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Get to know... Jennifer Winget

Updated on Jun 28, 2024 06:09 PM IST

Actor Jennifer Winget shares her highs and lows, playlist, cravings, and more. Loves history, can sleep anywhere. Best thing about fame? Love and blessings.

Jennifer Winget recently played a lawyer in the courtroom drama Raisinghani v/s Raisinghani.

ByPurnima Goswami Sharma

Listicle: 10 new dishes to watch out for on Indian menus

Tummus, Gourdess, Chawanmushi and Silver Berry Cake – Indian menus are getting inventive. Here are 10 head-scratchers, decoded

Mumbai’s Mezcalita serves a nopal salad which contains cactus.

Updated on Jun 28, 2024 06:08 PM IST

ByKarishma Kuenzang

Drawing Room: Why Ayesha Singh loves Sakshi Gupta’s works

Sakshi Gupta’s Spaces of Being packs in chickens, eggs, feathers, and ideas. Think of it as a metaphor for a restless mind

Sakshi Gupta’s Spaces of Being represents the mind and its caged emotions.

Updated on Jun 28, 2024 06:07 PM IST

ByNoor Anand Chawla

Spectator by Seema Goswami: Swept under the carpet

Why do Indians, at home and abroad, treat household staff so terribly? We want the best deals from our employers, how about passing it on to our help too?

In Downton Abbey, the household staff were treated fairly well.

Updated on Jun 28, 2024 06:07 PM IST

BySeema Goswami

Rude Food by Vir Sanghvi: The rice and rice of biryani

India’s most-ordered delivery dish is only growing in popularity. Each region lays claim to crafting the best version. In the end, it’s using the right grains

Biryani is, not surprisingly, India’s most-ordered delivery dish. (ADOBE STOCK)

Updated on Jun 28, 2024 06:06 PM IST

ByVir Sanghvi

Waste less, travel light, live green: Easy (no, really) hacks from experts

These content creators care about the planet. They’re making sure you do too, with useful tips on living lighter and more sustainably

You can make small sustainable tweaks to your lifestyle, such as shopping less and upcycling more. (ADOBE STOCK)

Updated on Jun 28, 2024 06:05 PM IST

ByHT Brunch Team

Sheer power: How to ace the transparent fashion trend

Sheer styles are in, seen on celebs like JLo and Rihanna. Stay trendy without baring all: layer, add spangles, and match with skin-tone undergarments

Alia Bhatt’s Sabyasachi sari at the 2024 Met Gala tastefully played up the sheer trend.

Updated on Jun 28, 2024 06:04 PM IST

ByKarishma Kuenzang

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

This week, we’re getting petty about Justin, crowning a monarch, feeling Inside Out and cheering Danes

Justin Timberlake was recently arrested for drunken driving.

Updated on Jun 28, 2024 09:12 AM IST

ByHT Brunch Team

Spectator by Seema Goswami: We’re only getting older, baby

Why were we all so eager to rush into adulthood? Growing up means an endless loop of responsibilities and chores. And wishing we were young again

Settling down and preparing for a child isn’t easy, as Verona and Burt realise in Away We Go (2009).

Updated on Jun 28, 2024 12:19 PM IST

BySeema Goswami

Get to know...Anuv Jain

Musician Anuv Jain (@AnuvJain) is craving his mom’s rajma chawal, listening to Spotify songs, and proud of his song Husn’s success

Musician Anuv Jain says that fame opens up a whole new world for an artist.

Updated on Jun 28, 2024 12:18 PM IST

ByVeenu Singh

Listicle: 10 movie aliens we’re spacing out over

Some aliens want to take over the world. Some just want a date. These 10 alien-invasion plots prove that the truth is still out there

Stranger Things: The demogorgons are not from another planet – just from a parallel dimension, the Upside Down.

Updated on Jun 28, 2024 12:18 PM IST

ByKarishma Kuenzang

Weekend Drive by Hormazd Sorabjee: Like a bolt from the blue

Buying a Porsche was a dream come true. Buying one before they go fully electric was even better. Driving on Indian roads never felt so good

The Porsche 718 Cayman GTS models will become all-electric by 2025.

Updated on Jun 28, 2024 12:19 PM IST

ByHormazd Sorabjee

Rude Food by Vir Sanghvi: Look who joined the patty

For years, great beef meant great burgers. But a new variation on the mince patty costs less, delivers on flavour and tastes excellent with lamb

Smash burger patties at Veronica’s in Mumbai have a greater surface area, delivering a more complex crust.

Updated on Jun 28, 2024 12:19 PM IST

ByVir Sanghvi

Laugh track: How Kenny Sebastian finds comedy’s sweet spot every time

It takes hard work to make three generations laugh, stay away from controversy and improvise. Kenny Sebastian shows us how he does it

Comedian Kenny Sebastian is gearing up for his latest tour, Professor of Tomfoolery.

