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Akshi Sharma

Akshi Sharma

Articles by Akshi Sharma

Patiala pitbull case reignites ferocious breeds debate

Parry Virk, a dog trainer working towards dog aggression control for the last 20 years, says the owners need to be the first line of defence.

Updated on Aug 14, 2026 14:42 IST

A quiet, new way to socialise is here

In Chandigarh as well as Ludhiana, silent reading parties and book clubs are offering a quieter way to connect, one where conversation is optional, but books are not.

Updated on Aug 8, 2026 15:13 IST

Friendship Day Chandigarh guide: Sip-and-paint, pottery, brunches and more

Across Chandigarh, the celebration has evolved into a day of shared experiences, with creative workshops, brunches and community gatherings offering friends new ways to spend quality time together.

Updated on Aug 1, 2026 14:50 IST

Japanese anime helped me unwind, says NEET-UG topper Aryan Gupta

NEET PG 2026 topper Aryan Gupta with his parents in Ludhiana

Updated on Jul 17, 2026 11:33 IST

Finding the extraordinary in light, landscape and silence

Artist Harmandeep Keerti's painting, Begumpura

Updated on Jul 9, 2026 12:54 IST

World Music Day: ‘That Girl’ Param wants Punjab’s girls to be heard

On World Music Day, Param reflects on how Punjab's independent music landscape draws deeply from local experiences, with artistes writing songs rooted in their realities.

Updated on Jun 21, 2026 08:21 IST

Chandigarh’s charm lingers long for Kashika Kapoor

Actor Kashika Kapoor was in Chandigarh for a music video shoot.

Updated on Jun 17, 2026 12:22 IST

Chetna Keer brings forgotten ‘queen of Lahore’ to life in her latest novel

The cover of Chetna Keer's book

Updated on May 23, 2026 14:43 IST

Read, meet, repeat: Inside the book club boom

Book clubs go beyond just reading and engage in conversations, connections and carving out mindful time.

Updated on Apr 22, 2026 15:08 IST

Ritu Kumar’s ‘Tender Tales of Life’s Lanes’ explores the power of ordinary lives

For Ritu Kamra Kumar, many of these stories are shaped by a deep engagement with women’s experiences.

Updated on Apr 19, 2026 16:40 IST

Take a peek inside safe spaces women are creating in Chandigarh

Members of SheSundays after a wellness session.

Updated on Mar 8, 2026 13:46 IST

From California to Punjab, women’s voices unite in powerful ode to Sikh devotion

‘Gaavani’ is a rare musical movement bringing together 31 women ‘kirtaniyas’ from around the world on a multi-city tour in honour of ninth Sikh master Guru Teg Bahadur

Updated on Nov 14, 2025 10:32 IST

I miss being able to visit Chandigarh like before, says Vivek Agnihotri

Film-maker Vivek Ranjan Agnihotri

Updated on Nov 5, 2025 13:25 IST

How Indian film-maker Sreemoyee traced Iran’s alleys of art, defiance and dreams

A still from documentary 'And, Towards Happy Alleys', directed by Sreemoyee Singh

Updated on Oct 17, 2025 06:31 IST

How Chandigarh tricity’s silent saviours are giving stray dogs a second chance

This International Dog Day, HT talks to silent guardians, who spend a major chunk of their time feeding and tending to stray and injured animals

Updated on Jan 7, 2026 13:40 IST

Ghich Pich has brought Chandigarh’s nostalgia to the mindie canvas, says Aryan

Aryan Rana in a still from Ghich Pich

Updated on Aug 22, 2025 08:48 IST

A niece’s tribute to the timeless legacy of Bollywood’s Anand brothers

Sohaila Kapur giving an audio-visual presentation on the lives of her uncles Dev Anand, Chetan Anand, and Vijay Anand

Updated on Jul 16, 2025 13:06 IST

Kunafa chocolates bring exotic flair to Chandigarh tricity’s patisseries

This Middle Eastern-inspired delicacy, which blends the traditional shredded filo pastry of kunafa with rich, melt-in-your-mouth chocolate, has fast become Chandigarh tricity’s latest indulgence.

Updated on Jul 6, 2025 16:01 IST

This Father’s Day, give your dad a gift of health

Health experts also see this day as the perfect occasion to encourage men above 40 to prioritise preventive screenings, many of which are frequently overlooked.

Updated on Jun 14, 2025 13:29 IST

Meet the 75-year-old army veteran who offered his service for Operation Sindoor

Capt Amar Jeet Kumar's indomitable courage to join the duty again during Operation Sindoor has been hailed by the Indian Army

Updated on May 15, 2025 14:07 IST

How’s the josh, Chandigarh says high sir!

Youths gathered outside Chandigarh's Tagore Theatre on Saturday to register for civil defence volunteer programme

Updated on May 15, 2025 07:40 IST

The legacy of 'Pratap' newspaper through Chander and Jyotsna Mohan's eyes

The cover of Pratap: A Defiant Newspaper

Updated on Apr 22, 2025 14:15 IST

Veer-Zaara inspired me, says Ghich Pich actor Aryan Rana

Aryan Rana in Ghich Pich

Updated on Mar 27, 2025 12:04 IST

Celebrating creativity: Chandigarh women transform studios into healing spaces

In Chandigarh and Mohali, women filled with passion for creativity are turning their studios into safe havens for personal growth, mental health support, and emotional healing through art therapy

Updated on Jul 6, 2025 16:07 IST

Valentine's Day approaches, rose prices steady in Chandigarh

For the past few years, the weeks leading up to the day of love have seen steep price increases, often making the bouquet of red roses a luxury item for many.

Updated on Feb 7, 2025 09:30 IST

Panchkula woman proposes to boyfriend on flight to Goa, leaves internet in awe

Aishwarya Bansal proposing to her boyfriend

Updated on Aug 30, 2024 05:34 IST

Akshay Kumar sends ₹25 lakh to Punjabi singer to tide over financial crises

Akshay and Glory

Updated on Jul 6, 2024 11:56 IST

Diljit Dosanjh: People say I've become a phenomenon, but they miss the point…

Diljit Dosanjh will next be seen in Jatt & Juliet 3

Updated on Jun 25, 2024 12:56 IST

Music Day | Artistes who are amping up indie music scene, one beat at a time

Amar Jalal

chandigarh news

Updated on Jun 22, 2024 08:58 IST

Barot, Shoja, Karol Valley: If you can’t beat the Chandigarh heat, escape it

An ancient structure standing tall in the heart of Shangarh village

Updated on Jun 20, 2024 13:06 IST

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