Aditya Dogra writes on art, culture and campus, for the daily Entertainment & Lifestyle supplement, HT City.
Articles by Aditya Dogra
Delhi University admissions guide 2018: Here’s all that aspirants need to know
Online registration for Delhi University undergraduate admissions is open.
Updated on May 22, 2018 06:12 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Aditya Dogra, New Delhi
AB de Villiers to name his third child Taj: Here are other celebs who named their kids after India
South African cricketer AB de Villiers recently revealed that he will be naming his third child Taj. We look at other celebs who have chosen India-inspired names for their kids.
Updated on May 21, 2018 06:53 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Aditya Dogra, New Delhi
At this shop in Delhi, you can score a pair of bespoke shoes for a pittance!
Om Boot House in Moti Bagh is famous among the expat circle for their custom-made footwear. The locals love them for their great shoe options at an economical price.
Updated on May 18, 2018 07:14 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Aditya Dogra, New Delhi
Meet Delhi’s History Hunter, who pieces together the world that was
Anshul Kaushik is a history buff like no other. From dinosaur eggs to pre-Independence artefacts, here’s all about him and his unique collection.
Updated on May 16, 2018 01:45 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Aditya Dogra, New Delhi
Witness Kalaripayattu like never before with this performance in Delhi
An upcoming interactive performance, dedicated to the five elements will combine Kalaripayattu with theatre, dance and music.
Updated on May 13, 2018 12:01 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Aditya Dogra, New Delhi
International Jazz Day: Be part of this seven-hour celebration of jazz in town
If you are an ardent lover of the genre, looking to celebrate International Jazz Day in style, make sure you don’t miss this celebration in the city that will witness musicians and poets from all over the world.
Updated on Apr 29, 2018 05:53 PM IST
Aditya Dogra, New Delhi
#BengalinDelhi: Introducing Dilliwallahs to a slice of Bengali culture
Designer Pranay Baidya is on a mission to introduce the people of Delhi to the essence of Bengal, as it can be experienced through art, culture, music, community festivals — and always, as it is with Bengalis, with a great feast.
Updated on Apr 27, 2018 11:53 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Aditya Dogra, New Delhi
Compensation for long power cuts; Dilliwallahs say it’s a great move!
Delhiites can rejoice, as a new policy is set to make power companies accountable for annoying outages and make them pay for failing to fix issues within an hour.
Updated on Apr 25, 2018 01:51 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Aditya Dogra, New Delhi
NicoCaara: Delhi’s newest eatery is championing seasonal produce
If it is fresh seasonal produce that you crave, NicoCaara might just become your new favourite.
Published on Apr 25, 2018 01:38 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Aditya Dogra, New Delhi
These vendors in Janpath market can talk in English, French, Spanish... enough to make a sale
The Gujarati lane of Janpath market is where you can find these fascinating polyglots — some have learned different languages from other sellers around, and some, from foreign customers.
Updated on Apr 21, 2018 07:51 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Aditya Dogra, New Delhi
Ullas ’18: Music, talent, masti, and more at KNC’s annual fest
Most Delhi University (DU) fests are identical, but Kamala Nehru College’s annual cultural fest, Ullas, showed us that you can make it truly cultural by focusing less on stars, and still have all the fun.
Updated on Mar 27, 2018 05:39 PM IST
Aditya Dogra, New Delhi
SRCC’s Crossroads 2018: Fest boycotted by fashion societies of other colleges over alleged foul play
Fashion societies of Delhi University’s Sri Guru Gobind Singh College of Commerce, Kamala Nehru College and Lady Irwin College have given up the positions they secured at Shri Ram College of Commerce’s annual fest, Crossroads.
Updated on Apr 04, 2018 11:39 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Aditya Dogra, New Delhi
Manjari 2018: Hans Raj Hans’ magic and a cultural treat at Daulat Ram College’s fest
Concentrating more on the cultural aspect of their fest, Manjari — the annual cultural fest of Daulat Ram College — had a mix of great performances and star presence.
Updated on Mar 20, 2018 11:29 AM IST
Aditya Dogra, New Delhi
Everything about Indian cuisine interests me, says Chef Alain Passard
Humble to the core, three Michelin-starred chef, Alain Passard says that Indian cooking is regionally diverse, and involves intelligence and artistic gesture, which has always interested him.
Updated on Mar 03, 2018 04:59 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Aditya Dogra, New Delhi
Manjot Singh, Pulkit Samrat, Kriti Kharbanda, Shibani Kashyap at Kalindi College’s fest
Lehren 2018, the annual cultural festival of Delhi University’s Kalindi College, was a star-loaded affair.
