Kabir Singh Bhandari is a journalist and stand up comedian. He has 10 years experience in journalism and has worked in India, Bangladesh and Thailand.
Articles by Kabir Singh Bhandari
4 iconic restaurants on Kolkata’s Park Street you must visit
When it comes to restaurants and food choices, we all have our own tastes and preferences. But there are some places which have stood the test of time. The most happening part of Kolkata, Park Street, is home to some of these gems, which have a loyal customer base like no other.
Updated on Jun 10, 2020 09:56 AM IST
Hindustan Times, Delhi | Kabir Singh Bhandari
How not to talk to the blind: Asia’s first visually impaired person to run an independent PR agency guides us
Delhi based Siddharth Sharma, Asia’s first visually impaired person to run an independent PR agency, tells us how not to talk to blind people.
Updated on Jun 06, 2020 03:19 PM IST
Hindustan Times, Delhi | Kabir Singh Bhandari
Horror, the Parsi vibe and 1950s America: The culture of Big Chill, Sodabottle Openerwala and American Diner
Whenever we go to a restaurant, it’s not only the food which draws us there, but the entire atmosphere.
Updated on Jun 03, 2020 03:22 PM IST
Hindustan Times, Delhi | Kabir Singh Bhandari
Saying goodbye: What I learnt when my grandparents passed away
Losing both my grandparents in a space of one year taught me the importance of going back to where they were, even though i would be late for their funerals.
Updated on May 27, 2020 07:22 PM IST
Hindustan Times, Delhi | Kabir Singh Bhandari
The man with over 5,000 autographs, from Jawahar Lal Nehru, Marilyn Monroe to Amitabh Bachchan
Delhi based Amarjeet Singh has more than 5,000 autographs, was awarded by the Limca Book of Records for having the maximum number of autographs of Olympic medal winners.
Updated on May 11, 2020 04:00 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Kabir Singh Bhandari
Mother’s Day 2020: From me-time, spa visits to an adventure trip, get mom what she’s missing the most this Mother’s Day
Mother’s Day 2020: When it comes to those gifts, why not try to give her what she’s missing the most? No matter her quarantine craving, show your mom how much you love her (and how well you listen) by giving her a gift she’s really longing for on this far-from-ordinary day.
Updated on May 09, 2020 08:22 AM IST
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Meet the class 10 students who have designed prosthetic limbs for handicapped dogs
Instead of just feeling sad for handicapped dogs and hoping one day someone would do something for them, a group of six class 10 students from Shiv Nadar School, Noida, actually went ahead and designed prosthetic limbs for dogs.
Updated on Apr 25, 2020 08:40 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Kabir Singh Bhandari
The curious case of potato in Kolkata biryani and how the British fed us a lie
Kolkata biryani is a huge favourite not only in Kolkata, but also outside. However, it wasn’t introduced as an alternative to meat as is widely believed. Read on to find out the real reason.
Updated on Apr 21, 2020 04:37 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Kabir Singh Bhandari
What it was like living with a mouse during the lockdown in Delhi
When you spend time with a mouse, you find out new facts about the furry creatures, some of which can be scary.
Updated on Apr 18, 2020 07:26 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Kabir Singh Bhandari
Sridevi, the Eternal Screen Goddess and ‘Female’ Bachchan who fought for equality in Bollywood
In December 2019, Satyarth Nayak wrote Sridevi: The Eternal Screen Goddess, published by Penguin Random House India. In a conversation with us, Nayak tells us about the book, who all he spoke to from Bollywood and more.
Updated on Apr 05, 2020 03:04 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Kabir Singh Bhandari
Watch: With Mahabharata returning on TV, Duryodhana has a message for all those staying at home during the coronavirus outbreak
The epic serial Mahabharata is returning to Doordarshan to help keep those of us staying at home occupied with some quality old school content. And Duryodhana, aka Puneet Issar, has some advice for us during these uncertain times.
Updated on Mar 29, 2020 05:21 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Kabir Singh Bhandari
International Women’s Day 2020: Meet Taniya Sanyal, India’s first woman firefighter to be appointed by AAI
International Women’s Day 2020: Born and brought up in Kolkata, Taniya Sanyal is the first woman firefighter to be appointed by the Airport Authority of India (AAI).
Updated on Mar 10, 2020 03:34 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Kabir Singh Bhandari
International Women’s Day 2020: How you can intervene and make public spaces safer for women
International Women’s Day 2020: To commemorate International Women’s Day, Uber has brought its global “Driving Change” campaign to India and announced a partnership with Breakthrough, a non-profit organization which works to reduce violence against women and girls in India.
Updated on Mar 08, 2020 11:06 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Kabir Singh Bhandari
Meet the Indian artist who is bringing back childhood memories of the Sikh community through his comics
We spoke with Dashmeet Singh, asking him about what made him start the comics, the response from the Sikh community and whether SikhPark inspired him or not.
Updated on Feb 05, 2020 01:29 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Kabir Singh Bhandari
Meet the Swiss fashion designer who makes cocktail dresses out of garbage
Mariel Manuel creates products out of waste- in her exhibitions, the dresses, both geometric and organic, are presented as wall textiles which tell their own tale.
