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
This Spring Sangria will get you in the right mood to bid farewell to winters
Sun's out, fun's out! Kiss winter goodbye with this boozy pitcher of Spring Sangria, steeped in fruity goodness
Published on Feb 22, 2025 04:05 PM IST
Philippines to Costa Rica: Foolproof travel recos based on your couple type
Picking a travel destination can be the toughest bit when it comes to planning a getaway. Good thing we have a handy list of recos based on your couple type
Published on Feb 22, 2025 03:18 PM IST
Masala omelet among world's best egg dishes: Brunch on these cheesy masala eggs
If you're still wondering what flavour bomb to kickstart your weekend brunching with, this cheesy masala eggs recipe has your name written all over it
Published on Feb 22, 2025 12:00 PM IST
Start your weekend right with some soft and crispy Palappams!
Want to switch things up this weekend? Perfecting this palappam recipe will have you feeling like a kitchen pro in no time
Published on Feb 21, 2025 07:03 PM IST
Mrs. fame Kanwaljit Singh's parody video on the film has won over the internet
Watched Mrs.? Here's the closure you didn't know you needed, all thanks to Sanya Malhotra's on-screen 'papa ji' Kanwaljit Singh. Get ready to break into a smile
Published on Feb 21, 2025 05:24 PM IST
Penn Badgley's take on You's Joe has fans asking Vanga boys RK, Shahid to follow
Never across You's promotions, has Penn Badgley ever endorsed Joe Goldberg's psychopathy. Fans want Shahid Kapoor and Ranbir Kapoor to take a good look
Published on Feb 21, 2025 03:44 PM IST
Fans are back in their Gossip Girl era with Leighton joining Nobody Wants This
What's better than Adam Brody in Nobody Wants This? Real-life wife Leighton Meester joining the 'hot rabbi' on screen for a bit in all her arch nemesis glory
Published on Feb 21, 2025 01:12 PM IST
Only made for the big screens: Urvashi's Daaku Maharaaj scenes deleted?
Daaku Maharaaj, irrespective of if you caught it in theatres or not, has now become synonymous with Urvashi Rautela. But has she been culled from the film?
Published on Feb 20, 2025 11:22 PM IST
If you still don't have clear mascara in your vanity bag, you're missing out
Clear mascara is by no means a new find. But it is nowhere close to gaining the kind of recognition it deserves over its more moody and popular counterpart
Published on Feb 20, 2025 02:01 PM IST
This Amritsari paneer bhurji recipe is perfect for your rainy day hunger pangs
With the rain projected to come down heavy today between the spurts of sun soaking, you don't need another excuse to try out this scrumptious Amritsari recipe
Published on Feb 20, 2025 01:05 PM IST
Aadar Jain's 'timepass' comment in toast to Alekha Advani has given fans the ick
Aadar Jain and Alekha Advani may have been looking like a million bucks at their mehndi celebrations but the internet is fixated on a detail much more pressing
Published on Feb 20, 2025 12:06 PM IST
5 adrenaline-pumping water sports you must indulge in for your next trip!
Check out some adrenaline-pumping water sports to indulge in for your next trip and participate in HT@100 My Country, My Lens photo contest
Published on Feb 19, 2025 06:17 PM IST
Nike X Skims: Kim K breaks into activewear with big new collab, what's in store?
The Nike X Skims collab, currently loading, has all the aesthetic-adhering fitness girlies screaming. This could just be the beginning of a new era
Published on Feb 19, 2025 05:34 PM IST
Pay a sweet ode to the late ‘Father of Nutella’ by replicating his iconic recipe
The inventor of Nutella and by proxy some of your sweetest, nostalgic food memories, Francesco Rivella is no more. Fancy a sweet homage?
Published on Feb 19, 2025 04:16 PM IST
Drink your retinol and skip the big skin purge! Recipe inside
Starting your retinol journey can be terrifying. This delicious drink promises to ease your system and skin into it while also being a bona fide flavour bomb
Published on Feb 19, 2025 01:30 PM IST
The 15-minute Mel Robbins' morning routine is changing lives: Should you try it?
