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Aayushi Parekh

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

Lok Sabha Elections 2024: Sandalwood stars Dhananjaya and Prakash Raj cast vote

The Kannada Film industry, including actors Prakash Raj and Dhananjaya, step out to exercises their right to vote

Sandalwood actors cast their votes this year

Cinema

Published on Apr 26, 2024 02:11 PM IST

ByAayushi Parekh

Harshika-Bhuvann encounter mob attack in Bengaluru: Calls for swift action

After encountering a terrifying ordeal in the city earlier this month, actor-couple Harshika and Bhuvann hope to get justice

Harshika-Bhuvann hope for swift action following a terrifying ordeal with goons in Frazer Town

Cinema

Published on Apr 21, 2024 12:00 PM IST

ByAayushi Parekh

My hard work paid off: Vijeta, UPSC 2023 AIR 100 rank holder

Vijeta B Hosamani, who secured AIR 100 in UPSC 2023 exams talks about her journey

Vijeta B Hosamani cleared her UPSC exam in her fourth attempt, securing the AIR 100 rank

HTCity

Published on Apr 19, 2024 12:28 PM IST

ByAayushi Parekh

Aindrita-Diganth donate mechanical elephant to Mysuru temple

Actor-couple Aindrita Ray and Diganth Manchale take this initiative to protect animal rights

Aindrita Ray and Diganth Manchale are known for their activism towards animals and the environment

Cinema

Published on Apr 12, 2024 01:14 PM IST

ByAayushi Parekh

Chess is not a gendered sport: Malvika Sharma on being trolled

Actor Malvika Sharma faced a lot of negativity after posting a photo of her playing chess

Malvika Sharma got trolled for posting a photo of herself playing chess

Cinema

Updated on Apr 10, 2024 01:19 PM IST

ByAayushi Parekh

Bengaluru is accepting of flavours and cultures: Sashi Cheliah

The celebrity chef talks to us about his favourite food spots and plans of starting his own eatery in the city

Chef Sashi Cheliah visited Bengaluru for a quick masterclass (Photo: Instagram)

HTCity Foodies

Published on Apr 05, 2024 12:40 PM IST

ByAayushi Parekh

Learning about birds in Bengaluru just became all fun and games

Bengaluru-based researcher and game designer duo have created an exciting board game that allows players to learn about the city’s bird life

Priti Bangal and Prasad Sandbhor have created a collaborative board game talking all about birds

HTCity

Published on Apr 04, 2024 12:37 PM IST

ByAayushi Parekh

It’s much more difficult than I thought: Sagar Puranik on action-direction

In his next directorial, National Award winning filmmaker Sagar Puranik is also set to play the lead role

Sagar Puranik to be seen in the lead role in his next directorial

Cinema

Published on Apr 01, 2024 12:49 PM IST

ByAayushi Parekh

Sangita Kalanidhi for TM Krishna kicks up dust in Carnatic fraternity

Musician TM Krishna receiving the distinguished honour by The Music Academy caused a stir in the Carnatic Music community, here is what they have to say

The Music Academy's recent decision to confer musician TM Krishna has brought about various Carnatic musicians to withdraw from the academy's annual music season

Cinema

Published on Mar 22, 2024 03:50 PM IST

ByAayushi Parekh

We draw some of the biggest crowds in Bengaluru: When Chai Met Toast

After performing an energetic set in Bengaluru, When Chai Met Toast share their love for the city, potential collaborations and future projects

When Chai Met Toast feel that Bengaluru is a

HTCity

Updated on Mar 22, 2024 11:33 AM IST

ByAayushi Parekh

Indian fans sing along the loudest, says Alan Walker

Alan Walker unveils RCB team track and announces his return to India with his biggest multi-city tour so far

Alan Walker performed at Bengaluru's M Chinnaswamy Stadium on Tuesday, unveiling the new team track for Royal Challengers Bengaluru

Cinema

Updated on Mar 21, 2024 01:05 PM IST

ByAayushi Parekh

I’ve moulded myself into the roles I want: Shine Shetty

The actor takes us through his 11-month fitness transformation

Actor Shine Shetty transformed himself over the course of a year

Cinema

Published on Mar 20, 2024 12:04 PM IST

ByAayushi Parekh

Alan Walker composes track for RCB ahead of IPL 2024

The 26-year-old DJ and music producer is beyond excited for RCB and IPL fans to hear the track, which is set to premiere on Tuesday

DJ Alan Walker composes a team track for Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) for the 17th edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) this year

