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Updated on Jan 31, 2025 05:43 PM IST
Composer and UN Goodwill Ambassador, Ricky Kej (@RickyKej) recalls the time he met Hans Zimmer and the point when his musical journey began
![Composer Ricky Kej wishes he had the superpower of listening to his music with fresh ears. Composer Ricky Kej wishes he had the superpower of listening to his music with fresh ears.](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2025/01/30/550x309/Composer-Ricky-Kej-wishes-he-had-the-superpower-of_1738269601945.jpg)
Listicle: 10 K-dramas that flipped the rich-guy, poor-girl trope
These 10 K-dramas flipped the script on power struggles and male-female dynamics. We heart this role reversal
![In It’s Okay To Not Be Okay, a children’s book writer falls for a caretaker at a psychiatric hospital. In It’s Okay To Not Be Okay, a children’s book writer falls for a caretaker at a psychiatric hospital.](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2025/01/30/150x84/In-It-s-Okay-To-Not-Be-Okay--a-children-s-book-wri_1738269486987.jpg)
Updated on Jan 31, 2025 01:10 PM IST
Weekend Drive by Hormazd Sorabjee: Slow, rugged, and steady
The Land Rover Defender Octa is a docile family vehicle that transforms into a raging rally rider. What it lacks in speed, it makes up for in performance
![The Land Rover Defender Octa has beefed-up mechanicals and can wade through half a metre of water. The Land Rover Defender Octa has beefed-up mechanicals and can wade through half a metre of water.](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2025/01/30/150x84/The-Land-Rover-Defender-Octa-has-beefed-up-mechani_1738269362184.jpg)
Updated on Jan 31, 2025 01:09 PM IST
Spectator by Seema Goswami: Must we all join the fray?
They’re unhappy and we know it. Today, couples post about break-ups online. But why include us in their personal drama?
![Cardi B announced her split with Offset on Instagram. (SHUTTERSTOCK) Cardi B announced her split with Offset on Instagram. (SHUTTERSTOCK)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2025/01/30/150x84/Cardi-B-announced-her-split-with-Offset-on-Instagr_1738269181835.jpg)
Updated on Jan 31, 2025 01:09 PM IST
Rude Food by Vir Sanghvi: A tale of fries and deception
Making fresh fries is complicated. First, source the right potatoes, then fry them twice. Restaurants have chosen the easier route: The no-frills frozen version
![How come cheap fast-food chains serve better fries that gourmet restaurants? (SHUTTERSTOCK) How come cheap fast-food chains serve better fries that gourmet restaurants? (SHUTTERSTOCK)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2025/01/30/150x84/How-come-cheap-fast-food-chains-serve-better-fries_1738269071000.jpg)
Updated on Jan 31, 2025 01:08 PM IST
Thread lightly: The simplest guide to buying top-quality Indian handicrafts
Fine bandhani, modern jamawar, new weaves from the North East, elevated ajrakh. How to budget, when to buy and how not to get duped in India's handloom market
![Even chef Sarah Todd can’t resist a handwoven work from India’s North East. (Facebook.com/sarahtoddchef) Even chef Sarah Todd can’t resist a handwoven work from India’s North East. (Facebook.com/sarahtoddchef)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2025/01/30/150x84/Even-chef-Sarah-Todd-can-t-resist-a-handwoven-work_1738268832115.jpg)
Updated on Jan 31, 2025 01:08 PM IST
Play time: Want to try pole-dancing, rug making or ice baths this weekend?
Who’d have thought that tea ceremonies, watch-making and mixology would be a hit among young people? See what everyone’s signing up for these days
![Singles, couples, groups of friends - pole-dance classes are seeing all kinds of applicants. Singles, couples, groups of friends - pole-dance classes are seeing all kinds of applicants.](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2025/01/30/150x84/Singles--couples--groups-of-friends---pole-dance-c_1738268163638.jpg)
Updated on Jan 31, 2025 01:06 PM IST
Belly flop: Why give up style and sexiness just because you’re pregnant?
