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Huma Qureshi – “Books can be an escape from the harsh truth of reality”
Writing became a natural calling during COVID, blending humor and gender fluidity in a narrative shaped by uncertainty. A second book is planned.
Updated on Mar 05, 2025 07:31 PM IST
Simar Bhasin
HT City Delhi Junction: Catch It Live on 20 February 2025
Thursday, February 20 promises to offer loads if you wish to explore the culture of Delhi-NCR. Before you plan your day, must check out HT City Delhi Junction!
Published on Feb 20, 2025 12:53 PM IST
Croatia's laughter museum is on a mission to spark childlike joy
Croatia's museum HaHaHouse aims to blow away the blues with its interactive zones of different types of humour.
Updated on Feb 11, 2025 07:19 PM IST
AFP |
Expert explains why Gen Z, the 'unserious generation, uses humour to cope
The youth often resorts to humour as a way to lighten even the most serious situations.
Updated on Jan 13, 2025 03:08 PM IST
Want to be a better parent? Science says laughter and jokes might be the key
Research from Penn State indicates that humour can be a valuable tool in parenting, helping to ease tensions and promote emotional flexibility.
Published on Jan 04, 2025 07:08 PM IST
Baby John trailer: Varun vows to protect his daughter in action-packed thriller
Baby John trailer: Varun Dhawan packs in a punch in action-heavy film directed by Kalees. It also stars Keerthy Suresh and Wamiqa Gabbi.
Updated on Dec 09, 2024 06:10 PM IST
Humour is an efficient parenting tool to connect with your child: Study
According to a study, getting closer to your child like a friend and cracking some jokes can help you get closer to them.
Updated on Nov 23, 2024 12:44 PM IST
All puns blazing: What makes a good joke?
It turns out, puns, sex, wives and stupidity are eternal themes. There are also ancient versions of ‘My friend took a trip and all I got was this T-shirt’.
Updated on Sep 28, 2024 03:58 PM IST
Anesha George
Serena Williams cracks THIS racist joke on Caitlin Clark at the ESPYs: Watch
Serena Williams' joke about Caitlin Clark at the ESPY Awards has made internet going into a spiral.
Published on Jul 12, 2024 06:59 PM IST
On Mother’s Day, here’s why Soha Ali Khan believes mums laugh harder
Soha Ali Khan learnt how powerful laughter could be from her parents. Now, she's teaching her daughter the same tricks. See how the family gets its laughs
Updated on May 10, 2024 06:18 PM IST
Karishma Kuenzang
World Laughter Day 2024: Date, history, significance and all you need to know
World Laughter Day, celebrated on the first Sunday of May, highlights laughter's universal power to bring joy, healing, and unity. Check out all details inside.
Published on May 04, 2024 03:34 PM IST
Akanksha Agnihotri, New Delhi
Priyadarshan confirms new film with Akshay Kumar is going to be on this subject
Filmmaker Priyadarshan and actor Akshay Kumar are reuniting for a fantasy horror film, and the shoot is expected to begin soon.
Updated on Apr 26, 2024 01:16 AM IST
Will you be this year’s ‘April fish’? Businesses have a long history of using April Fools’ Day to try and prank us all
Will you be this year’s ‘April fish’? Businesses have a long history of using April Fools’ Day to try and prank us all
Updated on Apr 01, 2024 10:18 AM IST
PTI |
The definition of theatre plays is different for me: Waman Kendre
Dignitaries like Monika Singh – curator of the Deccan Literature Festival, Jairam Kulkarni, and Manoj Thakur – directors of the Dakani Adab Foundation, and others were also present on the occasion
Updated on Nov 27, 2023 05:24 AM IST
Goad idea: Why get angry when you can laugh about it?
Online spats, tweet storms, IRL taunts. Jokes land faster than jibes, humour can defuse tension. Lighten up, please?
Updated on Nov 10, 2023 03:15 PM IST
Karishma Kuenzang
International Talk Like A Pirate Day 2023: Date, history, significance
International Talk Like A Pirate Day 2023: Here's all you need to know about date, history, significance and celebration of International Talk Like A Pirate Day
Published on Sep 18, 2023 02:35 PM IST
Zarafshan Shiraz, New Delhi
Interview: Manish Gaekwad, author, The Last Courtesan – “My mother and I were accomplices in this”
The genre of memoir was the best way to tell Rekhabai's story because she wanted to share her life in her own voice and not through another narrator. She wanted to be honest and truthful, and the memoir allowed her to do that. The process of writing the memoir was enjoyable and brought the author and Rekhabai closer together. Rekhabai would have been thrilled about the book's reception and the attention it is getting. The cover of the book features a picture of Rekhabai performing her routine as a dancer. The process of listening to Rekhabai's life story did not alter the author's relationship with the various places in India that the story unfolds in. The author's experience as a screenwriter influenced the narrative choices made in the book, but the prospect of selling movie rights did not influence how it was written. While working on the book, the author read various books including The Book of Disquiet and Fictions. If the book were to be made into a movie, the author would choose Tripti Dimri to play Rekhabai. Some depictions of courtesans in Indian cinema and literature that stood out for the author include Sardari Begum and Umrao Jaan Ada. The author believes that the stereotype of the tawaif as a sex-worker needs to be more informed. The author responds to gay men who romanticize the lives of courtesans by saying that if they find comfort and expression in courtesan-ship, why not? The author is currently working on a book about their own growing up years in the kotha and a rom-com film script.