Cinema

Updated on Mar 19, 2024 04:25 PM IST

ByAayushi Parekh

AI can’t create, it only reproduces: Appupen

Graphic novelist Appupen talks to us about his latest book Dream Machine, which highlights the impact of artificial intelligence on art

George Mathen’s latest graphic novel is all things AI and art

HTCity

Updated on Mar 20, 2024 11:57 AM IST

ByAayushi Parekh

I realised I wasn’t done with India: Daniel Sloss

The stand-up comic gets candid with us about his second tour in India

Daniel Sloss is back in India for an eight-city tour this year

Cinema

Updated on Mar 16, 2024 05:24 PM IST

ByAayushi Parekh

Water crisis causes waves of woes in Bengaluru

Every walk of life has been impacted by the current water crisis. We take a look at how Bengalureans are dealing with the situation.

Water crisis in the Garden City of India has resulted in many sectors of the city adhering to rigid measures to save water for day-to-day operations(Photo: AFP)

HTCity

Updated on Mar 13, 2024 11:17 AM IST

ByAayushi Parekh

I don't want to limit myself to a beauty influencer: Ankush Bahuguna

Ankush Bahuguna shares his experience about warming up to the Bengaluru audience, the reality of being a content creator and his future lineup

HTCity

Published on Mar 12, 2024 10:42 AM IST

ByAayushi Parekh

It's a wrap on Bengaluru International Film Festival 2024

The 15th edition of Bengaluru International Film Festival saw screenings of over 180 films, and a celebration of 90 years of Kannada cinema

Completed on March 7, the film festival saw around 50,000 attendees this year

Cinema

Published on Mar 09, 2024 04:32 PM IST

ByAayushi Parekh

Darling Krishna-Milana Nagaraj expecting to welcome Baby KrissMi this year!

Milana Nagaraj opens up about the excitement and nerves surrounding her first pregnancy

Darling Krishna and Milana Nagaraj announce their first pregnancy on Friday

Cinema

Updated on Mar 09, 2024 04:26 PM IST

ByAayushi Parekh

What Women Want: Sandalwood actors speak on Int'l Women's Day 2024

On International Women’s Day, Kannada film actors talk to Aayushi Parekh about how they feel as women in the industry and what they’d like to see change

Sandalwood actors speak on International Women's Day on the changes they want to see in the Kannada Film Industry

Cinema

Published on Mar 08, 2024 12:58 PM IST

ByAayushi Parekh

Russell Peters tickles Bengaluru's funny bone on the weekend

Stand-up comedian Russell Peters’ India tour ended with a bang on Sunday

Russell Peters performed to a crowd of 2,500 people in Bengaluru

HTCity

Updated on Mar 07, 2024 12:37 PM IST

ByAayushi Parekh

It was the most rewarding journey: Shubra on becoming a yoga instructor

Actor Shubra Aiyappa went off the grid for a month to achieve her wellness dreams

Shubra Aiyappa receives her certificate after a month of rigorous training

Cinema

Published on Mar 06, 2024 01:03 PM IST

ByAayushi Parekh

22-year-old model is banging the door down

How a Bengaluru-based model isn’t letting Down syndrome get in the way of her modelling dream

Sania Khimji hopes to make it big in the world of modelling

HTCity Showstoppers

Published on Mar 04, 2024 12:49 PM IST

ByAayushi Parekh

"I have always dreamt of taking Carnatic music to every corner of the world"

The first Indian to be signed with a prominent American label, Varijashree Venugopal is thrilled to represent Carnatic music at a global stage

Varijashree Venugopal at the GroundUP music festival in Miami(Photo: Instagram)

Cinema

Published on Feb 22, 2024 03:57 PM IST

ByAayushi Parekh

B’luru’s startup founder, Sneha Biswas, at India Conference at Harvard ’24

From leaving her job in the US to building something of her own, Sneha Biswas is set to share her entrepreneurial journey at the event

Sneha Biswas is all set to take stage at the India Conference at Harvard 2024

HTCity

Published on Feb 05, 2024 02:38 PM IST

ByAayushi Parekh

Aishwarya-Arun are ‘planning to get married in Ayodhya’

Actors Arun Gowda and Aishwarya BV all set for an auspicious wedding in Ayodhya later this year

Arun Gowda and B V Aishwarya got engaged on the auspicious day of the Ram Mandir consecration

