Aayushi Parekh writes on entertainment, music, lifestyle, food, culture, art, fashion, beauty, trends, city, events etc. for the daily entertainment and lifestyle supplement, HT City Bengaluru
Articles by Aayushi Parekh
Bibliophiles revel in a lit weeked at Bangalore Literature Festival
This edition of the Bangalore Literature Festival saw insightful sessions, book stalls teeming with young minds and happy faces
Published on Dec 04, 2023 01:15 PM IST
India is witnessing a paradigm shift in music: The Yellow Diary
Back on tour and in the city after a year, The Yellow Diary talks to us about indie music, live gigs and more!
Published on Dec 04, 2023 12:47 PM IST
Deep Purple’s Don Airey: Taylor Swift’s music is slightly annoying
Back after 2006, Deep Purple talks to us about their visit, views on music evolution and more
Published on Dec 02, 2023 04:02 PM IST
Vir Das: Bengaluru has been a breeding ground for comedians
Stand-up comic Vir Das, who was recently in the city for a show, talks about its encouraging audiences and his recent Emmy win
Published on Dec 01, 2023 11:46 AM IST
Bangalore Literature Festival is bigger, better and back in the city!
The 12th edition of the much-awaited Bangalore Literature Festival will see close to 300 authors and speakers in attendance
Published on Nov 30, 2023 12:52 PM IST
India is our favourite culinary destination: Matt Preston and Gary Mehigan
With a seven-course meal up their sleeves, these masterchefs cooked up a storm while visiting Bengaluru
Updated on Nov 26, 2023 08:58 PM IST
Kannada is a soft and beautiful language: Papon
Musician Papon is all set to enthral Bengalureans this year, talks to us about working in the region and more
Published on Nov 23, 2023 06:17 PM IST
I won’t wait another 18 years to come back here: Ronan Keating
Irish singer Ronan Keating visited Bengaluru, gushed about his love for India and performed his iconic hits from back in the day for the crowd
Updated on Nov 20, 2023 11:38 AM IST
Indian fans are very passionate: X:in
Kpop girl group X:in visited India for the first time after their debut and can't wait to come back!
Published on Nov 01, 2023 02:14 PM IST
Language should never be a barrier, says Mouni Roy
Actor Mouni Roy turned showstopper for The Weeek in Bengaluru, shares her love for the city
Published on Oct 31, 2023 03:01 PM IST
Kannada films are the face of the country globally: Tamannaah Bhatia
Actor Tamannaah Bhatia recently visited Bengaluru and expressed her admiration for the Kannada film industry
Published on Oct 30, 2023 02:19 PM IST
Bengaluru says ‘Annyeong’ to K-pop craze!
In its first edition, K-Wave Festival brought in a large crowd for Korean food, music and fashion
Published on Oct 30, 2023 02:09 PM IST
Shola for a grand show: Bengaluru Pujo 2023
Preparations at Bengaluru pujo pandals are on in full swing, with associations trying their best to stand apart
Published on Oct 19, 2023 01:34 PM IST
I have a problem with books as disguised screenplays: Vivaan Shah
Actor-author Vivaan Shah talks about his career in prose, films and being part of an artistic family
Updated on Oct 19, 2023 06:36 PM IST
Have patience and be persistent: Sudha Murty’s advice to the youth
Author-philanthropist Sudha Murty talks to us about receiving the Global Indian award, facing social media trolls and more
Published on Oct 11, 2023 12:18 PM IST
I want my daughter to see all my work: Kalki Koechlin
Kalki Koechlin speaks on the challenges of motherhood, the importance of mental health, her career in films and more
Published on Oct 10, 2023 11:58 AM IST
Trevor’s B’luru Show Turns into a Comedy of Errors
Technical troubles and delays plagued the Bengaluru stop of Trevor Noah’s tour on Wednesday; fans disappointed over chaos and lack of infrastructure
Published on Sep 28, 2023 06:49 PM IST
God should be celebrated everyday: Sangeetha Sringeri
Actor Sangeetha Sringeri talks about her Ganeshotsav celebrations this year with a visit to the temple and donning a Maharastrian-style saree
Published on Sep 22, 2023 02:15 PM IST
I want to make memories with my girl at every stage: Ashita Chandrappa
Kannada actor Ashita Chandrappa welcomed her daughter recently and is excited to start a new phase of motherhood
Published on Sep 22, 2023 02:02 PM IST
One dog, per home: Not the ideal rule say activists in Bengaluru
No, your pets will not be taken away by the BBMP anytime soon, say activists on the ‘one dog per home’ rule
Updated on Sep 20, 2023 02:56 PM IST
I got to celebrate Ganesh Chaturthi in typical North Karnataka style: Ranjani
Actor Ranjani Raghavan shares a glimpse into her celebrations of Ganeshotsav and Gowri Habba this year
Updated on Sep 20, 2023 01:59 PM IST
The wedding looked like a dream wonderland: Bhuvann Ponnannaa
A look into actors Bhuvann Ponnannaa and Harshika Poonacha's Kodava-style wedding in Coorg
Published on Sep 12, 2023 11:41 AM IST
Italian guitarist Carlo Fierens is all set for his maiden concert in Bengaluru
Italian guitarist Carlo Fierens talks about his first visit to India, for his maiden concert.
Published on Sep 11, 2023 02:21 PM IST
Dulquer Salmaan wants to stay away from remakes, only stick to original content
Dulquer Salmaan reveals he has been offered many web series but is waiting for the right project and wants to stick to original content.
Updated on Aug 11, 2023 12:17 PM IST
I’d love to do a Kannada film: Gulshan Devaiah
Actor Gulshan Devaiah, known for his versatile performances, says he doesn't think too much about success and failures and prefers to be surprised by the future. He reveals that he wants to do a Kannada film and hopes for another opportunity. Devaiah also discusses the vibrant theatre culture in Bengaluru and the success of the crime genre in films and OTT platforms. He shares his views on the ongoing debate around content and language on OTT, emphasizing the importance of sincerity in art.
Updated on Aug 10, 2023 11:24 AM IST
Without a subconscious, AI cannot beat us: Javed Akhtar
Writer Javed Akhtar shares his opinion on the ongoing SAG-AFTRA protests in Hollywood, the progression of cinema over the years and more
Updated on Aug 08, 2023 01:25 PM IST
It’s more than a friendship: Anupama and Krishi
On International Friendship Day today, we talk to BFFs, actors Anupama Anandkumar and Krishi Thapanda about their special bond
Updated on Aug 06, 2023 03:37 PM IST
Priyanshu Painyuli’s lesser-known Bengaluru connection
Actor Priyanshu Painyuli is all set to add another feather to his cap as he dives into the world of teleplays
Updated on Jul 31, 2023 03:39 PM IST
Pedalling for patriots: 3,000 kms to Kargil
NCC officer Krishnan A Nair recalls cycling from Bengaluru to the Kargil War Memorial in Dras to celebrate India’s war heroes
Updated on Jul 26, 2023 12:44 PM IST
A place to read, write, paint and fold, Cubbon Park
Flora and fauna aside, the park in the heart of the city is home to a multitude of creative communities
Updated on Jul 21, 2023 04:22 PM IST