Updated on Jun 28, 2024 12:16 PM IST

ByHT Brunch Team

Privileged leaves: The thrill of being an exotic-plant collector

Are plant parents the new pet parents? They track rare saplings, spend fortunes on cuttings and give India epic gardening goals

Rare-plant enthusiast Amarjit Bey says species such as the Echinopsis Peach Monarch take months to cultivate.

Updated on Jun 28, 2024 12:20 PM IST

ByChristalle Fernandes

Killer intro: How to avoid TMI, but stay true when describing yourself

Be yourself, they say. But where do you draw the line? Here’s how to stay authentic at a job interview, a date and a social gathering

On a date, it’s not a good idea to talk negatively about yourself right from the beginning. (ADOBE STOCK)

Updated on Jun 28, 2024 12:18 PM IST

ByChristalle Fernandes

Avenge the endgames: Why some shows drag on and on

No one wants 11 seasons of the same show, a prequel and a spin-off. Why do some series go on, no end in sight?

Ashton Kutcher’s storyline was dragged out for four long seasons in Two and a Half Men.

Updated on Jun 28, 2024 12:13 PM IST

ByKarishma Kuenzang

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

Chunky Panday rocks the skinny, lanky look. Jin from BTS faces inappropriate behaviour, Saba Azad fights stereotypes, and young talents shine in UEFA

Chunky Panday was the OG rodent boyfriend back in the ‘90s.

Updated on Jun 28, 2024 01:21 PM IST

ByHT Brunch Team

Get to know... Pratik Sehajpal

Pratik Sehajpal (@pratiksehajpal) is a fan of Salman Khan, can whistle any song he’s heard, and is unfazed about being famous

Actor Pratik Sehajpal was starstruck when he met Salman Khan on the set of Bigg Boss 15.

Updated on Jun 14, 2024 05:09 PM IST

ByTanisha Saxena

Listicle: 10 actors who play the same role on repeat

Some actors did so well in a role, it’s déjà vu with every new character they play. Can these 10 talents break free?

Imran Khan is synonymous with his character Jai from Jaane Tu... Ya Jaane Na (2008).

Updated on Jun 14, 2024 05:08 PM IST

ByKarishma Kuenzang

Drawing Room: Why Natasha Sachdeva loves Anupam Sud’s artworks

Anupam Sud’s works focus on women, their place in the world, and their complex relationships. Nothing is what it seems

Anupam Sud’s 1982 painting, Waking, evokes feelings of discomfort, pain, grief, and vulnerability

Updated on Jun 14, 2024 05:08 PM IST

ByNoor Anand Chawla

Spectator by Seema Goswami: There’s lots to unpack here

Movies make travelling light seem effortless. But with a little adjustment, you can learn to let go of stuff you don’t need

In the movie Monte Carlo (2011), the girls had all the right accessories and clothes for their five-day trip

Updated on Jun 14, 2024 05:07 PM IST

BySeema Goswami

Rude Food by Vir Sanghvi: Slipping through our fingers

The edible oils market is a mess. Mislabelling is common, as are outright lies about process and provenance. And extra virgin is not the virtue you think it is

Updated on Jun 14, 2024 05:07 PM IST

ByVir Sanghvi

Epic rewind: Music memories from Indus Creed, Parikrama, Advaita & Parvaaz

From cassettes to CDs to streaming, some bands stayed put as the world, and music changed. They recall the time that was, and what it takes to rock on today

Rock band Parikrama completes 33 years this year.

Updated on Jun 14, 2024 05:06 PM IST

ByKarishma Kuenzang

Why Taylor Swift’s vinyls won’t change the game for true LP fans

How the turntables! We’re in the midst of a vinyl revival. Sales are spinning, younger artists are selling records. So, why doesn’t it feel like a legit change?

Vinyl’s aren’t cheap. Even on TV, only rich folks such as Suits lawyer Harvey Specter have large collections.

Updated on Jun 14, 2024 05:05 PM IST

ByKarishma Kuenzang

Lights, camera, drama: Hacks for capturing Insta-worthy food pics

Food photographers and stylists reveal the tricks they use to ace food photos. From using dough to creating artificial steam and foam, the secrets are out

Food photographer Ashwin Vijayaraghavan says the right crockery can elevate a shot. (INSTAGRAM/@ACE._PHOTOGRAPHY)

Updated on Jun 14, 2024 05:05 PM IST

ByUrvee Modwel

No animals, please: Why Indian businesses aren’t pet-friendly

Pet-friendly spaces are still hard to find. Why alienate our furry friends when it could be so much better for business?

