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Aditya Dogra

Aditya Dogra writes on art, culture and campus, for the daily Entertainment & Lifestyle supplement, HT City.

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Make the best of Delhi winter with this guide

Dilli ki Sardi is incomplete without some experiences, and we’ve curated them for you.

Read your favourite book, share a meal or just have a good time at spots like India Gate. (HT Photo)

lifestyle

Published on Nov 22, 2018 05:37 PM IST

Hindustan Times, Delhi | ByAditya Dogra

On Children’s Day, revisit your childhood memories at the 7 best tourist spots in Delhi

Delhi is a treasure trove for history and culture aficionados. On Children’s Day, why not go back to places, such as, National Rail Museum and Lodi Gardens, among others, you visited as a kid?

Children enjoying at Lodhi Garden in New Delhi. It is the perfect spot for a family picnic. (HT File Photo/ Arun Sharma)

lifestyle

Updated on Nov 14, 2018 12:52 PM IST

Hindustan Times | ByAditya Dogra

A mix of semi-abstract and figurative pieces, see pics from fascinating art exhibition

Take a virtual tour of artist Kamal Devnath’s exhibition, titled Conversation with Colours, which is more than just about ‘art’. It brings its various forms together.

Mostly done in mix media on canvas, the works are not only technically sound but also reflect the range of experimentation by the artist.

lifestyle

Updated on Nov 12, 2018 01:02 PM IST

Hindustan Times | ByAditya Dogra

Dog lovers, here’s how you can take a pet home

Cause 4 the Paws is an evening dedicated to provide homes to the homeless canines will give Dilliwalahs a chance to come forth and help a dog or two.

Cause 4 the Paws is in its sixth season and will have 25 dogs from the Sanjay Gandhi Animal Care Centre up for adoption.(Unsplash)

lifestyle

Updated on Nov 11, 2018 11:37 AM IST

Hindustan Times | ByAditya Dogra

How to celebrate Diwali with your pets

Why should humans have all the fun? Pets, too, can dress up and relish sweets this Diwali

When pets are such an important part of most families, why should they be left behind?

lifestyle

Updated on Nov 07, 2018 01:01 PM IST

Hindustan Times | ByAditya Dogra

Take help from these 7 plants to cleanse your house air this Diwali

Here are seven plants that will help you breathe easy at home during the smog season.

There’s a wide variety of plants which not only produce oxygen and absorb carbon dioxide but also cleanse the air of pollutants such as benzene, formaldehyde, etc.(Jasjeet Plaha)

lifestyle

Updated on Nov 07, 2018 11:37 AM IST

Hindustan Times, Delhi | ByAditya Dogra, New Delhi

Don’t date someone who doesn’t read, says author Siddharth Dhanvant Shanghvi

Author Siddharth Dhanvant Shanghvi talks about his latest book, titled, The Rabbit & the Squirrel, the process behind it, and why one should never date someone who doesn’t read.

Siddharth Dhanvant Shanghvi ‘s new book is titled, The Rabbit & the Squirrel.

books

Updated on Nov 02, 2018 02:16 PM IST

Hindustan Times | ByAditya Dogra

Experience the Ying and Yang of the human journey at this exhibition

Artist Vishal Joshi’s Contours is an exhibition that depicts the human journey, but also bridges various gaps between nature, spirituality and life.

lifestyle

Updated on Oct 30, 2018 12:18 PM IST

Hindustan Times | ByAditya Dogra

Swachh Yamuna: Delhiites join forces to clean up the Yamuna

We all know the Yamuna is polluted, but a Delhi group has decided to actually do something about it.

Volunteers clean up the Chhath Ghat at Yamuna River as part of the Clean Yamuna drive.

cities

Updated on Oct 30, 2018 12:07 PM IST

Hindustan Times, New Delhi | ByAditya Dogra, New Delhi

Hawkeye turns 54! Here’s all you need to know about the comic hero

From being a reluctant villain to becoming an indispensable member of the Avengers, Hawkeye has had a great run. Here’s all you need to know about the archer who does not miss!

