Poorva Joshi
Poorva writes for the Mumbai weekend supplement, HT48Hours, and covers theatre, travel, music and cinema.
Articles by Poorva Joshi
GOT season 7 trailer 2: More dragons, epic wars and a possible reunion
Hindustan Times, Mumbai | By Poorva Joshi
UPDATED ON JUN 22, 2017 05:30 PM IST
The popular HBO series is one of the most anticipated series of the year. As it enters it’s second last season, here’s what you need to watch out for
Make the most of Mumbai’s monsoons: 10 dream trekking trails through the Sahyadris
Hindustan Times, Mumbai | By Poorva Joshi
UPDATED ON JUL 19, 2017 10:45 AM IST
Escape Mumbai’s loud buzz on the weekend. Head over to these trekking trails, lush with the advent of monsoons.
Stairway to health: How a flight of stairs can be your DIY gym
Hindustan Times, Mumbai | By Poorva Joshi
UPDATED ON JUN 21, 2017 01:04 PM IST
Is the monsoon causing trouble with your workout regime? Not anymore. Step out into corridors, and make the nearest staircase your personalised fitness zone
Harry Potter book club: Potterheads can now show off their knowledge, officially
Hindustan Times, Mumbai | By Poorva Joshi
UPDATED ON JUN 20, 2017 01:38 PM IST
Pottermore, the official website for all things wizarding, launches its official book club for discussions on theories, fan fiction and interpretations.
Pornhub turns 10, celebrates anniversary by revealing secret habits of users
Hindustan Times, Mumbai | By Poorva Joshi
UPDATED ON JUN 14, 2017 01:56 PM IST
The most popular porn site on the internet celebrates its 10th anniversary by releasing user data that traces the history of global porn viewership.
Webspotting: We scour the internet for the good stuff
Hindustan Times | By Poorva Joshi and Arundhati Chatterjee, Mumbai
UPDATED ON MAY 12, 2017 05:41 PM IST
Bring out the popcorn. Here’s your binge-watching guide to the weekend.
Former VJ Maria Goretti on cooking to reclaim her personal space and her award-winning cookbook
Hindustan Times | By Poorva Joshi, Mumbai
UPDATED ON MAY 05, 2017 06:01 PM IST
Culinary experiments allowed Goretti a space to be her own boss, and create something on her own terms.
I party in my shower: Actor Sumeet Vyas
Hindustan Times | By As told to Poorva Joshi, Mumbai
UPDATED ON MAY 04, 2017 07:32 PM IST
Vyas lives it up through the night, sleeps all day, and prefers an evening breakfast
Food, theatre, workshops: 10 things to do in Mumbai this weekend
Hindustan Times | By Poorva Joshi, Mumbai
UPDATED ON MAY 04, 2017 08:59 PM IST
Your weekend. Our guide.
Webspotting: We scour the internet for the good stuff
Hindustan Times | By Poorva Joshi and Arundhati Chatterjee, Mumbai
UPDATED ON APR 28, 2017 05:50 PM IST
Bring out the popcorn. Here’s your binge-watching guide for the weekend.
Theatre actor and director Faezeh Jalali on activism though storytelling
Hindustan Times | By Poorva Joshi, Mumbai
UPDATED ON APR 27, 2017 05:57 PM IST
Jalali pioneers activism through her issue-based plays, be it women’s rights or the plight of transgenders
IPL offers, workshop, food: 10 things to do in Mumbai this weekend
Hindustan Times | By Compiled by Poorva Joshi, Mumbai
UPDATED ON APR 27, 2017 08:37 PM IST
Your weekend. Our guide.
Films, food, talk: 10 things to do in Mumbai this weekend
Hindustan Times | By Compiled by Poorva Joshi, Mumbai
UPDATED ON APR 20, 2017 07:17 PM IST
Your weekend. Our guide.
Move over, superheroes. A workshop in the city traces the evolution of non-fiction comics
Hindustan Times | By Poorva Joshi, Mumbai
UPDATED ON APR 20, 2017 05:55 PM IST
Stories from war torn zones and grassroots struggles. Mumbai-based comic artist Nikhil Choudhary will talk about the history of non-fiction comics.
We recommend: We scour the web for the good stuff
Hindustan Times | By Poorva Joshi, Mumbai
UPDATED ON APR 14, 2017 06:03 PM IST
A Harry Potter quiz. A teen drama that takes a sensitive approach to teenage suicide.
