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Hint, hint: How to soft-launch bae, the right way

Updated on Jul 04, 2025 05:35 PM IST

Congratulations on your relationship! Now, here’s how to soft-launch it online without the cringey guessing games and sappy signalling

Zendaya and Tom Holland hinted at their relationship by commenting on each other’s stories. (SHUTTERSTOCK)

ByLeena Lall

Get to know... Gary Payton

Former basketball player Gary Payton (@Gary.Payton.20) says his kids are the highlight of his life. He misses his parents and is currently craving a Big Mac

Former basketball player Gary Payton likes to play Dominoes on his phone before bed.

Updated on Jul 04, 2025 06:25 PM IST

ByShreeya Amberkar

Listicle: 10 horror movies Hollywood wishes it had made

Fear doesn’t need subtitles. These 10 horror films aren’t in English, but you’ll know exactly when to scream and when to cheer a monster

The Spanish film When Evil Lurks is full of paranoia, dismembered corpses and possessed villagers.

Updated on Jul 04, 2025 05:50 PM IST

ByAkshita Singh

Weekend Drive by Hormazd Sorabjee: Roars of approval

Ferrari is opening the door to new drivers with pre-owned cars, each fixed, restored, modernised and just as thrilling to ride

Updated on Jul 04, 2025 05:49 PM IST

ByHormazd Sorabjee

Spectator by Seema Goswami: Let the cracks show

Wait, don’t toss that worn-out sweater or scuffed spoon. A stitch, a polish, a little love, can make old things better than new

Kintsugi is the Japanese art of joining broken pieces with a lacquer dusted with gold or silver. (ADOBE STOCK)

Updated on Jul 04, 2025 05:49 PM IST

BySeema Goswami

Rude Food by Vir Sanghvi: K-drama on our plate

The world is in the middle of a hot-sauce craze. It’s making India hot for chilli too. There’s a Korean twist to the tale. Don’t confuse it for the real thing

Chilli crisp is a pantry staple in Korea. (ADOBE STOCK)

Updated on Jul 04, 2025 05:47 PM IST

ByVir Sanghvi

Wild card: How Raghav Juyal risks it all and still wins big

Goofy prankster. Lovable host. Cold-blooded killer. Raghav Juyal shapeshifts easily. Behind every switch has been a wild risk. Is living on the edge his vibe?

Raghav Juyal has spent more than a decade in the spotlight, first in TV shows and now on the big screen. (VISUAL AFFAIRS PHOTOGRAPHY)

Updated on Jul 04, 2025 05:46 PM IST

ByChristalle Fernandes

Notice me, senpai: Why Indian anime artists deserve some of the spotlight

Indian anime artists are clamouring to be seen and heard. What’s stopping producers and distributors from supporting homegrown work?

Mumbai animator Jazyl Homavazir has been publishing his own manga, Beast Legion, since 2010.

Updated on Jul 04, 2025 05:36 PM IST

ByChristalle Fernandes

TL;DR: Why it’s okay to skip to the good part while reading

Nikesh Arora's take on skimming books sparked debate, questioning the value of time spent on mediocre reads in today's content-saturated world

Everyone from reality stars to retired talk show hosts is peddling their self-help memoirs. Yawn! (SHUTTERSTOCK)

Updated on Jul 04, 2025 05:34 PM IST

ByKritika Kapoor

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

This week, we’re stanning animated K-pop groups. Miley Cyrus was heckled at a film premiere. Only Fans is up for sale. And young SRK photos are doing the rounds

The animated K-pop group Huntrix has some bangers. We’re fans already.

Published on Jul 04, 2025 10:54 AM IST

ByHT Brunch Team

Get to know… Saransh Goila

The chef and entrepreneur (@SaranshGoila) would swipe right on gulab jamun, but is not a fan of big homes. He’s also a trained actor and a closet film reviewer

Saransh Goila’s high point in life was feeding his butter chicken to David Beckham.

