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Bansi, a ‘starter’ like no other

A caddy from Armed Forces Golf Clubs on how he’s spent almost three decades quietly making his presence felt among golf veterans and amateurs alike
At the Air Force Sports Complex , Bansi is synonymous to the game of golf
At the Air Force Sports Complex , Bansi is synonymous to the game of golf
Updated on Oct 10, 2021 12:44 PM IST
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Men’s style and grooming by Yatan Ahluwalia: The A to Z of men’s grooming

The modern grooming dictionary for boys and men. Plus, a review of grooming products and accessories you should be using
Clean shaved with a mid-day stubble is the look this season; Model: Himanshu Kadan (a model and aspiring actor from Delhi) (Yatan Ahluwalia)
Clean shaved with a mid-day stubble is the look this season; Model: Himanshu Kadan (a model and aspiring actor from Delhi) (Yatan Ahluwalia)
Updated on Oct 10, 2021 12:46 PM IST
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HT Brunch Cover Story: Likes, or lies?

Do you crave likes, fret about followers and incessantly pull to refresh? On World Mental Health Day today, we present perspectives to help you enjoy social media the way it should be
On World Mental Health Day today, we present ways in which you can make social media your cornerstone of confidence and strength (Parth Garg)
On World Mental Health Day today, we present ways in which you can make social media your cornerstone of confidence and strength (Parth Garg)
Updated on Oct 09, 2021 09:47 PM IST
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Rude Health: Ghee without guilt

New research says that dairy fats like butter and ghee may actually be good for you, despite what the last decade’s studies have shown
Many heart attacks later, scientists said that vanaspati was actually much worse for you than ghee
Many heart attacks later, scientists said that vanaspati was actually much worse for you than ghee
Updated on Oct 09, 2021 09:42 PM IST
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By Vir Sanghvi
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Humour by Rehana Munir: The fine art of vanity

It’s a common affliction, but a select few use self-regard to admirable effect, especially after being locked down at home for so long
Vanity afflicts almost everyone, but only some of us are able to revel in it (Parth Garg)
Vanity afflicts almost everyone, but only some of us are able to revel in it (Parth Garg)
Published on Oct 09, 2021 09:41 PM IST
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Prateek Sadhu: Of Maggi ramen date nights and vegan weddings

Our expert gives tips on how to spice up your basic kitchen skills to make it a fancy Japanese meal, and why you should do an Indian vegan menu
How to impress with your cooking skills and why a desi menu is a vegan go-to
How to impress with your cooking skills and why a desi menu is a vegan go-to
Published on Oct 09, 2021 09:41 PM IST
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Shaheen Bhatt: Can Clubhouse connections be therapeutic? And how to address your parents’ spending habits

Hooked to Clubhouse and wondering why spilling your heart out to strangers feels therapeutic? And how do you point out the errors in your parents ways? Our expert has some advice
Our expert’s take on Clubhouse addiction and addressing financial situations with your parents
Our expert’s take on Clubhouse addiction and addressing financial situations with your parents
Published on Oct 09, 2021 09:40 PM IST
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Guest column: Let’s talk about consent

With her recent short-film, Closure, filmmaker Ria Singh addresses this basic concept that is much ignored in India
In Ria Singh’s (above) film Closure (inset), a guy asks a girl multiple times if he could come over to her place, due to the Bollywood notion of romance in which pursuit eventually leads to acceptance
In Ria Singh’s (above) film Closure (inset), a guy asks a girl multiple times if he could come over to her place, due to the Bollywood notion of romance in which pursuit eventually leads to acceptance
Published on Oct 09, 2021 09:39 PM IST
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Nostalgia with Shreyas Talpade: “My mom assumed that acting was just a hobby!”

The actor-filmmaker talks about doing at least 30-35 shows a month then, cracking the film industry and idolising Rahul Dravid
Shreyas Talpade at 22 (instead) and at 45 (above)
Shreyas Talpade at 22 (instead) and at 45 (above)
Updated on Oct 09, 2021 09:39 PM IST
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By Dinesh Raheja
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Sunday Debate: Who makes the better Spider-Man?

Comic nerds and Marvel fans face off with their favourite actor to play the superhero pick: Tom Holland vs Tobey Macguire
Spider-Man’s No Way Home trailer with Tom (left) has sparked the debate if he has snatched the crown from the OG, Tobey (right)
Spider-Man’s No Way Home trailer with Tom (left) has sparked the debate if he has snatched the crown from the OG, Tobey (right)
Published on Oct 09, 2021 09:38 PM IST
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By Akash Singh, Shashanka Chitrakar
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Poetry: Poems from Nagaland

With his third book, Naga poet Mmhonlumo Kikon hopes to open India’s eyes to the cultures of the Northeast
Mmhonlumo Kikon started writing short stories at the age of 14, after making his way through the books of Enid Blyton. Today, the Kohima-based poet is the author of three books of poems
Mmhonlumo Kikon started writing short stories at the age of 14, after making his way through the books of Enid Blyton. Today, the Kohima-based poet is the author of three books of poems
Published on Oct 09, 2021 09:37 PM IST
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In Bed With Sid Makkar: I wear perfume to bed, says the actor

