Please don't mind the gap

Ryan Reynolds, 47, and Blake Lively, 36, married in 2012 and have four children. In most relationships, age gaps are rarely a defining characteristic.

This week, we're....

Cringing in the front row.Because even at gigs, Indians greet foreign acts desi style. Fans cheered for “jiju” when Nick Jonas got on stage at Lolla last week.

Next thing on the list

Turns out, making a list and checking it twice is quite satisfying. Put pen to paper or type it out, but get those tasks done

Winning a losing battle

Hollywood's favourite weight-loss drug is now available on prescription in many countries. It will flood the Indian market soon. Is it worth it?

Hear me roar

Can you believe Sanya Malhotra is already 14 films old? She's played a headstrong cop, a stubborn wife, a quirky widow and more. She planned on being a dancer. Follow her sidestep to Bollywood as she maps her memorable roles and what went down off-screen

That was out of line

Doodling is fun. No form, no rules, no stress. Three artists say it's legit art too. And it's just taking off in India

Read this with interest

Retiring at 40 is not a pipe dream. Begin early, maximise your privilege, save from the start and track how your money grows. Your golden yacht awaits

Follow-ups and epic fails

Why are some sequels spectacular and others so trashy? The trick is to know what made the OG special to begin with

The ultimate wrap battle

Which foreign celeb has worn the sari best? Presenting 10 cases, six yards and a million memes

See and be scene

Is it a mad, mad world? Today, strangers' personalities and quirks are on full display for anyone who cares to watch

I'm feeling a real connection

India's longest sea bridge, the Atal Setu, is a 21.8km long six-lane trans-harbour bridge that is both cool and convenient

The new Gujarat titans

I don't think it is too much of a stretch to say that Gujaratis are among the most influential people in today's India. The country's most powerful man is a proud Gujarati.

It all adds up

The internet has taught us Girl Math and Boy Math. We just multiplied it. From justifying vacays to calculating hair wash days and subtracting calories, check out how we all share a common denominator

Attention, pleats!

Kashmiri motifs on capes, kanjivaram in linen, kalamkari on wool. Two design houses are giving tradition a chic spin

You can't sit with us

Cancel culture is in Phase 2. Disgraced celebs are riffing on their experiences and are even more popular. Was the movement flawed from the start?

Was It Something You Ate?

It's human to havea relationship with food, but know when to draw the line between comfort and compulsion

The ultimate '90s line-up

Ronan Keating, The Backstreet Boys and the Goo Goo Dolls have played here. Soon, Sting will too. Who next? Here's our wishlist

Take the middle road

If you grew up middle class, some habits are hard to shake. Some you don't notice. Some you'll probably treasure forever

Customs and my traditions

For gourmands, everything is available in India. Almost. Some foods are still worth the trip and worth stuffing the suitcase to savour back home. Here are my picks

Honey, I shrunk the album

Anoushka Shankar is doing big things: Playing Lollapalooza India, parenting, and giving sitar music a new direction. But little things are in store too, like her first mini-album and hope for a lighter, minimal world

This field's different

As the Indian women's hockey team gears up for the Paris Olympics, meet some players who are hoping to win big

We're not making it up....

...fiction is really the genre that changes lives. Novels build imagination, boost empathy, make us wiser. Facts can only go so far

Meiyang Chang

Actor, television host, and singer. MeiyangChang

Are we on the same page?

10 trends that will shape reading in 2024. AI, book swaps, viral Reels and free stuff all year. Bookmark this story, already

Zooming into view

Big spenders are keenly tracking these luxury car launches. Sedan, SUV, electric, and fuel powered, they’ll be here soon

Hitting the high notes

From flavourful grocery store sandwiches to surprisingly good movies, 2023 had a lot of unexpectedly stellar hits

Stepping up to the plate

Indian, Korean, Chinese, French, Italian VIR and more. Check out which chefs hit the SANGHVI high water mark across cuisines and continents

The manly manifesto

Men want to be the little spoon. They can cry and should. They want a break just as much as women do. Nikhil Taneja crafts a new masculinity code for 2024 and beyond

Score your own goals

Three HT Brunch readers. Three goals for the year. Three experts to help them. Will 2024 make their dreams come true? Only if they plan it right

Surprise! You need help

No accusations. No drama. Howto plan an intervention for a loved one without putting them on the spot