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When Sara Ali Khan turned muse for designers Abu-Sandeep

Updated on Feb 19, 2020 11:28 am IST

<p>Sara Ali Khan turned muse and showstopper for the 15th edition of the Blenders Pride Fashion Tour event that took place at an elaborate set-up in Aerocity, New Delhi. The 15th-edition of the Blenders Pride Fashion Tour is showcasing the work of multiple fashion designers including the late Wendell Rodricks, Gaurav Gupta, Amit Agarwal, Anju Mody, Payal Jain, and will be on display in 4 cities. While Kolkata, Hyderabad and Delhi have been covered, the Mumbai edition remians.. The collection showcased by Abu Jani and Sandeep Khosla was a mix of their traditional designs, palettes and embroidery amalgamated with a more contemporary edge. Highly-structured sleeves, blouses and silhouettes dominated the catwalk, and two models wore extremely long black dresses as they sat suspended on circular rings on either side of the stage. </p>

Lakme Fashion Week 2020: Dia Mirza, Tabu, Aditya Roy Kapur sizzle ramp

<p>Dia Mirza and Diana Penty sizzled the ramp at Lakme Fashion Week 2020. Cricketer Shikhar Dhawan also walked the ramp in style. Nora Fatehi, Tabu, Aditya Roy Kapur among others rocked the stage. Lakme Fashion Week 2020 is being held from February 11 to 16. The fashion week completed 20 years in 2020.</p>

Updated on Feb 15, 2020 01:22 pm IST

Lakme Fashion Week 2020: Sunny Leone, Rakul Preet, Neha Dhupia dazzle at ramp

<p>Sunny Leone the rocked stage at Lakme Fashion Week 2020. Neha Dhupia was also spotted at the fashion show. Actor Rakul Preet Singh grabbed eyeballs at the ramp. Dressed in style, Rakul wore an elegant white shirt and black trousers. Lakme Fashion Week 2020 is being held from February 11 to 16. The fashion week completed 20 years in 2020.</p>

Updated on Apr 11, 2020 10:02 pm IST

Valentine’s Day 2020: Does everyone know what it means?

<p>What does the individual on the street think of Valentine's Day? Our generation is well versed with what V Day means but what about those who might not have heard of the day? We spoke to some individuals for whom it is a new concept and asked them what their thoughts about this day were. The ones who did know about it also spoke about how difficult it is to be alone on V Day while you see other couples going out.</p>

Updated on Feb 13, 2020 11:14 am IST

In conversation with American poet, Forrest Gander

<p>Cherylann Karl Mollen speaks to Pulitzer prize winning poet Forrest Gander about his next book, Twice a Life, about eco poetry, and about how even silences in poetry can speak volumes.</p>

Updated on Apr 11, 2020 04:58 pm IST

Lakme Fashion Week 2020: Vicky Kaushal, Janhvi Kapoor dazzle at ramp on Day 1

<p>Vicky Kaushal and Janhvi Kapoor walked the ramp at Lakme Fashion Week 2020's inaugural show. Janhvi donned a multi-coloured floor length gown. Vicky wore an ethnic piece by designer Kunal Rawal. Lakme Fashion Week 2020 kicked off on Feb 11 in Mumbai. The fashion show is being held from February 11 to February 16.</p>

Updated on Apr 11, 2020 12:47 pm IST

15 most romantic quotes from literature | Happy Valentine’s Day 2020

<p>This Valentine's Day, celebrate love with some of the most romantic quotes from literature. From Charles Dickens, Emily Bronte, F. Scott Fitzgerald to Carrie Bradshaw - the character created by Candace Bushnell, here are 15 quotes to read and share this V-day 2020.</p>

Updated on Feb 21, 2020 05:12 pm IST

Books & Authors: On VP Menon, Sardar Patel’s Right Hand Man

<p>Though long consigned to the footnotes of history, VP Menon was an important figure who contributed immensely to the shape of contemporary India. He was instrumental in getting the princely states, including the problematic big three - Junagadh, Hyderabad, and Kashmir - to join the Indian union, and was responsible too for the inclusion of women and the unlettered in the new nation's electoral rolls. Narayani Basu, author of VP Menon; The Unsung Architect of Modern India, talks about this extraordinary man. </p>

Updated on Apr 09, 2020 07:57 pm IST

Rajat Ubhaykar on his book ‘Truck De India: A Hitchhiker’s Guide to Hindustan’

<p>Dhaba food, blingy truck bodies, infernal heat, the generosity of truck drivers, and the ubiquity of corruption, Rajat Ubhaykar's book combines sociological and cultural insights with anecdote and reportage to give you a vivid picture of the lives of Indian truckers.</p>

Updated on Mar 13, 2020 01:14 am IST

Books & Authors: On JBS Haldane, the British scientist who became Indian

<p>Samanth Subramanian's biography of the pioneering British scientist JBS Haldane, who became an Indian citizen in the 1950s, weaves in genetics, politics, the Cold War, and the young republic.</p>

Updated on Mar 16, 2020 12:54 pm IST

Health Wise: Is cosmetic surgery worth it?