The actor talks about being terrible with remembering names, being a good investor and texting his girlfriend goodnight every night, in an intimate chat
Sid Makkar poses exclusively for this HT Brunch column; Location courtesy: Mumbai (Bhavesh M Bangdiwala)
Sid Makkar poses exclusively for this HT Brunch column; Location courtesy: Mumbai (Bhavesh M Bangdiwala)
Published on Oct 09, 2021 09:36 PM IST
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HT Brunch Mental Health Cover Story: Therapy works, writes Sejal Kumar

The YouTube superstar on her journey to getting help due to anxiety and pressures brought on by social media… (and it worked!)
Sejal believes that therapy is crucial because it shows that what you’re going through is not in your imagination (Parth Garg)
Sejal believes that therapy is crucial because it shows that what you’re going through is not in your imagination (Parth Garg)
Published on Oct 09, 2021 09:35 PM IST
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HT Brunch Mental Health Cover Story: Two dozen tweets a day to zero, writes Gayatri Jayaraman

The serial tweeter turned therapist professes, “You can have thousands of followers and become stuck in an endless cycle of reactivity”
Gayatri, who has authored a book (inset), opines that we can improve the atmosphere around us, tweet by tweet, post by post, interaction by interaction (Parth Garg)
Gayatri, who has authored a book (inset), opines that we can improve the atmosphere around us, tweet by tweet, post by post, interaction by interaction (Parth Garg)
Published on Oct 09, 2021 09:34 PM IST
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HT Brunch Mental Health Cover Story: The pressure to perform, writes Priya Varrier

The viral sensation on what happens after you’re suddenly a social media star, and the slum and expectations that follow
Priya says that fame and recognition are short-lived and you have to show growth and consistency (Parth Garg)
Priya says that fame and recognition are short-lived and you have to show growth and consistency (Parth Garg)
Published on Oct 09, 2021 09:33 PM IST
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HT Brunch Mental Health Cover Story: The best mental health pages online, writes Tulsi Kapoor

The mental health advocate on some pages you can navigate to which will help with peace of mind If you’re dealing with anxiety issues and affirmation
Tulsi says that it’s important to hold space for our feelings as they are, in the moment. Because it takes a lot of strength to share yourself without frills or filters (Parth Garg)
Tulsi says that it’s important to hold space for our feelings as they are, in the moment. Because it takes a lot of strength to share yourself without frills or filters (Parth Garg)
Published on Oct 09, 2021 09:33 PM IST
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HT Brunch Mental Health Cover Story: Are we sharing our lives, or are we living lives that can be shared, questions millennial mental health advocate Nikhil Taneja

The millennial mental health advocate confesses, “I am part of the last generation that grew up without the internet, and the first that’s growing old in it”
Nikhil says that he realised that the more he was liked, the more he wanted to be loved, and the more he was retweeted, the more he wanted to be respected (Parth Garg)
Nikhil says that he realised that the more he was liked, the more he wanted to be loved, and the more he was retweeted, the more he wanted to be respected (Parth Garg)
Published on Oct 09, 2021 09:32 PM IST
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HT Brunch Mental Health Cover Story: Chef’s special, writes Saransh Goila

The chef and content creator says, “If you are trying to be an influencer without real life capabilities, people will doubt your competence”
Saransh says that if you let self-doubts remain, they start to influence your creations (Parth Garg)
Saransh says that if you let self-doubts remain, they start to influence your creations (Parth Garg)
Published on Oct 09, 2021 09:32 PM IST
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HT Brunch Mental Health Cover Story: Lessons of the pandemic: prioritise family first, writes Faye D’Souza

The journalist with a dedicated audience on social media, reminds us: “Our company was born during the pandemic, a time that reminded us to tend to our mental health”
According to Faye, news doesn’t stop, but she and her team informed their audience whenever they needed the day off, and the audience understood (Parth Garg)
According to Faye, news doesn’t stop, but she and her team informed their audience whenever they needed the day off, and the audience understood (Parth Garg)
Published on Oct 09, 2021 09:31 PM IST
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By Faye D’Souza
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Give your home a festive makeover with the Heartland Collection

This is a Brand Stories initiative written in partnership with Asian Paints. 
Sofa and Cushions from The Makhmal Collection
Sofa and Cushions from The Makhmal Collection
Updated on Oct 07, 2021 04:40 PM IST
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HT Brunch Mental Health Cover story: Followers do not equal fans, writes Sakshi Sindwani

Negative comments on social media tap into the insecurities you already have about yourself, says the fashion content creator
Sakshi Sindwani is one of India’s first plus-sized fashion content creators, who appeared in HT Brunch on May 9, 2021 (Parh Garg)
Sakshi Sindwani is one of India’s first plus-sized fashion content creators, who appeared in HT Brunch on May 9, 2021 (Parh Garg)
Updated on Oct 09, 2021 09:04 PM IST
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HT Brunch Cover Story: Thick-skinned, but happy!

