Aprajita Sharad writes on city, campus, Page 3 parties and cultural events for the daily Entertainment & Lifestyle supplement, HT City.
Articles by Aprajita Sharad
Forgiveness Day 2024: Students of DU colleges exchange forgiveness bands
Students across Delhi University colleges have started a new trend of gifting customised forgiveness bands to celebrate Forgiveness Day 2024 on July 7.
Published on Jul 07, 2024 01:20 PM IST
Restaurants vs diners: Brawl in Delhi's Darzi bar over service charge
Darzi Bar in Connaught Place recently saw diners get into a fist fight over service charge. Restaurateurs, foodies in Delhi debate whether to pay it or not.
Published on Jul 04, 2024 12:55 PM IST
#WorldPoetryDay: DU students vouch for verses that act as anchor in life, pandemic times
On World Poetry Day, today, students of Delhi University vouch for verses that have been a ray of hope amid trying times.
Published on Mar 21, 2022 02:25 PM IST
Naina Arora and Aprajita Sharad, New Delhi
Peace in Kashmir helped me win Gold: Sadia Tariq
Sadia Tariq participated and won a gold for India in the Moscow Wushu Stars championship in the middle of the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war. The 15 year old champion wants the government to open a Wushu academy in Srinagar to support the brewing athletic talent in the valley.
Updated on Mar 02, 2022 10:53 PM IST
Amitabh Bachchan look alike spotted in Hansraj College!
A handful of students from Hansraj College, who were hanging out after their classes on a Monday evening, around the famous lover’s point (LP) zone of their college, were surprised when they spotted an Amitabh Bachhan look alike walking up to them! “It was 3pm in the evening and the college was almost empty
Published on Feb 24, 2022 01:50 PM IST
Preserving Punjabi folk music is my passion : Minu Bakshi
Bakshi has been appreciated by many for her attempt at preserving Punjabi folk music and giving traditional songs a modern twist
Published on Feb 24, 2022 12:08 PM IST
#Backtocampus : Our furry friends excited to see us!
The dearth of pampering and food that campus pets suffered from amid an online college life, finally came to an end as students started attending offline classes.
Published on Feb 24, 2022 11:54 AM IST
Online help desks emerge as saviours for outstation students
Seniors have set up digital help desks to assist DU students coming in from various cities, to find the right accommodation and relocate to Delhi within their budget.
Published on Feb 14, 2022 09:31 PM IST
Aprajita Sharad, New Delhi
DU Diaries : Hunting for PGs, ghar jaisa khaana and roomies begins!
Students have begun to search for the perfect accommodations around the campus, as they brace themselves to attend offline classes in Delhi University
Updated on Feb 14, 2022 05:34 PM IST
Seniors help bust fake news, notices floating on social media
Students are getting confused by many fake notices, that are doing the rounds; especially those regarding the medium that the students will have to take while attempting the exams this year.
Published on Feb 11, 2022 01:18 PM IST
Aprajita Sharad, New Delhi
#ExamStress? Colleges reopen but students continue debate over online-offline test
Elated by the news of Delhi University finally reopening, students are divided over which mode should the upcoming examinations be conducted in.
Published on Feb 11, 2022 12:58 PM IST
Aprajita Sharad, New Delhi
#DUReopens: Apna time aa gaya, say elated students
As Delhi University braces to reopen on 17th February, students feel overwhelmed to visit the campus and experience a normal college life, after almost two years.
Updated on Feb 11, 2022 12:26 PM IST
Aprajita Sharad, New Delhi
Delhiites rejoice as gyms, colleges, schools reopen
DDMA’s recent order allows the reopening of colleges, schools and gyms in Delhi. It also permits 100% capacity in offices, and extends the start time of the night curfew to 11pm.
Published on Feb 04, 2022 10:23 PM IST
Siddhi Jain (Inputs by Aprajita Sharad and Sanchita Kalra)
Learned discipline from Indian Army, it built me as an athlete, says Arif Khan
Arif Khan, the only athlete participating in the Beijing Winter Olympics 2022 hopes that his performance at the Olympics would help popularise winter sports in India and attract sponsorships for deserving winter sports athletes.
Updated on Feb 04, 2022 07:51 PM IST
Aprajita Sharad, New Delhi
Earliest memory I have with my racket is playing street badminton with my father: Unnati Hooda
Unnati Hooda became the youngest Indian to win a Super 100 tournament as she defeated compatriot Smit Toshniwal to claim the Odisha Open women’s singles title.