Becoming a mother doesn’t mean hiding that belly away. Luckily, these celeb moms showed us how to own it
![Rihanna’s edgy style during her 2022 pregnancy was iconic. (INSTAGRAM/@BADGIRLRIRI) Rihanna’s edgy style during her 2022 pregnancy was iconic. (INSTAGRAM/@BADGIRLRIRI)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2025/01/30/150x84/Rihanna-s-edgy-style-during-her-2022-pregnancy-was_1738267744460.jpg)
Updated on Jan 31, 2025 01:06 PM IST
The Brunch round-up: The week and how it made us feel
This week, we’re making Bob Dylan references, watching Amy Schumer, litter-shaming and picking up sticks
![Dwayne Johnson finally allowed his daughters to give him a makeover. (INSTAGRAM/@THEROCK) Dwayne Johnson finally allowed his daughters to give him a makeover. (INSTAGRAM/@THEROCK)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2025/01/30/150x84/Dwayne-Johnson-finally-allowed-his-daughters-to-gi_1738267384893.jpg)
Published on Jan 31, 2025 09:20 AM IST
Listicle: 10 websites that only Grandpa will remember
The world’s first vlog, video, gaming platform and meme site... digital natives, here’s where it all started
![In 1993, an MTV VJ established an unofficial site for fans to access music updates. (ADOBE STOCK) In 1993, an MTV VJ established an unofficial site for fans to access music updates. (ADOBE STOCK)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2025/01/23/150x84/In-1993--an-MTV-VJ-established-an-unofficial-site-_1737662151267.jpg)
Updated on Jan 24, 2025 03:30 PM IST
Get to know... Aahana Kumra
Currently vacationing in Thailand, the actor reflects on career highs and lows, favorite music, and the joys of fame and storytelling
![Actor Aahana Kumra enjoys morning runs, no matter which country she happens to be in. Actor Aahana Kumra enjoys morning runs, no matter which country she happens to be in.](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2025/01/23/150x84/Actor-Aahana-Kumra-enjoys-morning-runs--no-matter-_1737662145513.jpg)
Updated on Jan 24, 2025 03:32 PM IST
Drawing Room: What KR Nariman sees in KS Radhakrishnan’s sculptures
KS Radhakrishnan’s sculptures are cast in bronze, yet seem light as air. The Heap is a great way to view us all as a single whole
![In The Heap, KS Radhakrishnan uses five interlocking Musui and Maiya figures. (ALL IMAGES COURTESY THE ARTIST) In The Heap, KS Radhakrishnan uses five interlocking Musui and Maiya figures. (ALL IMAGES COURTESY THE ARTIST)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2025/01/23/150x84/In-The-Heap--KS-Radhakrishnan-uses-five-interlocki_1737661785893.jpg)
Updated on Jan 24, 2025 03:29 PM IST
Spectator by Seema Goswami: A sole searching journey
Society is falling into disrepair. Most things are designed to be mended, not discarded. After all, if it’s broke, fix it
![These days, worn clothing isn’t mended, it’s simply discarded. What a waste. (ADOBE STOCK) These days, worn clothing isn’t mended, it’s simply discarded. What a waste. (ADOBE STOCK)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2025/01/23/150x84/These-days--worn-clothing-isn-t-mended--it-s-simpl_1737661726092.jpg)
Updated on Jan 24, 2025 03:29 PM IST
Rude Food by Vir Sanghvi: A taste of far, far away
Indian Continental cuisine is a genre unto itself. Restaurants would tweak global recipes for local palates. They stuck and now form our core memories
![Continental dishes such as Chicken Kiev have been tweaked to suited Indian palates. (SHUTTERSTOCK) Continental dishes such as Chicken Kiev have been tweaked to suited Indian palates. (SHUTTERSTOCK)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2025/01/23/150x84/Continental-dishes-such-as-Chicken-Kiev-have-been-_1737661668092.jpg)
Updated on Jan 24, 2025 03:28 PM IST
India’s top talent scouts are looking for the Next Big Star. Is it you?