Updated on Sep 01, 2023 08:13 PM IST
It rains poetry, couplets, Bollywood numbers on last day of Uttar Pradesh assembly’s monsoon session
Chief minister Yogi Adityanath and leader of Opposition Akhilesh Yadav were at the forefront in giving the House proceedings a witty touch during the concluding debate on flood and drought.
Updated on Aug 12, 2023 12:18 AM IST
Rajesh Kumar Singh, Lucknow
Stars in the City: Dilli ka ladka Zakir Khan at his candid best, gives lessons in love, life and likeability
Comedian Zakir Khan, during his recent visit to Delhi, interacted with fans and shared with them his journey of becoming a household name
Updated on Jun 23, 2023 06:22 PM IST
Zeina Abirached, graphic novelist - “Humour saved us during terrible times”
The French-Lebanese artist, who is the author of Le Piano Oriental, attempts to tell stories about war-torn Beirut’s fading history
Updated on Apr 14, 2023 09:47 PM IST
Arunima Mazumdar
#LockTheBox: A paradise for tricity bibliophiles
Lock the Box book fair by BookChor is on at Lajpat Rai Bhawan, Sector 15, Chandigarh till April 5. Browse through a collection of over a million books and select a box out of three size options available.
Updated on Apr 05, 2023 08:30 PM IST
First date rules millennials love to follow to impress their partner
Need some help with how to impress your match on the very first date? We are here to offer you a hand. Here are some dating tips that the millennials swear by.
Updated on Aug 08, 2022 02:21 PM IST
Zarafshan Shiraz, Delhi
International Joke Day: History, significance; benefits of sharing jokes
International Joke Day 2022: International Joke Day is celebrated every year to appreciate the fact that life is better when you are laughing, sharing jokes and making memories with people you love.
Updated on Jul 01, 2022 08:12 AM IST
Tanishaa Mukerji drops hilarious ‘workout mantra’, exercises on Pilates reformer
Tanishaa Mukerji's Monday motivation is all about stretching on the Pilates reformer with the right dose of humour to brush aside work day blues and that is all the fitness inspo we need to hit the gym this evening | Check out the viral video and health benefits of the exercise inside
Updated on Feb 28, 2022 04:46 PM IST
Zarafshan Shiraz, Delhi
Deepika Padukone’s funny workout ‘expectation vs reality’ is all of us on Monday
Deepika Padukone flaunts killer abs as she aces Yoga’s Chakrasana but with a hilarious twist as she gives fitness freaks a glimpse of her ‘expectation vs reality’ workout mode in these pictures
_1624881061292_1624881070316.jpg "Deepika Padukone’s funny workout ‘expectation vs reality’ is all of us on Monday(Instagram/deepikapadukone)")
Updated on Jun 28, 2021 05:26 PM IST
Zarafshan Shiraz
Kajol’s hilarious dig on Yoga’s Shavasana is basically all of us on a Monday
Kajol sets fans relating with her Monday energy to grind and we can’t help but double down with laughter on her hilarious dig on Shavasana or Yoga’s corpse pose this International Day of Yoga 2021
Updated on Jun 21, 2021 01:45 PM IST
Zarafshan Shiraz
Kartik Aaryan nails a handstand, says ‘Covid ke baad se sab ulta dikh raha hai’
One week after testing positive for Covid-19, Kartik Aaryan gives fans a sneak peek into his fitness routine and the Internet is beyond impressed to see him nail a handstand with humour intact. Read benefits of the exercise inside
Updated on Mar 31, 2021 12:17 PM IST
Zarafshan Shiraz
HT Brunch Cover Story: Meet the racially correct, politically nonchalant, and blatantly funny... Russell Peters!
The standup reveals why he will joke about racial discrimination but never about politics
Updated on Sep 14, 2019 10:59 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Ananya Ghosh
Note to self: Weddings are fleeting but pictures are forever... save the hysteria and learn how to pose!
And other such pieces of advice you would give your younger self, now that you are armed with the wisdom of experience
Updated on Apr 27, 2019 10:34 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Rehana Munir
From Nawazuddin Siddiqui’s Manto trailer to topical humour, this week’s WTF has it all!
Here’s what you can watch, tap and follow from the comfort of your bed this Sunday morning
Updated on Aug 25, 2018 10:54 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Team HT Brunch
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