<p>In India, cosmetic surgery is something most people associate with film stars and celebrities. The reality is quite different. People from all walks of life are getting nips and tucks done to look and feel their best in cities big and small across the country. Find out what Indians want to change the most about the way they look.</p>

Updated on Mar 16, 2020 11:09 am IST

A fort in Haryana’s Nuh with Baloch, Jat connections | I Love Gurugram

<p>A 16th century fort in Tauru, near Gurugram, is a fascinating remnant of the area's history. Locally known as Raja ka Mahal, the fort has Baloch- Jat connections and demonstrates Mughal architecture. A portion of the fort was turned into a police station during British rule and continues to exist in the fort's vicinity.</p>

Updated on Mar 15, 2020 12:55 am IST

Watch: 4 things which broke the internet in 2019

<p>As 2019 comes to a close we take a look at four things that broke the internet from teenage climate activist Greta Thunberg to a number of online challenges. The list is both varied and interesting. The four major trends se discuss here are the Bottle Cap Challenge, Great Thunberg, Kiki Challenge and Hum Fit Toh India Fit challenge.</p><p>Politicians, actors, sportspersons and the general public took part in the online changes, which made them go viral. Ofcourse, some of these challengers turned out to be risky too, like the Kiki Challenge, where people attempting it got injured.</p>

Updated on Mar 12, 2020 05:18 pm IST

Health Wise: How can I beat stress?

<p>Everyone is stressed some time or the other but some are more so than others. We all have off days and that's fine, but consistent stress needs to be treated to stop it from affecting mood, behaviour and physical health. Talking about what's bothering you with a friend or family help more than people realise, as does counselling and medication. People's lives turn around when they seek help, be it from friends and family or from psychologists and psychiatrists. Dr Samir Parikh, Psychiatrist and Director of the Department of Mental Health and Behavioural Sciences, Fortis Healthcare explains the best ways to handle stress.</p>

Updated on Mar 13, 2020 04:41 pm IST

Cosplayers at the Delhi Comic Con 2019

<p>The 9th edition of Delhi Comic Con is being held from December 20 to December 22 2019 between 11am and 8 pm at the NSIC Exhibition Ground, Okhla, Delhi. The three-day-long extravaganza includes Indian and International creators, performances, meet and greet sessions, and gaming and experiential zones from the world's leading studios. Cosplay remains a very popular aspect of Comic Con India, and this year keeping in mind the growing, vibrant Cosplay community, Comic Con India has introduced a new Cosplay contest format.</p>

Updated on Mar 12, 2020 01:26 am IST

Jashn-e-Rekhta 2019: Ghazals, sufi music, food and more

<p>The 6th edition of Jashn-e-Rekhta was held from December 13-15 at Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium, New Delhi. Organised by the Rekhta Foundation, it celebrates Urdu, its rich history and culture. It also endeavours to engage, enlighten and entertain audiences from diverse backgrounds. The festival also had a range of stalls selling books, Urdu theme merchandise with calligraphy, artefacts and other items. Various personalities such as Javed Akhtar, Shujaat Khan, Maithili Thakur, Harshdeep Kaur and others were part of the festival. The Food festival 'Aiwan-e-Zaiqa' had cuisines for lovers of authentic Awadhi, Mughlai, Hyderabadi, Afghani, Bihari, Kashmiri food and also popular street food from Purani Dilli</p>

Updated on Mar 11, 2020 04:07 pm IST

Miss Universe 2019: Miss South Africa Zozibini Tunzi wins the crown

<p>Miss South Africa Zozibini Tunzi was crowned Miss Universe 2019. Tunzi took the crown beating Puerto Rican & Mexican finalists. She is the third South African to be crowned Miss Universe after Demi-Leigh Nel-Peters won in 2017 and Margaret Gardiner in 1978. Miss Puerto Rico Madison Anderson was this year's runner-up while Miss Mexico Sofia Aragon was the second runner-up.</p>

Updated on Mar 08, 2020 10:33 pm IST

HTLS 2019: Heston Blumenthal on vegetarianism and veganism

<p>Celebrity chef Heston Blumenthal talks about vegetarianism and veganism. Speaking at the 17th Hindustan Times leadership Summit, Heston spoke on whether the trend of vegetarianism and veganism takes away the trend of experimenting. </p>

Updated on Mar 08, 2020 06:13 pm IST

HTLS 2019: Heston Blumenthal explains how personalization of food work

<p>Celebrity chef Heston Blumenthal talks about how personalization of food works. Speaking at the 17th Hindustan Times Leadership Summit, Heston said he tries to bring something personalized on the table that would take the person back to beautiful memories take them by surprise. </p>

Updated on Mar 08, 2020 06:11 pm IST

HT catches up with foodies at Palate Fest 2019

<p>Hordes of Delhiites swarmed to Nehru Park to enjoy the delicacies at HT Palate Fest 2019. We catch up with the foodies who tell us what they loved best. The fifth edition of the festival was attended by Bollywood celebrities like Jacqueline Fernandez, Aditi Govitrikar and singer Kanika Kapoor. Also present were celebrated chefs Harpal Singh Sokhi, Sabyasachi Gorai, Tarun Sibal and Nishant Choubey who travelled to the capital to share their culinary secrets through their masterclasses that were conducted over the three-day festival.</p>

