Unconventional Hobbies for Men You Should Try in 2026
Discover 10 unconventional hobbies for men, from bladesmithing to falconry and urban exploring. Niche, challenging, and genuinely worth your time.
Tête-à-tête with Kartik Aaryan on his fitness regime
Kartik Aaryan is the current heartthrob of the nation and is incessantly coveted among the youth. BFH’s managing editor, Sourendra Das, met Kartik at Novotel to discuss his passion for fitness and workout regimen. Kartik Aaryan, delivering back-to-back bangers since the day of Pyaar ka Panchnama, has become the heartthrob…
Beyond the Feed: The Evolution of Vivek Keshari
In the ever-scrolling world of social media, few creators manage to turn attention into authority. With a community of 2.4 million and counting, Vivek Keshari is not just riding the wave of travel, fashion, and lifestyle content—he’s shaping it. What began as a refusal to wait for validation has grown…
Breathing Ambition: How Anmay Shahlot is Turning Clean Air into India’s Next Performance Essential
In a world where performance is tracked, optimised, and measured down to the last calorie and step count, one essential element often goes unnoticed—the air we breathe. For Anmay Shahlot, Co-Founder of Atovio, that blind spot became the starting point of a mission. What began as a personal discomfort with…
From Hostel Startup to Redefining Indian Décor: The Journey of Siddheshwar Panda
Siddheshwar Panda, Co-Founder & CEO of MagicDecor, began his entrepreneurial journey from a college hostel in Bhubaneswar with just ₹15,000. His first venture, Printview, started as a ₹1-per-page printing service for students and grew into Odisha’s first student-focused printing platform, eventually reaching ₹1 crore ARR. The experience instilled in him…
Best Last-Minute Valentine’s Day Gifting Ideas for Men (That Don’t Feel Last Minute at All)
Forgot to plan? Relax. This year, skip the cliché wallets and rushed perfume buys. Whether he’s a music junkie, adventure lover, foodie, or home-proud minimalist, this curated list has thoughtful, impressive, and genuinely exciting gifts you can grab just in time! Here’s how to win Valentine’s Day (even at the…
Breaking the Stigma: Men’s Mental Health in Focus
Men’s mental health is often overlooked due to societal pressures to appear strong. Lissun, a leading tech-enabled mental health platform, is redefining support through clinical expertise and AI-driven tools. In this Q&A, Co-Founder Tarun Gupta shares insights on challenges, early intervention, and creating spaces where seeking help is seen as…
Best Books for Men This Winter
Stories that grip hard, hit deep, and stay with you. Winter demands a different kind of reading something that grips you, tests you, or teaches you something real. It’s the season for heavier stories, sharper ideas, and books that stay with you long after the last page. This year’s standout…
Why Men Aren’t Sleep Well – The Sleep Crisis We’re Quietly Living Through
In bedrooms filled with glowing screens, offices that never seem to switch off a quiet crisis has taken root. It’s not dramatic or visible. It doesn’t erupt like burnout or shout like exhaustion. Instead, it settles in slowly slipping into late nights, wired mornings, restless days, and minds that can’t…
Eating With Heart : The Man Who Turns Food Into Stories
Food is never just food. It is memory, identity, culture, and the quiet place where all our stories meet. Some dishes tell us who we are, some teach us where we come from, and some remind us of the emotions we forget to name. In a world that rushes past…
Why Men Should Eat Smarter, Not Train Harder: The Keto Rethink
Real fitness journeys rarely start in the gym. They start at the dining table, in everyday habits, and in the mindset behind our meals. Before we ask for answers, Rahul asks us to understand ourselves first. Rahul Kamra, Keto Coach & Founder of Ketorets Many men struggle to choose the…
The Power of Obsession: Vijai Subramaniam’s journey at Royaloak
From selling tea leaves in Munnar to building India’s largest furniture retail chain, the journey of Royaloak’s Chairman is a story of grit, design-led disruption, and the power of obsession. What began in 2010 as a 200 sq. ft. store in Bengaluru, funded by just Rs 28,000 and the sale…
The Anthropology of Taste : Indrajit Lahiri
Inside Foodka’s journey of documenting the people, places, and histories behind Indian food. In today’s world, food is often rushed, photographed, and judged before it is tasted. We eat quickly, order faster, and forget to pause long enough to notice who prepared the meal or where the recipe truly came…
Vivek Karunakaran: The Indian Edit
In a world where menswear is often boxed into predictable silhouettes and neutral palettes, designer Vivek Karunakaran stands as a force of reinterpretation. For over two decades, he has urged men to embrace style not as a line they must follow, but as a landscape they can shape. His work…
Purpose over Hype: Vinayak Burman’s Blueprint for the Modern Male Entrepreneur
In a world that glamorises startups and overnight success, Vinayak Burman—popularly known as “the founder’s best friend”—offers a grounded and powerful perspective on entrepreneurship. At the heart of his philosophy lies one defining principle, i.e., purpose. Before launching a venture, every aspiring founder must deeply understand their “why.” Without it,…