Fashion, food and cinema - as a journalist at HT City, these drive Aalokitaa Basu to bring you fresh and fun perspectives on all things unique and trending. Sometimes the tiniest details spin the most exciting stories and you can always count on her to deliver pieces striking a perfect balance between the insightful and the frothy. Happy reading!
Articles by Aalokitaa Basu
Gigi rings in her 30th birthday with beau Bradley in matching leather fits
Gigi Hadid ringing in her 30th in style comes as a surprise to no one. The matching leather fits with beau Bradley Cooper are a different story though
Published on Apr 28, 2025 05:28 PM IST
Ryan-Blake steal the show at Another Simple Favor premiere amid Baldoni drama
Ryan Reynolds is one supportive husband! His and wife Blake Lively's Another Simple Favor premiere appearance (with bestie Hugh Jackman in tow) proves it
Published on Apr 28, 2025 04:46 PM IST
Shahid Afridi's insensitive remarks on Indian Army, Pahalgam has fans up in arms
Former Pakistani cricketer Shahid Afridi's insensitive remarks against the Indian Army in context of the Pahalgam attack hasn't gone down well with the internet
Published on Apr 28, 2025 02:17 PM IST
Salman Khan postpones UK tour after Pahalgam attack: 'Only right to pause'
The artist community has been incredibly forthcoming when it comes to respecting India's sentiments following the Pahalgam attack. Salman Khan joins the ranks
Published on Apr 28, 2025 12:51 PM IST
Masaba reveals being inspired by Samantha's Oo Antava for Kesari 2 cabaret cameo
Samantha Ruth Prabhu's Oo Antava is a legend in itself and that's what inspired Masaba Gupta's sultry surprise of a cameo number in Kesari Chapter 2
Published on Apr 26, 2025 07:56 PM IST
Pratik Gandhi-Patralekhaa's Phule receives strong support in early X reviews
Phule the film may have had to contend with the censorship axe prior to its release — the Pratik Gandhi film however, appears to have won over X
Published on Apr 25, 2025 06:28 PM IST
When Benny Blanco took Selena Gomez to her first-ever prom: Photos!
Benny Blanco, in a beat, dedicated his 37th birthday celebrations to have fiancé Selena Gomez live out what is essentially a teenage rite of passage
Published on Apr 25, 2025 03:10 PM IST
Nushrratt Bharuccha spills why she will always pick RK over Kartik Aaryan
Kartik Aaryan may be the star of today's generation of moviegoers, but Nushrratt Bharuccha will never pick him (or anyone!) over Ranbir Kapoor
Published on Apr 25, 2025 01:49 PM IST
9 simple Vastu, Feng Shui tips for your home that are too simple to not follow!
You may be a thorough believer or an out and out skeptic. But these simple suggestions about the home are harmless and a little too easy to not implement
Published on Apr 25, 2025 09:39 AM IST
It's official! 10 Things I Hate About You is getting a Broadway makeover
10 Things I Hate About You will soon enough be making a musically-charged Broadway debut, in yet another reimagining of the Shakespearean tale
Published on Apr 25, 2025 09:22 AM IST
Pahalgam Attack: Internet reacts to Fawad Khan's Abir Gulaal facing India-block
Fawad Khan was set to re-enter Bollywood this year with his much publicised comeback Hindi project, Abir Gulaal. The same now stands reportedly banned
Published on Apr 24, 2025 06:02 PM IST
Rosé just made history with her AMA nominations: Here's how!
Jennie and Lisa may be the flavour of the season, but nothing has left as big an impact as Rosé's APT — and the AMA nominations are proof!
Published on Apr 24, 2025 01:36 PM IST
'Oscar for Pugh!': Thunderbolts early X reviews are as great as can be!
MCU seems to have really hit the nail on the head with their latest, Thuderbolts. That's what the early X reviews appear to be suggesting anyway
Published on Apr 23, 2025 11:45 PM IST
World Book Day'25: Voracious readers' top book recos for non-readers
It's time to stop thinking about picking up a book and actually doing it! These reader-approved recos will ensure you kickstart the habit on the right foot
Published on Apr 23, 2025 04:46 PM IST
Did Maroon 5 just soft launch a collab with Lisa? The internet is CONVINCED
Maroon 5's comeback just got saucier with the possibility of a collab with Lisa, REALLY keeping fans on edge!