Updated on Mar 08, 2020 01:40 am IST

HT Palate Fest 2019: What celeb chefs love to eat

<p>Hindustan Times speaks to the master chefs at HT Palate Fest 2019 to find out what are their preferences when it comes to food. Chef Harpal Singh Sokhi, Chef Nishant Choubey and Chef Saby speaks about which food item they like the most. </p><p>HT Palate Fest 2019 is for all the food lovers. This year, the fest was from 15 November till 17 November. </p>

Updated on Mar 07, 2020 01:36 am IST

Books and Authors: In conversation with Rana Safvi, author of Shahjahanabad: The Living City of Old Delhi

<p>Forts, havelis, temples, mosques, streets, food, culture, history... It's all there in Shahjahanabad: The Living City of Old Delhi, the final installment in popular historian Rana Safvi's series on Delhi. Here, Rana talks about what went into writing this information-packed and very accessible book that combines the historic and the contemporary to give the reader a great then-and-now view of Old Delhi, a remarkable settlement that has, over the centuries, seen both grandeur and tragedy.</p>

Updated on Mar 07, 2020 12:45 pm IST

Ganesh Chaturthi: Worshipping the God of beginnings | Festivals of India

<p>Ganesh Chaturthi is a Hindu festival celebrating the arrival of Ganesha to earth from 'Kailash Parvat' with his mother goddess. The festival is marked with installation of Ganesha idols in homes, or publicly on pandals. The festival ends on the tenth day after start, when the idol is carried in a public procession with music and group chanting, then immersed in a nearby body of water.</p>

Updated on Mar 06, 2020 11:52 am IST

Ram’s return, diyas, crackers: The Diwali experience | Festivals of India

<p>Diwali is often referred to as the festival of light. It is one of the major religious festivals in Hinduism, lasting for five days. In Bengal, the goddess Kali is worshipped, and in the north the festival celebrates the return of Rama, Sita, Lakshmana, and Hanuman to the city of Ayodhya. Small earthenware lamps filled with oil are lit and placed in rows along the parapets of temples and houses.</p>

Updated on Mar 06, 2020 11:51 am IST

Eid Al Fitr: Month-long fasting culminates in celebrations | Festivals of India

<p>Eid al-Fitr also called the “Festival of Breaking the Fast”, is a religious holiday celebrated by Muslims worldwide that marks the end of Ramadan. It is celebrated during the first three days of Shawwal, the 10th month of the Islamic calendar. On Eid al-Fitr friends greet one another, presents are given, new clothes are worn, and the graves of relatives are visited.</p>

Updated on Mar 06, 2020 11:50 am IST

Ram vs Ravan, good vs evil: Significance of Dussehra | Festivals of India

<p>Dussehra is an extremely popular festival in India and symbolizes the victory of good over evil. It marks the triumph of Lord Ram over the demon king Ravan. Dussehra, predominantly a North Indian festival, is celebrated with great fervour. Dussehra strengthens the vows of devotees to follow the path and deeds of Lord Rama.</p>

Updated on Mar 06, 2020 11:47 am IST

Durga Puja: A celebration of woman power | Festivals of India, Mahishasura

<p>Durga puja is one of the most awaited & popular festival of India. Durga Puja celebrates the victory of the goddess Durga over the demon king Mahishasura. It begins on the same day as Navratri, a nine-night festival. Durga puja is seen as a celebration of woman power and is celebrated with much fervor especially in the eastern states of India.</p>

Updated on Mar 06, 2020 11:46 am IST

Fantastic food, trucks and rivers on Bookstack!

<p>This week's Bookstack includes a wonderful cookbook on an underrated cuisine, a incisive study of what makes restaurants successful in India, a superb trucking travelogue, and a biography of one of India's mighty rivers.</p>

Updated on Mar 06, 2020 11:41 am IST

Here’s why Indian food is popular in Mauritius

<p>For a person visiting Mauritius for the first time, you don't expect Indian food to be so predominant there. However, Indian dishes such as dal makhani, nan, samosas, biryani, mutton curry and several more are very much a part of Mauritian cuisine. The question is, how is there such a strong Indian influence in Mauritius? The reason is that in the 18th century, Indian indentured labourers who came to Mauritius got along with them their recipes, which became popular in Mauritius, with a few modifications. Currently 68% of the national population have Indian ancestry.</p>

Updated on Mar 05, 2020 08:30 pm IST

The man Rekha wanted to marry! | Books and Authors

<p>Raconteur Bhaichand Patel's memoir, 'I Am a Stranger Here Myself', which takes the reader around the world from Fiji to London, Manila, New York and Cairo, is an entertaining read stuffed with anecdotes about politicians, distinguished lawyers, film stars, journalists and judges.</p>

Updated on Mar 05, 2020 07:47 pm IST

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