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

Updated on Aug 21, 2023 09:57 am IST

Mattel is planning on making a Hot Wheels movie next.

Get to know... Anup Singh

Get to know... Anup Singh

Updated on Aug 10, 2023 08:07 pm IST

Double-tap for style: 10 accounts to calm your inner fashionista

Best Dressed

Updated on Aug 10, 2023 08:06 pm IST

Roaring in the deep: BMW’s new SUV

Though its priced competitively, the X1 falls slightly short in power output and lacks an all-wheel-drive option, placing it behind some rivals. Nevertheless, it has broadened its appeal and offers a compelling package to luxury SUV buyers in India.

Updated on Aug 10, 2023 08:06 pm IST

Soirée, not sorry: How to host a dinner party without going crazy

There is no point hosting a dinner party if the experience is just going to stress you out. The idea of having friends and family over is to enjoy time with your loved ones, not fret about whether the soufflés will rise or the jelly will set. (Shutterstock)

Updated on Aug 10, 2023 08:05 pm IST

House proud: India’s top creative people open up their personal spaces

Brunch spoke to four creative people, Lakshyaraj Singh Mewar, philanthropist and executive director at Historic Resort Hotels; architect Dikshu Kukreja; interior designer Minnie Bhatt; and singer Shilpa Rao, about the one spot where find their calm. Come check this...

Updated on Aug 10, 2023 08:02 pm IST

Rude Food by Vir Sanghvi: How food stories play out on screen

I was not expecting to see Huma Qureshi transform into a dumpy Gujarati lady as she does in Tarla, the new Zee5 movie on Tarla Dalal, the most influential Indian cookbook writer of the 20th century. “I have been brought up to believe that biryani is always made with meat,” Qureshi says. “When people compliment me on my performance, I say that if I was convincing when I appeared to enjoy the vegetable biryani, then yes, it was a good performance.”

Updated on Aug 10, 2023 08:04 pm IST

Hybrid makeup: Colour, care and maybe a con job

Selena Gomez’s Rare Beauty promises much more than what makeup usually does. Many other cosmetic brands promise anti-ageing benefits, sun protection and acne care. Don’t substitute makeup for actual skincare, say experts.

Updated on Aug 10, 2023 08:01 pm IST

Optimist? Pessimist? Realist? How about being all three?

Imtiaz Ali’s Jab We Met (2017) has the full set: Aditya (Shahid Kapoor) is a pessimist, Geet (Kareena Kapoor Khan) is an eternal optimist, Anshuman (Tarun Arora), comes across as the most level-headed.

Updated on Aug 10, 2023 08:01 pm IST

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

With Speak Now, Taylor Swift is the first woman in history to have four albums in the Billboard top 10 at the same time.

Updated on Jul 21, 2023 08:15 pm IST

Get to know... Nivedita Saboo

The high point in designer Nivedita Saboo’s life? Topping her class at NIFT, Delhi.

Updated on Jul 25, 2023 04:24 pm IST

Listicle: Out of style, out of mind

Overalls are unflattering even on a perfect mannequin. It is difficult to find the right onesie for any body type.

Updated on Jul 14, 2023 07:23 pm IST

Spectator by Seema Goswami: Decoding the modern shopper

There are many different types of shoppers. In Hustlers (2019) Jennifer Lopez and Constance Wu shop in high-end stores, where Wu pays $1,000 in cash for her purchase, proving she’s clearly not a needs-based shopper.

Updated on Jul 25, 2023 02:34 pm IST

Rude Food by Vir Sanghvi: Why London is the kingdom of flavour

51 Buckingham Gate, facing St James Court Hotel (above) is an apartments-only hotel run by the Taj group.

Updated on Jul 25, 2023 02:32 pm IST

Many happy returns: Four Bollywood stars discuss their comeback roles

What does it take to return to Bollywood when you look older but are wiser? Sharmila Tagore, Harman Baweja, Bhagyashree and Chandrachur Singh, who made surprise comebacks after long gaps, fill us in.

