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Get to know... Kr$na

Updated on Mar 15, 2024 04:32 PM IST

The musician, who is working on new single, never buys fake jewellery, craves Chinese food, and has a surprising secret skill… making hot sauce.

The high point in Kr$na’s in life was buying himself the car he always wanted while growing up.

Listicle: 10 holidays that immerse you into your favourite novels

These 10 real-world locations have been the settings for classics and recent bestsellers. Add a little literature to your next vacation

Bridgerton was filmed at the 400-year-old Hatfield House, where Queen Elizabeth I spent much of her childhood.
Updated on Mar 15, 2024 04:31 PM IST

Weekend Drive by Hormazd Sorabjee: Ridin’ in a getaway car

The Mercedes GLA 220d is proof that diesel engines, when done right, can be refined, economical, and perfect for quick escapes from the big city

Despite some heavy footed driving, the 2-litre, four-cylinder engine on the GLA 220d returned 11.2kmpl.
Updated on Mar 15, 2024 04:30 PM IST

Spectator by Seema Goswami: Weekend do what we want

Let go of routine and forget about chores. Sundays are to do as you please, even if all you want to do is nothing at all

I would rather put in extra hours during the week to finish chores so that I have Sunday as a day to do nothing. (Shutterstock)
Updated on Mar 15, 2024 04:28 PM IST

Rude Food by Vir Sanghvi: The good ’wich of the East

The hero of modern Japanese cuisine is not sushi, ramen or tempura. It may be the convenience-store sandwich: Cheap, mass produced, high quality and delicious

How do the Japanese turn a mass-produced sandwich, with white bread and inexpensive ingredients, into a gourmet experience? (Shutterstock)
Updated on Mar 15, 2024 04:27 PM IST

Shut up and take my money: How to plan your first splurge

Big purchase coming up? First time? Calm the butterflies. Count the zeroes. We’ve got help from luxury-investment experts

Even salaried young folks are spending big. They want limited-edition sneakers, designer handbags and more.
Updated on Mar 15, 2024 04:26 PM IST

The fast and the curious: Meet Indian-origin racer Yuven Sundaramoorthy

He’s 21, loves speed but practises mindfulness. Indian-origin racer Yuven Sundaramoorthy is changing what motorsports can do

Yuven Sundaramoorthy, 21, got excited about racing on a trip to China as a child.
Updated on Mar 15, 2024 04:24 PM IST

Sorry, but that’s not good enough: How to deal with an insincere apology

Sorry seems to be the hardest word. For those doing the apologising, at least. here’s how to deal with a gesture that’s less than sincere

Adam Levine apologised insincerely for hitting on another woman while his wife, Behati Prinsloo, was pregnant. (Shutterstock)
Updated on Mar 15, 2024 04:23 PM IST
ByKarishma Kuenzang

Good vibes only? Why India must step up with donations and charity

Why does India love the idea of charity, but stop short of actual donation? Is there a way to open our hearts and wallets better?

Consider donating your late dog’s bowls, toys, beds and mats to a shelter, instead of getting rid of them. (Adobe Stock)
Updated on Mar 15, 2024 04:22 PM IST
ByUrvee Modwel

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

NYT and Kylie Jenner, Bhansali Music debuts, Them Clones comeback, Jack Black covers Baby One More Time, Chalamet gets lucky and Godzilla heels steal the show

A New York Times profile of Kylie Jenner at 26 applauds her for “no longer wearing wigs or bold makeup every day”.
Updated on Mar 15, 2024 09:36 AM IST
ByHT Brunch Team

Get to know... Bibhu Mohapatra

On an island with love, listening to Tum Pukar Lo & Life For Rent. Craving Prawn Koliwada, next splurge a house on a beach. Secret skill: audiophile.

Designer Bibu Mohapatra’s next big splurge? A small house on a deserted beach.
Updated on Mar 11, 2024 08:33 PM IST

Listicle: 10 pop-culture aliens we’d love to hang out with

If these 10 aliens are anything to go by, we don’t mind a bit of an abduction or an intergalactic takeover

Steven Spielberg arguably gifted us the nicest on-screen alien with ET.
Updated on Mar 08, 2024 03:42 PM IST

Spectator by Seema Goswami: A filter for the strain

Everybody’s stressed. Few manage it well. Skip the boring advice, ditch what the IG gurus say and do what works for you

If you’re feeling burnt out, there’s nothing better than spending some time in nature. (Adobe Stock)
Updated on Mar 08, 2024 03:41 PM IST

The re-verse of love: Urdu poetry gets a 2024 update

Urdu poetry, fuelled by love and longing, fired up by politics, amplified by Instagram and reimagined by indie bands, is finding new fans

India has over 67 million Urdu speakers. That audience has surged with the rise of Instagram poetry. (Azad Mohan Panwar)
Updated on Mar 08, 2024 03:39 PM IST
ByKarishma Kuenzang

It’s a Reel job: How experts shoot quick, cool videos for Insta and more

Creators hire Reels directors to create compelling 10-second visual experiences, navigating trends and staying ahead of social media

A big challenge for those who shoot for Insta is how to make an ad not look like an ad. (Instagram/@parikagogia)
Updated on Mar 08, 2024 03:38 PM IST

