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Get to know... Yuvraj Vijjan

Updated on May 02, 2025 03:50 PM IST

Actor Yuvraj Vijjan (@YuvvrajjViijan) is listening to Travis Scott’s Antidote, auditioning for his next role, and craving a shawarma

Yuvraj Vijjan’s favourite bad habit is ordering in.
ByChristalle Fernandes

Listicle: 10 screen grandmas that no one should mess with

These grannies don’t just roll parathas. They’re smart, savage and seriously funny. Bad hip be damned

In Dabba Cartel (2025), Shabana Azmi plays a daadi who takes on drug lords.
Updated on May 02, 2025 03:47 PM IST

Drawing Room: Tanushree Chakraborty on Shahid Parvez’s whimsical art

Sholay’s Dhanno, a cow slurping ice-cream, a riot of colour – Shahid Parvez’s paintings are a joyride of childlike imagination and grown-up emotions

Shahid Parvez’s Chal Meri Dhanno balances playfulness with depth.
Updated on May 02, 2025 03:45 PM IST

Spectator by Seema Goswami: Don’t envy the Clooneys

The Clooneys say they have never argued in 11 years. But hold on, tiffs can be good for couples, as long as you fight right

George Clooney claims that he and wife Amal can’t find anything to argue about. #Unrelatable. (SHUTTERSTOCK)
Updated on May 02, 2025 03:44 PM IST

Rude Travel by Vir Sanghvi: Puglia is all charm, no crowd

If Italy is shaped like a boot, Puglia sits at the heel. The little region packs a lot, and sees fewer tourists. So, each day is a new adventure

Skip the obvious Italian sights for Polignano a Mare, where cream houses merge into the sea. (ADOBE STOCK)
Updated on May 02, 2025 03:42 PM IST

Heroes weep, heroines have exes. See how Indian romance novels are changing

So, this is love. No brooding heroes – men go to therapy. No virgin brides – women may not even want to wed. OK, Cupid. Refresh the page

Today, couples in books are in no rush to get married. They want to figure out life first. (GENERATED USING CHATGPT BY KRITIKA KAPOOR)
Updated on May 02, 2025 03:41 PM IST
ByChristalle Fernandes

Pick me not: Pro tips to avoid Europe’s pickpockets

Pickpocketing in Europe has become so bad, even Reels are full of warnings. Here’s how to stay a step ahead of gangs

Pickpocketing is so common in Europe, that bag makers are selling anti-theft totes and backpacks. (ADOBE STOCK)
Updated on May 02, 2025 03:37 PM IST

Foot notes: Why hacks, tools, and trends take the joy out of walking

Walking, once a simple pleasure, is now over-complicated by trends. Experts say to enjoy it without the fuss—just step outside and move!

Humans have walked for millions of years. Do we really need tips on how to do it right? (ADOBE STOCK)
Updated on May 02, 2025 03:35 PM IST

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

This week, we are bingeing on The Pitt and Khloé’s protein popcorn. We’re also cheering for our favourite sperm, and mourning Gwyneth Paltrow’s unhinged era

Khloé Kardashian just dropped protein-dusted popcorn. Time to Netflix and Shred? (INSTAGRAM/@KHLOUDFOODS)
Published on May 02, 2025 05:16 AM IST
ByHT Brunch Team

Get to know... B Praak

Singer B Praak (@BPraak) is celebrating the launch of his devotional music label, reading fans’ comments, and wishing the world had more kind people

Singer B Praak says his secret skill is mimicking people’s voices. (HT ARCHIVES)
Updated on Apr 25, 2025 05:43 PM IST

Listicle: 10 nepo babies outside of the Hollywood glare

Young heirs and influencers like Robert Irwin and Simone Johnson carry on legacies in nature, wrestling, and business, making waves in their fields

Robert Irwin is 21 and is already taking his father Steve Irwin’s legacy forward. (INSTAGRAM/@WTTC)
Updated on Apr 25, 2025 05:43 PM IST
ByUrvee Modwel

Weekend Drive by Hormazd Sorabjee: Take-off or test drive?

Racing a Lamborghini Revuelto down the Navi Mumbai airport runway brings out the best in the car and the new tarmac

The Revuelto is currently the fastest car on sale in India.
Updated on Apr 25, 2025 05:41 PM IST

Spectator by Seema Goswami: Grow into a golden age

When you’re at the point where you have more yesterdays than tomorrows, life’s rules change. And deliver new delights

As you get older, you no longer want to attend every single glitzy fashion show or brunch. (ADOBE STOCK)
Updated on Apr 25, 2025 05:42 PM IST

Rude Food by Vir Sanghvi: Relax, your paneer is safe

When influencers use pseudo-scientific tests to judge food, it’s bound to be a mess. But bogus paneer has its own back story, and can be a serious health hazard

Influencers have been using pseudo-scientific tests to check paneer quality. (SHUTTERSTOCK)
Updated on Apr 25, 2025 05:40 PM IST

Fit check 2025: What to wear now

The good news: Summer’s trends are easy on the eye and pocket. The better news: They have staying power to work all year. Our experts share their best hacks

