Brunch
The sandwich revolution is here
It’s a flavour uprising. The hungry masses demand gourmet fillings, more crunch, more melt. Napkins at the ready. Things are about to get gloriously messy
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The 2026 reset with Vir Das
The actor-comedian-director curates his wishlist for the year ahead. What’s hot: Dating one person, treating jokes as jokes. What’s not: Macho spies, malice and more. You ready?
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Time cast a spell on you
Were you locked in did AI slop this year 25 get to you? or questions We’ve you about 2025 got about old to test drama. lore and Don’t ask new CHATGPT! Rude Travel Forget the crowds, it’s possible to see Thailand in a new way Final countdown Admit it....
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Flash in the pan
FOMO now has a new flavour. It’s whatever food Reel is blowing up online. Chefs are scrambling to find recipes and put their own spin on a trend before it goes stale. So, which viral dish are you ordering next?
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Reinventing the wheels
Your ’90s hobby has levelled up. Across India, young skaters are going pro, smashing records and winning international medals. We need more than grit to keep our champs going. Here’s a rink-side view of the action Rude Food The only condiments you...
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< Your tale here>
Where to go when your favourite movie, show or book just doesn’t hit the spot? India’s fan-fiction writers are spinning old plots into new. Would you upvote a crossover into the canon?
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Altar your plans
Bridal couples now send e-invites, put the baraat on e-bikes and get guests to do beach clean-ups. See how they celebrate love without leaving a landfill behind
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Dark mode activated
Wake up, , babe. . The night is no llonger jjust for vampires, , party animalls or deadllines. . We’’re skateboarding in the wee hours,, chilllling at llate-llate concerts,, kayaking by moonllight. . The dark night is rising. . Who’’s going to tell l l...
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Heard this one?
Cellebrity gossip was once a superpower. . Onlly those in the know coulld spill l l the tea. . Now, , slleuths llip read, , decode body llanguage, , trawl l Reells and Reddit threads for jjuice.. See how we snoop in the age of Like, , Comment and Share
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What does offbeat mean, anyway?
Don’’ tl let travel l inflluencers fool l you. . Epic vacations aren’’t about Insta sunsets, , fllight upgrades and shoving through a crowd. . Get llost in back alllleys. . Try street foods you can’’t pronounce. . Stay llonger to llook clloser. . Any...
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Rude Travel The Dubai you know just got more delicious Gig alert Why concerts are headed to elevators, trains and churches
Free weekend e-magazine of the Hindustan Times
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All that glitters
Your head-to-toe guide to what’s trending, what to skip, and how to remix your wardrobe so you look lit at every Diwali event
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Savour the view
Ladakh’’s herbs and age-olld recipes were its best-kept secret. . Now, , a monk, , a mother-daughter duo and other llocalls are opening up the cuisine to visitors too.. On the menu: : Hand-rolllled noodlles, , Sillk Road feasts, , llocal l sausage and...
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2000s kids, assemble!
How much do you remember of the first decade of the millennium? Pull up your jeans, fold the flip phone away, put some EDM on and let the core memories flow
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Pluck by chance
Follow India’s foragers as they gather food growing wild in Ladakh, Delhi, Mumbai and Goa. Who knew the Earth was so generous?
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Warning! Adult content
Relax, we just mean that Millennials have reached midlife. Does it come with the accompanying crisis? Yes. But it’s more reinvention than regression. The kids are all right
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Rolling in the deep
As more Indians go freediving,, we’’re setting our first records in an unfamilliar sport. . Holld your breath.. We’’re up against divers with a 20year head start. . And we’’re testing brave new llimits underwater Rude Food Who took all the flavour out...
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Going solo
Indie musicians reveal what makes a song go viral today and why they’re blending genres
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Shake it to the max
Put your hands in the air and start to care! ! As India’’s gigs get bigger,, organisers are feelling the push. . Can they figure out a way to keep the lloos working, , the women safe, , the traffic moving, , without killlling the vibe? Rude Travel The...
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Daters gonna date
We’re tired of endless swiping, and of being scammed in the name of love. India’s new dating apps are taking it slow. They’re going faceless, matching literary tastes, keeping weirdos out and championing IRL meetings. Ready to give online love another...