A city brewery is serving draught beer infused with Indian herbs and flowers
By Poorva Joshi, Mumbai
UPDATED ON APR 14, 2017 05:55 PM IST
Do you fancy some jasmine in your beer, or perhaps some betel leaf? Here’s where you can try it.
IPL offers and Easter special brunches: 10 things to do in Mumbai this weekend
Hindustan Times | By Compiled by Poorva Joshi, Mumbai
UPDATED ON APR 13, 2017 06:52 PM IST
Your weekend. Our guide.
I’m good at being a couch potato: Actor Nidhi Singh
Hindustan Times | By As told to Poorva Joshi, Mumbai
UPDATED ON APR 13, 2017 04:33 PM IST
A noted web series actor, Singh says she can give lessons on how to spend the weekend lazing at home
Shooting on a weekend is fun: Actor Maanvi Gagroo
Hindustan Times | By As told to Poorva Joshi, Mumbai
UPDATED ON APR 07, 2017 06:12 PM IST
Web series actor Maanvi Gagroo would rather work over the weekend than lounge at home
An exhibition features historic prints and posters from the early 19th century
Hindustan Times | By Poorva Joshi, Mumbai
UPDATED ON APR 06, 2017 04:23 PM IST
Infant Krishna with a Biblical halo, a woman posing with a tennis racket — an exhibition decodes the significance of colonial prints
Insider’s guide to… Knesset Eliyahoo Synagogue
Hindustan Times | By Poorva Joshi, Mumbai
UPDATED ON APR 06, 2017 06:41 PM IST
Amidst the street art, Victorian buildings, and fancy restaurants in Kala Ghoda, a sky-blue coloured synagogue stands out distinctly. We take a tour inside
A photo project highlights how Mumbai’s four rivers faded from public memory
Hindustan Times | By Poorva Joshi, Mumbai
UPDATED ON APR 06, 2017 04:51 PM IST
Did you know that Mumbai has four rivers? A photo project highlights the plight of communities living along the banks of Mumbai’s rivers
Theatre, food, music: 10 things to do in Mumbai this weekend
Hindustan Times | By Compiled by Poorva Joshi, Mumbai
UPDATED ON APR 06, 2017 05:59 PM IST
Your weekend. Our guide.
We recommend: We scour the internet for the good stuff
Hindustan Times | By Poorva Joshi, Mumbai
UPDATED ON MAR 31, 2017 06:31 PM IST
As multiple Video on Demand platforms launch in India, we ask what changes
Hindustan Times | By Poorva Joshi
UPDATED ON APR 01, 2017 01:41 PM IST
In just a year, the Video on Demand space in India has half a dozen players. Here’s why
How film-maker Nasir Husain started the trend for Bollywood masala films
Hindustan Times | By Poorva Joshi, Mumbai
UPDATED ON MAR 30, 2017 03:57 PM IST
A talk in the city will shed light on how film-maker Nasir Husain created the prototype for Bollywood masala films
Theatre, food, music: 10 things to do in Mumbai this weekend
Hindustan Times | By Compiled by Poorva Joshi, Mumbai
UPDATED ON MAR 30, 2017 06:02 PM IST
Confused about the weekend? Here’s our complete guide to the city.
HT Most Stylish awards: When Kailash Kher’s Teri Deewani set the evening’s tone
By Poorva Joshi, Mumbai
UPDATED ON MAR 27, 2017 02:28 PM IST
Bollywood singer Kailash Kher enthralled the audience at HT’s Most Stylish Awards in Mumbai on Friday. He opened his performance with his 2006 sufi hit Teri Deewani.
Kajol has all the power at home: Ajay Devgn at HT Most Stylish awards
By Poorva Joshi, Mumbai
UPDATED ON MAR 26, 2019 01:43 PM IST
The red carpet at the HT Mumbai Most Stylish Award was witness to two timeless real-life love stories of Bollywood: Ajay Devgn-Kajol, and Rishi and Neetu Kapoor.
Jackie Shroff at HT Most Stylish awards: I’ve no idea what I’m wearing
By Poorva Joshi, Mumbai
UPDATED ON MAR 28, 2019 02:07 PM IST
Bollywood actor Jackie Shroff made his presence felt in a stylish bandhgala and glares, and his signature swagger. When asked who designed his outfit, Shroff joked that he had “no idea” who it was.