Updated on Jul 25, 2023 02:28 pm IST

Meet Suparn Varma, the filmmaker giving the villain his due

In Rana Naidu (2023 -) Suparn Varma wrote the characters played by Rana Dagubatti and Venkatesh Daggubatti as regular men, driven by moral complications rather than innate hero or villain traits.

Updated on Jul 25, 2023 02:23 pm IST

Work hack: How to make Mondays less manic

TikToker Marissa Jo Mayes popularised Bare Minimum Mondays, a way to do less, not more, on a Monday to avoid burnout.

Updated on Jul 25, 2023 02:19 pm IST

Keep subtitles on? Here’s why we say, Aye aye, caption

Bong Joon Ho’s Korean film Parasite (2020), has won fans and top awards globally because it was subtitled.

Updated on Jul 25, 2023 02:18 pm IST

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

Gracie Abrams is a 23-year-old singer who will be one of nine acts opening for Taylor Swift’s mega Eras tour.

Updated on Jul 14, 2023 06:43 pm IST

Get to know... Nargis Fakhri

Nargis Fakri I starts her day with protein and no carbs as it reduces cravings.

Updated on Jul 21, 2023 04:54 pm IST

Listicle: 10 celebrity cameos in films and TV shows

Daniel Craig played a stormtrooper in Star Wars: The Force Awakens (2015).

Updated on Jul 21, 2023 04:52 pm IST

Weekend Drive by Hormazd Sorabjee: The hills are alive

The S5 Sportback is effortless and engaging, managing to reach 100kph in under five seconds, which is not as quick as the more ferocious RS-badged Audis, but quick enough for most occasions.

Updated on Jul 21, 2023 04:49 pm IST

Spectator by Seema Goswami: Complimentary angles

Amy Schumer’s compliment sketch features her and her friends giving and expertly deflecting compliments, making fun of the common belief that women are awful at accepting praise.

Updated on Jul 21, 2023 04:48 pm IST

Rude Food by Vir Sanghvi: Sealing in the flavours

Iconic dishes like Tamil Nadu’s masala dosa have evolved over the years, but that doesn’t make them any less authentic. (Shutterstock)

Updated on Jul 21, 2023 04:46 pm IST

Reels, posts, sex ed. Talkin’ about a revolution

A shocking number of women go through adulthood, maybe even though a relationship, without having orgasmed ever. (Illustration by Malay Karmakar)

Updated on Jul 21, 2023 04:43 pm IST

All you need to know about freezing your eggs

Priyanka Chopra Jonas froze her eggs in her early 30s and had her daughter, Malti Marie, in January 2022 via surrogacy.

Updated on Jul 21, 2023 04:40 pm IST

Romance or regret? How to stay safe on a date

A date may not turn out to be a serial killer. But a boring one can still ruin an evening. Jason, on The Mindy Project (2012-2017), was a culture critic and a total snob. Who wants to be put down constantly on a date?

Updated on Jul 25, 2023 07:59 pm IST

Fight the ‘fix’ation: Your partner is not your pet project

In The Simpsons (1989-) Homer often sincerely wants to do what’s best for Marge, but fails in execution. She leaves him after one couples therapy session. There’s even a short divorce. Strangely, she continues to stay with him.

Updated on Jul 21, 2023 04:35 pm IST

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

Casa Bonita, a 50-year-old Mexican restaurant in Colorado, US, owned by South Park TV show producers Matt Stone and Trey Parker, has finally abolished tipping.

Updated on Jul 07, 2023 09:17 pm IST

Temper your tantrum: Can rage rooms help you let off steam?

Studies indicate that physical violence can be cathartic. But the stress release is short-lived. The dopamine rush could build up to an addiction. Or make you angrier. (Shutterstock)

Updated on Jul 21, 2023 05:17 pm IST

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