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Aditya Dogra

Aditya Dogra writes on art, culture and campus, for the daily Entertainment & Lifestyle supplement, HT City.

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Father’s Day 2020: Things Bollywood dads say that everyone can relate to

From Amrish Puri to Anupam Kher, Bollywood dads have many shades. Here are some iconic dialogues from Hindi films down the years that you might have heard your dad say, too.

Amrish Puri and Tigmanshu Dhulia played very different kinds of Bollywood dads.

entertainment

Updated on Jun 21, 2020 08:18 AM IST

Hindustan Times | ByAditya Dogra

Attention, mystery buffs!This play in town is just for you

36 Defence Colony is set to give the audiences a classic whodunnit with a more realistic and grounded spin.

While most would expect the usual tropes of a murder mystery to form the backbone of the story, writer and director Manil Mayank Mishra, says that the play is a more realistic take that would have the audience seeing beyond the obvious.

lifestyle

Updated on Sep 01, 2019 03:32 PM IST

Hindustan Times, Delhi | ByAditya Dogra

This IIT concert was all about kindness

Kindness can be infectious. And, at the recent Kindness Concert held at Indian Institute of Technology Delhi, it sure did catch on.

The musicians launched ‘Shine Your Light’— the official anthem for the #KindnessMatters campaign.(Sarang Gupta/Hindustan Times)

lifestyle

Updated on Aug 28, 2019 06:54 PM IST

Hindustan Times, Delhi | ByAditya Dogra

World Photography Day 2019: Here’s why Delhi is a photographer’s muse

World Photography Day 2019: On World Photography Day, here are shots from Delhi that prove why the city is a favourite of photographers.

World Photography Day 2019: To a photographer, Delhi is always shot ready.(Jasjeet Plaha/ht)

lifestyle

Updated on Aug 19, 2019 11:16 AM IST

Hindustan Times, Delhi | ByAditya Dogra

Book Review: Dare Eat That by Divya Anand

Author Divya Anand explores that very realm through her book, and shows a side of world cuisine that we often end up ignoring.

From insects and snakes to horses and half-eggs, the book takes you on a journey that starts with you feeling grossed out to actually appreciating just how diverse the food scene is around the world.

lifestyle

Updated on Aug 07, 2019 05:17 PM IST

Hindustan Times, Delhi | ByAditya Dogra

Fuchcha’s get inked: Making a statement with tattoo and piercing in the new session

College students always gear up before the new session, but now tattoos and dermal piercings have become their way of introducing the cool quotient.

Tattoos and dermal piercings seem to be in vogue this season, and tattoo shops around the city have noticed a surge in youngsters who want to get them done.

lifestyle

Updated on Jul 11, 2019 05:28 PM IST

Hindustan Times, Delhi | ByAditya Dogra, New Delhi

What type of DU student are you? Take this quiz and find out!

Take this quiz and maybe you’d be able to tell which kind of Delhi University student you are.

education

Updated on Jul 01, 2019 03:46 PM IST

Hindustan Times, New Delhi | ByAditya Dogra, New Delhi

I miss the good-looking sardars of Khalsa college: Actor Renee Dhyani

Actor Renee Dhyani talks about being known as the ‘Dilli ki Ladki’ in her industry, missing the city’s street food and fashion, and her love for the hunks of SGTB Khalsa college.

entertainment

Updated on Jun 24, 2019 11:37 AM IST

Hindustan Times | ByAditya Dogra, New Delhi

Despite traffic on Mount Everest, they conquered the peak

Through the journey of a climber, we look into how menacing the climbers’ queue on Everest really was.

lifestyle

Updated on Jun 12, 2019 10:08 AM IST

Hindustan Times, Delhi | ByAditya Dogra, Naina Arora

DU Campus Prep: Hey, soon-to-be Fuchchas, ready for DU life?

All eyes set on DU? Prepare yourself for the varsity with these simple pointers.Though the process of #DUadmission2019 is yet to begin, here’s a low-down on what’s in store at the university — lingo, lifestyle and survival tips

education

Updated on May 28, 2019 03:06 PM IST

Hindustan Times, New Delhi | ByAditya Dogra, New Delhi

10 types of students you meet during DU admissions

Getting your admission game on? We bring you the 10 types of students who you might encounter while you’re out hunting your grad college.