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What the fluff?
Farah Khan’s movies are enjoying an afterlife in memes and Reels. She and her cook, Dilip, are firing up Youtube. A new generation is catching up to the queen of camp. It might be just what Bollywood needs right now too
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Ant Let’s spill the
In fashion, all eyes are now on unlikely garment: The T-shirt. It’s a tool for micro-activism, a status symbol (minus the logos), a literal sign of the times and a technical marvel. So, what’s your T-shirt doing for you today?
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The devil and the details
You’ve seen Santanu Hazarika’s work — it’s on sneakers, speakers, motorcycles, even on underwear. This is art you can wear, stream and scroll through. Step into his fever dream. He rarely lets people in
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On our terms
year... Delulu is so last moved on cool kids have The terms to chat, to new slang survive. flirt, spiral and flex, have a As English profs your guide to meltdown, here’s what it all means Listicle 10 artists whose work you’ve seen on Blinkit bags,...
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Fork in the road
A bush dinner with only moonlight and wild animals for company. An eight-course feast in a mountain village that stumps Google Maps. A farm-fresh spread at the edge of a desert. Get ready for the wildest meals of your life Rude Food Should street...
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Special delivery
Rugby is on the rise, and so is its first breakout star. Mohit Khatri is only 27, but already dreaming of the Olympics, and of making the sport as respected as cricket and football. See how the postal worker chases his goals, on and off the pitch Rude...
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Wild card
Raghav Juyal is the kind of guy who shaves his head mid-show, who pranks the cast into leaving early, who skipped board exams for an audition. Somehow, jumping headlong into adventure has worked through dance, choreography, TV and films. How does he...
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Joy division
Kanika Goyal is making fashion fun again. Jacob Collier has worn her neon pants. Bollywood loves her Chardi Kala T-shirts. Fashionistas are cheering her Disney collab. How does the 35-year-old turn playful into profitable?
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Dil. Dard. Dishoom!
Would Sholay be a hit if it was called Barfiley? Or Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge be as iconic if it weren’t a hummable tune? See how film titles are keeping up with the times
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Glossed over
For decades, we’ve chased the flawless skin dream. Whiter, brighter, tighter, somehow glassier. We’ve tried Korean regimens, Blackowned brands, considered Botox. But what does desi skin actually need? Is there even such a thing as Indian skin? Let’s...
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Hot and unbothered
Right now, Jaideep Ahlawat is giving off Pedro Pascal energy. How does he play it soft, sensitive, smouldering and sexy all at the same time?
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Vibe check
Delhi or Bern? Raclette or chaat? Swiss-indian singer Bombaymami debates which country does it better, and where her loyalties lie
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Broke?
It’s not you, it’s the times. No, really. People in their 20s have it uniquely harder than before, say data and the experts. Here’s what Boomers don’t see when they hate on Kids These Days
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Fight club
Romance, beer, diamonds, doorbells. Which generation has killed more industries? A Gen Z rep and a Millennial baby go head-to-head. But can they beat the OG destroyer, Thanos?
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So, this is love
Romance novels are growing up. No brooding heroes – men weep and go to therapy. No virgin brides – women have pasts and may not even want to wed. Even mummy-papa are chill. OK, cupid. Refresh the page
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Fit check 2025
The good news: Summer’s trends are easy on the eye and pocket. The even better news: Most styles have staying power to work all year. Our experts share their best hacks
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All facts, no cap
How do you get Siddhant Chaturvedi to let his guard down? By firing slightly unhinged questions at him. We asked. He delivered. Here’s all the tea
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Rude Food
Bar food meets Michelin-star excellence at Dubai’s Maison Dali. The result: Canapés with a caviar twist, sea urchin on toast
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What saucery is this?
