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What makes for a great remake? One director reveals his cheat sheet

Updated on Aug 18, 2023 07:02 pm IST

Filmmakers who love the source material find ways to make the plot work in a new location and context. And not just copy frames like they did in (right) Laal Singh Chaddha (2022), the official remake of the 1994 Oscar-winner (left) Forrest Gump.

Get to know... Jonita Gandhi

Singer Jonita Gandhi talks about what she hates and what can’t live without.

Updated on Aug 21, 2023 10:27 am IST

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

Victoria’s Secret’s new collection features the old skinnies: Gisele Bündchen, Naomi Campbell, Adriana Lima and Candice Swanepoel.

Updated on Aug 18, 2023 06:13 pm IST

Of cuss! Why F-bombs and C-words are not as bad as you think

The Wolf of Wall Street (2013) has 569 F-words, probably still less than the number of F-bombs we drop when commuting to work every morning.

Updated on Aug 18, 2023 04:56 pm IST

Get to know... Shruti Seth

The actor talks about craving Asian food and ordering a small potli bag online.

Updated on Aug 11, 2023 08:17 pm IST

Listicle: Meet 10 women named India who shine in their diverse fields

India Amarteifio plays young Queen Charlotte in Netflix's Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story.

Updated on Aug 11, 2023 08:16 pm IST

Spectator by Seema Goswami: Monsoon memories, stored in the cloud

Now if it rains, children will be asked to stay home and log on to their laptops, instead of enjoying an unexpected holiday. (Shutterstock)

Updated on Aug 11, 2023 08:16 pm IST

Rude Food by Vir Sanghvi: Why Champaran Meat is the new classic

Champaran Meat is such a hit that chef Chintan Pandya’s version is almost the signature dish of Dhamaka, the hottest Indian restaurant in NYC. (Photo: Dhamaka)

Updated on Aug 11, 2023 08:05 pm IST

Cheat sheet: How to ace any job interview, and tackle tough questions

When asked about yourself, don’t repeat what is on your resume. The company wants to get to know you as a person, so being upfront and honest is key. Articulate your experiences with examples. (Illustrations by Malay Karmakar)

Updated on Aug 11, 2023 08:04 pm IST

Against the tide: Three hot picks for your next Goa getaway

The Great Bath is designed after one of the most recognisable sites from the Harappan Civilisation, which lasted from 3300 BCE to 1300 BCE.

Updated on Aug 11, 2023 08:04 pm IST

Original sin: Be yourself, they say. So why do they shame you for it?

Want to take up running? People will list the wrong time to run, the wrong running shoes, the wrong running gait. But not running at all, and never finding out what works for you, is far, far worse. (Shutterstock)

Updated on Aug 11, 2023 07:59 pm IST

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

Harry and Meghan news is fast becoming stale.

Updated on Aug 11, 2023 07:57 pm IST

Listicle: Draw Friendship Day inspo from these 10 epic pairings

Nimona’s (2023) title character is a shapeshifter hiding a secret.

Updated on Aug 08, 2023 12:30 pm IST

Get to know... Sanghmitra Hitaishi

Sanghmitra Hitaishi is listening to What Happens to the Heart by Leonard Cohen,

Updated on Aug 05, 2023 07:35 pm IST

Weekend Drive by Hormazd Sorabjee: Rise up in re-volt

The new Q8 e-tron has better aerodynamics, more features and, crucially, the Sportback version can go 600km on a single charge.

Updated on Aug 05, 2023 07:37 pm IST

Spectator by Seema Goswami: Just doing their duty

Maybe shopping at airport duty-free stores in places such as Bangkok (above) is just what travellers need – a final blast of holiday fun before they go back to the dreary business of daily living. (AlexDreamliner, gnoparus / shutterstock)

Updated on Aug 05, 2023 03:44 pm IST

Rude Food by Vir Sanghvi: Risk it for the biscuit

The Oreo (bottom) is not part of our tradition. India’s popular chocolate-sandwich biscuit, Bourbon (middle), is beaten out in the UK by the dark-chocolate digestive (top). (Shutterstock)

Updated on Aug 05, 2023 07:34 pm IST

Mother promise: How Poorna Jagannathan became TV’s best mum

Actor Poorna Jagannathan’s two-decade-long journey has been riddled with pauses. “Most of my career, there were like two tiny projects a year. There was no pace; it was a snail’s pace. There were no roles for women who look like me,” she says. Stylist: Tania Fadte, hair and makeup: Sandhya Shekar, clothes: Rajesh Pratap Singh. (Vikas Vasudev)

Updated on Aug 05, 2023 07:34 pm IST

Pets v/s pettiness: When the world can’t adjust to furry friends

Teething is common among puppies. They will chew on everything, furniture to flip-flops, till you train them to stick to their chew toys. (Shutterstock)

Updated on Aug 05, 2023 07:32 pm IST

Purse-pective: What your wallet says about you

In a cashless world, owning a money clip means you have smartly diversified storage. If the clip’s just for carefully-arranged bills, there’s probably a separate one for business and for credit cards. (Shutterstock)

Updated on Aug 06, 2023 11:55 am IST

Shaming in small doses: The trouble with Indian gynaecologists

Doctor G (2022) follows the struggles of Ayushmann Khurrana, a medical student reluctantly training to become a gynaecologist, which highlights the struggles of their profession.

Updated on Aug 05, 2023 07:28 pm IST

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

One guy threw his drink at Cardi B at a gig. She flung (above) her microphone at him in anger.

Updated on Aug 04, 2023 10:56 pm IST

Prick or treat: What are injectables? Are they safe for you?

Kylie Jenner’s bountiful lips, she’s acknowledged, come not from her line of lipsticks but from regular jabs of volumiser. (instagram/@kyliejenner)

Updated on Aug 10, 2023 08:17 pm IST

Spoilers Ahead by Rajeev Masand: Sun, sand and bromance

It’s been 22 years since Dil Chahta Hai, a generation-defining film about the lives and loves of three male friends, was released. Yet it remains one of the most true-to-life depictions of male friendship in modern Hindi cinema.

Updated on Aug 10, 2023 08:24 pm IST

The final letdown: These 10 series had the most disappointing endings

How I Met Your Mother ended with disappointment after nine seasons.

Updated on Aug 10, 2023 08:28 pm IST

Rude Food by Vir Sanghvi: Boarding pass... or fail?

The opening scene of Love Actually (2003) is set at Heathrow’s arrival area, and features Liam Neeson and Claudia Schiffer (below) welcoming loved ones. It’s a far cry from Heathrow of today.

Updated on Aug 10, 2023 08:22 pm IST

Spectator by Seema Goswami: To cook or not to cook?

In Chocolat (2000) a French woman (Juliette Binoche, below with Dame Judi Dench) and her daughter move to a small remote village and open up a chocolate shop that shakes up the rigid morality of the community.

Updated on Aug 10, 2023 08:23 pm IST

Smells like team spirit: Why organised fandom is having its moment

On social media, superfans are increasingly calling the shots. They rally for their idols, track updates, turn posts viral, even pick fights. It’s delighting and distressing celebs.

Updated on Aug 10, 2023 08:20 pm IST

Get to know... Karishma Tanna

Advice Karishma Tanna would give her 18-year-old self? “Be diplomatic”.

Updated on Aug 10, 2023 08:34 pm IST

First-time house buyers, here’s how to get your house in order

Check government housing schemes to see if you’re eligible for any reprieve, like they did in (below) Zara Hatke Zara Bachke (2023). Just don’t try to outsmart the system.

Updated on Aug 10, 2023 08:15 pm IST

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