A shot of first year students at DU day 1 last year.(Amal KS/HT Photo)

education

Updated on May 23, 2019 03:17 PM IST

Hindustan Times | ByAditya Dogra, New Delhi

Summer care for strays: Here’s how you can do your bit for your furry friends

In this searing heat, furry friends are counting on the warmth of your heart to help them stay cool

Choose hydrating fruits for the strays around your house as they help keep them cool(Getty Images)

lifestyle

Updated on May 15, 2019 12:07 PM IST

Hindustan Times | ByAditya Dogra, New Delhi

Delhi food has been recommended strongly: Israeli chef Chef Gil de Picciotto

In the city for the Israeli National Day celebrations, Chef Gil de Picciotto talks about the parallels between Israeli and Indian food, his love for food innovation and his journey from fighter pilot to chef.

lifestyle

Updated on May 12, 2019 09:37 AM IST

Hindustan Times, Delhi | ByAditya Dogra, New Delhi

Earth Day Special: The enticing lakes of Delhi NCR

On Earth Day today, take a look at these beautiful lakes that will transport you to an idyllic utopia

The Hauz Khas lake is one of the most popular ones in Delhi(Jasjeet Plaha/HT)

cities

Updated on Apr 22, 2019 03:44 PM IST

Hindustan Times | ByAditya Dogra, New Delhi

Quit my job to feed people: Rahul Verma of the Uday Foundation

While grappling with his newborn son’s medical condition, Rahul Verma decided to make a difference to the thousands waiting outside hospitals

Rahul Verma aims to tackle mental health and the well-being of the old after the #Udayfightshunger campaign.

cities

Published on Apr 22, 2019 02:08 PM IST

Hindustan Times | ByAditya Dogra, New Delhi

Holi 2019: How to ensure a pawsome time for your furry friends

Happy Holi 2019: Pets, unlike humans, are more susceptible to damage, allergies and more, when it comes to colours. That is where the need of special care comes in, and it isn’t that tedious a job, too.

lifestyle

Updated on Mar 22, 2019 01:44 PM IST

Hindustan Times, Delhi | ByAditya Dogra

Tees, merchandise, offers and moustache styles: Wing Cmdr Abhinandan is taking over pop culture

We look at all the new trends that have sprung up after the return of Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman from Pakistan.

IAF pilot Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman was waiting to cross over to India at the Attari-Wagah border on Pakistan side on Friday.(ANI)

lifestyle

Updated on Mar 07, 2019 01:11 PM IST

Hindustan Times, Delhi | ByAditya Dogra, New Delhi

Pitrasatta Se Aazadi: Protesters take over V-Tree puja, manage to dampen celebrations

A tussle between some students of Hindu College wishing to continue the Virgin Tree puja and those opposing it broke out at the college on Valentine’s Day

Scenes from teh V-Tree puja at Hindu College.(Sarang Gupta/HT Photo)

cities

Published on Feb 15, 2019 01:56 PM IST

Hindustan Times | ByAditya Dogra, New Delhi

Bollywood is like any other project to me: Singer Prateek Kuhad

We caught up with singer-songwriter Prateek Kuhad after his performance at Reverie ’19, and talked about performing on campus, his music and more.

Prateek Kuhad during his performance at Reverie, the annual cultural fest of Gargi College.(Shivam Saxena/HT)

entertainment

Updated on Feb 11, 2019 03:16 PM IST

Hindustan Times | ByAditya Dogra, New Delhi

Art, and nothing more: The Irregulars Art Fair is back

Cheekily clashing with the India Art Fair in the capital, this Anti-Art Fair will give you a peek into the world of independent art

An artist works on a paint by numbers mural outside Studio Khirki which hosted the Irragulars Art Fair(SHivam Saxena-HT)

cities

Updated on Aug 16, 2019 06:15 PM IST

Hindustan Times | ByAditya Dogra, New Delhi

Want to be a PUBG pro? Here are tips and tricks that every noob should follow

PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds or PUBG is ‘the’ thing in the mobile gaming world right now. And, if you’re looking to win big, here are some tricks that will help you.

lifestyle

Updated on Jun 09, 2020 08:37 AM IST

Hindustan Times, Delhi | ByAditya Dogra

Ab party karke hi jaayengey: Singer Aditi Singh Sharma at Symphony ’19

Power-packed performances, endless selfies and a party like no other with singer Aditi Singh Sharma made JDMC’s Symphony the perfect start to the fest season.

