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Namya Sinha

Namya Sinha writes and reports on pop culture, lifestyle, food, and trends.

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After hotel tariffs, airfare soars for India vs Pak match

Ahead of India vs Pakistan match to be held in October, Delhi, and Mumbai airfares to Ahmedabad cross ₹20,000

Anticipating a surge in travel for India vs Pakistan match, airfare to the host city is witnessing a spike (Shutterstock)
Updated on Jul 16, 2023 10:20 AM IST
ByNamya Sinha

Hemp Is Happening: Meet The Versatile Culinary Hero

With its nutty flavour, this nutrient-dense ingredient is being adapted into a wide range of food and beverage innovations, catering to the evolving preferences of consumers

Hemp seeds and oil (Photo: Shutterstock)
Updated on May 29, 2023 01:24 PM IST
ByNamya Sinha

Amitabh Kant’s book launched by S Jaishankar

India’s G20 Sherpa, Amitabh Kant’s book Made in India: 75 Years of Business and Enterprise was launched by External Affairs Minister, S Jaishankar in the Capital on May 10.

From Left: Naina Lal Kidwai, Sanjiv Bajaj, Amitabh Kant, S Jaishankar, Mallika Srinivasan, TV Narendran, Shereen Bhan (Photo: Raajessh Kashyap/HT)
Updated on May 12, 2023 06:55 PM IST
ByNamya Sinha

Dog-bite menace: Why pet parents need to be held accountable

Rising attacks by pet dogs is highlighting owners who shrug off moral and legal responsibility for the action of their pets

Breeds like Pitbull need right kind of exercise and training (Photo: Shutterstock (For representational purpose only))
Updated on Mar 16, 2023 12:16 PM IST
ByNamya Sinha

Children are the gurus as they help us from the perils of being adults: Vani Tripathi Tikoo

Union Minister for Women and Child Development and Minority Affairs, Smriti Zubin Irani and actor Paresh Rawal released CBFC member Vani Tripathi Tikoo’s debut book, Why can’t Elephants be Red?

Paresh Rawal, Smriti Irani, Vani Tripathi Tikoo (Photo:Manoj Verma/HT)
Updated on Feb 19, 2023 07:53 PM IST
ByNamya Sinha, New Delhi

Warming Up To Frozen Food

Thaw, heat, eat and repeat is the new convenience. The frozen ready-to-eat (RTE) food segment in India has become hot, and new brands are entering the space to tap the growing demand.

Frozen Mexican multigrain quesadillas stuffed with refried beans, veggies and smoked cheese by TKC Foods. The brand offers frozen gourmet meals in various cuisines such as Indian, American, Italian, Mexican and Oriental
Updated on Feb 13, 2023 01:29 PM IST
ByNamya Sinha, New Delhi

Churning Out A Dreamy Winter Dessert

Be it Delhi’s Daulat Ki Chaat or UP’s Malaiyo, Makhan Malai or Nimish, these frothy and fascinating delicacies are straight out of a winter wonderland.

Khemchand Daulat ki Chaat (Photo: Instagram)
Published on Jan 24, 2023 12:20 PM IST
ByNamya Sinha, New Delhi

NYC’s South Indian cuisine restaurant, Semma earns one Michelin Star

Michelin’s 2022 guide to New York City, has 73-starred restaurants and 17 restaurants were awarded single stars for the first time. South Indian restaurant Semma is one of them.

Semma serves heritage South Indian cuisine (Photo:Paul Mcdonough)
Updated on Nov 02, 2022 06:04 PM IST
ByNamya Sinha

Eat, Drink And Play In The Metaverse

Domestic F&B brands foray into the metaverse to unlock the potential of blockchain for their business.

Domestic F&B brands are entering the metaverse (Shutterstock)
Updated on Sep 28, 2022 03:16 PM IST
ByNamya Sinha

The restaurant sector is making a comeback with new outlets and expansion plans

Booming sales and high footfalls mark a striking recovery for the restaurant sector, encouraging restaurateurs to go on an expansion spree.

