Atisha Jain was part of Hindustan Times’ nationwide network of correspondents that brings news, analysis and information to its readers. She no longer works with the Hindustan Times.
Articles by Atisha Jain
This woman’s photos of mothers will change your views on breastfeeding in public
Photographer Ivette Ivens has shot a number of stunning images that depict breastfeeding in its most beautiful and raw form.
Updated on Oct 12, 2017 04:01 PM IST
Twitter user asks how many Aadhaar cards for Ravan? UIDAI’s response has the Internet in splits
A Twitter user was quick to troll the Aadhaar handle by asking for its take on issuing an Aadhaar card to Ravana.
Updated on Oct 01, 2017 09:21 AM IST
Company fires plus-size woman after her photo shoot with fiance goes viral
Stephanie said that she was fired by her employer after the photo shoot that went viral on social media.
Updated on Oct 01, 2017 09:47 AM IST
Comedian mocks every flag in Twitter thread. This is what he said about India
Ken Cheng has taken up the colossal task of disrespecting every flag, from every country, one tweet after another - that makes it 195.
Updated on Sep 27, 2017 04:49 PM IST
When you don’t trust your husband with grocery shopping, here’s what you do
This woman’s hilarious grocery list for her husband is going viral
Updated on Sep 26, 2017 04:45 PM IST
‘Likh ke dijiye’: India’s official Oscar entry Newton has Twitter in splits
Two dialogues from Rajkummar Rao-starrer Newton caught the fancy of social media, and in no time the meme machinery has set its wheels into motion.
Updated on Sep 26, 2017 04:46 PM IST
‘Rocket man’ versus ‘dotard’: Will Kim Jong Un win war of words against Trump?
The world was reintroduced with the 14th century term “dotard”, thanks to North Korea’s Kim Jong-un.
Updated on Sep 22, 2017 05:29 PM IST
‘Gory murder’ of RSS woman by Leftist Muslims in Kerala is fake news
On Wednesday, a video showing a BJP woman supporter being allegedly murdered in Kerala surfaced on social media. Only, it is fake!
Updated on Oct 01, 2017 12:53 PM IST
Here’s why #BlockNarendraModi was trending on Twitter
Hashtag #BlockNarendraModi is trending on Twitter for users to block Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the social media platform was trending
Updated on Sep 12, 2017 04:18 PM IST
Why we don’t need a third season of Kapil Sharma’s Comedy Nights
The Kapil Sharma Show has been renewed for another year. Will this be another year of lewd, slapstick humour? Another year of cheap old wine in a new bottle? Or will Kapil Sharma try to reinvent himself and his image?
Updated on Aug 30, 2017 12:41 PM IST
Need to pee but no washrooms around? Bangalore resident thinks ‘Pee credits’ a good idea
Pee credits: An app that tracks your purchases and awards pee credits.
Published on Aug 17, 2017 06:11 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Atisha Jain, New Delhi
‘Azaadi mubarak Bollywood’: Twitter celebrates removal of CBFC chief Pahlaj Nihalani
Pahlaj Nihalani is out as India’s censor board chief and Twitter can’t stop wondering who will now protect India from the onslaught of everything ‘unsanskari’.
Updated on Aug 12, 2017 03:49 PM IST
Kids’ reality shows: Former child artistes Sunidhi Chauhan, Shekhar Ravjiani join debate
Filmmaker Shoojit Sircar’s tweet asking for a ban on kids’ reality shows has caused a furore in the industry. Will it yield any result or will the fire soon die down?
Updated on Jul 17, 2017 06:01 PM IST
Obama’s White House photographer trolls US President Donald Trump on Instagram
Pete Souza’s Instagram posts of former Potus appear to be a subtle commentary on the moves of the new president
Updated on Feb 11, 2017 05:45 PM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | Atisha Jain
Black money smells like rotten leather: A bank manager’s tale of her day’s work
A bank manager gives a glimpse into the other side of the door, as the government’s move to scrap high-denomination currency notes, creates a furore amongst people.
Updated on Nov 16, 2016 06:13 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Atisha Jain
Why Trump was peeking into wife Melania’s ballot? Twitter has answers
Republican nominee, Donald Trump was caught on camera seemingly taking a peek over the voting machine’s blinder at his wife Melania’s ballot.
Updated on Nov 09, 2016 11:56 AM IST
New Delhi, Hindustan Times | Atisha Jain
All that you didn’t know about the ‘retired-military dog’ adoption drive
Dog lovers across the city are super excited about owning retired military dogs. Only, there aren’t any dogs out for grabs.
Updated on Nov 05, 2016 05:19 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Atisha Jain
A poet and rebel: How Insta-sensation Rupi Kaur forced her way to global fame
The incredible story of how 24-year-old Rupi Kaur converted ‘likes’ on Instagram to mega book deals and is making pots of money.
Updated on Jun 28, 2017 05:26 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Atisha Jain
The Instaclout: Five Indians who found fame on Instagram... organically
Meet the Indians making it big through the photo sharing platform.
Updated on Oct 22, 2016 07:19 PM IST
Lights, Camera... Akshay: Why he will never be the bitter half
He doesn’t lose sleep over bad reviews, is super-secure about his wife’s recent successes and is fit as hell. How does this guy manage to play by his own rules?
Updated on Sep 11, 2016 11:51 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Atisha Jain
Aarthi Sampath, the first Indian woman chef to win Chopped, serves nostalgia on a plate
Aarthi Sampath, first Indian woman chef to win the US cooking show Chopped, on serving nostalgia on a plate.
Published on Sep 08, 2016 08:32 PM IST
Comedian Papa CJ on all things funny
Comedian Papa CJ talks about Tinder, a celebrity he’d love to roast, and the things that tickles his funny bone.
Updated on May 28, 2016 09:04 PM IST
My self-esteem is way too low to call myself a star yet: Dev Patel
Dev Patel has grown up. He is self-deprecating, fiercely grounded and appears to be running his own race.
Updated on May 03, 2016 02:41 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Atisha Jain
EDM is just 10 per cent of the music I listen to, says DJ Nucleya
How DJ Nucleya moulded South Indian street music for the dance floor.
Updated on Apr 22, 2016 05:59 PM IST
What’s author Ravi Shankar Etteth’s favourite opening sentence?
Journalist-author Ravi Shankar Ettetth says in a way, The Book of Shiva wrote itself.
Updated on Apr 22, 2016 05:59 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Atisha Jain
Sudhir Mishra on Bollywood’s disdain for intelligent movies and his modern twist to Devdas
Filmmaker Sudhir Mishra on Bollywood’s disdain for intelligent movies and his upcoming modern twist to Devdas.
Updated on Jan 30, 2016 09:01 AM IST
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Filmmaker Sudhir Mishra on Bollywood’s disdain for intelligent movies and his upcoming modern twist to Devdas.
Published on Jan 30, 2016 08:27 AM IST
“Indian Idol was really special because it went to so many small towns,” says Meiyang Chang
Meiyang Chang who was the winner of the third edition of Indian Idol, went on to host the show in the next two seasons.
Updated on Jan 09, 2016 08:17 PM IST
“All of us who contributed to Star Bestsellers wanted to go on to make films,” says Tigmanshu Dhulia
Director Tigmanshu Dhulia talks about Star Bestsellers and how the show proved to be beneficial to the directors as filmmakers.
Published on Jan 09, 2016 07:17 PM IST
“There was instant identification with Antakshari,” says Annu Kapoor
“Antakshari’s originality made it special... Everybody has played Antakshari at least once in their lifetime. So there was instant identification,” says Annu Kapoor.
Updated on Jan 09, 2016 07:52 PM IST