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Henna Rakheja

Henna Rakheja writes on city, art and culture, for the daily Entertainment & Lifestyle supplement, HT City.

Articles by Henna Rakheja

Republic Day 2025 prep, Auto Expo: Delhi, don’t get caught in a jam!

During Auto Expo (Jan 17 to 22) and ahead of Republic Day (Jan 26), there are certain routes you must avoid if you wish for timely travels while in Delhi.

Some routes would be blocked in Delhi due to Republic Day rehearsals. (Photo for representational purposes only)(Photo: Sanchit Khanna/HT)

HTCity Delhi Junction

Published on Jan 17, 2025 11:07 AM IST

ByHenna Rakheja

Kartavya Path: Glimpses from the prep for Republic Day parade at India Gate

Soldiers from across India are in Delhi-NCR ahead of the 76th Republic Day, on Jan 26. Here's how they are practicing for the parade with patriotic fervour.

Days ahead of January 26, the mornings at Kartavya Path begin with a clarion call, bringing the contingents in perfect alignment. (Photo: Anushree Fadnavis/Reuters)

HTCity Delhi Junction

Published on Jan 10, 2025 06:02 PM IST

ByHenna Rakheja

Pt Hariprasad Chaurasia, Shujaat Khan, Shubha Mudgal to perform in Delhi

Swami Haridas-Tansen Sangeet Nritya Mahotsav 2025 is all set to witness maestros of Indian classical music and dance perform live for Delhiites. Read on

Pt Hariprasad Chaurasia, Vidushi Shubha Mudgal, and Ustad Shujaat Khan are scheduled to perform at the festival this year.

HTCity Delhi Junction

Published on Jan 10, 2025 11:42 AM IST

ByHenna Rakheja

Fit India campaign: Cycling with Sunday squad at India Gate

Sunday morning at Delhi's India Gate saw Indian Army personnel and wrestler-MMA champ Sangram Singh cycle for an event organised as part of Fit India campaign.

Wrestler Sangram Singh and Army personnel cycle during the 'Fit India Sundays on Cycle' campaign, at Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium in New Delhi on Sunday.(Photo: Jitender Gupta/ANI)

HTCity Delhi Junction

Published on Jan 08, 2025 03:15 PM IST

ByHenna Rakheja

Preview 2025: Delhi, behold! You can’t miss these music artistes in NCR

From Ed Sheeran and 21 Savage's debut in Delhi, Gurugram to Sonu Nigam and Arijit Singh's return, there's a lot. Block your calendar, music lovers!

Ed Sheeran, Arijit Singh, Sonu Nigam, 21 Savage, and Hanumankind are some of the music artistes who will take to stage in Delhi-NCR in 2025.

HTCity Delhi Junction

Updated on Jan 01, 2025 01:06 PM IST

ByHenna Rakheja

Year-ender 2024: What all in the year made the art world go bananas!

From Banky's animal series to Anish Kapoor topping the Hurun India Art List, here's a recap to 2024's art highlights alongside the famous banana strokes.

Artist Anish Kapoor, an artwork titled Comedian, and animal series by street artist Banksy are some of the topics that got much talked about in the art world in 2024.

HTCity Delhi Junction

Updated on Dec 31, 2024 09:18 AM IST

ByHenna Rakheja

Christmas trees at Delhi-NCR hotels: Sustainability, recycling themes rule

The Christmas tree tradition has taken a meaningful turn as some Delhi-NCR hotels have adopted conscious themes such as sustainability and creative recycling.

Here's a look at some of the Christmas trees put-up at various hotels across NCR.

HTCity Delhi Junction

Published on Dec 24, 2024 07:00 AM IST

ByHenna Rakheja, Kriti Shukla

Art Diary: Chennai-based artist moulds the marble with flair, for a Delhi show

Chennai-based artist, Narayan Lakshman is exhibiting his first-ever sculpture at a group exhibition in Delhi's India Habitat Centre. Read on to know more

Artist Narayan Lakshman's artwork, Protected is sculpted using pink makrana marble from Rajasthan.