Land on your bot: A guide to every day AI

AI will probably take over the world. Make it serve you while you still can. Here are the coolest tools to make everyday life easier

In Her (2013) Joaquin Phoenix plays a lonely writer who builds a relationship with an operating system.
Updated on Mar 08, 2024 03:35 PM IST
ByUrvee Modwel

Don’t just say, “Yes”. A marriage is more than a dream wedding

Weddings are extravagant one-day events, while marriages are lifelong commitments. The $75 billion industry overshadows the importance of the actual partnership

Films such as Sex and The City make big weddings out to be the norm. (Shutterstock)
Updated on Mar 08, 2024 03:35 PM IST
ByKarishma Kuenzang

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

Shogun inspired by a line from his daughter's schoolbook. Athletes getting mad on Insta Mosh pits causing trouble at concerts. Billie Eilish's break-up dream

The 2024 version of Shogun, two episodes in, is subtle, subtitled and immersive.
Updated on Mar 08, 2024 09:22 AM IST
ByHT Brunch Team

Rude Food by Vir Sanghvi: The real problem with processed food

We know intuitively that packaged foods, from bread and pasta to sausage and sauces, can’t be a good thing. But is it actually bad for our health?

The problem with food made in large quantities is that it is pumped with chemicals so it stays fresh. (Adobe Stock)
Updated on Mar 08, 2024 03:40 PM IST

Get to know... Rithvik Dhanjani

Actor Rithvik Dhanjani hosts Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa, loves math, and wishes for the superpower to time travel. He enjoys bringing smiles to others.

An app Rithvik checks before bed? Chess. “I play online before sleeping,” he says.
Updated on Mar 01, 2024 03:19 PM IST

Listicle: 10 women who killed on screen and totally slayed

Murder, mayhem, and strong female leads dominate in a list of binge-worthy shows and movies, showcasing women who kill for love, survival, or revenge

The comedy thriller Killer Soup has Konkona Sen Sharma playing the nurse-turned-home chef.
Updated on Mar 01, 2024 03:43 PM IST
ByKarishma Kuenzang

Weekend Drive by Hormazd Sorabjee: Just go with the floe

Driving an Audi RS4 Avant and the e-tron GT over a frozen lake in Finland is a test of control, speed and ultimately, your ego

The secret to smoothly pirouetting round the multiple tracks on ice is weight transfer.
Updated on Mar 01, 2024 03:13 PM IST

Spectator by Seema Goswami: The trips you can taste

Some foods are worth travelling for. Some taste best with a side portion of nostalgia. Some are impossible to detach from the city that made them famous. Dig in

Each city has food that you just won’t find anywhere else. Like puchka in Kolkata. (Adobe Stock)
Updated on Mar 01, 2024 03:11 PM IST

Rude Food by Vir Sanghvi: Know chalk from cheese

The crackdown on non-dairy cheese is all over the news. But McDonald’s is hardly the only brand passing off a substitute for the real thing. Posh hotels do it with cream, mozzarella on cheap pizza is rarely made with milk. Have you noticed?

The Maharashtra government’s regulators have acted against McDonald’s for allegedly using cheese-less substitutes. (Shutterstock)
Updated on Mar 01, 2024 07:47 PM IST

30 things to know before you turn 30: The Career Edition

Our viral special issue, is back, with a twist. Grown-ups offer the career advice they wish they’ve received before they crossed the big three-oh

Our 30 grown-ups draw from their experiences on the job and off it.
Updated on Mar 01, 2024 03:08 PM IST
ByUrvee Modwel

Can your name shape your destiny? Meet Grafila, Romanch, Swizzel and more

India has no laws against naming children. It means names can be diverse, unique and sometimes, a path to finding your soulmate too. See how some people live with their unusual names

Jain’s aunt named her Grafila, and she’s never met another person with the same name.
Updated on Mar 03, 2024 06:32 AM IST

Androgynous style for 2024: One vibe to rule them all

Androgynous style is finally for every shape, every colour of the rainbow and every occasion (almost). Here’s the 2024 update

Layer everything. The technique makes it easy to create dramatic impact without trying too hard. (All images courtesy: Huemn, NoughtOne, 431-88)
Updated on Mar 01, 2024 03:04 PM IST

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

This week, we’ve been angsty about Aang, singing breakup songs and putting lollipop holders on designer bags

The live-action series, Avatar: The Last Airbender, treads the same ground as the animated series and the film.
Updated on Mar 01, 2024 05:22 AM IST
ByHT Brunch Team

Hear and now: How sound-engineers make magic with music

Sound engineers can make or break a gig. The job is thankless. The view, spectacular. Three experts talk about jumping genres and staying in the business

Mumbai’s David James did interships and learnt on the job. Understanding music is important. So is networking.
Updated on Feb 23, 2024 05:12 PM IST
ByKarishma Kuenzang

Get to know...Arjun Rampal

Actor @Rampal72 on launching Seagram’s Longitude 77, shares what's on his playlist, his secret cravings, and more

What’s on Arjun Rampal’s playlist? Hallelujah, Hello Sunshine and the Scooby Doo theme song.
Updated on Feb 23, 2024 05:19 PM IST
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