Singer Aditi Singh Sharma rocked teh stage at Janki Devi Memorial College’s Star Night(Manoj Verma/HT)

cities

Updated on Jan 17, 2019 01:15 PM IST

Hindustan Times | ByAditya Dogra, New Delhi

An ‘eye’ for an eye: This exhibition is an artists’ attempt at changing the world

Visual artist Jyotiprakash Sethy showcases the harsh realities of our world through striking mix media artworks that revolve around violence against women and the Syrian war.

Artist Jyotiprakash Sethy poses next to his artworks(Sarang Gupta/HT)

cities

Updated on Jan 17, 2019 11:44 AM IST

Hindustan Times | ByAditya Dogra, New Delhi

Nothing compares to being honoured by your alma mater: Gulshan Grover

Actor Gulshan Grover who was recently honoured at the Shri Ram College of Commerce (SRCC) Annual Cocktail Dinner talked to us about varsity life, his preferred haunts and the fest season that was his favourite.

Actor Gulshan grover was recently honoured by his alma mater, Shri Ram College of Commerce.

cities

Updated on Jan 08, 2019 01:22 PM IST

Hindustan Times | ByAditya Dogra, New Delhi

Christmas DIY: Make your own Santa

Happy Holidays 2018: With this kit, you can make a cute figurine of Santa Claus, or a bookmark — and share your achievement on social media with #ChristmasDIYwithHTCity

lifestyle

Updated on Dec 25, 2018 06:25 PM IST

Hindustan Times, Delhi | ByAditya Dogra

A sarod festival that celebrates the guru-shishya prampara

An ongoing Sarod festival in town celebrates the compositions of sarod maestro Ustad Amjad Ali Khan, being performed by his disciples.

Sarod maestro Ustad Amjad Ali Khan has wowed audience time and time again. Now, a festival in town is giving visitors a glimpse of the traditional guru-shishya parampara.(Anshuman Poyrekar/ Hindustan Times)

lifestyle

Updated on Dec 22, 2018 03:27 PM IST

Hindustan Times, Delhi | ByAditya Dogra, New Delhi

Would love to see Shah Rukh Khan as RBI governor in book adaptation, says Ravi Subramanian

Banking is such a vast subject that there is enough scope for me to write banking thrillers all my life and never repeat my stories. I find writing that borrows heavily from real life is a lot more engaging and thrilling.

Author Ravi Subramanian’s latest book is called Don’t Tell The Governor.

books

Updated on Dec 11, 2018 01:31 PM IST

Hindustan Times | ByAditya Dogra

American artist Paul Booth applauds India’s respect for tattoo

American tattoo master Paul Booth has created tattoos for celebs including singer Corey Taylor from Stone Sour and Slipknot and The Undertaker.

Paul Booth was recently in Delhi for the Heartwork Tattoo Festival.

lifestyle

Updated on Dec 11, 2018 12:40 PM IST

Hindustan Times | ByAditya Dogra

Delhi brides are big on celeb inspired lehengas, and how

City brides have always been inspired by designer lehengas when it comes to getting their own wedding lehengas made, but now, they seem to be taking inspiration from the celebs that tied the knot in the past year.

Ranveer Singh and Deepika Padukone at their wedding. (Instagram)

lifestyle

Updated on Dec 07, 2018 11:20 AM IST

Hindustan Times | ByAditya Dogra

Dress up and get your capes ready for the Delhi Comic Con

The Delhi Comic Con is back in its eighth edition. From Deadpool to Thor, from the Joker to the Stormtroopers, everyone’s gonna be at the three-day fan festival.