Across the country, there are still very few private businesses that accept pets. (ADOBE STOCK)

Updated on Jun 14, 2024 05:02 PM IST

ByHT Brunch Team

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

This week, we’re forgiving Glen Powell, warming up to Coldplay, feeling the Saltburn, and upvoting anew

Glen Powell shines as a professor posing as a killer in Hit Man.

Published on Jun 13, 2024 10:57 PM IST

ByHT Brunch Team

Get to know... Karsh Kale

Karsh Kale (@KarshKale) is craving butter chicken, hoping for a free Palestine, and tired of red carpets

Musician Karsh Kale loves hearing stories of how his music impacts people.

Updated on Jun 07, 2024 04:34 PM IST

ByVeenu Singh

Listicle: 10 animals that landed up in unexpected places on the planet

Camels, penguins, chitals, mongooses, pythons, hippos, raccoon dogs, wallabies, pelicans, and parrots - unique animals thriving in unexpected places

Camels served as colonial exploration assistants in the 19th century in Australia. (ADOBE STOCK)

Updated on Jun 07, 2024 04:34 PM IST

BySneha Krishnan

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Actor Jennifer Winget shares her highs and lows, playlist, cravings, and more. Loves history, can sleep anywhere. Best thing about fame? Love and blessings.

Tummus, Gourdess, Chawanmushi and Silver Berry Cake – Indian menus are getting inventive. Here are 10 head-scratchers, decoded

Sakshi Gupta’s Spaces of Being packs in chickens, eggs, feathers, and ideas. Think of it as a metaphor for a restless mind

Why do Indians, at home and abroad, treat household staff so terribly? We want the best deals from our employers, how about passing it on to our help too?

India’s most-ordered delivery dish is only growing in popularity. Each region lays claim to crafting the best version. In the end, it’s using the right grains

These content creators care about the planet. They’re making sure you do too, with useful tips on living lighter and more sustainably

Sheer styles are in, seen on celebs like JLo and Rihanna. Stay trendy without baring all: layer, add spangles, and match with skin-tone undergarments

This week, we’re getting petty about Justin, crowning a monarch, feeling Inside Out and cheering Danes

Why were we all so eager to rush into adulthood? Growing up means an endless loop of responsibilities and chores. And wishing we were young again

Musician Anuv Jain (@AnuvJain) is craving his mom’s rajma chawal, listening to Spotify songs, and proud of his song Husn’s success

Some aliens want to take over the world. Some just want a date. These 10 alien-invasion plots prove that the truth is still out there

Buying a Porsche was a dream come true. Buying one before they go fully electric was even better. Driving on Indian roads never felt so good

For years, great beef meant great burgers. But a new variation on the mince patty costs less, delivers on flavour and tastes excellent with lamb

It takes hard work to make three generations laugh, stay away from controversy and improvise. Kenny Sebastian shows us how he does it

Are plant parents the new pet parents? They track rare saplings, spend fortunes on cuttings and give India epic gardening goals

Be yourself, they say. But where do you draw the line? Here’s how to stay authentic at a job interview, a date and a social gathering

No one wants 11 seasons of the same show, a prequel and a spin-off. Why do some series go on, no end in sight?

Chunky Panday rocks the skinny, lanky look. Jin from BTS faces inappropriate behaviour, Saba Azad fights stereotypes, and young talents shine in UEFA

Pratik Sehajpal (@pratiksehajpal) is a fan of Salman Khan, can whistle any song he’s heard, and is unfazed about being famous

Some actors did so well in a role, it’s déjà vu with every new character they play. Can these 10 talents break free?

Anupam Sud’s works focus on women, their place in the world, and their complex relationships. Nothing is what it seems

Movies make travelling light seem effortless. But with a little adjustment, you can learn to let go of stuff you don’t need

The edible oils market is a mess. Mislabelling is common, as are outright lies about process and provenance. And extra virgin is not the virtue you think it is

From cassettes to CDs to streaming, some bands stayed put as the world, and music changed. They recall the time that was, and what it takes to rock on today

How the turntables! We’re in the midst of a vinyl revival. Sales are spinning, younger artists are selling records. So, why doesn’t it feel like a legit change?

Food photographers and stylists reveal the tricks they use to ace food photos. From using dough to creating artificial steam and foam, the secrets are out

Pet-friendly spaces are still hard to find. Why alienate our furry friends when it could be so much better for business?

This week, we’re forgiving Glen Powell, warming up to Coldplay, feeling the Saltburn, and upvoting anew

Karsh Kale (@KarshKale) is craving butter chicken, hoping for a free Palestine, and tired of red carpets

Camels, penguins, chitals, mongooses, pythons, hippos, raccoon dogs, wallabies, pelicans, and parrots - unique animals thriving in unexpected places

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