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Akshay Kaushal

Akshay Kaushal writes on fashion, for the daily Entertainment & Lifestyle supplement, HT City.

Articles by Akshay Kaushal

Silk headwraps are having a moment in fashion

Just when we thought that we are going overboard with the trend from nineties and noughties, these style mavens make us believe that there is a lot more from this era that can be brought back in fashion.

The popular headscarf trend from 90s is back with a bang.(Instagram)

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Updated on Sep 17, 2020 10:22 PM IST

Hindustan Times | ByAkshay Kaushal

Why old is the new ‘new’

From scrap to fab, these designers are realigning the lines of slow fashion with creative upcycling techniques.

Showing fashion aficionados that stunning pieces can made be with old fabrics and textiles is what many designers are now vouching for.(Instagram)

lifestyle

Updated on Sep 08, 2020 07:39 AM IST

Hindustan Times | ByAkshay Kaushal

Food that will keep your heart in pink of health

While heart health is often associated with low-fat foods, this trend of low fat and fat-free has been one of the biggest contributors to the worsening of heart health globally.

Here are some nutrients and minerals that we can find in our daily diet that can keep our heart safe and also help in proper blood circulation in veins and arteries.(Instagram)

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Updated on Sep 17, 2020 05:20 PM IST

Hindustan Times | ByAkshay Kaushal

Liven up your home for a soothing stay amid the pandemic

As your home becomes your new office and gym, it is time to revamp your interior for a fresh and calming vibe.

Opt for lightweight, printed curtains in cotton or linen for an easy-breezy effect.(Instagram)

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Published on Sep 02, 2020 03:51 PM IST

Hindustan Times | ByAkshay Kaushal

Amp up your style game with printed pants

Injecting fun into their looks, the celebrities are teaming printed pants with shirts, crop tops, blouses, and even oversized tees.

Model Hailey Bieber rocks printed pants with satin shirt.

lifestyle

Updated on Sep 01, 2020 01:39 PM IST

Hindustan Times | ByAkshay Kaushal

Partying during the pandemic

The pandemic has put our parties on hold but eventually, when we will party one day, we will party our heart out.

In this shoot, we try to showcase how partying can look like in the upcoming party season.

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Updated on Sep 01, 2020 05:35 PM IST

Hindustan Times | ByAkshay Kaushal

It’s time to get pally with pearls, guys!

It wouldn’t be wrong to put it across that they have become a must-have accessory in every man’s closet.

Advocating this trend now are the likes of singer Harry Styles, actor Will Smith’s son Jaden Smith, singer Shawn Mendes and a lot of male social media influencers who are now rocking the pearl-like a pro.

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Updated on Aug 27, 2020 03:20 PM IST

Hindustan Times | ByAkshay Kaushal

Move over foccacia bread, cloud bread is the new viral food trend

Just when we thought that we are out of the quarantine hangover, there is another food trend which is grabbing eyeballs on social media called the ‘cloud bread.’

Quarantine gave rise to several viral food trends on social media with people experimenting and sharing their version of it on various platforms.

lifestyle

Updated on Aug 19, 2020 02:28 PM IST

Hindustan Times | ByAkshay Kaushal

Festive wear inspiration for Ganesh Chaturthi

Celebrity-inspired festive looks to emulate this Ganesh Chaturthi.

While we didn’t get enough reasons to dress up due to the ongoing pandemic, with festive season upon us, it’s time to deck up and cheer up our mood.

lifestyle

Updated on Aug 19, 2020 03:33 PM IST

Hindustan Times, Delhi | ByAkshay Kaushal

5 tips to help you cook faster in kitchen

Sometimes it becomes bit of a task to even cook a basic meal comprising of rice and lentil. Here’s how you can prepare food in lesser time period than usual.

Photo for representation only.(Instagram)

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Published on Aug 15, 2020 01:35 AM IST

Hindustan Times | ByAkshay Kaushal

Trending beard styles that you can do it yourself

From beardstache to buzz cut, here are some DIY ways to rock your quarantine beard.

Give yourself a makeover with these five easy to achieve beard styles.

lifestyle

Updated on Aug 15, 2020 12:53 AM IST

Hindustan Times | ByAkshay Kaushal

Nineties curtain haircut a hit among celebrities

The year 2020 has seen its resurgence, with actors and K-pop stars bringing it back in trend.

Brooklyn Beckham rocks the curtain haircut.(Instagram)

lifestyle

Updated on Aug 05, 2020 04:07 PM IST

Hindustan Times | ByAkshay Kaushal

Tips to remove odour from your refrigerator

Here’s what you can do to prevent your fridge from smelling.

Follow these tips to make your fridge spick and span, and most importantly odour free.(Instagram)

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Updated on Aug 07, 2020 01:35 PM IST

Hindustan Times | ByAkshay Kaushal

Tips to make your first virtual date more impressive and exciting

Be it your first video call with someone you recently met on a dating app or a much awaited virtual date with your college sweetheart, here’s how you can make it more fun.