Cosplayers at the 2017 Comic Con in Delhi.(Prabhas Roy/HT)

lifestyle

Updated on Nov 25, 2018 12:26 PM IST

Hindustan Times | ByAditya Dogra

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Aditya Dogra

Aditya Dogra writes on art, culture and campus, for the daily Entertainment & Lifestyle supplement, HT City.

From Amrish Puri to Anupam Kher, Bollywood dads have many shades. Here are some iconic dialogues from Hindi films down the years that you might have heard your dad say, too.

36 Defence Colony is set to give the audiences a classic whodunnit with a more realistic and grounded spin.

Kindness can be infectious. And, at the recent Kindness Concert held at Indian Institute of Technology Delhi, it sure did catch on.

World Photography Day 2019: On World Photography Day, here are shots from Delhi that prove why the city is a favourite of photographers.

Author Divya Anand explores that very realm through her book, and shows a side of world cuisine that we often end up ignoring.

College students always gear up before the new session, but now tattoos and dermal piercings have become their way of introducing the cool quotient.

Take this quiz and maybe you’d be able to tell which kind of Delhi University student you are.

Actor Renee Dhyani talks about being known as the ‘Dilli ki Ladki’ in her industry, missing the city’s street food and fashion, and her love for the hunks of SGTB Khalsa college.

Through the journey of a climber, we look into how menacing the climbers’ queue on Everest really was.

All eyes set on DU? Prepare yourself for the varsity with these simple pointers.Though the process of #DUadmission2019 is yet to begin, here’s a low-down on what’s in store at the university — lingo, lifestyle and survival tips

Getting your admission game on? We bring you the 10 types of students who you might encounter while you’re out hunting your grad college.

In this searing heat, furry friends are counting on the warmth of your heart to help them stay cool

In the city for the Israeli National Day celebrations, Chef Gil de Picciotto talks about the parallels between Israeli and Indian food, his love for food innovation and his journey from fighter pilot to chef.

On Earth Day today, take a look at these beautiful lakes that will transport you to an idyllic utopia

While grappling with his newborn son’s medical condition, Rahul Verma decided to make a difference to the thousands waiting outside hospitals

Happy Holi 2019: Pets, unlike humans, are more susceptible to damage, allergies and more, when it comes to colours. That is where the need of special care comes in, and it isn’t that tedious a job, too.

We look at all the new trends that have sprung up after the return of Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman from Pakistan.

A tussle between some students of Hindu College wishing to continue the Virgin Tree puja and those opposing it broke out at the college on Valentine’s Day

We caught up with singer-songwriter Prateek Kuhad after his performance at Reverie ’19, and talked about performing on campus, his music and more.

Cheekily clashing with the India Art Fair in the capital, this Anti-Art Fair will give you a peek into the world of independent art

PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds or PUBG is ‘the’ thing in the mobile gaming world right now. And, if you’re looking to win big, here are some tricks that will help you.

Power-packed performances, endless selfies and a party like no other with singer Aditi Singh Sharma made JDMC’s Symphony the perfect start to the fest season.

Visual artist Jyotiprakash Sethy showcases the harsh realities of our world through striking mix media artworks that revolve around violence against women and the Syrian war.

Actor Gulshan Grover who was recently honoured at the Shri Ram College of Commerce (SRCC) Annual Cocktail Dinner talked to us about varsity life, his preferred haunts and the fest season that was his favourite.

Happy Holidays 2018: With this kit, you can make a cute figurine of Santa Claus, or a bookmark — and share your achievement on social media with #ChristmasDIYwithHTCity

An ongoing Sarod festival in town celebrates the compositions of sarod maestro Ustad Amjad Ali Khan, being performed by his disciples.

Banking is such a vast subject that there is enough scope for me to write banking thrillers all my life and never repeat my stories. I find writing that borrows heavily from real life is a lot more engaging and thrilling.

American tattoo master Paul Booth has created tattoos for celebs including singer Corey Taylor from Stone Sour and Slipknot and The Undertaker.

City brides have always been inspired by designer lehengas when it comes to getting their own wedding lehengas made, but now, they seem to be taking inspiration from the celebs that tied the knot in the past year.

The Delhi Comic Con is back in its eighth edition. From Deadpool to Thor, from the Joker to the Stormtroopers, everyone’s gonna be at the three-day fan festival.

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