Fashion, food and cinema - as a journalist at HT City, these drive Aalokitaa Basu to bring you fresh and fun perspectives on all things unique and trending. Sometimes the tiniest details spin the most exciting stories and you can always count on her to deliver pieces striking a perfect balance between the insightful and the frothy. Happy reading!
Articles by Aalokitaa Basu
Rum masala chai to East India Negroni: Delish desi recipes for Rum Day revelry
You may swear by your earthy, moody glass of some OG rum and coke but if you're a true rum lover, you're going to want to push the boundaries with these recipes
Published on Aug 16, 2024 06:49 PM IST
Is Blake Lively cancelled? The It Ends With Us controversy surely predicts so
The days following the much-anticipated release of Justin Baldoni's It Ends With Us, has put Blake Lively in an unassuming spot, one she continues to ignore
Published on Aug 16, 2024 03:46 PM IST
Navroz Mubarak: Iran to India, Parsi food's rich-delectable culinary heritage
As Parsis the world over celebrate their lineage this Navroz, here's taking a deep dive into the culinary influences of their globally relished cuisine
Published on Aug 15, 2024 07:09 PM IST
The Roman tradition which inspired Zuckerberg's 7ft backyard statue of his wife
Mark Zuckerberg has taken 'happy wife happy life' a little too seriously with a 7-foot receipt to show for it. Side Note: The Romans did it first
Published on Aug 15, 2024 06:55 PM IST
Does monk fruit sugar lead to blood clots? Switch to these natural sweeteners
Do you rely on monk fruit sugar or stevia for your sweet kicks? You might want to reconsider your choice of sweetener if a recent study is anything to go by
Published on Aug 14, 2024 06:49 PM IST
Has Hardik Pandya found love again? No it's not Ananya Panday!
Hardik Pandya and Natasa Stankovic announced their separation back in July. Recent rumours suggest that the cricketer has moved on. Has he found love again?
Published on Aug 14, 2024 01:41 PM IST
Imtiaz Ali to Gautam Gambhir: Notable Hindu College alumni who have made a mark
This year's NIRF rankings awarded Delhi University's Hindu College, the much-coveted top rank. Did you know these celebrities have walked those famed halls?
Published on Aug 13, 2024 06:41 PM IST
Sridevi lives on in essence through Janhvi Kapoor's film career: Here's how
Sridevi may be no more but Janhvi Kapoor has made it a point to further immortalise her mother's career with her own choice in films
Published on Aug 13, 2024 04:43 PM IST
Hello brat summer! Your starter pack to decode the Charli XCX-raged gen Z trend
Are you in your brat summer era? If not, you better get up to speed for what is shaping up to be, potentially the next big pop culture milestone
Published on Aug 12, 2024 04:37 PM IST
Alicia Kaur's chemistry with Sidharth Malhotra begs one question: Who is she?
Alicia Kaur is more than a well-known name in the world of fashion and modeling. The supermodel however, now finds herself in the mainstream spotlight
Updated on Aug 12, 2024 02:57 PM IST
Olympic weight cutting is an extreme sport: Aman-Vinesh's routines prove so
Olympics 2024 underway in Paris will soon be drawing to a close. This edition of the games has inadvertently put the spotlight on tense weight watching
Published on Aug 10, 2024 06:53 PM IST
From Tyga, to Travis & Timothée: B'day girl Kylie Jenner's high-profile romances
As Kylie Jenner turns a year older, here's taking a bird's eye view of her love life ranging from her first serious relationship to her most recent linkup
Published on Aug 10, 2024 02:55 PM IST
The Domino Effect linking a painkiller and vultures to India's mortality rate
India's mortality rate stands hiked at 7.473 per cent in 2024. There is much to consider when it comes to the complicated string of events impacting this number
Published on Aug 09, 2024 06:47 PM IST
Sobhita-Chay make romance official on 8.8.8: What is the date's significance?
Sobhita Dhulipala and Naga Chaitanya have put speculations to rest by officiating their romance with an engagement on August 8. What is the date's significance?
Published on Aug 08, 2024 06:58 PM IST
Monsoon acne to beard care: The ultimate expert-approved skincare cheat sheet
While we might get around to contending with the Delhi rains, our skin has a mind of its own. We have just the answers to help your skin coast through monsoons
Updated on Aug 08, 2024 05:59 PM IST
Do Indian curry powders have cancer-causing chemicals? Just make your own!