Corsets, crochet, bralettes, and Korean pop: Here’s how to style 2025’s coolest fits. (SHUTTERSTOCK)
Updated on Apr 25, 2025 05:39 PM IST

All fur you: See how far pet parents go for their doggos

You’ve seen couples raise pets, not kids. These pet parents have moved jobs and cities and don’t regret a thing

Shivani and Sidharth Kale only sleep for five hours a day. But it’s worth it for Walnut and Donut, they say.
Updated on Apr 25, 2025 05:36 PM IST
ByRiddhi Doshi

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)
Updated on Apr 25, 2025 05:28 PM IST

That’s so mid: Why being average and boring is the ultimate flex

Those perfect lives on social media are a scam. In reality, 5/10 folks are cooler and happier than 10/10s

Kendall Jenner dresses #NormCore. The trend celebrates being ordinary and relaxed. (SHUTTERSTOCK)
Updated on Apr 25, 2025 05:26 PM IST

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

This week, there’s a global pistachio shortage. George Clooney dyed his hair. BTS’s Jin announced a world tour. And everyone’s calling the razorbill a “diva”

Jin from BTS is going on a solo world tour. Of course, this doesn’t include India (eye roll). (INSTAGRAM/@JIN)
Published on Apr 25, 2025 09:14 AM IST
ByHT Brunch Team

Get to know... Gini

Singer-songwriter Gini (@This.Is.Gini) loves splurging on suits. She talks about her secret skills (spot-on anime impressions) and the superpowers she wants

Gini’s high point in life was being on a billboard in Times Square.
Updated on Apr 19, 2025 03:13 PM IST
ByChristalle Fernandes

Listicle: 10 Jane Austen characters we’ve loved on screen

It’s the 250th anniversary of Jane Austen’s birth. Obviously, we picked the 10 best actors who brought her characters to life on screen

In Becoming Jane, Anne Hathaway reminded us that Jane Austen was passionate and ambitious.
Published on Apr 18, 2025 01:53 PM IST

Drawing Room: Yogesh Ramkrishna on Manjunath Kamath’s mythical art

B Manjunath Kamath conjures up new creatures and narratives, using unexpected fragments of men, gods, birds and bovines

Kamath’s works, including Punarbhava, are a mix of fragments like a hand, foot or a portion of a bird.
Published on Apr 18, 2025 01:33 PM IST

Spectator by Seema Goswami: Adulting, also kidding

We never leave behind childhood comfort foods, bedtime reads, or fun hobbies. Our inner kid always finds its way back

Those who grew up vegetarian tend to fall back on comfort foods such as khichdi over kebabs. (ADOBE STOCK)
Updated on Apr 18, 2025 01:17 PM IST

Rude Food by Vir Sanghvi: Crunch on this all-rounder

Golgappas now come with prawn rasam, butter chicken, even vodka. No chef takes credit for reinventing the beloved street food. But what makes it so versatile?

Himanshu Saini keeps re-inventing the pani of his signature pani puri at Trèsind.
Updated on Apr 18, 2025 01:03 PM IST

Crazy, chaotic, clever: A rapid-fire Q&A with Siddhant Chaturvedi

What happens when you trap Siddhant Chaturvedi and fire slightly unhinged questions at him? Confessions, hot takes, and a side of the Gully Boy that no one’s seen before

Siddhant Chaturvedi’s fave role: Dhadak 2. Least fave: Life Sahi Hai (2016). (Aman Nagoshe)
Updated on Apr 18, 2025 01:01 PM IST
ByChristalle Fernandes

Kitsch, but cool: Fashion’s tackiest genre turns très chic

Indian designers are re-inventing the game by going beyond maximalist motifs. Oh, it’s still loud and crazy. But there’s restraint and depth too

Capisvirleo does more than just pair loud items together. They use colours and prints intentionally.
Updated on Apr 18, 2025 12:48 PM IST

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)
Published on Apr 18, 2025 12:46 PM IST

Triggered: Five texting styles that send us into panic mode

Hi. Hellooooo. Hey! Texting is serious business now. And how you phrase and punctuate can make all the difference in a ping-crazy world

Cryptic one-liners like “We need to talk” just make us overthink. Add a little context, please? (ADOBE STOCK)
Published on Apr 18, 2025 12:44 PM IST

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

This week, we’re dancing in Fortnite, side-eyeing gorillas, reading Korean erotica, and serving sauce

Fortnite players in Sabrina Carpenter’s skins are engaging in dance-offs instead of combat. (FORTNITE)
Published on Apr 18, 2025 12:41 PM IST
ByHT Brunch Team

Get to know... Sonam Kapoor

Actor Sonam Kapoor (@SonamKapoor) is listening to Sabrina Carpenter songs, ordering pizza, and wishing she could reverse climate change

Actor Sonam Kapoor’s high point in life is her marriage and the birth of her son, Vayu. (HT ARCHIVES)
Updated on Apr 11, 2025 04:17 PM IST
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