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Christalle Fernandes

Christalle Fernandes

Articles by Christalle Fernandes

Listicle: 10 retro web designs we miss, and where to find them now

Remember when we’d customise our Winamp players and feel cool? (WINAMP SKIN MUSEUM)

Updated on Jul 10, 2026 12:19 IST

Get to know... Amit Aggarwal

Amit Aggarwal says he’d swipe right on Sofia Vergara.

Updated on Jul 3, 2026 11:55 IST

Girl’s girl: Anjali Sivaraman’s journey from Selfie Girl to Amrita Sher-Gil

Anjali Sivaraman will star as Amrita Sher-Gil In Mira Nair’s 2027 biopic, Amri. (SAURAV SINGH BISHT)

Updated on Jun 26, 2026 12:19 IST

Rainbow filter: Queer romance novels are giving us all hope

Author Swati Hegde, who wrote As Long as You Loathe Me, says queer novels are now about the character’s growth.

Updated on Jun 19, 2026 11:41 IST

Listicle: 10 online platforms that remind us of a simpler internet

The Nokia 3310 is a throwback to a time when phones were indestructible.

Updated on Jun 12, 2026 12:40 IST

Don’t trap readers into silly debates. We don’t care. We just want to read

Forget the paperback vs ebook debate. True readers will read anything, in any form. (SHUTTERSTOCK)

Updated on Jun 12, 2026 12:28 IST

Get to know... Sakshi Sindwani

Sakshi Sindwani says she’s on a mission to learn Spanish before her trip to the country.

Updated on May 22, 2026 12:22 IST

Hot nerd summer: Cleanse your timelines with these internet geeks

Social media is perfect for micro-dosing on subjects we’d never have sought out ourselves. (ILLUSTRATION CREATED USING CHATGPT)

Updated on May 15, 2026 11:31 IST

No truth in this serum: Why neurocosmetics won’t fix your mood

Neurocosmetics brands claim that their serums and moisturisers target your body’s chemical messengers. (SHUTTERSTOCK)

Updated on May 8, 2026 12:38 IST

Rule of paw: Why we’re suddenly obsessed about cats, online and IRL

The internet hosts about 4.4 billion pages about cats (and just 3.6 billion for dogs). (PHOTO IMAGING: ADOBE STOCK)

Updated on May 1, 2026 10:35 IST

Looking like a vow: Squid Games, geishas and how weddings have levelled up

Aashna Saran’s Aash Studio worked on a crochet-themed mehendi, with a carnival feel.

Updated on Apr 24, 2026 12:01 IST

Listicle: 10 missing museum pieces that have become lost legends

Among the things stolen in the 2025 Louvre heist: An emerald set gifted by Napoleon I to Empress Marie-Louise. (BRITANNICA)

Updated on Apr 17, 2026 13:05 IST

Mad max: These things rage-bait us every single day. What about you?

From keyboard click-clackers to over-hyped restaurants, it’s the small things that set people off. (DESIGNED BY LEELA; IMAGES RECREATED USING CHATGPT)

Updated on Apr 17, 2026 13:01 IST

Get to know... Payal Pratap

Designer Payal Pratap doesn’t leave home without kissing her dogs goodbye.

Updated on Apr 10, 2026 12:42 IST

Get to know... Rahul Mishra

Designer Rahul Mishra says the best thing about fame is that “people take you seriously”.

Updated on Apr 3, 2026 12:50 IST

Unbox this: Why cosmetics feel like collectibles, and are getting cuter

Joyology Beauty’s makeup is whimsical and playful, targeted towards younger consumers.

Updated on Mar 27, 2026 11:29 IST

Humour me: How we’re laughing in 2026

In 2026, we’re laughing differently. Jokes are absurd and don’t make sense if you aren’t chronically online. (DESIGN BY LEELA. PHOTO: ADOBE STOCK)

Updated on Mar 20, 2026 11:03 IST

All excess: Meet the artists who redefine India in their illustrations

Muhammed Sajid’s Folks of Kerala captures the everyday heroes from his hometown.

Updated on Mar 13, 2026 12:29 IST

Well slayed: Prerna Massey went from Reels to runways. How did she do it?

Prerna Massey went viral for her fashion Reels on her terrace in Delhi.

Updated on Feb 27, 2026 11:09 IST

Ugly truth: How beauty problems change with every generation

Our grandmas worried about wrinkles. But we’re buying creams for hyperpigmentation and butt cellulite. (SHUTTERSTOCK)

Updated on Feb 27, 2026 11:07 IST

Heated flavour rivalry: Why we’re into swicy, swalty, and other mashups

Sweet-spicy, or “swicy”, is the flavour of hot honey that‘s being drizzled all over desserts and snacks. (SHUTTERSTOCK)

Updated on Feb 20, 2026 09:41 IST

Mix and match: How to make room for different décor styles

Set one main style for the room and choose wallpaper, flooring and furniture to match it. (SHUTTERSTOCK)

Updated on Feb 13, 2026 08:30 IST

What happens when a geek walks into a bar?

Architect Mustansir Dalvi captivated the Pint of View audience with stories of colonial Bombay.

Updated on Feb 6, 2026 08:58 IST

Let it go: How Indian tidying-up experts help with desi decluttering

Professional organisers say younger folks hoard clothes, makeup, footwear for a future version of themselves. (SHUTTERSTOCK)

Updated on Jan 30, 2026 08:51 IST

Mute point: Do we really need tech to chat with pets?

Let’s face it: We may not like what our pets have to say about us. (SHUTTERSTOCK)

Updated on Jan 30, 2026 08:48 IST

Armed force: Shafali Verma on breaking records and stereotypes

Shafali Verma was named Player of the Match at the Women’s ODI World Cup 2025 final. (RAJU SHINDE/HINDUSTAN TIMES)

Updated on Jan 16, 2026 09:07 IST

The Indian “bad girl” is now the main character. Finally

Sobhita Dhulipala’s character in Made in Heaven was manipulative and a social climber. And we loved it.

Updated on Jan 9, 2026 09:53 IST

Get to know... Aisha Ahmed

Aisha Ahmed grew up with her grandparents. She wishes she talked more to her nani.

Updated on Jan 2, 2026 11:56 IST

Listicle: 10 books that are 100 years old but are still full of fire today

100 years on, Pooh has found the North Pole, but not his pants.

Updated on Jan 2, 2026 11:54 IST

Get to know... Shivesh Bhatia

Baker Shivesh Bhatia’s favourite bad habit is late-night snacking.

Updated on Dec 19, 2025 12:40 IST

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