23 April,2026 09:33 AM IST | Mumbai | Sonali Velinker Kamat
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Masked up and hydrated outside a Bandra gym on Wednesday, Jacqueline Fernandez is clearly crushing those 2026 fitness resolutions - and with good reason. The Bollywood belle has been "here there are everywhere" this month, with her face on a billboard in Times Square and even shooting with Maye Musk. That itinerary itself requires serious stamina!
While Neil Diamond fans across the globe are counting down the days until his latest album drops on May 8, India's own Master Blaster, Sachin Tendulkar, is undoubtedly among the frontrunners. For the man who made a cricket-crazy country even more manic, music has always been the silent coach in the corner of the locker room.
Neil Diamond
From U2 and Dire Straits to Michael Jackson, Sachin has a varied list of favourites, including local legends like his beloved Asha Bhosle and the inimitable Kishore Kumar. Some days, Sachin says, music helped to charge him up. On others, he used it to calm down.
Our in-house cricket nut shares the story of his encounter with Sachin's mobile library of zen from back in the day. It was a December evening in 1996. Kanpur was buzzing on the eve of the third Test against South Africa. In those simpler times, an interview sometimes meant sitting in the captain's hotel room, where the air was thick with the scent of willow and the hum of a portable music system. When asked how he hauled his music across continents, Sachin pulled out a simple, packed-to-the-brim disc pouch. Hidden in its folds was a real curveball: Neil Diamond's Up on the Roof.
Sachin Tendulkar
Seeing that CD in his collection was like witnessing a perfect straight drive - unexpected, sophisticated, and flawlessly timed. As we prepare for Diamond's new release, that Kanpur memory reminds us that legends recognise legends. Whether it's a stadium of billions or a solitary room in Kanpur, the rhythm of a champion is always set to the right track.
I don't know what it is about Vijay Varma that works, but the man always wears clothes so well. Even a basic structured vest and baggy pants feel like a high-fashion moment when he's the one breathing in them, but that isn't why our sighting of the Matka King star on Tuesday night has us in a tizzy.
Aaliyah Qureishi
Since his quiet breakup with Tamannaah Bhatia last year, he's had everyone wondering about his personal life - and he's offered up precious little for us to feast on as information in this regard. So, when we spotted him at Mizu in Bandra with actor Aaliyah Qureishi, our excitement was off the charts. Dressed down in a casual olive and black outfit, Aaliyah looked delightfully unbothered - exiting the eatery with a polite thank you to the staff.
Vijay Varma
In a neighbourhood where the âwho's who' is less likely to cause a stir than the âwho's doing what,' this pairing feels like the ultimate plot twist. Now whether they are swapping scripts or just enjoying the city's best hamachi, the vibe is clear - low-key, high-intellect, and effortlessly cool.
The celebratory echoes of Sanjeev Kapoor's birthday continue to resonate across the culinary landscape, nearly a fortnight after his big day. It is a testament to the master chef's enduring influence that heartfelt tributes are still pouring in from the industry's heaviest hitters.
Sanjeev Kapoor
Vikas Khanna shared a poignant note reflecting on Kapoor's role as a pioneer who paved the way for an entire generation of Indian chefs, while Ranveer Brar offered a characteristically soulful salute, acknowledging him as the North Star of the professional kitchen.
While the digital world erupted in praise, we hear the man of the hour opted for a more profound connection IRL. Sanjeev and his wife, Alyona, spent the milestone at the Brahma Kumaris headquarters in Mount Abu. Immersed in a meditation retreat, the couple traded the clatter of pans for the stillness of the Aravallis. In an era of loud celebrations, Kapoor's choice to find âpeace of mind' over âpiece of cake' is perhaps his most sophisticated recipe yet.
Underscored by his latest appearance at the Buddh International Circuit this month, Dr Shriram Nene appears to have pivoted from the operating room to the pit lane with the kind of precision that makes professional racers sweat. While Mumbai's elite are content with being driven, Shriram is busy conquering the Passione Ferrari Club Challenge, clocking laps at Yas Marina, Bahrain, and Jeddah. Clearly, cars aren't just a hobby for this high-profile hubby - his is a high-octane pursuit of the 300 kmph club.
Dr Shriram Nene and Madhuri Dixit
From drifting on the Ferrari Niseko Ice Drive in Japan to maxing out supercars at NATRAX, Nene's garage - featuring a Ferrari 296 GTS, a Porsche 911 Turbo S, and a McLaren 750S - is a statement in itself. His recent stint at the Buddh Circuit proved that while Madhuri brings the âDhak Dhak,' he brings the roar of a V6 hybrid - and the combination is electric. She owns the spotlight, while he owns the asphalt and together, they're the ultimate dual-engine powerhouse.