HTCity Delhi Junction

Published on Dec 24, 2024 04:05 AM IST

ByHenna Rakheja

Art Diary: Female perspective prevails at this group exhibition in Delhi

Artworks by 20 Delhi-based women are displayed at the show, Vama. Organised by Sahitya Kala Parishad, the exhibits include paintings and sculptures.

Artist Aditi Aggarwal’s diptych is created using the gum bichromate process.

HTCity Delhi Junction

Published on Dec 19, 2024 06:44 PM IST

ByHenna Rakheja

Badshah vs Ggm Police: Cops insist having challaned his convoy, rapper refutes

Singer-rapper Badshah has issued statement refuting claims of being challaned on the night of Karan Aujla's concert. But Gurugram Police says they have “proof”

Rapper Badshah says he was not in the Thar, which has been challaned by Gurugram Police for violation of traffic rules on December 15. (Photo: Yogen Shah)

HTCity Delhi Junction

Published on Dec 18, 2024 04:38 PM IST

ByHenna Rakheja

Singer Kailash Kher performed at Jashn-e-Rekhta in Delhi's JLN Stadium

Kailash Kher's performance at the Urdu language festival, Jashn-e-Rekhta, showcased his emotional connection with Delhi. Read on to know what he said to the LG!

Singer Kailash Kher performed with his band, Kailasa, at the opening of Jashn-e-Rekhta 2024. (Photo: Raajessh Kashyap/HT)

HTCity Delhi Junction

Published on Dec 15, 2024 07:00 AM IST

ByHenna Rakheja

AQI 15 in Delhi! Meet the Sainik Farms couple that keeps the air clean and cool

Delhiites, urban farmers Peter Singh and Neeno Kaur practice sustainable living through aquaponics. Their quest for clean air began after Kaur got leukemia.

Neeno Kaur and Peter Singh, residents of south Delhi's Sainik Farms, are the new social media favourites for practicing sustainable living and waste management.

HTCity Delhi Junction

Published on Dec 08, 2024 01:13 PM IST

ByHenna Rakheja

Rainbow Lit Fest: Authors, artistes assemble in Delhi for queer, inclusive fest

Talks, films, music acts and drag shows will highlighting the issues of LGBTQ. Filmmakers Hansal Mehta, Faraz Ansari, and actor Sandhya Mridul will join too.

Filmmaker Hansal Mehta, actor-author Sandhya Mridul, and filmmaker Faraz Arif Ansari will be at the fest in its third edition.

HTCity Delhi Junction

Published on Dec 08, 2024 10:25 AM IST

ByHenna Rakheja

Indian Classical artistes Rakesh Chaurasia, Mahesh Kale to regale Delhi

Parampara Series 2024 will have live performances by renowned artistes such as Raja Radha Reddy, Rakesh Chaurasia, Mahesh Kale, to name a few.

Kuchipudi Gurus Raja Radha Reddy, flautist Rakesh Chaurasia, and vocalist Mahesh Kale will perform at Parampara Series 2024.(Photos: HTBS)

HTCity Delhi Junction

Published on Dec 04, 2024 11:47 AM IST

ByHenna Rakheja

Delhi Classical Music Festival: Shubha Mudgal, Ajoy Chakraborty to perform live

Delhi Classical Music Festival, by Sahitya Kala Parishad, is returning to the Capital with renowned artistes. Read on to know who is performing when and where.

Renowned vocalists Vidushi Shubha Mudgal and Pt Ajoy Chakraborty will perform at Delhi Classical Music Festival 2024.

HTCity Delhi Junction

Published on Dec 02, 2024 07:00 AM IST

ByHenna Rakheja

HT City Unwind: Head to JLN over the weekend and let the music play!

HTCity Unwind, India’s biggest food and music festival, is back in Delhi with a stellar line-up that includes B Praak, Kanika Kapoor, and Harrdy Sandhu. Read on

Popular singers Kanika Kapoor, Harrdy Sandhu and B Praak are all set to perform live at HT City Unwind.

