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Shraddha Chowdhury

Shraddha Chowdhury

Articles by Shraddha Chowdhury

Ghosting, Nanoship, Pocketing: Are labels making dating more complicated?

Ghosting, or a date who disappears, gave way to Zombieing (when the ghoster returns). (SHUTTERSTOCK)

Updated on Mar 21, 2025 15:05 IST

Intruder alert: How to shut down nosy questions like a pro

Kate and her friends from The White Lotus S3 are always asking personal questions.

Updated on Mar 7, 2025 11:28 IST

Pick a side: The ultimate guide to makeup, skincare and haircare dupes

In this guide, beauty experts share the tried-and-tested cosmetic dupes they swear by. (DESIGN BY MALAY KARMAKAR)

Updated on Feb 14, 2025 08:27 IST

All’s not well: Health advice that is just a marketing gimmick

If you want to get a magnesium fix, best to seek out foods rich in it, such as leafy greens, beans, and seeds. (SHUTTERSTOCK)

Updated on Oct 18, 2024 11:32 IST

Welcome to the jungle: See how Indian safaris are changing

Kaziranga National Park offers more than just the one-horned rhinoceros. You can see leopards and swamp deer too. (ADITYA PANDA)

Updated on Oct 4, 2024 08:47 IST

Listicle: 10 grand gates that you must pass through on holiday

India Gate, Delhi, was built to pay homage to the 70,000 Indian soldiers who died in World War I. (ILLUSTRATIONS: MALAY KARMAKAR)

Updated on Aug 30, 2024 09:06 IST

Glow and behold: Everything you need to know about skincare in 2024

In the cosmetics aisle, things are changing so fast, some products are almost unrecognisable. (PHOTOS: SHUTTERSTOCK AND ADOBE STOCK)

Updated on Aug 23, 2024 10:38 IST

Listicle: 10 of the best books of 2024 you need to read now

These 10 books are the hottest releases of 2024. The TBR pile keeps growing. (ADOBE STOCK)

Updated on Aug 2, 2024 11:25 IST

A walk to remember: Rewind to India’s first fashion week 25 years ago

The first Lakmé Fashion Week featured 33 designers over five days and was held at the Taj in Delhi. (HT ARCHIVES)

Updated on May 16, 2024 23:36 IST

Critics vs crowds: Whose opinion should you be listening to now?

Dunki received lukewarm reviews from both the public and critics. People are not so easy to fool.

Updated on May 10, 2024 12:46 IST

The artisanal paradox: Why small-batch businesses struggle to grow

Akanksha Batra’s The Green Collective works with women who forage for pine needles and turn them into décor.

Updated on Apr 19, 2024 11:12 IST

Beauty unboxed: Skin, hair, makeup and makeover trends for 2024

Products labelled Natural aren’t always better for the skin or for the Earth. (Shutterstock)

Updated on Mar 29, 2024 10:27 IST

Celebrate kajal! Tips, techniques, memories and more from our fav peeps

The quest for a darker, lasting, non-smudging, matte, glossy, wing-making, waterproof liner is the stuff of epics. (Shutterstock; Design by Monica Gupta)

Updated on Feb 16, 2024 04:38 IST

Neeraj Chopra on India at the Olympics. And life after winning

Neeraj Chopra was just 24 when his 86.69m javelin throw won him the gold medal – India’s first for athletics – at the Olympics. (Switzerland Tourism)

Updated on Feb 2, 2024 10:41 IST

Bordering on a trend: Burmese food is finally getting India excited

Kaut mote is Mynmar’s version of dosa, says Ankit Gupta, co-founder of Burma Burma. (Assad Dadan)

Updated on Dec 11, 2023 13:05 IST

Cover story: Queen of hearts

Prajakta Koli, 30, aka @MostlySane, has gone from being content creator and funny girl-next-door to appearing in shows and movies, landing endorsement deals for travel platforms, and amassing nearly 8 million followers on Instagram. (Photo: Prathamesh Kumbhare)

Updated on Dec 1, 2023 10:24 IST

It was the year of emeralds. Did you see green too?

Kiara Advani wore an emerald necklace at her February wedding to Sidharth Malhotra. (Shutterstock)

Updated on Nov 24, 2023 10:07 IST

Listicle: 10 reasons we love Koffee With Karan

HT Image

Updated on Nov 3, 2023 14:23 IST

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