Cinema

Published on Feb 01, 2024 12:59 PM IST

ByAayushi Parekh

Biggest stage we’ve performed on: The Raghu Dixit Project at Lollapalooza

Bengaluru-based band The Raghu Dixit Project talks about their exciting performance in Mumbai

Raghu Dixit played some of his hits and upcoming songs at the festival

Cinema

Updated on Jan 31, 2024 12:11 PM IST

ByAayushi Parekh

I never even dreamed of this: Anupama Hoskere on Padma Shri

Puppeteer Anupama Hoskere on the win, her endeavours to take puppetry around the world talks and making the art form more accessible

Anupama Hoskere shares that the win was quite an unexpected one

HTCity

Published on Jan 31, 2024 11:46 AM IST

ByAayushi Parekh

Once you try vegan pizza, you won’t go back: Aindrita Ray

For Veganuary 2024, we speak to actor-activist Aindrita Ray on her journey into being a vegan, the benefits of it and more

Aindrita Ray talks to us on the importance of a vegan diet, amid Veganuary 2024(Photo: Instagram/aindrita_ray)

Cinema

Published on Jan 28, 2024 10:39 AM IST

ByAayushi Parekh

Meet Charvi Anilkumar, the chess prodigy who won the Bal Rashtriya Puraskar

Charvi Anilkumar has been playing chess since the age of 5 and is now a recipient of the highest civilian award for children in India

Charvi Anilkumar, along with her parents, after receiving the Bal Rashtriya Puraskar

HTCity

Published on Jan 25, 2024 12:12 PM IST

ByAayushi Parekh

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Aayushi Parekh

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

The Kannada Film industry, including actors Prakash Raj and Dhananjaya, step out to exercises their right to vote

After encountering a terrifying ordeal in the city earlier this month, actor-couple Harshika and Bhuvann hope to get justice

Vijeta B Hosamani, who secured AIR 100 in UPSC 2023 exams talks about her journey

Actor-couple Aindrita Ray and Diganth Manchale take this initiative to protect animal rights

Actor Malvika Sharma faced a lot of negativity after posting a photo of her playing chess

The celebrity chef talks to us about his favourite food spots and plans of starting his own eatery in the city

Bengaluru-based researcher and game designer duo have created an exciting board game that allows players to learn about the city’s bird life

In his next directorial, National Award winning filmmaker Sagar Puranik is also set to play the lead role

Musician TM Krishna receiving the distinguished honour by The Music Academy caused a stir in the Carnatic Music community, here is what they have to say

After performing an energetic set in Bengaluru, When Chai Met Toast share their love for the city, potential collaborations and future projects

Alan Walker unveils RCB team track and announces his return to India with his biggest multi-city tour so far

The actor takes us through his 11-month fitness transformation

The 26-year-old DJ and music producer is beyond excited for RCB and IPL fans to hear the track, which is set to premiere on Tuesday

Graphic novelist Appupen talks to us about his latest book Dream Machine, which highlights the impact of artificial intelligence on art

The stand-up comic gets candid with us about his second tour in India

Every walk of life has been impacted by the current water crisis. We take a look at how Bengalureans are dealing with the situation.

Ankush Bahuguna shares his experience about warming up to the Bengaluru audience, the reality of being a content creator and his future lineup

The 15th edition of Bengaluru International Film Festival saw screenings of over 180 films, and a celebration of 90 years of Kannada cinema

Milana Nagaraj opens up about the excitement and nerves surrounding her first pregnancy

On International Women’s Day, Kannada film actors talk to Aayushi Parekh about how they feel as women in the industry and what they’d like to see change

Stand-up comedian Russell Peters’ India tour ended with a bang on Sunday

Actor Shubra Aiyappa went off the grid for a month to achieve her wellness dreams

How a Bengaluru-based model isn’t letting Down syndrome get in the way of her modelling dream

The first Indian to be signed with a prominent American label, Varijashree Venugopal is thrilled to represent Carnatic music at a global stage

From leaving her job in the US to building something of her own, Sneha Biswas is set to share her entrepreneurial journey at the event

Actors Arun Gowda and Aishwarya BV all set for an auspicious wedding in Ayodhya later this year

Bengaluru-based band The Raghu Dixit Project talks about their exciting performance in Mumbai

Puppeteer Anupama Hoskere on the win, her endeavours to take puppetry around the world talks and making the art form more accessible

For Veganuary 2024, we speak to actor-activist Aindrita Ray on her journey into being a vegan, the benefits of it and more

Charvi Anilkumar has been playing chess since the age of 5 and is now a recipient of the highest civilian award for children in India

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