American actor Jeremy Renner as Hawkeye/Clint Barton in 2016’s Captain America: Civil War

entertainment

Published on Sep 21, 2018 11:18 AM IST

Hindustan Times | ByAditya Dogra, New Delhi

With the list of DUSU candidates out, DU students rejoice there’ll be more freebies

It might not be ethical, but it’s the common practice. We look into the ‘promotion’ culture of DUSU elections

A shot from last year’s Delhi University Students Union Election held at the North Campus.(Sushil Kumar/HT PHOTO)

cities

Updated on Sep 10, 2018 12:55 PM IST

Hindustan Times | ByAditya Dogra and Mahir Amir, New Delhi

Cosplay is Delhi University’s popular pick for fresher parties this season

It’s all about capes, costumes and props as Cosplay takes over DU’s college and department fresher parties.

Madonna, a fresher from the Sociology department of Hindu College dressed up as Chulbuli Pandey, her spin on Salman Khan’s character Chulbul Pandey from Dabangg.

education

Updated on Sep 07, 2018 12:16 PM IST

Hindustan Times | ByAditya Dogra and Mahir Amir, New Delhi

56 years of Thor: Tracing the strongest Avenger’s history

King of Asgard and God of Thunder, Thor has been ruling the comic pages and movies for over five decades now. On his 56th anniversary, we trace down the history of the hammer-wielding superhero.

entertainment

Updated on Aug 31, 2018 02:31 PM IST

Hindustan Times | ByAditya Dogra, New Delhi

Take your pakora pick: The list of places in Delhi NCR you must try

Here’s the list of some of the most popular shops in the Capital that are famous for piping hot, crispy pakoras

Pakoras are a ‘hot’ favourite during monsoons.(Saumya Khandelwal/HT)

lifestyle

Published on Aug 28, 2018 03:21 PM IST

Hindustan Times | ByAditya Dogra, New Delhi

Why buy when you can DIY: Recycled kites are flying high this I-day

Move over, retail kites! Delhiites are choosing to DIY kites this Independence Day.

DIY Kites are the new preference for Delhiites.(Shivam Saxena/HT Photo)

cities

Updated on Aug 18, 2018 02:59 PM IST

Hindustan Times | ByAditya Dogra, New Delhi

Testing Delhi: Does the Wi-Fi around CP work? We find out

Full signals but no real connectivity, this is what Connaught Place’s free Wi-Fi service had to promise

We tested the free Wi-Fi service around Connaught Place.(Gokul V.Shine/HT Photo)

cities

Updated on Aug 18, 2018 02:22 PM IST

Hindustan Times | ByAditya Dogra, New Delhi

Cooking for Kamal Haasan and Aamir Khan would be everything: MasterChef winner Sashi Cheliah

After a historic win in MasterChef Australia Season 10, chef Sashi cheliah talks about his journey in the show,Indian roots, and his love for Kollywood and Bollywood movies.

Sashi Chelia won MasterChef Season 10 with a historic score of 93 out of 100.(Facebook/SashiCheliah)

entertainment

Updated on Aug 10, 2018 05:57 PM IST

Hindustan Times | ByAditya Dogra, New Delhi

Friendships Day 2018: Your circle of friends is ‘oh! so Delhi!

Here’s how the city and group of friends are basically the same thing.

cities

Updated on Aug 05, 2018 03:07 PM IST

Hindustan Times | ByAditya Dogra, New Delhi

I paint to keep my love for art alive: Artist Nisha Dial

A teacher and a painter, artist Nisha Dial loves to paint pieces that everyone can own and cherish.

Artist Nisha Dial poses next to her artworks at her exhibition(Shivam Saxena?HT Photo)

lifestyle

Updated on Aug 02, 2018 12:10 PM IST

Hindustan Times | ByAditya Dogra

Fan tribute to Sridevi plagiarised? Husband and producer Boney Kapoor believes otherwise

Saba Arif, a Facebook user, recently claimed that her Sridevi tribute video was ‘plagiarised’ by the International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) Awards. Boney strongly refutes this allegation. Here’s all you need to know about it.