Trends these days are dime and dozen but things actually worth incorporating into your routine are rare. Does Mel Robbins' morning routine make the cut?
Published on Feb 18, 2025 06:50 PM IST
‘Moye moye’: Fans react to Urvashi being removed from Daaku Maharaaj poster
First among immortals aptly defines Urvashi Rautela's positioning in showbiz, at least as per herself. Then why isn't she on the poster of her BO biggie?
Published on Feb 18, 2025 05:07 PM IST
Sanya Malhotra has perfected her curly hair routine and now you can too!
There's nothing effortless about maintaining curls. So for all the products, heat and neck-craning involved you might as well be getting it right the first time
Published on Feb 18, 2025 02:33 PM IST
This homemade electrolyte drink will keep your immunity up through season change
What if we told you there was a delicious way to keep the sniffles and fever away while also keeping your immunity up as Winter transitions to Spring?
Published on Feb 18, 2025 12:48 PM IST
Earthquake hits Delhi-NCR: Dos and don'ts to keep yourself safe for the next
Tremors tracking to 4.2 in magnitude hit Delhi-NCR, early Monday morning. Dos and don'ts to keep in mind for safety during the next one
Published on Feb 17, 2025 06:26 PM IST
Enjoy the last of winter with this 15-minute antioxidant-packed desi soup sabzi!
If you can't tell, winter is on its way out. Irrespective of if you love the cold or hate it, you can't possibly say no to this delectable bowl of soup sabzi!
Published on Feb 17, 2025 05:30 PM IST
Kim Sae-ron death: The sad truth about the late Korean actor's career setbacks
K drama actor Kim Sae-ron was found dead in her Seoul residence on February 16. She was 24. Here's what went wrong with her career shortly before her demise
Published on Feb 17, 2025 03:32 PM IST
Emma Stone's 'popcorn dress' is camp meets functional fashion
Trust Emma Stone to bring some couture-coded giggles and gasps to the red carpet! The 'popcorn dress' then, perfectly captures the actor's goofy personality
Published on Feb 17, 2025 12:39 PM IST
Sad over spending V Day alone? This 2009 romcom will knock some sense into you!
Valentine's Day can either be pink and red or blue and grey. Depends on your situation(ship). And perspective. Either way, we have the perfect antidote
Published on Feb 14, 2025 09:46 PM IST
Stop reheating your leftover rice! Indulge in this bhaat bhajiya recipe instead
Rice is easily one of the most comforting, sleep-inducing meals you can treat your body to. Here's a little tweak that turns it into a deep-fried flavour bomb
Published on Feb 14, 2025 05:59 PM IST
Ye-Bianca headed for a split post near-naked Grammys stint? Here's the truth
Are Kanye West and Bianca Censori splitting up? On Valentine's Day?! Here's the truth
Published on Feb 14, 2025 02:48 PM IST
Was Sambhar named after Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj?
As the Vicky Kaushal and Rashmika Mandanna-starrer Chhaava hits theatres today, here's decoding a pertinent legend involving his valiant on-screen persona
Published on Feb 14, 2025 12:43 PM IST
Luxury perfume for Leo, gloss for Aries: 'What's in my bag' but for the zodiacs
Think the iconic 'what's in my bag' videos with your favourite celebs, except the guest of honour are the zodiac signs and the mood board is being set by AI!
Published on Feb 13, 2025 10:27 PM IST
DYK the wasabi being served to you might just be fake? Here's why
Do you fancy calling yourself a sushi aficionado? If you nodded yes, you need to read this
Published on Feb 13, 2025 08:31 PM IST
Shab-e-Barat'25: End the night on a sweet note with this chana dal katli recipe
End the auspicious occasion of Shab-e-Barat with a delicious bite of flavour and tradition. You have to try this chana dal katli recipe!
Published on Feb 13, 2025 06:16 PM IST