High footfalls and sales are boosting the expansion plans of restaurants (Photo: Amal KS/HT)
Updated on Aug 24, 2022 05:42 PM IST
ByNamya Sinha

It’s no stray matter as dog feeders face constant harassment

Stray dog feeders are important, as they not only feed community dogs, but also sterilise, vaccinate, and tend to sick animals. However, these feeders face regular threats. They are mobbed, assaulted, socially boycotted and their pictures and videos, taken without consent are floated on instant messaging groups.

Stray dogs fed by dog feeders (Sonu Mehta/HT PHOTO)
Updated on Aug 09, 2022 06:28 PM IST
ByNamya Sinha

Women lead a ‘ZeN’-like culinary revival of Nizamuddin Basti

Legacy of a culinary culture that goes back to 700 years is being made popular by women chefs from Delhi’s Nizamuddin Basti, as they power a micro-enterprise, called Zaika-e-Nizamuddin (ZeN)

Members of Zaika-e-Nizamuddin (Photo: Manoj Verma/HT)
Updated on Jul 15, 2022 03:07 PM IST
ByNamya Sinha

World Gin Day: Raising A Glass To Made In India Craft Gins

Indian gin is gaining popularity as homegrown brands are offering unique flavours of the country in a bottle

Gin is one of the most versatile spirit (Photo: Facebook)
Updated on Jun 12, 2022 04:26 PM IST
ByNamya Sinha, New Delhi

Sustainable Deal: Thrift Stores Thrive On The Gram As Second-Hand Fashion Booms

One man’s trash is another man’s treasure, is proving to be true as thrift shops mushroom on the Instagram and online, making second-hand, sustainable and affordable fashion available to all

Thrifty and environment conscious, young entrepreneurs are successfully running thrift stores on the Instagram (Photo: Shutterstock)
Updated on May 29, 2022 04:49 PM IST
ByNamya Sinha

World Cocktail Day: Happy hours on the go with RTD cocktails

Emphasis on convenience teamed with great craft is changing the consumer’s drinking habits, as ready-to-drink cocktails gain popularity

The rise of the at-home cocktail culture has made ready-to-drink cocktails popular (Photo: Shutterstock)
Updated on May 13, 2022 05:49 PM IST
ByNamya Sinha

In Yas Island Abu Dhabi, fun and adventure never stops

This man-made marvel in the Middle East offers a winning concoction of fantasy rides, scenic wonders and luxury

Yas Island Abu Dhabi (Photo courtesy: Yas Island Abu Dhabi)
Updated on May 08, 2022 10:34 AM IST
ByNamya Sinha

We have forged a new pathway for tourism development in Chhattisgarh with a fresh vision, strategy: Bhupesh Baghel

In a Q&A, Chhattisgarh CM Bhupesh Baghel describes the scope of tourism in the state. From religious tourism with Ram Van Gaman Path, to stunning and offbeat destinations in Bastar and Surguja, there’s something for every kind of traveller to Chhattisgarh. Edited excerpts:

Bhupesh Baghel, Chief Minister, Chhattisgarh
Updated on Apr 26, 2022 12:13 PM IST
ByNamya Sinha

Eating out: As local as it can get

The culinary movement to source locally grown ingredients by eateries is here to stay, as the coronavirus pandemic shifts focus to sustainability and the environment.

Restaurants have shifted focus to sustainable sourcing of ingredients (Shutterstock)
Updated on Apr 03, 2022 09:01 PM IST
ByNamya Sinha, New Delhi

Meet the Pune youngster who is Elon Musk’s ‘Twitter friend’

An engineer from Pune commands a massive following on Twitter, thanks to his interactions with Elon Musk.

Pranay Pathole.
Updated on Mar 15, 2022 01:28 AM IST
ByNamya Sinha, New Delhi

The flip side of NFT art world: Theft and plagiarism

As the crypto art craze catches the fancy of investors, creators struggle with plagiarism and stolen works

Photo: For representational purposes only (AFP)
Updated on Mar 14, 2022 07:49 PM IST
ByNamya Sinha, New Delhi

World Wildlife Day:‘Synergy between private stakeholders, forest department and locals is important for a forest to find equilibrium’

On the occasion of World Wildlife Day 2022, wildlife photographer, Shaaz Jung,on conservation of endangered species, love for big cats, favourite spots for wildlife spotting and more.