HTCity Delhi Junction

Published on Nov 30, 2024 08:02 PM IST

ByHenna Rakheja

Trade Fair returns to Delhi with a bigger, bolder avatar at Bharat Mandapam

India International Trade Fair is back! Read on to know which foreign countries are exhibiting this year, and how you can buy the tickets to visit.

Trade Fair is being organised at a bigger level this year, in the newly built halls in Bharat Mandapam Complex.(Photo: ANI)

HTCity Delhi Junction

Published on Nov 14, 2024 12:27 AM IST

ByHenna Rakheja

#ArtDiary: This Kolkata artist depicts semi-realistic fantasy through canvases

A Kolkata-based artist, Suniti Khastgir talks about her artistic pursuits in mixed media and why she chooses to paint faces of people of colour with blue eyes.

Artist Suniti Khastgir and one of her recent works, which shows her peculiar style of painting blue eyes for black figures.

HTCity Delhi Junction

Published on Oct 27, 2024 11:09 AM IST

ByHenna Rakheja

Swiss-Indo spectacle: Up in the air! Aerial and hoop artistes dazzle Delhiites

At Swiss Art Night, the celebrations of 75 years of Switzerland-India friendship included stellar acts by aerialist Jason Brügger and hoop artiste Eshna Kutty.

Swiss aerialist Jason Brügger and Indian hula-hoop artiste Eshna Kutty conceived and practiced over nine months before showcasing their collaboration at the Swiss Art Night - Up In The Air. (Photos: Manoj Verma/HT)

HTCity Delhi Junction

Published on Oct 20, 2024 11:18 AM IST

ByHenna Rakheja

Manasi Parekh on National Award, enjoying Navratri at Janpath's Gujarati Lane

Hours before receiving the National Award, actor Manasi Parekh took to buying a bag to carry it. Here’s a glimpse from her shopping at Gujarati Lane, Janpath.

Actor Manasi Parekh was recently in Delhi, to receive the 70th National Award of Best Actress for the film, Kutch Express. (Photo: Raajessh Kashyap/HT)

HTCity Delhi Junction

Published on Oct 11, 2024 05:28 PM IST

ByHenna Rakheja

OP Sharma Retrospective: Frames pay homage to master of analogue photography

After 60 years of OP Sharma's first show at Delhi's Triveni, 150 prints are now exhibited ft. Hindi film actors Simi Garewal, Zeenat Aman, Dharmendra.

Hindi film actors Shashi Kapoor and Simi Garewal during the shooting of the film Siddhartha (1972; Silver gelatin print).

HTCity Delhi Junction

Published on Sep 09, 2024 12:13 PM IST

ByHenna Rakheja

Aruna Vasudev (1936-2024): Remembering the maa of Asian cinema in India

Aruna Vasudev was an eminent Indian film scholar, critic, curator and painter from Delhi. She devoted her life to promoting Asian cinema in India and abroad.

Film and art critic, Aruna Vasudev passed away in Delhi at the age of 88.(Photo: Raajessh Kashyap/HT)

HTCity Delhi Junction

Published on Sep 07, 2024 10:43 AM IST

ByHenna Rakheja

Ganesh Chaturthi 2024: Delhi-NCR echoes with Bappa Morya chants at pandals

Must visit these Ganpati pandals in Delhi-NCR for the festive vibes. From millet modaks to traditional aartis and kathas, there's a lot to experience.

Delhiites have been bringing home Ganesha idols with much pomp and devotion. (Photo for representational purposes only) (Photo: Raj K Raj/HT)

HTCity Delhi Junction

Updated on Sep 06, 2024 05:05 PM IST

ByHenna Rakheja, Alina Azfar

Teachers’ Day 2024: Let's hear it for Delhi's gurus, guides, mentors, and more!

Ahead of Teachers' Day, an eclectic mix of teachers from the NCR talk about their special teacher-student bond, and what makes this day memorable for them.

