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Plot twist: Fan fiction is back. But will writers win against AI?

Updated on Dec 5, 2025 12:00 IST

Movies such as Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara are getting the fan fiction treatment on online forums. (EDITED USING GEMINI)

Sound check: Put a face to these familiar Indian voices

Who gave Dobby his squeaky charm in Harry Potter’s Hindi dub? Vinod Kulkarnni.

Updated on Dec 5, 2025 11:51 IST

Peace out: How to set boundaries with Indian parents, minus the drama

Want to move out? First, prove to your folks that you can pay the rent. (SHUTTERSTOCK)

Updated on Dec 5, 2025 11:49 IST

Fluid fashion: Your sip is the new drip

Our cups and mugs are the new arm candy. Here’s Janhvi Kapoor rocking her bedazzled sipper. (INSTAGRAM/@JANHVIKAPOOR)

Updated on Dec 5, 2025 11:42 IST

The Brunch round-up for December 06: The week and how it made us feel

Canadian actor Eric Peterson says Wicked content arrives online “like dead bugs on a windshield”.

Updated on Dec 5, 2025 11:38 IST

Get to know...Kamiya Jani

Content creator Kamiya Jani’s love of travelling began with geography maps in school.

Updated on Nov 28, 2025 11:46 IST

Listicle: 10 onscreen dishes we’re drooling over

In S1 of The Summer I Turned Pretty, Belly had too many pomegranate margaritas. It caused chaos.

Updated on Nov 28, 2025 11:44 IST

Drawing Room: Why Prajakta Potnis’s art gives Palak Modi chills

In Capsule 202 (2016), Prajakta Potnis captures the inside of a refrigerator, alien and isolated.

Updated on Nov 28, 2025 11:43 IST

Spectator by Seema Goswami: Smoke and mirrors

Even with air purifiers humming and inhalers at the ready, Delhiites are gasping for every breath. (ADOBE STOCK)

Updated on Nov 28, 2025 11:42 IST

Rude Food by Vir Sanghvi: Hook, line and sinker

Many countries lay claim to fish fry, but none can prove that they invented it. (ADOBE STOCK)

Updated on Nov 28, 2025 11:40 IST

Altar your plans: Can Indian weddings really be sustainable?

Indian couples are choosing eco-friendly decor and wedding venues to cut emissions. (SHUTTERSTOCK)

Updated on Nov 28, 2025 12:28 IST

Noise makers: How foley artists make films and ads sound good

In The Dark Knight, Bruce Wayne’s footsteps sounded different from Batman’s. That’s good sound design.

Updated on Nov 28, 2025 11:36 IST

Won the lottery? Here’s how to stay rich and mysterious for longer

If you ever win the lottery, create a splurge budget for what you’ve always wanted. Invest the rest. (SHUTTERSTOCK)

Updated on Nov 28, 2025 11:34 IST

The Brunch round-up for November 29: The week and how it made us feel

We were today years old when we learnt that Sabrina Carpenter is kind of a nepo baby. (SHUTTERSTOCK)

Published on Nov 27, 2025 22:10 IST

Get to know... Tejaswini Kolhapure

Tejaswini Kolhapure’s most star-struck moment was when she met Amitabh Bachchan.

Updated on Nov 21, 2025 12:09 IST

Listicle: 10 art thefts that weren’t just about the money

When Vincenzo Peruggia stole the Mona Lisa from the Louvre in 1911, he was seen as a patriot in Italy. (THE LOUVRE)

Updated on Nov 21, 2025 12:08 IST

Weekend Drive by Hormazd Sorabjee: Track to the future

Over 100 classic cars lined up at this year’s rally, including the 300Sc from the Pranlal Bhogilal Collection.

Updated on Nov 21, 2025 12:06 IST

Spectator by Seema Goswami: Vanish into thin air

Vietnam is a great place for year-end vacays, especially with scenic spots such as Dai Lanh beach. (ADOBE STOCK)

Updated on Nov 21, 2025 12:05 IST

Rude Food by Vir Sanghvi: Serving from the top

Johnson Ebenezer, Vir Sanghvi, Himanshu Saini, and Prateek Sadhu at a session on India’s evolving food scene. (CULINARY CULTURE)

Updated on Nov 21, 2025 12:04 IST

Dark mode activated: Why India’s late-night scene is popping

It’s easier to explore Mumbai at night, when the streets are empty, and the temperature is lower. (NO FOOTPRINTS)

Updated on Nov 21, 2025 12:25 IST

Flow or fold: The sari is Gen Z’s new office flex

Alia Bhatt’s TV anchor character in Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani wore chiffon saris to the office.

Updated on Nov 21, 2025 11:59 IST

The Brunch round-up for November 22: The week and how it made us feel

Aoora in Saas Bahu Aur Swaad was the K-pop cameo we never knew we needed. (INSTAGRAM/AOORA69)

Updated on Nov 21, 2025 11:54 IST

Clanker alert: What our newest slur for AI reveals about us

Swearing at robots isn’t new. Before clankers, we were calling them toasters and cog-suckers. (SHUTTERSTOCK)

Updated on Nov 21, 2025 11:56 IST

Sync or swim: Make your digital calender go with your flow

Don’t overstuff your calendar with tasks, chores, and hangouts. Leave two–three hours of breathing room. (SHUTTERSTOCK)

Updated on Nov 21, 2025 11:58 IST

Rude Food by Vir Sanghvi: The bar-food makeover is here

Adithya Kidambi has created refined versions of vintage bar food, such as cheese balls.

Updated on Nov 14, 2025 10:42 IST

Get to know... Nikki Tamboli

Reality TV star Nikki loves binge-watching a new series on Sundays.

Updated on Nov 14, 2025 10:39 IST

Listicle: 10 screenplays that sprung from unusual sources

The Pirates of the Caribbean series is based on a Disney theme-park ride.

Updated on Nov 14, 2025 10:40 IST

Drawing Room: Wahida Ahmed on Gopi Gajwani’s delicate abstracts

In Gajwani’s compositions, dots, strokes and negative spaces become instruments of rhythm and stillness.

Updated on Nov 14, 2025 10:41 IST

Spectator by Seema Goswami: Chill, rewearing is OK

Invest in a well-tailored coat. It will serve you for years to come. (IMAGES COURTESY SEEMA GOSWAMI)

Published on Nov 13, 2025 21:34 IST

Cheer up: Cocktails are going clear, cheeky and Insta-ready. Want a sip?

Mixologists are experimenting with unusual flavours and new preparation techniques. (DESIGN BY LEELA. IMAGES: ADOBE STOCK)

Updated on Nov 14, 2025 11:22 IST

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