Updated on Jun 27, 2025 05:10 PM IST

ByPurnima Goswami Sharma

Listicle: 10 restaurants that serve bugs and grubs

At these 10 restaurants, you can bite into buttery silkworms, snack on crunchy locusts, or order tangy ants. See how they make bugs taste delish

Papa’s Bugs Bunny comprises wild rabbit in red weaver-ant chutney. (INSTAGRAM/@PAPASBOMBAY)

Updated on Jun 27, 2025 09:03 PM IST

ByChristalle Fernandes

Your Type by Tanya George: How to decode city signage like a pro

We’re surrounded by design — street signs, shopfronts, menus, Metro maps. See what they reveal about the city we know

It’s easy to distinguish indie businesses from corporate chains by their cool signage. (TANYA GEORGE)

Updated on Jun 27, 2025 05:14 PM IST

ByTanya George

Spectator by Seema Goswami: The data on kilo bites

Ozempic is trending. But there’s a way to get snatched without extreme measures. Try these OG weight-loss hacks instead

It sounds simple, but being mindful with what you eat really does the trick more than dieting. (SHUTTERSTOCK)

Updated on Jun 27, 2025 05:04 PM IST

BySeema Goswami

Rude Food by Vir Sanghvi: Why Bangkok is the world’s food capital

Bangkok now boasts six of the world’s 50 best restaurants, Thailand’s first three Michelin-star spot, and the world’s top hotel. Time to book that trip

Gaggan Anand’s eponymous restaurant came in sixth on the World’s 50 Best list of restaurants.

Updated on Jun 27, 2025 05:08 PM IST

ByVir Sanghvi

Joy division: How Kanika Goyal is making fashion fun again

Her style is edgy but always in control. Jacob Collier has worn her neon pants. Bollywood loves her Chardi Kala T-shirts. Is KG our new OG?

Kanika Goyal showcased at London Fashion Week and launched a line with Disney. (SHOT BY RAJ K RAJ)

Updated on Jun 27, 2025 04:59 PM IST

ByNoor Anand Chawla

Kebap to Kunefe: These chefs are bringing Turkish flavours to India

Authentic Turkish has been missing from India’s food scene. But chefs want to turn that story around. It means overhauling kitchens and prep. Can it be done?

Kebapci serves popular Turkish dishes like Beetroot Hummus, and Cihan Kebap.

Updated on Jun 27, 2025 04:56 PM IST

ByTaranna Khetpal

Flight mode: How to stay sane on long plane rides

Long-haul flights are torture. No leg room, no sleep and bland food. Here’s how to battle hours of boredom, maybe even enjoy the ride

The right game can easily kill hours. Try a simple one such as 2048. (SHUTTERSTOCK)

Updated on Jun 27, 2025 04:54 PM IST

ByKritika Kapoor

Data dump: Why Labubus, vampires and Lady Gaga are not signs of recession

No, vampires, latex and Lady Gaga are not recession indicators. Neither are Labubus. Where are the grown-ups with the real data?

Our obsession with Labubu dolls might be the 2025 version of the Lipstick Index. (SHUTTERSTOCK)

Updated on Jun 27, 2025 04:51 PM IST

ByKritika Kapoor

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

This week, we’re using AITA to screen our dates, and attending lectures on love. We are also rocking out with Ozzy Osbourne, and hyping Simone Ashley

Siddhant Chaturvedi and Chae Soo-bin just gave us a Bollywood K-drama moment.

Published on Jun 27, 2025 08:58 AM IST

ByHT Brunch Team

Get to know... Aastha Gill

The singer and songwriter (@AasthaGill) loves to play Call of Duty, hang out with her friends’ babies, and cuddle up with her puppy, Bella

Singer and songwriter Aastha Gill says there’s more to her music than party tracks.

Updated on Jun 20, 2025 04:44 PM IST

BySneha Krishnan

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

Mixed-breed pug Peggy, who played Dogpool in Deadpool, landed the part because of her off-beat looks.

Updated on Jun 20, 2025 04:42 PM IST

ByChristalle Fernandes

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

The Mercedes-AMG S 63 E-Performance sweeps around bends with surprising stability.

Updated on Jun 20, 2025 04:42 PM IST

ByHormazd Sorabjee

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

It’s trendy to over-sauce classic American sandwiches such as the Reuben. (ADOBE STOCK)

Updated on Jun 20, 2025 08:45 PM IST

ByVir Sanghvi

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

Families don’t always get along, as depicted in This is Us (2016 - 2022). And that’s OK.