Updated on Feb 27, 2018 05:26 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Aditya Dogra, New Delhi
Bura Maano Un-Holi Hai: LSR girl gets semen-filled balloons flung at her
Delhi isn’t the safest place for women, especially around Holi — the experience of Tolino Chishi and others will tell you why.
Updated on Mar 01, 2018 11:46 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Aditya Dogra, New Delhi
New-age wedding gifts: Couples are opting for Bitcoins, wire transfers, and Paytm cash
Traditional gifts and sweets are passé; couples are now accepting cryptocurrency and e-money as wedding gifts. If the gift-givers aren’t clued into digital payments, no problem — the invites have instructions.
Updated on Feb 23, 2018 04:09 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Aditya Dogra, New Delhi
Indulge in some nature therapy in Delhi at the 31st Garden Tourism Festival
Escape to three days of nature therapy at this year’s Garden tourism Festival held at the Garden of Five Senses, Saket.
Published on Feb 18, 2018 03:41 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Aditya Dogra, New Delhi
Anugoonj 2018: Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University’s house party with KK
Even a little chaos at the end couldn’t put a dampener on the closing night of Anugoonj ’18 — the annual cultural fest of GGSIP — as Bollywood singer KK turned up the fun with his evergreen melodies.
Updated on Feb 13, 2018 05:54 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Aditya Dogra, New Delhi
Valentine’s Day: Those who serve also find time for love — here’s how they do it
Do you ever wonder how the florists, baristas, e-commerce delivery guys — in short, all the people who make your Valentine’s Day celebrations special — manage to celebrate their own day of love? We find out.
Updated on Feb 13, 2018 02:51 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Aditya Dogra, New Delhi
Jacqueline Fernandez as Damdami Mai and Ranveer Singh as Love Guru this Valentine’s Day at Hindu College
On February 14 (Valentine’s Day), students of Hindu College will be ‘worshipping’ Jacqueline Fernandez and Ranveer Singh at the iconic Virgin Tree.
Published on Feb 12, 2018 05:00 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Aditya Dogra, New Delhi
Booked for screen: Adaptations bring the magic of your favourite novels to the big screen
2018 has a whole bunch of book-to-movie adaptations coming out, and if you’re a bookworm, there’s no better time to plan your movie outings.
Published on Feb 12, 2018 11:53 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Aditya Dogra, New Delhi
Gargi College’s Reverie 2018 is proof that DU fests are getting grander by the year
From impressive decor and food stalls to cultural performances and huge star presence, Gargi College’s Reverie 2018 was a spectacular show that set the mood for the fest season in Delhi University.
Published on Feb 04, 2018 05:26 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Aditya Dogra, New Delhi
Delhi University Fests 2018: Sexual harassment-free fun is authorities’ and students’ plan
To maintain safety during college fests, DU colleges are looking to add more security and volunteers; visitors also have their strategies ready.
Updated on Jan 30, 2018 07:08 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Aditya Dogra, New Delhi
How is a DU fest made great? The real stars behind it tell us the struggle
We talk to students who are the driving forces behind some of the biggest Delhi University annual cultural fests; their struggle and how they put up a great show.
Published on Jan 30, 2018 01:59 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Aditya Dogra, New Delhi
No-show by singer Mankirt Aulakh at DCAC’s fest Ambrosia, disappoints students
Punjabi singer Mankirt Aulakh cancelled his gig at Delhi College of Arts and Commerce at the last minute, citing ‘severe lack of security’ at Ambrosia ‘18, the college’s annual cultural fest.
Published on Jan 30, 2018 01:58 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Aditya Dogra, New Delhi
Discrimination no more: Delhi University Students Union sets up a Gender Sensitisation Cell
With an aim to tackle issues such as gender discrimination and sexual harassment, Delhi University Students Union (DUSU) launched a Gender Sensitisation Cell on January 15.
Updated on Jan 19, 2018 05:27 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Aditya Dogra, New Delhi
Come in as an elf and graduate as Santa at this Christmas workshop in the city
Want to experience the true joy of Christmas? Come volunteer at this Santa Workshop
Published on Dec 22, 2017 03:20 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Aditya Dogra, New Delhi
Chai pe Charcha: Tea sellers in DU’s North Campus and the conversations around them
Here’s introducing you to some popular tea sellers in Delhi University’s North Campus, and revealing the discussions that happen among students when they visit their stalls.
Updated on Dec 18, 2017 10:22 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Aditya Dogra, New Delhi
DU student’s hard-hitting short on the prevailing Rohingya crisis in India
An allegorical short film titled Upavahana, by a St. Stephen’s College student, uses ants as metaphor to explain the wrongs meted out to the Rohingya refugees.
Updated on Dec 17, 2017 05:23 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Aditya Dogra, New Delhi