Not only does a well organised and nicely set up virtual date leaves a lasting impression on your partner, but can also do wonders for the future of your relationship.

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Updated on Aug 04, 2020 12:03 PM IST

Hindustan Times | ByAkshay Kaushal

Simple ways to preserve spices and grains in monsoon

To extend the shelf life of the food products kept in our kitchen, we need to follow some tips and tricks to store food in the right way in monsoon.

Follow these easy tips to prevent your food items from getting spoilt in monsoon.(Instagram)

lifestyle

Updated on Jul 29, 2020 01:46 PM IST

Hindustan Times | ByAkshay Kaushal

Comfy, cozy, chic define this season’s coolest style

You can confidently step out in your active wear and loungewear. All you need is some imaginative styling.

Actor Aahana Kumra wears a pop coloured sports bra with cycling shorts as she goes out for a run. You can team this look with a bomber jacket if you are headed to meet a friend after months .

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Updated on Jul 28, 2020 05:49 PM IST

Hindustan Times | ByPrerna Gauba and Akshay Kaushal

Men around the world are showing cool ways to style vests

It was seen on the runway at the beginning of the year and now a lot of celebrities and social media influencers have found solace in this sleeveless tee.

Once thought to be uncool, vests have now found a new liking among a lot of stylish men.

lifestyle

Updated on Jul 28, 2020 07:24 AM IST

Hindustan Times | ByAkshay Kaushal

Should you be friends with your friend’s ex?

Has it ever happened to you that your friend has asked you to stop all communication with his or her ex- boyfriend or girlfriend? What should you be doing in such a situation?

Is it a good idea to remain friends with your friend’s ex boyfriend or girlfriend? We find out.

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Updated on Jul 28, 2020 07:31 AM IST

Hindustan Times | ByAkshay Kaushal

Walnuts, the immunity boosting wonder nuts!

This dry fruit comes packed with good fats and makes for a healthy snack. Here’s how to increase the nutritional value of your meal with it.

Walnuts have a lot of nutritional benefits which are good for our body and also for our immunity.(Instagram)

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Updated on Jul 27, 2020 10:29 PM IST

Hindustan Times | ByAkshay Kaushal

5 kitchen hacks to make your life easier

From storing your spices to boiling eggs the right way, here are some smart kitchen hacks to get you going.

Do you know the right way to squeeze lemons? We tell you how to do it.(Getty Images/iStockphoto)

lifestyle

Updated on Jul 28, 2020 03:04 PM IST

Hindustan Times | ByAkshay Kaushal

Home-made drinks to strengthen your immune system amid the pandemic

Fruits rich in vitamin C and probiotic milk products like yogurt and kefir are all important in building up your immunity.

Here are some easy home-made immunity drinks that you can enjoy.

lifestyle

Updated on Jul 18, 2020 06:32 PM IST

Hindustan Times | ByAkshay Kaushal

Face masks are now a form of expression

Apart from being used as a form of protection, they are also becoming a way to express our feelings and put forth our views on pressing issues going around in our society.

Designer Saran Kohli, who suffers from vitiligo since childhood, came up with the idea of making vitiligo face masks to initiate an open conversation on the condition.

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Updated on Jul 15, 2020 05:52 PM IST

Hindustan Times | ByAkshay Kaushal

Covid-19: Here’s what contactless dining and delivery is all about

Here’s a step-by-step guide to the contactless delivery service for both delivery and dine in that restaurants are following to prevent the spread of the virus.

We decode how a contactless delivery works for restaurants that are gradually opening up to the new normal.

lifestyle

Updated on Jul 17, 2020 02:58 PM IST

Hindustan Times | ByAkshay Kaushal

Finding moments of joy amid the pandemic

Designer Suneet Varma giving a haircut to his 79-year-old mother Indra Varma is the cutest thing that we have seen on Internet.

Designer Suneet Varma took to Instagram to share this photo of him giving a haircut to his mother Indra Varma.

lifestyle

Updated on Jul 15, 2020 02:57 PM IST

Hindustan Times | ByAkshay Kaushal

Has the pandemic made you insecure about your relationship?

Here are things that can you do if insecurities seep into your relationship.

Are worried about what your partner would be doing in your absence or if he or she is romantically involved with someone else?(Getty Images/iStockphoto)

lifestyle

Updated on Jul 14, 2020 08:01 AM IST

Hindustan Times | ByAkshay Kaushal

5 effective fat burning exercises you can do at home

You don’t really need those heavy gym equipment to keep you fit. Here are five easy exercises you can perform daily at home for 30 minutes to help you stay in shape.