Amid news of variations of Indian curry powder carrying carcinogens, now is a good time to start making your own, unadulterated curry powder at home
Updated on Aug 07, 2024 06:29 PM IST
Vinesh Phogat's Olympics 2024 disqualification explained: Is it fair?
Vinesh Phogat went from gearing up to potentially bring home India's first Olympic gold in women's wrestling to facing sudden disqualification. But why?
Published on Aug 07, 2024 03:31 PM IST
Thomas Ceccon to Noah Lyles: Who is your Olympics 2024 pick for boyfriend?
Olympian athletes currently battling it out in Paris are increasingly finding themselves in the news for 3 reasons — good looks, good looks and good looks!
Published on Aug 06, 2024 06:51 PM IST
Method dressing is back — Shraddha Kapoor, Blake Lively, Janhvi Kapoor are proof
Can you guess what's common between Shraddha Kapoor, Blake Lively, Janhvi Kapoor and Margot Robbie? They've all been bitten by the method dressing bug
Published on Aug 06, 2024 02:46 PM IST
Olympics 2024's 'unofficial sport', pin trading dates back to 1896: What is it?
The official-unofficial sport of the Olympics, across most editions, has been making waves once again. Say hello to the tradition, art and skill of pin trading!
Published on Aug 05, 2024 06:58 PM IST
Black Monday: As Sensex, Nifty plummet, internet copes by erupting in memes
The first Monday of August brought with it an alarming stock market crash, the waves of which are being felt cross-continent. The internet has of course reacted
Published on Aug 05, 2024 04:21 PM IST
HBD Kajol! A look at the b'day girl's experimental filmography as she turns 50
As Kajol rings in the big 5-O, here's taking stock of the latest experimental phase in her career, seeing her gravitate towards socially-motivated scripts
Published on Aug 05, 2024 02:07 PM IST
Fancy some banana beer? The wackiest pint flavours to savour this Beer Day
As International Beer Day is celebrated the world over today, let's round up some of the wackiest flavoured beers up for grabs
Published on Aug 02, 2024 06:54 PM IST
DYK: Tiramisu's cocoa-powder dusted legacy originated in an 18th century brothel
The father of Tiramisu, Roberto Linguanotto, passed away at 81, leaving behind 'the world's most famous dessert', the legacy of which goes back a few centuries
Updated on Aug 02, 2024 02:37 PM IST
French grandeur to installation fashion, runway-dominating themes at ICW 2024
The curtain finally fell on India Couture Week 2024 last night with much to unpack when it comes to the fashion gala's key takeaways. Let's get to it then!
Published on Aug 01, 2024 06:55 PM IST
Bored of avo on toast, guac? Try these twisty takes on the trendy fruit instead
It's officially Avocado Day! The versatile and nutritious fruit has increasingly become a part of daily brekkie and snack routines — but, let's switch things up
Published on Jul 31, 2024 07:16 PM IST
Baroque blooms at Rimzim Dadu's ICW show: A look at its legacy on the runway
India Couture Week 2024's penultimate day saw Rimzim Dadu present her latest line. Besides Sobhita Dhulipala, Baroque too took the spotlight as showstopper
Updated on Jul 31, 2024 05:12 PM IST
A look at birthday boy Nolan's soft spot for the anti-hero as he turns 54
As he turns 54, here's taking a look at Christopher Nolan's penchant for championing the cause of the anti-hero across his 11-title filmography
Published on Jul 30, 2024 07:22 PM IST
India Couture Week 2024: Have Vedang Raina and Khushi Kapoor made it official?
Gaurav Gupta's latest collection, Arunodaya, showcased at ICW 2024, saw fresh off-the-screen debutants Vedang Raina and Khushi Kapoor turn showstoppers
Published on Jul 30, 2024 02:02 PM IST
Manu Bhaker just won India its first medal at Paris Olympics 2024: Who is she?
India has registered its first win at the Olympic Games currently underway in Paris, courtesy of shooter Manu Bhaker. Here's all you need to know about her
Updated on Jul 28, 2024 08:13 PM IST