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Get to know... Aastha Gill
Updated on Jun 20, 2025 04:44 PM IST
The singer and songwriter (@AasthaGill) loves to play Call of Duty, hang out with her friends’ babies, and cuddle up with her puppy, Bella

Listicle: 10 animal actors who almost stole the show with their roles
These 10 animals aced their performances on screen. See how they got into character and make themselves memorable

Updated on Jun 20, 2025 04:42 PM IST
Weekend Drive by Hormazd Sorabjee: Let’s do a reign check
The new Mercedes-AMG S63 looks unassuming on the outside, but has all the trappings of a supercar. Watch it roar

Updated on Jun 20, 2025 04:42 PM IST
Rude Food by Vir Sanghvi: Insta made me eat it
Would you eat a dirty sandwich if it wasn’t trendy? Or subject yourself to truffle oil if TikTok didn’t blow it up? Don't fall for these menu clichés

Updated on Jun 20, 2025 08:45 PM IST
Spectator by Seema Goswami: It’s not a phase, mom
The older we get, the more our parents start to make sense. We’re more like them than we realise, and that’s a good thing

Updated on Jun 20, 2025 04:41 PM IST
Dil. Dard. Dishoom! How Bollywood titles are changing with the times
Would Sholay be a hit if it was called Barfiley? Or DDLJ feel iconic if it weren’t hummable? A good movie name must stick and sparkle. See how the magic happens

Updated on Jun 20, 2025 04:39 PM IST
Woman on the verge: How Sahiba Bali is working her way to the top
Actor, host, content creator — Sahiba Bali is on the verge of making it big. She’s the girl-next-door but she’s got fire. Will she hold on to that spark?

Updated on Jun 20, 2025 04:27 PM IST
Every romance movie tries to hack love. Here’s why it doesn’t work IRL
Every romance movie has one show-stopping, mind-blowing love hack. These are not the standards to set for a relationship IRL. Here’s why

Updated on Jun 20, 2025 04:27 PM IST
The Brunch round-up: The week and how it made us feel
This week, Orlando Bloom is giving us the ick. In China, yeast are the new pets. Wildlife photographers are getting dirty, and octopuses are becoming smarter

Published on Jun 20, 2025 06:10 AM IST
Get to know... Akshath Acharya
Artist Akshath Acharya (@AkshathAcharya) shares what he would swipe right on, his secret skills and his hack for a good life

Updated on Jun 13, 2025 04:36 PM IST
Listicle: 10 de-influencers who keep content creation real
These 10 content creators flip the IG script. They show you how to buy less, live small, ignore trends. Who knew de-influencing was a thing too?

Updated on Jun 13, 2025 04:43 PM IST
Drawing Room: Hemant Gavankar on Gieve Patel’s Peacock at Nariman Point
What’s our national bird doing in the middle of India’s commercial capital? Gieve Patel’s work has a larger tale to tell

Published on Jun 13, 2025 10:24 AM IST
Spectator by Seema Goswami: Break free of your rut
Skip the familiar comforts. Pick a new restaurant, try a new style, switch up your routine. You’ll discover the joy of novelty

Updated on Jun 13, 2025 04:53 PM IST
Rude Food by Vir Sanghvi: New flavours on Delhi’s plate
Delhi’s food scene has been lagging behind Mumbai’s and Bengaluru’s. Could the new Eldeco Centre change the game? It serves Bengali, Latin American and more

Updated on Jun 13, 2025 04:51 PM IST
Beige flag: Do global beauty brands understand Indian skin?
For decades, we’ve chased the flawless skin dream. We’ve tried Korean regimes, Black-owned brands, considered Botox. But what does desi skin actually need?

Updated on Jun 13, 2025 04:49 PM IST
Smol pleasures: Why miniature thalis, sofas and paintings are big business
Itsy-bitsy clay vadas, teeny-weeny chairs, masterpieces in micro versions. Miniature art is blowing up. It’s cute, it’s viral, it’s all in the details

Updated on Jun 13, 2025 04:41 PM IST
Would you pay extra for luxury water. Wait. What IS luxury water, anyway?
Fine water is not just clean. It comes with minerals and an origin story too. Is India ready to glug the good stuff?

Updated on Jun 13, 2025 04:55 PM IST
The Brunch round-up: The week and how it made us feel
This week, we’re singing bi anthems, twerking to science, and rooming with spiders. We are also blaming black holes for our problems

Updated on Jun 13, 2025 04:39 PM IST
Get to know... Purva Mantri
Singer Purva Mantri (@PurvaMantriSinger) is listening to Shubha Mudgal songs, swiping right on her own photos, and summoning the energy of her 18-year-old self

Updated on Jun 06, 2025 05:06 PM IST
Listicle: 10 weird products celebs tried to make us buy
Sydney Sweeney’s bathwater soap is not the first time a celeb has tried to cash in on their fame. Here are 10 weird products hawked by the stars

Updated on Jun 06, 2025 05:01 PM IST
Weekend Drive by Hormazd Sorabjee: It’s got sporting spirit
Volkswagen has been making Golf cars for 50 years. The GTI hatchback is finally in India. But it’s not exactly the People’s Car

Updated on Jun 06, 2025 05:00 PM IST
Spectator by Seema Goswami: Make a clean getaway
A holiday home only serves to lock you in the same location, year after year. Why not see the rest of the world, for a change?

Updated on Jun 06, 2025 05:00 PM IST
Rude Food by Vir Sanghvi: How Dubai Chocolate took over the world
Dubai Chocolate’s success is the envy of the dessert industry. But within its pista-filled centre is a story of East and West, and a sweet nod to Palestine

Updated on Jun 06, 2025 04:59 PM IST
Hot and unbothered: How Jaideep Ahlawat channels both soft and sexy energy
Jaideep Ahlawat has played both mafia boss and avenging cop. Lately, he’s been giving off Pedro Pascal energy. See how he manages to be both sensitive and sexy

Updated on Jun 06, 2025 04:58 PM IST
Oliver’s twist: A compassionate guide to decluttering your bookshelf
Of course you hoard books. We all do. But if the pile is toppling over, it’s time for a trim. Relax, here are some tips. We’ve got you

Updated on Jun 06, 2025 04:42 PM IST
Feel the beet: Meet Tarun Nayar, the musician who makes plants sing
Tarun Nayar makes music with flowers, leaves, roots and mushrooms. See how he plugs into nature, and how it responds

Updated on Jun 06, 2025 04:54 PM IST
Extra drama: Why are tips becoming the norm with online payments?
Service charges, platform fees, convenience costs... we’re tired of being tricked into tipping. Stay vigilant, and know where your money’s going

Updated on Jun 06, 2025 04:30 PM IST
The Brunch round-up: The week and how it made us feel
This week, Labubu dolls are everywhere, Bella and Gigi Hadid have a new sister, the Beckhams are feuding again, and Denmark is stopping its postal service

Published on Jun 06, 2025 10:06 AM IST
Listicle: 10 movies that deserve a do-over
Nobody asked for a new Pride and Prejudice film. Instead, here are 10 movies that truly deserve a take two, with better actors, tighter plots or a modern twist

Updated on May 30, 2025 05:31 PM IST
Drawing Room: Ritika Aurora loves how Arpita Singh uses pink
With vivid pinks and a hint of irony, Arpita Singh shows how disorienting the world can be for women pushed to the margins

Updated on May 30, 2025 05:30 PM IST