Shaaz Jung
Published on Mar 03, 2022 08:16 PM IST
ByNamya Sinha, New Delhi

Takeaway and delivery only: From cloud kitchen to table

As the coronavirus pandemic wreaked havoc on the F&B sector, restaurant owners pivoted to focus on food delivery by establishing cloud kitchens

The meals are prepared in the cloud kitchens, built around food delivery rather than dine-in service (Photo: Praful Gangurde/HT)
Updated on Feb 20, 2022 11:45 AM IST
ByNamya Sinha, New Delhi

Fight for the flight of black kites

Meet the protagonists of the documentary, All That Breathes, that won the World Documentary Grand Jury Prize at the 2022 Sundance Film Festival

Black kites swarm over Delhi’s Feroz Shah Kotla Fort (Photo: Anushree Fadnavis/HT)
Updated on Feb 03, 2022 09:07 PM IST
ByNamya Sinha, New Delhi

Pandemic helped me get intimate with strangers: Mayank Austen Soofi

Get to know renowned writer-journo Mayank Austen Soofi like never before

Mayank Austen Soofi’s blog and Instagram became a window that gave many a glimpse into life beyond the four walls of their homes amid the pandemic
Updated on Jan 26, 2022 11:30 PM IST
ByNamya Sinha

Korean wave: Made in Korea, gorged and loved in India

From K-dramas, K-pop, K-beauty and K-cuisine to Korean language and more, the Korean wave is on a rise in India

The popularity and consumption of K- dramas, K-pop and K- movies increased during the pandemic induced lockdown, unleashing the Korean wave
Updated on Sep 04, 2021 04:50 PM IST
ByNamya Sinha

Don’t steal: All in the hotel room ain’t part of the deal

Fruits baskets , bed linen and expensive amenity bowls are stolen theft by residents. The cost of stolen items becomes too big and hotels end up employing new ways to ensure things stay behind in the room.

The video of a group of Indian tourists being searched and shamed by the staff of a hotel to recover items that were stolen from the room at hotel in Bali is widely being circulated.
Updated on Jul 31, 2019 06:26 PM IST
Hindustan Times, Delhi | ByNamya Sinha

Harsh Vardhan as King Janak: Union ministers to star in Ramlila this year

Two Union ministers and two top BJP leaders will be donning the grease paint for Ramlila in Delhi in October.

Union minister Harsh Vardhan will essay the role of King Janak, father of Sita, while Vijay Sampla play Himavat, father of the goddess Parvati.(PTI)
Updated on Jul 20, 2018 08:15 PM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | ByNamya Sinha

Cakes, cookies and more: Sweet decadence in Shipra Khanna’s cookbook

Never baked a cake or think that cooking is tough? Sinfully Yours by Shipra Khanna will take you through recipes of desserts that are easy to make without making the cooking process look like one complicated scientific laboratory experiment.

Shipra Khanna’s cookbook Sinfully Yours is for those who are looking for easy-to-make desserts.
Updated on Aug 29, 2016 06:29 PM IST
Hindustan Times | ByNamya Sinha, New Delhi

Nobody’s child: The stray dogs of the city

The Indian street dog has become one animal that probably nobody wants, and is often hated to the extent that they suffer cruelty every day. From being burnt with acid to being tossed from roof, they are subjected to cruelty and torture almost everyday.

Last week, the SPCA shelter in Noida, received an SOS call to rescue a stray dog that had been attacked by acid. Bhadra, a Indie stray dog was thrown from a terrace in Chennai and the entire episode was video recorded.(Abhinav Saha/HT Photo)
Published on Aug 05, 2016 06:21 PM IST
Hindustan Times | ByNamya Sinha, New Delhi

Adopt a pet and give a loving home to these animals

Join us in our drive to adopt homeless animals. This week we have four bravehearts who have fought the odds and are waiting for loving homes. Instead of buying puppies from breeders, adopt a pet today.

Abandoned dogs looking for loving homes
Published on Jul 21, 2016 06:13 PM IST
Hindustan Times | ByNamya Sinha, New Delhi
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