If you are absent even for a few days, then you will quickly be replaced, says the social media superstar
Bhuvan Bam is a comedian and actor, and one of the foremost social media stars today (Parth Garg)
Bhuvan Bam is a comedian and actor, and one of the foremost social media stars today (Parth Garg)
Updated on Oct 09, 2021 09:05 PM IST
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Kamal Singh CSCS: Understanding progressive overload

How can this simple concept help you lose weight or guide you through you fitness regime? And how does your body react to it?
Progressive overload is nothing more than doing slightly more than last time (Shutterstock)
Progressive overload is nothing more than doing slightly more than last time (Shutterstock)
Updated on Oct 02, 2021 10:51 PM IST
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Music: Meet the next gen Khasi singer

Shillong girl Lily Adoryllene is winning over the who’s who of Indian music with her silken, versatile voice and confidence
Lily Adoryllene Sawian was called the next generation Khasi singer to watch out for by Tipriti Kharbangar of blues rock band Soulmate
Lily Adoryllene Sawian was called the next generation Khasi singer to watch out for by Tipriti Kharbangar of blues rock band Soulmate
Published on Oct 02, 2021 10:30 PM IST
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In Bed With Pranutan Bahl: “I regret not meeting my grandma, Nutan”

The actor talks about her family, learning Bharatanatyam, always reading a bit before going to bed and binging on cheese toast at night
Pranutan poses exclusively for this HT Brunch column; Location courtesy:Taj Lands End, Mumbai (Shivangi Kulkarni)
Pranutan poses exclusively for this HT Brunch column; Location courtesy:Taj Lands End, Mumbai (Shivangi Kulkarni)
Published on Oct 02, 2021 10:30 PM IST
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By Dinesh Raheja
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HT Brunch cover story: Tough love with Sangeeta Phogat and Bajrang Punia

India’s newest wrestling couple, Bajrang Punia and Sangeeta Phogat, on 10 months of marriage, and the unwritten rule for two sportspeople in a relationship: the game comes first!
Sangeeta, 23, and Bajrang, 27, married in November 2020. But they have pretty much been kept apart since then, first because Bajrang was training hard for the Olympics, and then because of the felicitation ceremonies he has had to attend since returning from Tokyo with an Olympic medal; Styling: Avneet Chadha; Art direction: Amit Malik; Assistant styling: Tanya Aggarwal; Make-up and hair: Artistry by Anjali Jain; Location courtesy: Hilton Garden Inn New Delhi/Saket; On Bajrang: Pants & blazer: Raymonds; Shirt: Park Avenue; Shoes: Bata; On Sangeeta: Gown: Dolly J; Earrings: Soni sapphire; Heels: Bata (Hari Nair)
Sangeeta, 23, and Bajrang, 27, married in November 2020. But they have pretty much been kept apart since then, first because Bajrang was training hard for the Olympics, and then because of the felicitation ceremonies he has had to attend since returning from Tokyo with an Olympic medal; Styling: Avneet Chadha; Art direction: Amit Malik; Assistant styling: Tanya Aggarwal; Make-up and hair: Artistry by Anjali Jain; Location courtesy: Hilton Garden Inn New Delhi/Saket; On Bajrang: Pants & blazer: Raymonds; Shirt: Park Avenue; Shoes: Bata; On Sangeeta: Gown: Dolly J; Earrings: Soni sapphire; Heels: Bata (Hari Nair)
Published on Oct 02, 2021 10:30 PM IST
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Books: In conversation with author Anuradha Roy

In her elegantly crafted new novel, a young woman’s coming of age exposes us all to the fluidities of identity
Roy’s love of dogs—she has four of them—is evident in her novels, including Chinna in The Earthspinner (Rukun Advani)
Roy’s love of dogs—she has four of them—is evident in her novels, including Chinna in The Earthspinner (Rukun Advani)
Published on Oct 02, 2021 10:29 PM IST
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Sunday Drive by Hormazd Sorabjee: We’re ready for this Tesla!

It’s not clear when Tesla will officially come to India. But with some changes, it’ll completely be worth it in the world of EV vehicles
Tesla has succeeded where other electric car makers have failed because their approach is about technology first and cars second
Tesla has succeeded where other electric car makers have failed because their approach is about technology first and cars second
Published on Oct 02, 2021 10:28 PM IST
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Humour by Rehana Munir: Scenes from a Covid quarantine

Between upkeep and updates, well-wishers and losing your sense of smell and taste, it’s a full-time job to keep it together when you get Covid
The best thing about having Covid is that you aren’t worried about getting Covid. This is not a minor victory (Parth Garg)
The best thing about having Covid is that you aren’t worried about getting Covid. This is not a minor victory (Parth Garg)
Updated on Oct 03, 2021 11:34 AM IST
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