A still from Saba Arif’s original video that was also used in the IIFA Awards tribute to the late actor Sridevi.

entertainment

Updated on Aug 01, 2018 01:36 PM IST

Hindustan Times | ByAditya Dogra, New Delhi

Delhi University Day One: The fuchcha way

The new session of DU began yesterday. While the campus was full of stylish fuchchas, their social media timelines were flooded with updates. We portray how most millennials’ first day looked like

An Instagram story essay inspired by a regular fucchas first day on Campus.(Aditya Dogra/HT)

education

Published on Jul 21, 2018 01:17 PM IST

Hindustan Times | ByAditya Dogra, New Delhi

World Emoji Day: DU College stereotypes explained via emojis

On World Emoji Day today, we tell you the most popular Delhi University college stereotypes via emojis (because, why not!)

lifestyle

Published on Jul 21, 2018 12:05 PM IST

Hindustan Times | ByAashi Sabharwal and Aditya Dogra

Olympic boxer Mary Kom: I would love to play myself in biopic, if Shoojit makes it

In Delhi, to attend the send-off ceremony of the Indian contingent for the Special Olympics Unified Football Cup 2018, Mary Kom talks sports, support and entertainment.

cities

Updated on Jul 21, 2018 12:20 PM IST

Hindustan Times | ByAditya Dogra, New Delhi

Desi dogs, foreign homes: Rescued Indian dogs find forever homes overseas

Delhiites are slowly warming-up to adopt desi dog breeds. But, these furries have quite a demand internationally.

Karla, pet parent from Canada takes Meenu, a desi adopted from India, for a walk.

cities

Updated on Jul 21, 2018 12:27 PM IST

Hindustan Times | ByAditya Dogra, New Delhi

Delhi University canteens that you just shouldn’t miss when you’re college hunting

When on the move during admission season, you are bound to get hungry. Here are DU canteens that’ll have your grub sorted.

DU students enjoy a snack at their college canteen.(Sushil Kumar/HT Photo)

education

Published on Jul 04, 2018 12:31 PM IST

Hindustan Times | ByAditya Dogra and Nikita Saxena, New Delhi

World Social Media Day: If Dilliwalahs were social media apps

Today is World Social Media day (Yea, the celebration of the one thing that pretty much runs our life). So we decided to imagine popular apps as Dilliwalahs.

lifestyle

Published on Jul 04, 2018 11:59 AM IST

Hindustan Times | ByAditya Dogra, New Delhi

Admissions2018: Busting 10 myths about the Delhi University life

Soon-to-be fucchas, listen up! You might have some ideas about the life at Delhi University and how glam it is, esp if those have been shaped up by Bollywood films. But not all of it might be true. Here, we bust some popular myths associated with campus life in the varsity.

education

Updated on Jul 04, 2018 11:56 AM IST

Hindustan Times | ByAditya Dogra, New Delhi

Celebrating Stree Shakti through an art show by women, for women

Get inspired by the works of women artists from around the country at this group exhibition in town.

lifestyle

Published on Jun 25, 2018 05:01 PM IST

Hindustan Times | ByAditya Dogra, New Delhi

Secret gigs, poetry meetups and art: These collectives are bringing culture home to you

From Shayari sessions to the best of music, get your cultural fix at these meetups in town.

A still from a Sofar session(Aryaman Dixit)

cities

Updated on Jun 25, 2018 04:58 PM IST

Hindustan Times | ByAditya Dogra, New Delhi

Father’s Day 2018: Things Bollywood dads say that everyone can relate to

Supportive, angry, cool or sanskaari — Bollywood dads have many shades. Here are some iconic dialogues from Hindi films down the years that you might have heard your dad say, too.