Published on Jan 30, 2022 05:46 PM IST
Rohan Yadav can be the next Neeraj Chopra : Coach Michael Musselmann
Rohan Yadav is being hailed as the next Neeraj Chopra by social media users. His coach, Michael Musselmann opens up about the brewing talent of javelin throwers in small villages of India.
Updated on Jan 30, 2022 02:10 AM IST
On Republic Day, paralympians share their dreams for India
Women empowerment, freedom from Covid, becoming a sporting nation are among Indian Para athletes’ hopes for country
Updated on Jan 26, 2022 04:42 PM IST
Aprajita Sharad and Digvijay
To win a Padma Shri for sports shows how crucial sports is for our country : Avani Lekhara
Avani Lekhara is being honoured with a Padma Shri. At the age of 20, the para-athlete recognises that, this honour comes with a responsibility to work hard and win more medals for the country.
Published on Jan 26, 2022 02:00 PM IST
20 saal ke tapasya ke baad yeh Padma Shri mila hai: Pramod Bhagat
Pramod Bhagat is delighted with being honoured with the Padma Shri. Bhagat is currently training in Spain and will most likely fly down to India, in March to participate in the ceremony of Padma awards this year.
Published on Jan 26, 2022 01:32 PM IST
The journey till Padma Shri has been rampant with struggles, but it has paid off: Sumit Antil
Paralympian Sumit Antil credits his mother for his journey as an athlete. Dedicating the Padma Shri to her, the young athlete is looking forward to winning medals for India, in upcoming competitions.
Updated on Jan 26, 2022 01:38 PM IST
Overwhelmed to be the first ever para-athlete to win a Padma Bhushan : Devendra Jhajharia
Jhajharia who completes 20 years as a para-athlete this year, thanks Prime Minister Narendra Modi for bestowing the honour of a Padma Bhushan award upon him.
Published on Jan 26, 2022 12:10 PM IST
Haryana tableau at #RepublicDay: Sports stars to shine bright
Olympians and Paralympians share their happiness on being a part of the Haryana tableau at the upcoming Republic Day parade.
Updated on Jan 23, 2022 12:51 PM IST
Aprajita Sharad and Naina Arora, New Delhi
Manu Bhaker advises youngsters to keep believing in themselves
Manu Bhaker is training hard for upcoming competitions at the Dr Karni Singh Shooting Range SAI hostel in Faridabad. The youth icon shares her message for youngsters.
Updated on Jan 19, 2022 06:42 PM IST
Paralympians share their 2022 goals
From plans of winning various championships to taking training abroad, paralympians are looking forward to 2022 with hope and excitement.
Updated on Jan 19, 2022 06:37 PM IST
Becoming the first Indian with world No.1 spot in junior badminton is just a start: Tasnim Mir
In a candid interview with HT City, shuttler Tasnim Mir opens up about her love for the sport, her fomo for missing out on regular teen stuff and more!
Published on Jan 14, 2022 01:33 PM IST
Aprajita Sharad
Time to set 2022 goals
The new year is full of new opportunities, and eminent personalities from different walks of life share the targets they have set for themselves for the new year Minister of State for External Affairs and Culture of India Meenakashi Lekhi Last few years have been tough for all
Published on Jan 07, 2022 03:24 PM IST
Digvijay, Sanchita Kalra and Aprajita Sharad
Delhiites tread with caution amid Covid scare this holiday season
Here’s how Delhiites are resolving to make amends and be responsible amid festivities in light of rising Covid-19 cases.
Updated on Dec 24, 2021 02:20 PM IST
Aprajita Sharad and Anjuri Nayar Singh, New Delhi
It’s eat, pray and family time this Diwali
From going all out on card parties to spending time with family or having lowkey celebrations, here’s how prominent personalities are geared up for the festival today Meenakashi Lekhi Minister of State for External Affairs and Culture Government of India
Published on Nov 05, 2021 12:43 AM IST
Sanchita Kalra and Aprajita Sharad
Covid ke dauran, kheton mein practice karke medal laya : Harvinder Singh
Harvinder Singh recently bagged the first medal for India in archery at the Tokyo Paralympics 2020. He had trained on farmlands during Covid to achieve this feat.
Published on Sep 14, 2021 03:20 AM IST
Aprajita Sharad
Haath katne ke baad bhi maine apne aap ko kisi se kam nahi maana: Nishad Kumar
Champions in India are welcomed as heros! And so was the case with Nishad Kumar who bagged a silver medal for his country set an Asian record in men’s high jump T47 event at the Tokyo Paralympics
Published on Sep 14, 2021 03:05 AM IST
Aprajita Sharad