Henna Rakheja writes on city, art and culture, for the daily Entertainment & Lifestyle supplement, HT City.
Articles by Henna Rakheja
HT Imagine Fest 2018: A confluence of varied arts
The recently concluded Rajnigandha Hindustan Times Imagine Fest 2018, brought visual and performing artists on one platform.
Updated on Feb 22, 2019 07:11 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Henna Rakheja, New Delhi
HT Imagine Fest 2019: Talk and walk amid art
At the upcoming two-day affordable art fest, there will be art walks conducted by experts, and inspirations talks by Bollywood celebs.
Updated on Feb 22, 2019 07:43 PM IST
Hindustan Times, Delhi | Henna Rakheja
HT Imagine Fest 2019: Arts from across India to get a platform
At the upcoming Hindustan Times Imagine Fest, there will be affordable art for aficionados in the Capital
Updated on Feb 22, 2019 08:11 PM IST
Hindustan Times, Delhi | Henna Rakheja, New Delhi
A festival that enables young Indian classical artists to showcase their art
Young Indian classical musicians and dancers get a platform to present their skills at the ongoing festival, SOPAN 2019, in the Capital.
Updated on Feb 05, 2019 05:28 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Henna Rakheja, New Delhi
India Art Fair 2019: All the art you need at this fair
India Art Fair 2019: This year, the event has 75 exhibitors from 24 Indian and international cities setting up booths to display works of more than a thousand artists.
Updated on Jan 31, 2019 03:11 PM IST
Hindustan Times, Delhi | Henna Rakheja
Manisha Koirala: I could have gone into a shell
Actor Manisha Koirala, who has written about her journey of fighting cancer in the book titled Healed, says she learnt to value life in the process, and is looking forward to feedback from people for her writing.
Updated on Jan 28, 2019 04:49 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Henna Rakheja, New Delhi
This art show will make you confront the ordeals of a refugee's life
An ongoing exhibition of installations in Delhi provides an immersive experience of the grief and distress that refugees go through.
Updated on Jan 14, 2019 12:09 PM IST
Hindustan Times, Delhi | Henna Rakheja
A festival where legends of music and dance come together on one stage
Swami Haridas Tansen Sangeet Nritya Mahotsav is a festival that showcases the stalwarts of Indian classical arts. This year it will have performances by some renowned names such as Parveen Sultana (Vocal), Amaan and Ayaan Ali Bangash (Sarod).
Updated on Jan 10, 2019 12:28 PM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | Henna Rakheja
Hindustan Times Palate Fest 2018: Lose yourself in the food haven
So, be it dimsums or tea, golgappas or bread there’s a healthy version of most foods on offer at the 80 stalls on display.
Updated on Dec 16, 2018 01:21 PM IST
Hindustan Times, Delhi | Henna Rakheja, New Delhi
Hindustan Times Palate Fest 2018: It was fun, food and frolic at Nehru Park
At the ongoing HT Palate Fest, day one was a hit with visitors.Here’s some dope for all the food and music lovers in town.
Updated on Dec 15, 2018 11:28 AM IST
Hindustan Times, Delhi | Henna Rakheja, New Delhi
Hindustan Times Palate Fest 2018: 10 reasons why you should be at Palate Fest
If you think you can miss the HT Palate Fest 2018, which begins today, then think again for there are reasons aplenty that can change your mind, and route you towards #healthybinging.
Updated on Dec 14, 2018 07:26 PM IST
Hindustan Times, Delhi | Henna Rakheja, New Delhi
Hindustan Times Palate Fest: Get tuned to healthy bingeing
At the upcoming edition of Hindustan Times Palate Fest at Nehru Park, one can look forward to some healthy bingeing options, and seek advice from the chefs on incorporating healthy recipes in everyday life.
Updated on Dec 12, 2018 02:03 PM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | Henna Rakheja
Check out the unconventional ‘recycled’ artworks at this exhibition
Art is in the eye of the beholder. Proving this is an ongoing exhibition, titled Opaque Emblems, where international and Indian artists, such as, Subodh Gupta, took pre-existing objects and images and recycled them.
Updated on Dec 09, 2018 12:57 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Henna Rakheja
Hindustan Times Palate Fest 2018: Food-ology in a fun-filled way is back in Delhi!
The Hindustan Times Palate Fest is back, and will have performances by Daler Mehndi, Jasmine Sandlas and Tulsi Kumar. There will also be masterclasses by chefs Harpal Singh Sokhi, Gautam Chaudhry and Sabyasachi Gorai, among others.
Updated on Dec 10, 2018 11:03 AM IST
Hindustan Times, Delhi | Henna Rakheja
Christmas 2018: Head to a fair to celebrate the onset of Xmas
Come December and the spirit of Christmas, the aroma of plum cakes and ginger bread fills the imagination. The big day is still away, but here’s a lift of Christmas fairs in the Capital that you can enjoy till then.