A young Shah Rukh Khan with Anupam Kher as hid dad in Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge.

entertainment

Updated on Jun 17, 2018 04:59 PM IST

Hindustan Times | ByAditya Dogra, New Delhi

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Aditya Dogra

Aditya Dogra writes on art, culture and campus, for the daily Entertainment & Lifestyle supplement, HT City.

Dilli ki Sardi is incomplete without some experiences, and we’ve curated them for you.

Delhi is a treasure trove for history and culture aficionados. On Children’s Day, why not go back to places, such as, National Rail Museum and Lodi Gardens, among others, you visited as a kid?

Take a virtual tour of artist Kamal Devnath’s exhibition, titled Conversation with Colours, which is more than just about ‘art’. It brings its various forms together.

Cause 4 the Paws is an evening dedicated to provide homes to the homeless canines will give Dilliwalahs a chance to come forth and help a dog or two.

Why should humans have all the fun? Pets, too, can dress up and relish sweets this Diwali

Here are seven plants that will help you breathe easy at home during the smog season.

Author Siddharth Dhanvant Shanghvi talks about his latest book, titled, The Rabbit & the Squirrel, the process behind it, and why one should never date someone who doesn’t read.

Artist Vishal Joshi’s Contours is an exhibition that depicts the human journey, but also bridges various gaps between nature, spirituality and life.

We all know the Yamuna is polluted, but a Delhi group has decided to actually do something about it.

From being a reluctant villain to becoming an indispensable member of the Avengers, Hawkeye has had a great run. Here’s all you need to know about the archer who does not miss!

It might not be ethical, but it’s the common practice. We look into the ‘promotion’ culture of DUSU elections

It’s all about capes, costumes and props as Cosplay takes over DU’s college and department fresher parties.

King of Asgard and God of Thunder, Thor has been ruling the comic pages and movies for over five decades now. On his 56th anniversary, we trace down the history of the hammer-wielding superhero.

Here’s the list of some of the most popular shops in the Capital that are famous for piping hot, crispy pakoras

Move over, retail kites! Delhiites are choosing to DIY kites this Independence Day.

Full signals but no real connectivity, this is what Connaught Place’s free Wi-Fi service had to promise

After a historic win in MasterChef Australia Season 10, chef Sashi cheliah talks about his journey in the show,Indian roots, and his love for Kollywood and Bollywood movies.

Here’s how the city and group of friends are basically the same thing.

A teacher and a painter, artist Nisha Dial loves to paint pieces that everyone can own and cherish.

Saba Arif, a Facebook user, recently claimed that her Sridevi tribute video was ‘plagiarised’ by the International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) Awards. Boney strongly refutes this allegation. Here’s all you need to know about it.

The new session of DU began yesterday. While the campus was full of stylish fuchchas, their social media timelines were flooded with updates. We portray how most millennials’ first day looked like

On World Emoji Day today, we tell you the most popular Delhi University college stereotypes via emojis (because, why not!)

In Delhi, to attend the send-off ceremony of the Indian contingent for the Special Olympics Unified Football Cup 2018, Mary Kom talks sports, support and entertainment.

Delhiites are slowly warming-up to adopt desi dog breeds. But, these furries have quite a demand internationally.

When on the move during admission season, you are bound to get hungry. Here are DU canteens that’ll have your grub sorted.

Today is World Social Media day (Yea, the celebration of the one thing that pretty much runs our life). So we decided to imagine popular apps as Dilliwalahs.

Soon-to-be fucchas, listen up! You might have some ideas about the life at Delhi University and how glam it is, esp if those have been shaped up by Bollywood films. But not all of it might be true. Here, we bust some popular myths associated with campus life in the varsity.

Get inspired by the works of women artists from around the country at this group exhibition in town.

From Shayari sessions to the best of music, get your cultural fix at these meetups in town.

Supportive, angry, cool or sanskaari — Bollywood dads have many shades. Here are some iconic dialogues from Hindi films down the years that you might have heard your dad say, too.

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