Updated on Jan 30, 2020 01:53 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Kabir Singh Bhandari
Designer Anamika Khanna: People get the impression that I might be elusive
In an exclusive interview, designer Anamika Khanna spoke to us about how Kolkata has influenced her, being in the industry for 20 years, whether she’s a scary boss, not taking holidays and much more.
Updated on Jan 14, 2020 12:01 PM IST
Hindustan Times, Delhi | Kabir Singh Bhandari
This is what happened when clowns took over the Delhi Metro
The clowns are part of Clownselors, comprising a bunch of individuals who visit children’s wards in hospitals and dance, perform plays and interact, all with the intention of putting a smile on the faces of the children, their parents, doctors and nurses.
Updated on Nov 25, 2019 12:44 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Kabir Singh Bhandari
Meet the woman behind those exquisite wedding sets from Amazon Prime’s Made In Heaven
One aspect of the series which was hard to miss were the picturesque, colourful and detailed sets displayed in each episode for the weddings. The woman behind these creations is Mumbai based Priti Sidhwaani, who herself has a wedding company called DreamzKrraft.
Updated on Jul 21, 2020 12:45 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Kabir Singh Bhandari
Lotus Make-up India Fashion Week 2020: 9 things you might have just missed
Fun moments on the ramp, photographers striking yoga poses, quirky characters and more- here’s what you might have missed noticing at the Lotus Make-up India Fashion Week 2020.
Updated on Oct 16, 2019 12:23 PM IST
Hindustan Times, Delhi | Kabir Singh Bhandari
Of Jackson Poker and a woman in black: An intimate evening with 13 European authors in Delhi
Audiences move from room to room, listening to authors reading to them for about 20 minutes, after which they go to the next room to listen to the next author.
Updated on Oct 08, 2019 04:14 PM IST
Hindustan Times, Delhi | Kabir Singh Bhandari
Meet the man who is turning your favourite books into movies
Of late, the world of books-to-film agenting has seen a solid push. One of the companies leading this movement is The Story Ink, India’s first story company, as its founder Sidharth Jain calls it.
Updated on Oct 06, 2019 06:07 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Kabir Singh Bhandari
No director, no rehearsals and no set. See Sumeet Vyas in this bizarre play where he gets the script 30 minutes before the show
White Rabbit Red Rabbit is part of the Delhi Theatre Festival, which is taking place from August 30- September 1, and shall be held at Pearey Lal Bhavan on August 31, with Sumeet Vyas playing the lead role.
Updated on Aug 27, 2019 05:50 PM IST
Hindustan Times, Delhi | Kabir Singh Bhandari
Why is your painting so expensive? 11 artists tell us things they are tired of hearing
We spoke to a few artists, who told us things they are tired of hearing. And from the looks of it, it seems we’ve all been part of the system they describe.
Updated on Aug 05, 2019 03:01 PM IST
Hindustan Times, Delhi | Kabir Singh Bhandari
Meet Bishamber Das, the first British Asian plus-size model
Bishamber Das tells us about how plus-size individuals are treated in India, her journey as a plus-size model in the industry and more.
Updated on Jul 10, 2019 10:36 AM IST
Hindustan Times, Delhi | Kabir Singh Bhandari
World Music Day 2019: Musicians tell us their most weird experiences
World Music Day 2019: On the occasion of World Music Day, we speak to a bunch of musicians who tell us about the weirdest and funniest incidents that they have experienced.
Updated on Jun 21, 2019 05:24 PM IST
Hindustan Times, Delhi | Kabir Singh Bhandari
Russel Peters on his worst experiences, Kolkata connection, his daughter and more
Russel Peters, who is in India for his latest tour, titled Deported, spoke to us about his Kolkata connection, what’s he like in real life, Bollywood and much more.
Updated on May 27, 2019 06:47 PM IST
Hindustan Times, Delhi | Kabir Singh Bhandari
Reality check: Being an unmarried 32-year-old man in India
A single man in India writes about his conversations with family, friends and others who feel that its high time he tied the knot.
Updated on May 26, 2019 02:40 PM IST
Hindustan Times, Delhi | Kabir Singh Bhandari
The non-alcoholic diaries: My experiments with wine
Not everyone is a fan of wine. One reason could be that wine is an acquired taste and does take a bit of commitment to learn about and like.
Updated on May 19, 2019 04:40 PM IST
Hindustan Times, Delhi | Kabir Singh Bhandari
Destiny’s Flowers: Love, catharsis and our anxieties
Kajoli Khanna’s book, Destiny’s Flowers, is an explorative quest into the lives of Urmilla, Pema and Atish, who find their destinies intertwined.
Updated on May 16, 2019 06:10 PM IST
Hindustan Times, Delhi | Kabir Singh Bhandari
Laxmi Agarwal, who Deepika Padukone plays in Chhapaak, shares how not to talk to an acid attack survivor
Laxmi Agarwal tells us how those known to her started to ignore her post the acid attack when she was 15-years-old and how we need to remove the acid from our minds.
Updated on Apr 04, 2019 06:06 PM IST
Hindustan Times, Delhi | Kabir Singh Bhandari