Updated on Jun 20, 2025 04:41 PM IST

BySeema Goswami

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

In 2025, action movies have masculine titles, rom-coms are a mouthful, horror is all one-word explosions. (ADOBE STOCK; DESIGN BY LEELA)

Updated on Jun 20, 2025 04:39 PM IST

ByKritika Kapoor

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?

Bali starred in the 2019 show, Bard of Blood, and in the Imtiaz Ali film Amar Singh Chamkila (2024). (INSTAGRAM/@SAHIBABALI)

Updated on Jun 20, 2025 04:27 PM IST

ByUrvee Modwel

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

In P.S. I Love You, the characters couldn’t live without each other. That reeks of co-dependent behaviour.

Updated on Jun 20, 2025 04:27 PM IST

ByChristalle Fernandes

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

Orlando Bloom hasn’t been a great partner. He shouldn’t be giving relationship advice. (SHUTTERSTOCK)

Published on Jun 20, 2025 06:10 AM IST

ByHT Brunch Team

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

Akshath Acharya loves playing chess and brewing his own coffee.

Updated on Jun 13, 2025 04:36 PM IST

ByAnushree Chatterjee

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Congratulations on your relationship! Now, here’s how to soft-launch it online without the cringey guessing games and sappy signalling

Former basketball player Gary Payton (@Gary.Payton.20) says his kids are the highlight of his life. He misses his parents and is currently craving a Big Mac

Fear doesn’t need subtitles. These 10 horror films aren’t in English, but you’ll know exactly when to scream and when to cheer a monster

Ferrari is opening the door to new drivers with pre-owned cars, each fixed, restored, modernised and just as thrilling to ride

Wait, don’t toss that worn-out sweater or scuffed spoon. A stitch, a polish, a little love, can make old things better than new

The world is in the middle of a hot-sauce craze. It’s making India hot for chilli too. There’s a Korean twist to the tale. Don’t confuse it for the real thing

Goofy prankster. Lovable host. Cold-blooded killer. Raghav Juyal shapeshifts easily. Behind every switch has been a wild risk. Is living on the edge his vibe?

Indian anime artists are clamouring to be seen and heard. What’s stopping producers and distributors from supporting homegrown work?

Nikesh Arora's take on skimming books sparked debate, questioning the value of time spent on mediocre reads in today's content-saturated world

This week, we’re stanning animated K-pop groups. Miley Cyrus was heckled at a film premiere. Only Fans is up for sale. And young SRK photos are doing the rounds

The chef and entrepreneur (@SaranshGoila) would swipe right on gulab jamun, but is not a fan of big homes. He’s also a trained actor and a closet film reviewer

At these 10 restaurants, you can bite into buttery silkworms, snack on crunchy locusts, or order tangy ants. See how they make bugs taste delish

We’re surrounded by design — street signs, shopfronts, menus, Metro maps. See what they reveal about the city we know

Ozempic is trending. But there’s a way to get snatched without extreme measures. Try these OG weight-loss hacks instead

Bangkok now boasts six of the world’s 50 best restaurants, Thailand’s first three Michelin-star spot, and the world’s top hotel. Time to book that trip

Her style is edgy but always in control. Jacob Collier has worn her neon pants. Bollywood loves her Chardi Kala T-shirts. Is KG our new OG?

Authentic Turkish has been missing from India’s food scene. But chefs want to turn that story around. It means overhauling kitchens and prep. Can it be done?

Long-haul flights are torture. No leg room, no sleep and bland food. Here’s how to battle hours of boredom, maybe even enjoy the ride

No, vampires, latex and Lady Gaga are not recession indicators. Neither are Labubus. Where are the grown-ups with the real data?

This week, we’re using AITA to screen our dates, and attending lectures on love. We are also rocking out with Ozzy Osbourne, and hyping Simone Ashley

The singer and songwriter (@AasthaGill) loves to play Call of Duty, hang out with her friends’ babies, and cuddle up with her puppy, Bella

These 10 animals aced their performances on screen. See how they got into character and make themselves memorable

The new Mercedes-AMG S63 looks unassuming on the outside, but has all the trappings of a supercar. Watch it roar

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

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

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

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?

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

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

Artist Akshath Acharya (@AkshathAcharya) shares what he would swipe right on, his secret skills and his hack for a good life

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