Henna Rakheja writes on city, art and culture, for the daily Entertainment & Lifestyle supplement, HT City.
Articles by Henna Rakheja
Writer Robin Sharma to managers: Culture is your weapon to fight coffee badging
International bestselling author Robin Sharma talks exclusively to HT City and addresses the elephant in the room in the post-pandemic workplace set-up.
Published on Nov 26, 2023 02:37 PM IST
Abhilash Thapliyal: I’ve grown up buying steel utensils on Dhanteras!
Come Dhanteras and actor Abhilash Thapliyal's festive fervour reaches a new high. Read on as he revisits Dilli Haat INA with with HT City.
Published on Nov 10, 2023 03:46 PM IST
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This Delhi University prof is a big support to the tinkas in Tihar and beyond
Vartika Nanda, author of the book Tinka Tinka Tihar, shares her decade-long journey of trying to instill hope and recognition of prisoners.
Published on Nov 04, 2023 07:09 PM IST
Neeraj Chopra wishes to watch the Cricket World Cup final live!
After another gold medal and a stellar showing at the Asian Games in China, javelin ace Neeraj Chopra is hoping to catch the ICC World Cup live in India.
Published on Oct 15, 2023 11:45 AM IST
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Lit talk at this fest will celebrate writer Khushwant Singh's legacy
All roads for bibliophiles lead to the hills as the three-day festival at Kasauli, dedicated to late writer Khushwant Singh, returns with 50 plus speakers.
Published on Oct 13, 2023 08:54 AM IST
Author Sreemoyee Piu Kundu: We live in a very judgmental society
Journalist turned author Sreemoyee Piu Kundu shares in her memoir, how she stayed strong to write the truth about her father, who died by suicide.
Updated on Sep 01, 2023 05:47 PM IST
Jayanti Ranganathan: It’s my failure if I’m unable to deliver a book that hooks my readers
Author-podcaster, Jayanti Ranganathan has published 16 books in the last three decades. Having dabbled from writing serious, literary pieces to thrillers, she now delves into the need to cater to the young generation.
Updated on Aug 23, 2023 11:29 PM IST
Henna Rakheja, New Delhi
Sonam Kalra: I’m not just fusing music but ideologies
Singer-composer Sonam Kalra’s original compositions Bol and Alfat were recently announced as gold and silver winners in specific categories at the recent Global Music Awards 2023. The Delhi-based artiste shares how Sufi poems continue to inspire her work.
Updated on Jul 30, 2023 04:23 AM IST
Henna Rakheja, New Delhi
Meet the eco-entrepreneur who is growing a forest for Delhi
Delhiite Ashwani Khurana has been planting trees on a 300-acre land, which will become the Capital’s own green spot in future. From selling 20 million lottery tickets a week to planting 10,000 trees every year, his life journey has taken a turn that is dedicatedly devoted to the cause of Nature conservation.
Updated on Jul 30, 2023 04:16 AM IST
Henna Rakheja, New Delhi
#DelhiRains: City halts in a monsoon meltdown!
As raindrops keep falling on our heads, Delhi’s residents pour out complaints and coping strategies of how they are sailing through the waterlogged city while cancelling plans and skipping college and office.
Updated on Jul 11, 2023 03:11 PM IST
Mango Festival returns to Delhi after three years!
The 32nd Mango Festival is all set to make Delhiites revel in their love for this king of fruits. More than 300 varieties of mangoes will be displayed at the event this year as mango growers from across the country head to Dilli Haat in Janakpuri. Here’s all that you can look forward to.
Updated on Jul 06, 2023 02:30 PM IST
Henna Rakheja, New Delhi
A nation of onlookers: Minor getting stabbed in Delhi, shocks India
A 16-year-old girl in Delhi’s Rohini was stabbed several times by a 21-year-old man.
Updated on May 31, 2023 09:26 PM IST
Women’s Day 2023 Aanchal Malhotra: History-writing can no longer be male dominated
As India celebrates 75 years of its independence, writer Aanchal Malhotra continues to narrate history through her words. Basking in the success of her latest work — The Book of Everlasting Things — she shares what it takes to make the female voice heard in the past, present and future.
Published on Mar 04, 2023 10:50 AM IST
Henna Rakheja, New Delhi
Women’s Day 2023 Nikhat Zareen: Imp for women to ask ques nobody dares to ask
The reigning women’s world champion of boxing, Nikhat Zareen is a feisty sportsperson who knows how to play with controlled aggression, both in the ring and the world outside it. She draws on her strength to defy the norms and challenge the society by serving one punch at a time!
Updated on Mar 06, 2023 04:05 PM IST
Henna Rakheja, New Delhi
A design roulette steeped in aesthetics
The 11th edition of India Design ID has more than 140 Indian and international designers exhibiting their work. Alongside experiential spaces, the visitors can check out design solutions in furniture and lighting. There’s also a ceramics exhibition, curated at the fair.
Published on Feb 23, 2023 01:21 PM IST
Henna Rakheja, New Delhi
Swiss artist Gerry refracts from mundane to light up creativity in India
Light art innovator Gerry Hofstetter recently created myriad motifs, on the trees, as part of his maiden performance in India, at the Embassy of Switzerland in Delhi. In a candid tête-à-tête he confesses that he was afraid to come here in his young years, because he believed that he will fall in love with the country and wont return!
Published on Oct 30, 2022 06:10 PM IST
Henna Rakheja, New Delhi
Author Amish says Bhansali’s Jhonka Hawa Ka... song helped overcome his writer’s block
Author Amish Tripathi’s War Of Lanka is the latest in his Ram Chandra series. The narrative of this work sketches the struggles of mythological characters of Ram, Sita and Ravana, from the Ramayana. And the writer confesses how he encountered his inner turmoil to get back to completing this book.