In cricket, football, music and film, getting discovered is half the battle won. Meet the talent scouts who can spot jewels in the dust
![Nisarg Naik is only 24. But already, aspiring cricketers know him as the man who can change their lives. Nisarg Naik is only 24. But already, aspiring cricketers know him as the man who can change their lives.](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2025/01/23/150x84/Nisarg-Naik-is-only-24--But-already--aspiring-cric_1737661608338.jpg)
Updated on Jan 24, 2025 03:27 PM IST
Novel idea: Why we need to give more love to debut authors
It’s cool to be a new musician or designer. But debut authors rarely get the same love. To make every book count, readers and publishers have to work harder
![Indian readers need to pick up more books by debut authors, say publishers. (SHUTTERSTOCK) Indian readers need to pick up more books by debut authors, say publishers. (SHUTTERSTOCK)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2025/01/23/150x84/Indian-readers-need-to-pick-up-more-books-by-debut_1737661427435.jpg)
Updated on Jan 24, 2025 03:23 PM IST
Error code: Why petty movie mistakes trigger us all
It’s getting easier to spot continuity errors in films and on TV. But should the audience really even care?
![In Monsters Inc Mike tells Sully he’s been jealous of him since “4th grade”. But the prequel shows they met in college. In Monsters Inc Mike tells Sully he’s been jealous of him since “4th grade”. But the prequel shows they met in college.](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2025/01/23/150x84/In-Monsters-Inc-Mike-tells-Sully-he-s-been-jealous_1737661366591.jpg)
Updated on Jan 24, 2025 03:20 PM IST
Take a whisk: How to prep the kitchen if you’re an adventurous weekend cook
If cooking is your weekend cardio, the secret ingredient is advance prep. Here’s what to slice, stock and store
![Keep cut veggies in your freezer - you’ll be tempted to toss them into exciting dishes over the weekend. (SHUTTERSTOCK) Keep cut veggies in your freezer - you’ll be tempted to toss them into exciting dishes over the weekend. (SHUTTERSTOCK)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2025/01/23/150x84/Keep-cut-veggies-in-your-freezer---you-ll-be-tempt_1737661367365.jpg)
Updated on Jan 24, 2025 03:21 PM IST
The Brunch round-up: The week and how it made us feel
This week, we’re waiting for real reparations, keeping a body count, asking for Severance, and practising cursive
![Chris Martin from the band Coldplay is lowkey upset about colonialism. Is it just lip service? (HT ARCHIVES) Chris Martin from the band Coldplay is lowkey upset about colonialism. Is it just lip service? (HT ARCHIVES)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2025/01/23/150x84/Chris-Martin-from-the-band-Coldplay-is-lowkey-upse_1737661129416.jpg)
Updated on Jan 24, 2025 08:56 AM IST
Get to know...Avinash Tiwary
Actor Avinash Tiwary (@AvinashTiwary15) is heading to Japan, watching The Jungle Book, and remembering the time he met Amitabh Bachchan
![Actor Avinash Tiwary wishes he had a flying suit, so he could skip traffic jams. (RIDHIKA MEHRA) Actor Avinash Tiwary wishes he had a flying suit, so he could skip traffic jams. (RIDHIKA MEHRA)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2025/01/16/150x84/Actor-Avinash-Tiwary-wishes-he-had-a-flying-suit--_1737056398617.jpg)
Updated on Jan 17, 2025 02:12 PM IST
Listicle: 10 things that turn 100 in 2025
TV, beer, movies, architectural styles, words. Try not to feel old as these 10 things turn 100 years old this year
![Art Deco design (as seen with Mumbai’s Taraporevala Aquarium) turns 100 in 2025. (SHUTTERSTOCK) Art Deco design (as seen with Mumbai’s Taraporevala Aquarium) turns 100 in 2025. (SHUTTERSTOCK)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2025/01/16/150x84/Art-Deco-design--as-seen-with-Mumbai-s-Taraporeval_1737056348666.jpg)
Updated on Jan 17, 2025 01:54 PM IST
Spectator by Seema Goswami: For cold time’s sake
Say what you will about Delhi, the winter season here still holds some magic. Especially when it comes to food
![Alu methi is truly satisfying in the bitter cold. (ADOBE STOCK) Alu methi is truly satisfying in the bitter cold. (ADOBE STOCK)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2025/01/16/150x84/Alu-methi-is-truly-satisfying-in-the-bitter-cold--_1737056198058.jpg)
Updated on Jan 17, 2025 01:53 PM IST
Weekend Drive by Hormazd Sorabjee: Cue updates, cue seven
Audi’s once beloved Q7 SUV is back, with a new design and a trusty engine. But can it accelerate back to the top spot?