Sharing their thoughts on Teachers' day are (clockwise from top left) Saloni Khanna, Rohini Ahluwalia, Minu Bakshi, Purnima Gupta, Mamta Gupta, and Racchna Saddi.

HTCity Delhi Junction

Published on Sep 04, 2024 12:09 PM IST

ByHenna Rakheja

Actor Ankur Rathee: Haryana is home of either sportspersons or actors

Bollywood, OTT actor Ankur Rathee talks to HT City in CP, Delhi. From tales of his village in Haryana to his journey from NY to Mumbai, he shares it all!

Actor Ankur Rathee makes a move towards monsoon in Delhi while on his way to his ancestral village in Haryana. (Photo: Manoj Verma/HT)

HTCity Delhi Junction

Published on Aug 30, 2024 03:10 PM IST

ByHenna Rakheja

International Dog Day | Actor-singer Danish Sood: I am against animal cruelty!

Delhi-born actor-singer Danish Sood recently visited a dog shelter in Noida, to build a case for dog adoption. He vouches for their “unconditional love”.

Actor Danish Sood, who was part of the Bollywood film Gulmohar, recently visited a dog shelter in Noida and felt happy to see more indies getting adopted of late.

HTCity Delhi Junction

Published on Aug 26, 2024 03:01 AM IST

ByHenna Rakheja

Play of shadow: Puppets in Delhi pull strings of India's rich folk art

At an exhibition titled Chhaya, in Delhi, shadow puppets from Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka are highlighting episodes from the epics Ramayana and Mahabharata.

Shadow puppets made years ago in southern India are exhibited at the ongoing show, Chhaya, in Delhi.

HTCity Delhi Junction

Published on Aug 23, 2024 11:00 AM IST

ByHenna Rakheja

Lithuanian Art in Delhi: Artist weaves link between brain waves and colours

Artist-art therapist Audronė Brazauskaitė will be exhibiting her paper works in Delhi. Her art bears cultural influences from both Lithuania and India.

This self-portrait of Audronė Brazauskaitė shows the time when she was just 12. The artist says that the Mughal traditions that she viewed at the National Museum in Delhi, inspired her to add gold ornamentation to it.

HTCity Delhi Junction

Published on Aug 19, 2024 03:15 PM IST

ByHenna Rakheja

Art Attack: Northeastern landscape gets a woodcut print at this show in Delhi

Guwahati-based artist Chandan Bez Baruah's solo show captures the landscape of Northeast India amid its urbanisation. He uses the medium of woodcut printmaking.

Guwahati-based artist Chandan Bez Baruah captures the saints outside Kamakhya Temple in this work, displayed as part of his ongoing solo show.

HTCity Delhi Junction

Published on Aug 17, 2024 09:51 AM IST

ByHenna Rakheja

Prez rule! Gifts going under the hammer at Rashtrapati Bhavan Museum are a hit

Almost 95% artefacts have already received bids at the first-ever auction, of gifts to Presidents of India, which is live on E-Upahaar portal. Here's a peek!

There are 250 artefacts that are currently displayed at the Rashtrapati Bhavan Museum, which have been selected for first-ever auction of Presidential gifts.

HTCity Delhi Junction

Updated on Aug 16, 2024 04:52 PM IST

ByHenna Rakheja

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Henna Rakheja

Henna Rakheja writes on city, art and culture, for the daily Entertainment & Lifestyle supplement, HT City.

During Auto Expo (Jan 17 to 22) and ahead of Republic Day (Jan 26), there are certain routes you must avoid if you wish for timely travels while in Delhi.

Soldiers from across India are in Delhi-NCR ahead of the 76th Republic Day, on Jan 26. Here's how they are practicing for the parade with patriotic fervour.

Swami Haridas-Tansen Sangeet Nritya Mahotsav 2025 is all set to witness maestros of Indian classical music and dance perform live for Delhiites. Read on

Sunday morning at Delhi's India Gate saw Indian Army personnel and wrestler-MMA champ Sangram Singh cycle for an event organised as part of Fit India campaign.