Grandma’s recipes as voice notes. The family masala mix on an app. Exact measurements for ‘a handful’. Regional secrets on Reels. See how tech is helping solve India’s culinary cold cases
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Change of art
New collabs for Manipur’s black pottery. Ganjifa cards at game night. North-east folktales visualised anew. Make way, make way! Indian crafts are getting a reboot
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Grab a spoon
Pastries with a French accent, ice-creams with a Japan visa, rasgullas with Italian connections, viral American cakes, homegrown faves. Track India’s dessert revolution in five viral bites
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View from the throne
At 29, he’s already one of India’s most-streamed hip-hop artists. He’s collabed with Jason Derulo and Jiju Nick Jonas. Mic drop! King’s reign has just begun
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Against the tide
Bilquis Mir is a canoeist, kayaker, coach and Olympics judge. But to women athletes in Kashmir, she’s a legend, counsellor, and friend. Here’s how she paddled to the top
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30 things to know before you turn 30
It’s back! Our much-loved masterlist of advice from experts. This time, it’s all about dressing up. Tips to slay, and do it your way
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In our comfort era
Life is hard. It can be cosy too. We’ve sunk into ramen bowls, plushies, crochet and lo-fi music. Time to soft launch your inner grandparent
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Turn on the switch
Make space on your beauty counter! Here’s our expert-approved list of the best makeup, skincare and haircare dupes in the business
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POV: We slay!
Who else but Naina Bhan and Sakshi Shivdasani to spill the tea on what it really means to live the 20-something life?
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Thread lightly
Fine bandhani, modern jamawar, new weaves from the North East, elevated ajrakh. Here’s the simplest guide to buying your very first Indian textile treasure
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Finders, keepers
In cricket, football, music and film, getting discovered is half the battle won. Meet the talent scouts who can spot jewels in the dust, and why the job is so addictive
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Sound
Crunchy textures are taking over our soups, salads, sushi, even desserts. Chefs break down the hype around the crisp and crackle, and the trick to getting it just right
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Love, loss & long division
You can end a relationship. But how do you divide a shared Insta? Can you sue for custody of dogs? See how couples now tie up loose ends
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Great escapes
How far can 2025 take you? It depends on how far you’re willing to go. We asked the experts for the best road trips to take this year
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Man of the moments
Sunil Chhetri may have retired from football, but he’s not done yet. The 40-year-old footballer talks about his career hits and misses, and why his best moment is yet to come
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Love In love with
Indie singer Anuv Jain is on top of the playlists. His DMS are exploding. Hearts beat in his songs, but they also take a beating. How does he make breakups sound so poetic? And where are all these feels coming from?
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Have a better idea?
You’ll have to wait. Inspiration strikes when it wants to. But some creative people know how to ignite the first spark. A comedian, artist, novelist, musician, and filmmaker show us how it’s done
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Living the distant dream
What matters more: : Biig-ciity connectiions or smallll-town vallues? Hear from five peoplle who grew up away from the buzz but used iit to theiir advantage. . When you’’re fiired up, , there’’s no such thing as far, , far away
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Select all
Ishaan Khatter sure knows how to piick ’’em. . Seven years ii n, , he’’s worked wiith gllobal l A-llisters and top Indiian diirectors. . He’’s been a llover and a fiighter, , a taxi i driiver and a rich brat. . See what every projject has taught him, ,...
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Game of thrown
Veggie-peel pies, fruit-rind sauces, prawn heads to season broths, fatty flavourings from choice cuts. Chefs are obsessed with repurposing kitchen waste. We’re staring with our mouths open
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Can be your hero
Gurfateh Pirzada, only a few roles old, is the green flag we didn’t know we needed. He wants to be more than a lover and a fighter. It just makes it easier to crush on him
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Sauce and sorcery
Video projections on your plate, holograms dancing at the table, customised tunes with every course. Tech’s coming to dinner. Will you reorder or reboot?
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Rude Food
One grain to rule them all? Let it be rice. Even wheat-loving North India is coming around to the idea that rice is healthier and tastier
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Lots to unpack here
Secret getaway? It’s crowded by 10am. Hidden gem? Not so shiny IRL. Golden sands, azure sea? More edited than naturally exotic. As Insta shapes how we vacation, travel experts open up on what gets cropped out of the frame
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Rude Hotels
Rating a resort or a hotel chain is finally fairer, simpler and more globally accepted. Here’s what two organisations deem the finest
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