Doctor and fitness enthusiast Hanaan Choudhary shows his 30 minute cardio workout session that can be done without going to the gym.

lifestyle

Updated on Jul 14, 2020 11:34 PM IST

Hindustan Times | ByAkshay Kaushal

It’s print-on-print galore for men

Our male celebrities are embracing the print-on-print trend more than before. What makes this trend a hit? Fashion experts reveal.

Print-on-print is the new thing for men.

lifestyle

Updated on Jul 14, 2020 07:54 AM IST

Hindustan Times | ByAkshay Kaushal

Pride-inspired accessories you can rock all year round

One month is not enough to show your support to the LGBTQI+ community, so here are some cool rainbow-inspired accessories to show your love and warmth towards the people of the community.

Pride month might be over but that doesn’t stop us from sporting the rainbow palette and supporting the LGBTQI+ rights.

lifestyle

Updated on Jul 02, 2020 09:56 AM IST

Hindustan Times | ByAkshay Kaushal

Trick your kids into eating healthy by trying fun food art

Moms on Instagram are making healthy meals look more appealing for their kids by turning them into work of art.

Food artist moms are trying to inspire other parents to make healthy food more fun for their kids so that they enjoy their meal without making any fuss.

lifestyle

Updated on Jul 04, 2020 01:09 PM IST

Hindustan Times | ByAkshay Kaushal

Turn your leftover dal into a delicacy

Wondering what to do with last night’s leftover dal? These easy and mouth-watering recipes will turn it into a treat!

From Thaalipeeth to Litti Chokha, here’s how you can make use of the leftover dal in your kitchen.

lifestyle

Updated on Jul 01, 2020 01:03 PM IST

Hindustan Times | ByAkshay Kaushal

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Akshay Kaushal writes on fashion, for the daily Entertainment & Lifestyle supplement, HT City.

Just when we thought that we are going overboard with the trend from nineties and noughties, these style mavens make us believe that there is a lot more from this era that can be brought back in fashion.

From scrap to fab, these designers are realigning the lines of slow fashion with creative upcycling techniques.

While heart health is often associated with low-fat foods, this trend of low fat and fat-free has been one of the biggest contributors to the worsening of heart health globally.

As your home becomes your new office and gym, it is time to revamp your interior for a fresh and calming vibe.

Injecting fun into their looks, the celebrities are teaming printed pants with shirts, crop tops, blouses, and even oversized tees.

The pandemic has put our parties on hold but eventually, when we will party one day, we will party our heart out.

It wouldn’t be wrong to put it across that they have become a must-have accessory in every man’s closet.

Just when we thought that we are out of the quarantine hangover, there is another food trend which is grabbing eyeballs on social media called the ‘cloud bread.’

Celebrity-inspired festive looks to emulate this Ganesh Chaturthi.

Sometimes it becomes bit of a task to even cook a basic meal comprising of rice and lentil. Here’s how you can prepare food in lesser time period than usual.

From beardstache to buzz cut, here are some DIY ways to rock your quarantine beard.

The year 2020 has seen its resurgence, with actors and K-pop stars bringing it back in trend.

Here’s what you can do to prevent your fridge from smelling.

Be it your first video call with someone you recently met on a dating app or a much awaited virtual date with your college sweetheart, here’s how you can make it more fun.

To extend the shelf life of the food products kept in our kitchen, we need to follow some tips and tricks to store food in the right way in monsoon.

You can confidently step out in your active wear and loungewear. All you need is some imaginative styling.

It was seen on the runway at the beginning of the year and now a lot of celebrities and social media influencers have found solace in this sleeveless tee.

Has it ever happened to you that your friend has asked you to stop all communication with his or her ex- boyfriend or girlfriend? What should you be doing in such a situation?

This dry fruit comes packed with good fats and makes for a healthy snack. Here’s how to increase the nutritional value of your meal with it.

From storing your spices to boiling eggs the right way, here are some smart kitchen hacks to get you going.

Fruits rich in vitamin C and probiotic milk products like yogurt and kefir are all important in building up your immunity.

Apart from being used as a form of protection, they are also becoming a way to express our feelings and put forth our views on pressing issues going around in our society.

Here’s a step-by-step guide to the contactless delivery service for both delivery and dine in that restaurants are following to prevent the spread of the virus.

Designer Suneet Varma giving a haircut to his 79-year-old mother Indra Varma is the cutest thing that we have seen on Internet.

Here are things that can you do if insecurities seep into your relationship.

You don’t really need those heavy gym equipment to keep you fit. Here are five easy exercises you can perform daily at home for 30 minutes to help you stay in shape.

Our male celebrities are embracing the print-on-print trend more than before. What makes this trend a hit? Fashion experts reveal.

One month is not enough to show your support to the LGBTQI+ community, so here are some cool rainbow-inspired accessories to show your love and warmth towards the people of the community.

Moms on Instagram are making healthy meals look more appealing for their kids by turning them into work of art.

Wondering what to do with last night’s leftover dal? These easy and mouth-watering recipes will turn it into a treat!

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