From Ed Sheeran and 21 Savage's debut in Delhi, Gurugram to Sonu Nigam and Arijit Singh's return, there's a lot. Block your calendar, music lovers!

From Banky's animal series to Anish Kapoor topping the Hurun India Art List, here's a recap to 2024's art highlights alongside the famous banana strokes.

The Christmas tree tradition has taken a meaningful turn as some Delhi-NCR hotels have adopted conscious themes such as sustainability and creative recycling.

Chennai-based artist, Narayan Lakshman is exhibiting his first-ever sculpture at a group exhibition in Delhi's India Habitat Centre. Read on to know more

Artworks by 20 Delhi-based women are displayed at the show, Vama. Organised by Sahitya Kala Parishad, the exhibits include paintings and sculptures.

Singer-rapper Badshah has issued statement refuting claims of being challaned on the night of Karan Aujla's concert. But Gurugram Police says they have “proof”

Kailash Kher's performance at the Urdu language festival, Jashn-e-Rekhta, showcased his emotional connection with Delhi. Read on to know what he said to the LG!

Delhiites, urban farmers Peter Singh and Neeno Kaur practice sustainable living through aquaponics. Their quest for clean air began after Kaur got leukemia.

Talks, films, music acts and drag shows will highlighting the issues of LGBTQ. Filmmakers Hansal Mehta, Faraz Ansari, and actor Sandhya Mridul will join too.

Parampara Series 2024 will have live performances by renowned artistes such as Raja Radha Reddy, Rakesh Chaurasia, Mahesh Kale, to name a few.

Delhi Classical Music Festival, by Sahitya Kala Parishad, is returning to the Capital with renowned artistes. Read on to know who is performing when and where.

HTCity Unwind, India’s biggest food and music festival, is back in Delhi with a stellar line-up that includes B Praak, Kanika Kapoor, and Harrdy Sandhu. Read on

India International Trade Fair is back! Read on to know which foreign countries are exhibiting this year, and how you can buy the tickets to visit.

A Kolkata-based artist, Suniti Khastgir talks about her artistic pursuits in mixed media and why she chooses to paint faces of people of colour with blue eyes.

At Swiss Art Night, the celebrations of 75 years of Switzerland-India friendship included stellar acts by aerialist Jason Brügger and hoop artiste Eshna Kutty.

Hours before receiving the National Award, actor Manasi Parekh took to buying a bag to carry it. Here’s a glimpse from her shopping at Gujarati Lane, Janpath.

After 60 years of OP Sharma's first show at Delhi's Triveni, 150 prints are now exhibited ft. Hindi film actors Simi Garewal, Zeenat Aman, Dharmendra.

Aruna Vasudev was an eminent Indian film scholar, critic, curator and painter from Delhi. She devoted her life to promoting Asian cinema in India and abroad.

Must visit these Ganpati pandals in Delhi-NCR for the festive vibes. From millet modaks to traditional aartis and kathas, there's a lot to experience.

Ahead of Teachers' Day, an eclectic mix of teachers from the NCR talk about their special teacher-student bond, and what makes this day memorable for them.

Bollywood, OTT actor Ankur Rathee talks to HT City in CP, Delhi. From tales of his village in Haryana to his journey from NY to Mumbai, he shares it all!

Delhi-born actor-singer Danish Sood recently visited a dog shelter in Noida, to build a case for dog adoption. He vouches for their “unconditional love”.

At an exhibition titled Chhaya, in Delhi, shadow puppets from Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka are highlighting episodes from the epics Ramayana and Mahabharata.

Artist-art therapist Audronė Brazauskaitė will be exhibiting her paper works in Delhi. Her art bears cultural influences from both Lithuania and India.

Guwahati-based artist Chandan Bez Baruah's solo show captures the landscape of Northeast India amid its urbanisation. He uses the medium of woodcut printmaking.

Almost 95% artefacts have already received bids at the first-ever auction, of gifts to Presidents of India, which is live on E-Upahaar portal. Here's a peek!

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