behind?

Actor Manoj Bajpayee (@Bajpayee.Manoj) is humming to Bob Marley songs, starstruck over Amitabh Bachchan, and whipping up a killer meat curry

Wallpaper has gone past granny prints. New designs echo TV shows, stand in for artwork, reflect hobbies. Play, peel, repeat. Who needs to commit, anyway?

Isha Talwar (@TalwarIsha) is filming a new show, craving a Bombay street sandwich, and planning to buy a home

The super-rich have a different checklist for wedding photos. Try some of their top tricks for luxe perfection at your next big event

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

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

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

Pratik Sehajpal (@pratiksehajpal) is a fan of Salman Khan, can whistle any song he’s heard, and is unfazed about being famous

Insta Reels are out to paint everyone as narcissists. Here’s how to tell regular confidence from dangerous disorder

Actor Anjali Anand is currently craving a chicken Frankie, working on three mystery projects, and crushing on Saif Ali Khan

You can’t speed up fitness. Skincare is a slow process. Even learning a skill can take a year. Try un-hacking for a change

Retinoids. Salicylic acid. BHAs. AHAs. There’s only so much your skin can take. Ease up on your routine. Let natural skin be

High point in life: Family and friends. Speed dial: Mom. Craving: Ramen. Splurge: Vacation. Last online order: Swiggy. Advice: Don't stress. Skill: Cooking.

Discover how to maintain a lush plant-filled home without the mess: Choose low-maintenance plants, use easy-to-clean plant holders and self-watering systems

A documentary on the katana or samurai sword first inspired Jesudas Puthumana, 45. ‘It’s a thrill to control the character of the cutting edge,’ he says.

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