Published on Apr 23, 2025 01:36 PM IST
John Legend's clip calling Trump a 'terrible leader' resurfaces: Fans divided
John Legend has never minced his words when it comes to sharing his honest take on POTUS Donald Trump. A resurfaced clip now has the internet divided
Updated on Apr 23, 2025 12:34 PM IST
Filmmaker Mansoor Khan reveals why Kajol was dead against playing SRK's sister
Playing SRK's sister, even on-screen, was apparently the "ultimate scarilege" for Kajol, reveals filmmaker Mansoor Khan
Published on Apr 22, 2025 11:38 PM IST
Sidharth's 'passenger princess' moment with Janhvi reminds fans of Shraddha
Between 2014 and now, it doesn't seem like Sidharth Malhotra has learnt to ride the bike — pun intended!
Updated on Apr 22, 2025 07:26 PM IST
Drooling over jelly blushes? Milk to Kay — your cheek tint options, ranked
If you too are finding yourself pulled in by the delicious appeal of jelly blushes, this list will have you spoilt for choice, no matter your budget!
Published on Apr 22, 2025 04:53 PM IST
DYK: The late Pope Francis was also an actor? Movies based on his life and times
Pope Francis, the first Latin American leader of the Roman Catholic Church, breathed his last on Monday, April 21, 2025, just a day after Easter Sunday
Published on Apr 22, 2025 01:44 PM IST
Spritz to Sangria: Classic wine cocktails that'll come together in minutes!
There's nothing like a glass of well-aged wine. But these classic wine-based cocktails are an interesting occasional switch up for an experimental weekend
Published on Apr 20, 2025 10:19 AM IST
Florence Pugh admits being 'tricky' to date amid Finn Cole romance rumours
Florence Pugh is being direct about why she isn't settled down in love yet — and what she plans on doing to change that
Published on Apr 19, 2025 08:04 PM IST
Is the Chanel 25 overtaking the Hermès Kelly's It-Girl bag status?
The Hermès and Chanel legacies are gargantuan. But in the world of digitally-driven fashion, fast or luxury, Chanel is stocking up BIG on social currency
Published on Apr 19, 2025 05:14 PM IST
South Indian style egg pepper fry for a spicy addition to your weekend brunch
Before you reach out for the chocolate eggs tomorrow, start your weekend on a high-protein, lip smacking note with this South Indian style egg pepper fry recipe
Published on Apr 19, 2025 11:33 AM IST
Jacob Elordi is feeling the nostalgia filming Euphoria S3: 'Like a time capsule'
Jacob Elordi seems to have been bitten by the nostalgia bug and the sets of Euphoria season 3 are to blame!
Published on Apr 19, 2025 01:45 AM IST
After Legally Blonde, Clueless gets its own series — Alicia Silverstone to star!
"Ugh, AS. IF!"
Published on Apr 19, 2025 12:12 AM IST
This 30 minute 'lazy girl' Biryani is too easy to not make for your long weekend
Nobody ever put the words 'lazy' and 'biryani' together but this recipe does and rightly so
Published on Apr 18, 2025 05:37 PM IST
Ananya Bangar calls out cricketers for sending nudes post her gender transition
Ananya Bangar has never shied away from owing her very powerful story. But no big feat comes without a dark side — and now she has chosen to shed light on it
Published on Apr 18, 2025 01:50 PM IST
Urvashi claims she has a temple to her name in Badrinath, wants one in the South
If absolutely anybody can, it's got to be Urvashi Rautela!
Published on Apr 18, 2025 12:12 PM IST
Kate Cassidy reflects on last words to Liam Payne: It brings me pain and peace
"He's not dead, he's NOT dead...there's no way" — Kate Cassidy reflects on the moment she learnt of boyfriend Liam Payne's death and her last day with him
Published on Apr 17, 2025 11:48 PM IST