Updated on Dec 05, 2018 01:15 PM IST
Hindustan Times, Delhi | Henna Rakheja and Naina Arora
DIAF 2018: Artists from 20 countries to come together at this cultural festival in Delhi
The Delhi International Arts festival is back to re-instill the feeling of Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam. About 1,000 artists will perform in 92 events to be held at 20 venues across the Capital.
Updated on Dec 01, 2018 03:18 PM IST
Hindustan Times, Delhi | Henna Rakheja, New Delhi
Shiva’s leelas narrated through Kuchipudi dance recital in Delhi
Kuchipudi dancers Yamini and Bhavana Reddy — daughters of Padma Bhushan awardees Raja Radha and Kaushalya Reddy — performed Shiva Leela, which also depicts Shiva’s slaying of the demon Mukasura.
Published on Nov 26, 2018 11:08 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Henna Rakheja
This Delhi exhibition puts the spotlight on unique abstract art
A new group exhibition allows a much-needed break from the monotony of everyday lives while celebrating the hues of monochrome.
Updated on Nov 23, 2018 11:20 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Henna Rakheja
Ethiopian tribes in pictures: Snapshots from most remote and beautiful parts of Africa
Despite being in little contact with technological advancement, the Omo tribes possess modern weapons and ammunition. Take a peek into their life.
Published on Nov 06, 2018 11:39 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Henna Rakheja
Facing theatre audience is an immersive experience, says Suneeta Rao
Suneeta Rao, the famous pop and playback singer of the ’80s and ’90s, has returned to theatre with the play Gaa Re Maa, which was staged recently in Delhi
Updated on Nov 04, 2018 04:53 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Henna Rakheja
Ganesh Chaturthi 2018: Take back plants with modaks as Ganpati Bappa’s blessings from pandals
This year, Ganpati puja celebrations around Delhi-NCR are coupled with plantation drives and efforts to raise awareness on planting saplings and nurturing them, to counter the pollution in the Capital.
Updated on Sep 12, 2018 10:54 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Henna Rakheja, New Delhi
Minissha Lamba: Would be great if I get to perform theatre in Miranda House
Actor Minissha Lamba, an alumna of DU’s Miranda House, is set to make her theatre debut in Delhi with the play Mirror Mirror.
Updated on Sep 04, 2018 07:44 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Henna Rakheja, New Delhi
Shweta Tiwari: My daughter was offered my role in Kasauti Zindagi Kay 2
Actor Shweta Tiwari, who essayed the character of Prerna in original version of popular TV show Kasautii Zindagii Kay, says her daughter — who is now a teenager — was approached for the reboot.
Updated on Aug 31, 2018 09:15 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Henna Rakheja, New Delhi
Stationery Fair 2018: Quirk attack on book lovers at Pragati Maidan
At the ongoing Stationery Fair 2018 in Delhi, there are a lot of unusual designs that are turning visitors into shopaholics.
Updated on Aug 28, 2018 07:09 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Henna Rakheja, New Delhi
Delhi: Take a cue from VIBGYOR to help you travel with ease in Metro, DTC
Hop on the rainbow that’s Delhi’s public transport; and decode the colour scheme of the VIBGYOR to travel at ease.
Updated on Aug 25, 2018 01:19 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Henna Rakheja, New Delhi
Delhi Book Fair and Stationery Fair 2018: Bibliophiles rejoice as entry gets free
Watch out for major Indian publishers, innovative stationery, cultural performances by college students and much more at Delhi Book Fair and Stationery Fair 2018.
Updated on Aug 25, 2018 11:26 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Henna Rakheja, New Delhi
Artworks by Bangalore-based artist on vintage papers act as keepers of old memories
One look at the dreamlike animal imagery in works of Bakula Nayak, and you’ll spot old legal documents, bills, etc. depicting lives of their owners.
Updated on Aug 22, 2018 12:14 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Henna Rakheja, New Delhi
Eid-al-Adha: Prayers, donations for Kerala flood-hit precede over elaborate celebrations in Delhi
This Eid al-Adha, many Delhiites have decided to keep their celebrations low-key, so that they can donate as much as possible for those affected in Kerala floods.
Updated on Aug 22, 2018 12:38 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Henna Rakheja, New Delhi
Folk funda: Revive your old connect with native songs at this folk music fest
This event will enliven the oral tradition of narrating stories through folk songs via both formats, traditional and contemporary.
Published on Aug 17, 2018 07:39 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Henna Rakheja, New Delhi
Theatre buffs, its playtime! An ode to the fantastic playwright Gopal Sharman
Akshara Theatre to celebrate its founder Gopal Sharman’s birth anniversary with four of his stories, which will be directed by four contemporary theatre personalities.
Updated on Aug 17, 2018 07:34 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Henna Rakheja, New Delhi