Published on Oct 22, 2022 05:32 PM IST
Henna Rakheja, New Delhi
Int’l Translation Day: Finnish author says not all is lost in translation!
Author of The Rabbit Factor, Antti Tuomainen emphasises on the significance of translation to be able to reach a larger audience. He also talks about his books getting adapted for the screen, such as the upcoming Hollywood film that will feature actor Steve Carrell.
Updated on Oct 01, 2022 03:30 AM IST
Henna Rakheja, New Delhi
Through the lens: Hampi’s rich heritage
Delhi-based photographer Manoj Arora’s frames capture his escapades at Karnataka’s Hampi, which stands still in time. He feels photographing it is like “touching history”, and curator Uma Nair proves it right by bringing together 60 photos that exude the rich art and architecture possessed by this ancient city.
Published on Sep 11, 2022 03:53 PM IST
Henna Rakheja, New Delhi
Kargil heroes get a theatrical tribute on Delhi stage
On Kargil Vijay Diwas, July 26, actors from National School of Drama’s Repertory Company will perform a play that highlights the valour of soldiers. For this performance, the actors also underwent training in presence of Indian Army officers, for the first time ever.
Updated on Jul 26, 2022 11:05 AM IST
Henna Rakheja, New Delhi
NSD presents a theatrical ode to India’s unsung heroes
Delhi’s theatre hub, National School of Drama is staging five plays based on the life of lesser known freedom fighters and unsung heroes from the Partition. These performances are being staged as part of 22nd Bharat Rang Mahotsav - Azadi Series, as part of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav.
Published on Jul 17, 2022 11:48 AM IST
Henna Rakheja, New Delhi
Arunoday Singh: I don’t think I’ll ever write my memoir!
Bollywood actor Arunoday Singh has compiled the first collection of his poems, and shares how he’s more comfortable to find his rhythm in poetry vis a vis prose. A self-confessed “compulsive poet”, he reveals about his muse from his school days, his quarantine poetry after divorce, and why he never names his poems.
Published on Jul 09, 2022 11:28 AM IST
Henna Rakheja, New Delhi
Deepti Naval: My self image is contrary to the sweet girl-next-door label
Actor-writer-painter Deepti Naval opens up about her memoir, which she feel she should have written “20 years ago”. She confesses missing her co-actor, late Farooque Shaikh, while compiling this book, and shares that she wrote it as a tribute to her parents. Having lived her life unabashedly, she comes out unfiltered in this piece of writing, and adds that the image of “sweet girl next door” that people label her, is not her.
Updated on Jul 08, 2022 11:49 AM IST
Henna Rakheja, New Delhi
HT City 30Under30: Quest for the go-getters begins!
The HT City 30 Under 30 awards, presented by Raheja Developers Limited, raise a toast to fearless achievers from different walks of life, who have achieved phenomenal success before they turned 30.
Published on Jun 11, 2022 02:38 PM IST
Henna Rakheja, New Delhi
Usha Uthup: I’m a very non-controversial person
Singer Usha Uthup shares some candid anecdotes of her life, which have now found space in her recently released authorised biography, The Queen of Indian Pop. A “compulsive optimist” in her own words, she stays strong in the wake of the pandemic and encourages the youth to “stay away from depression”.
Published on Mar 02, 2022 10:24 AM IST
Henna Rakheja, New Delhi
Seema Goswami: Have had many offers to turn the books into web series
Author Seema Goswami says her latest political thriller Madam Prime Minister, and its prequel Race Course Road, have aroused the interest of many web platforms. When asked if her characters have any resemblance to specific politicians in the present times, the author denies adding “they are not prototypes of any particular leader, dead or alive, in politics or retired”.
Published on Feb 26, 2022 07:03 PM IST
Henna Rakheja, New Delhi
Omung Kumar: Portraying intense drama with history is a challenge
National Award winning filmmaker and production designer Omung Kumar, has designed the set for Babasaheb: The Grand Musical, which is being staged in Delhi’s JLN Stadium. He talks about what excited him to take up the project, and recalls his memories of performing for the live audience during his college days.
Updated on Feb 25, 2022 11:03 PM IST
Henna Rakheja, New Delhi
Sketching tales of persistence and passion of digital stars
Authors Harsh Pamnani and Manish Pandey have came together to bring out the book, Booming Digital Stars. It narrates the stories of 11 digital content creators of India namely Yashraj Mukhate, Ranveer Allahbadia, Nikunj Lotia, Bhuvan Bam, Team Naach, Kabita Singh, Ujjwal Chaurasia, Prajakta Koli, Ashish Chanchlani, Madan Gowri, Abhi and Niyu.
Updated on Feb 20, 2022 06:48 PM IST
Henna Rakheja, New Delhi
The She Age: Honouring women who lead the way
The She Age awards, by HT City, Hindustan Times and Bhutani Grandthum, raise a toast to fearless women from different walks of life. These leaders have had phenomenal journeys, which are living examples of grit and determination!
Published on Feb 17, 2022 02:48 AM IST
Henna Rakheja, New Delhi
IAS officer cracks the secret to ‘healthy pregnancy’
Durga Shakti Nagpal — the IAS officer who took down the sand mafia in Ghaziabad — says it’s not her feat in career but motherhood that inspired her to write her story. Her debut book, Grow Your Baby Not Your Weight, talks about all it takes to have a healthy pregnancy without undermining the nutritional needs of the body.
Published on Feb 12, 2022 02:08 PM IST
Henna Rakheja, New Delhi
