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In the US, a King Charles masterclass in diplomacy

Some of his asides might have made the American President wince. “On this occasion I cannot help noticing the readjustments to the East Wing,” alluding to the proposed ballroom. “I am sorry to say that we British made our own small attempt at real-estate redevelopment of the White House in 1814.” (AFP)
Published on May 02, 2026 09:43 pm IST

Taapsee Pannu reveals what Shah Rukh said about being trolled for his jokes

Shah Rukh Khan and Taapsee Pannu worked together in Dunki.
Updated on Feb 22, 2026 07:36 am IST

Prince William jokes about baldness while admiring woman’s red hair. Video

Prince William admired a woman's red hair during his West Midlands visit.
Published on Mar 14, 2025 06:59 pm IST

Spectator by Seema Goswami: The first-date charm checklist

Pay attention to your date. Be receptive to non-verbal cues as well. (Adobe Stock/Shutterstock)
Updated on Nov 03, 2023 07:51 pm IST

Just Like That | Colourful vignettes from a diplomat’s life

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Jyotindra Nath ‘Mani’ Dixit wrote several significant books on international relations.
Updated on Aug 26, 2023 10:22 pm IST

Review: I Have Autism and I Like to Play Bad Tennis by Debashis Paul

While there was never a formal diagnosis, it is believed that American icon Andy Warhol’s autism shaped his art. (Brownie Harris/Corbis via Getty Images)
Updated on Apr 29, 2023 10:30 pm IST

I love being on the stage and will continue even if no one turns up: Shah

Shah says there are eerie similarities between his life and Einstein’s, whom he portrays in his solo play of the same name
Updated on Jan 05, 2021 10:42 pm IST

Cult creator: What makes RD Burman’s music appeal to the youngsters of today?

(Clockwise from left) 1. RD Burman chilling with his spouse and singer, Asha Bhosle, at her home; 2. RDB and Asha often competed as to who was the better cook between the two; 3. Giving a demo of his high pitch; 4. Being interviewed at Film Center by the author in 1983; 5. On the keyboard at Film Center, Mumbai
Updated on Jan 03, 2021 08:59 am IST

Social media star of the week: Mister Tikku

(From left) The servers in Kesar Da Dhaba, Amritsar; Bundoo Khan, Global Village in Dubai and Kwality Restaurant, Delhi
Updated on Oct 18, 2020 08:08 am IST

Dishing out the authentic

Chef Manu Chandra says he is a ‘fiercely private person’ with a wicked sense of humour
Published on Oct 18, 2020 07:19 am IST

Taking forward Agatha Christie’s legacy

Sophie got addicted to Agatha Christie’s The Body in the Library when she was 12 years old
Updated on Sept 20, 2020 07:57 am IST

The safety of stereotyping

The writer finds safety in stereotyping only her own
Published on Sept 13, 2020 06:56 am IST

My journey has been a dream: Daniel Cormier

Daniel Cormier
Updated on Aug 14, 2020 12:51 am IST

Vidya Balan reveals the most important lesson she has learnt ‘as an actor, as a woman’

Vidya Balan will be seen next in Shakuntala Devi.
Updated on Jul 19, 2020 07:06 am IST

The voice of reassurance during Coronavirus, all at the cost of a smile!

Mumbai-based dental surgeon Dr Sandesh Mayekar himself contracted Covid-19
Updated on Jul 12, 2020 09:04 am IST

Random Forays: A sense of humour in times of despair

Don’t stop smiling, even if you’re wearing a mask.
Updated on Jul 04, 2020 11:00 pm IST

The uncertainty principle: How to deal with fear of the unknown and anxiety amid Covid-19

The uncertainty principle: How to deal with unknown fear and anxiety amid Covid-19. (Representational Image)
Updated on May 17, 2020 11:01 am IST

A Calmer You, by Sonal Kalra: You got just one life and it’s short, so spend it your way

Let’s talk about the stress you are facing on account of friends teasing you for speaking or behaving like the members of the other gender.
Updated on Mar 07, 2020 05:07 pm IST

Why Diljit Dosanjh was bowled over by Ivanka Trump’s sense of humour

Fans loved the fun conversation between Diljit Dosanjh and Ivanka Trump on social media.
Updated on Mar 02, 2020 06:10 pm IST

‘Pose kam maar...’ Rohit Sharma trolls Kedar Jadhav on Instagram

India's Kedar Jadhav, left, celebrates with Rohit Sharma.
Updated on Dec 06, 2019 02:34 pm IST

Marjaavaan trailer 2: Ravi Kishan joins Sidharth Malhotra, Riteish Deshmukh for more melodrama. Watch video

Sidharth Malhotra plays the lead role in Marjaavaan.
Updated on Nov 01, 2019 04:25 pm IST

First Impressions… starring Shah Rukh Khan and friends!

As Shah Rukh Khan turns 54 this week, his friends and colleagues remember their first meeting with the actor
Updated on Oct 26, 2019 10:56 pm IST

HT Brunch Cover Story: Festive binge with Nigella Lawson

Nigella Lawson, also known as the Queen of Food Porn, is one of the world’s best-loved food writer and cooking show host (Photographed exclusively for HT Brunch at The Roseate, New Delhi)
Updated on Oct 20, 2019 01:36 am IST

Recharge by Rachel Lopez: The rabbit hole of motion design videos

Oscar Petterson’s fancy machines.
Published on Oct 11, 2019 07:11 pm IST

Personal Agenda with Pulkit Samrat: “If I woke up as a woman, I would date Brad Pitt!”

Pulkit Samrat considers himself lucky to have found mentors in Ritesh Sidhwani and Farhan Akhtar
Updated on Sept 07, 2019 11:52 pm IST

This Indian Life by Shoba Narayan: Why prenup is not a good idea after all?

Marriage is hard as it is, and a prenup feels like taking permission to bolt
Updated on Sept 01, 2019 01:30 am IST

These 5 sure-shot ways will ensure you have a great first date

It’s all about leaving a lasting impression on someone and we must ensure it’s a good one.
Updated on Aug 27, 2019 07:58 am IST

CelebsPick: 5 fashion commentators to follow

Fashion newsmakers that designers follow and laud
Updated on Aug 24, 2019 09:35 pm IST

A Calmer You, by Sonal Kalra: No sense of humour? Well done, I say!

After leading an utterly useless life that involved baring my teeth and giggling away to glory at the slightest provocation, I have finally found a mission in life — to attain and help people around me attain a state of zero sense of humour.
Updated on Jul 06, 2019 04:08 pm IST

Man resigns by giving ‘sorry for your loss’ card to his boss, wins Internet

Tweeted on June 27, the post has received over 72,630 Retweets, till now.
Updated on Jun 30, 2019 11:34 am IST