![The updated Q7 retains its wide grille and sharp lines. The updated Q7 retains its wide grille and sharp lines.](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2025/01/16/150x84/The-updated-Q7-retains-its-wide-grille-and-sharp-l_1737056197966.jpg)
Updated on Jan 17, 2025 01:54 PM IST
Rude Food by Vir Sanghvi: How the tables have turned
Fewer walk-ins, less waiting. India is finally making restaurant reservations. It is changing how the business is run and of course, how we enjoy an evening out
![Indians have suddenly started booking tables at restaurants. (SHUTTERSTOCK) Indians have suddenly started booking tables at restaurants. (SHUTTERSTOCK)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2025/01/16/150x84/Indians-have-suddenly-started-booking-tables-at-re_1737056117954.jpg)
Updated on Jan 17, 2025 01:53 PM IST
Sound bites: Why crunchy foods are the food world’s latest obsession
Crunchy textures are taking over soups, salads, sushi, even desserts. Chefs break down the hype around the crisp and crackle, and the trick to getting it right
![Science says we’re hardwired to like crunchy foods. (DESIGN BY PUNEET VERMA) Science says we’re hardwired to like crunchy foods. (DESIGN BY PUNEET VERMA)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2025/01/16/150x84/Science-says-we-re-hardwired-to-like-crunchy-foods_1737055895228.jpg)
Updated on Jan 17, 2025 01:52 PM IST
Yes, I don’t: Why parents today aren’t pressuring their kids to get hitched
Parents of single 30-somethings are accepting that marriage isn’t their child’s end goal. Here’s how they‘re making peace with their children’s choices
![Some parents are actively dissuading their kids from marrying early. (ADOBE STOCK) Some parents are actively dissuading their kids from marrying early. (ADOBE STOCK)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2025/01/16/150x84/Some-parents-are-actively-dissuading-their-kids-fr_1737055684887.jpg)
Updated on Jan 18, 2025 01:58 PM IST
Hear worm: Love lessons to learn from relationship podcasts
Ditch your long-suffering bestie and tune into a relationship podcast instead. It’s quicker and they know exactly what you’re going through
![Steve Almond and Cheryl Strayed talk about letting go in their podcast, Dear Sugars. Steve Almond and Cheryl Strayed talk about letting go in their podcast, Dear Sugars.](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2025/01/16/150x84/Steve-Almond-and-Cheryl-Strayed-talk-about-letting_1737055595990.jpg)
Updated on Jan 17, 2025 01:50 PM IST
They’re sexy and they know it. Why we should stop shaming women
Why do we hate on artists who know they’ve got it? Sabrina Carpenter is just the latest bombshell facing the firing squad
![Sabrina Carpenter recently received backlash for her risqué poses and dance moves. (INSTAGRAM/@SABRINACARPENTER) Sabrina Carpenter recently received backlash for her risqué poses and dance moves. (INSTAGRAM/@SABRINACARPENTER)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2025/01/16/150x84/Sabrina-Carpenter-recently-received-backlash-for-h_1737055257148.jpg)
Updated on Jan 17, 2025 01:49 PM IST
The Brunch round-up: The week and how it made us feel
This week, we’re curious about George, reading romance, on a beige break, skipping the shower gel and fighting back
![Critics say the main characters of Prajakta Koli’s book and the show Mismatched seem similar. (INSTAGRAM/@MOSTLYSANE) Critics say the main characters of Prajakta Koli’s book and the show Mismatched seem similar. (INSTAGRAM/@MOSTLYSANE)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2025/01/16/150x84/Critics-say-the-main-characters-of-Prajakta-Koli-s_1737055138368.jpg)
Updated on Jan 17, 2025 08:24 AM IST
Long weekend? Here’s why co-workers are taking holidays together
Colleagues are turning into travel buddies. No, we’re not talking about the office trip. See why work vacays might be the next big thing in travel
![Groups of office buddies are increasingly vacationing together. (SHUTTERSTOCK) Groups of office buddies are increasingly vacationing together. (SHUTTERSTOCK)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2025/01/10/150x84/Groups-of-office-buddies-are-increasingly-vacation_1736500589800.jpg)
Updated on Jan 11, 2025 09:25 AM IST