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
Karan Johar FINALLY addresses drastic weight loss, dismisses ozempic rumours
Months of ozempic speculations later, Karan Johar is finally setting the record straight about his drastic transformation
Published on Apr 17, 2025 06:23 PM IST
Karishma Tanna hits back at troll highlighting her 'bulge' and 'bad styling'
Karishma Tanna won't be taking body shaming or unfounded speculation lying down. Her hitting back at a video trolling her look proves it
Published on Apr 17, 2025 05:25 PM IST
This quick, light black pepper paneer sabzi is the perfect office lunch box meal
Not being excited to dig into lunch during office hours is a feeling we never want you to go through. And so we bring you this light and spicy quick recipe
Published on Apr 17, 2025 04:06 PM IST
Is Gauri Khan's Mumbai eatery Torii really serving fake paneer? Here's the truth
Fake paneer on the table at an eatery as reputable as Gauri Khan's Torii is a very damaging look. But what's the truth really?
Published on Apr 17, 2025 02:22 PM IST
After Katy Perry, Zendaya's going to space! But there's a little twist
Looks like space travel seems to be the in-vogue reigning theme for the month. After Katy Perry and gang, it's now Zendaya!
Published on Apr 16, 2025 10:04 PM IST
'Nothing frivolous': Gayle King's poor defence for space trip has fans sighing
Gayle King is doubling down on her 11-minute expedition to space. But then again, so is the internet
Published on Apr 16, 2025 08:38 PM IST
High-protein AND guilt-free? Sign us up for these spicy thecha paneer tikkis!
You basically won't be able to sip on your evening chai or coffee without a plate of these thecha tikkis on the side, once you try them
Published on Apr 16, 2025 06:06 PM IST
Khushi confirms romance with Vedang? Janhvi may have something to do with this!
'Subtle' isn't a word in Janhvi Kapoor's dictionary and sister Khushi Kapoor seems to be following suit — her latest Instagram post is proof
Published on Apr 16, 2025 01:28 PM IST
Wondering what Chak De girl Sagarika and Zaheer Khan's baby boy's name means?
Sagarika Ghatke and Zaheer Khan are now a family of three!
Published on Apr 16, 2025 12:10 PM IST
Disgusting: Katy Perry, others blasted by Hollywood and fans for vain space trip
Out of this world — literally! Not many are happy with the ironically 'inspiring' all-women trip to space, courtesy of Jeff Bezos and fiancé Lauren Sanchez
Published on Apr 15, 2025 09:57 PM IST
Khushi Kapoor recalls her 'badsurat days', fans say '12th fail to IAS be like'
If there is one thing Khushi Kapoor is candid about, it's been her evolving appearance Fans of course aren't holding back from sharing their hot take
Published on Apr 15, 2025 06:36 PM IST
'I got revenge on her that evening': Did Orry just shade Urvashi Rautela?
Orry just admitted to intentionally sabotaging Urvashi Rautela — the proof is in their Dabidi Dibidi moment from her birthday. Hear it from the horse's mouth!
Published on Apr 15, 2025 05:28 PM IST
Pohela Boishakh 2025: What better than Doodh Maach to ring in Bengali New Year?
What better way to say Shubho Nobo Borsho than with a piled up plate of creamy maach bhaat?
Published on Apr 15, 2025 12:38 PM IST
'She likes him TOO much': Fans share hot take on Kylie-Timothee's Coachella PDA
PDA alert! There's no two ways about how intensely Kylie Jenner feels for beau Timothee Chalamet. The latter seems to be finally reciprocating in the public eye
Published on Apr 14, 2025 09:04 PM IST
'F**king doormat': Khloe blasts exes Tristan, Lamar in heated chat with Kendall
Khloe Kardashian is done dealing with her exes! — and fortunately the belief that she must forgive them in her heart for their respectively rife histories
Published on Apr 14, 2025 07:55 PM IST
Book Review: Counterattacks at Thirty is unputdownable by way of relatability
After the crowd-favourite Almond, Won-pyung Sohn returns with Counterattacks at Thirty — a soothing read which will leave you with quite the occasional chuckle
Published on Apr 14, 2025 02:09 PM IST
Celebrate Malayali New Year with the sticky, sweet and traditional Vishu Katta
Ring in the auspicious occasion of Vishu today with this New Year's staple recipe, across Malayali households
Published on Apr 14, 2025 01:51 PM IST
'Tum acche baap hote toh...': Fans pick a side in Charu Asopa-Rajeev Sen fallout
Charu Asopa has hardly hidden any detail of her tumultuous relationship with ex-husband Rajeev Sen. Fans are now speaking up on her behalf
Published on Apr 14, 2025 12:52 PM IST
'That dude's just scary': Jack Black on Minecraft bromance with Jason Momoa
Watch Jack Black trace how he and A Minecraft co-star Jason Momoa developed their 'bro chemistry' despite the latter's 'scary' first impression
Published on Apr 11, 2025 10:29 PM IST
This Aam Panna margarita will help you beat the heat with a happy high
Can't deal with the heat but still want to get drunk on some good times? Let this Aam Panna margarita be your spicy new find for the weekend party scene!
Published on Apr 11, 2025 08:27 PM IST
Full moon in Libra tomorrow: Ready to win the love lottery with the pink moon?
Tomorrow's full moon in Libra will be cosmically scripting a new dawn in the love lives of THESE very luck zodiac signs — ready for some pink moon magic?
Published on Apr 11, 2025 06:32 PM IST
PC reunites with Hrithik for Krrish 4, fans say 'King mein bhi cameo karlo pls'
Looks like Priyanka Chopra is making a full-fledged Bollywood comeback — Krrish 4 seems to be the next big addition to her kitty of projects
Published on Apr 11, 2025 01:46 PM IST
Hugh Jackman in Avengers: Doomsday? Marvel's Wolverine video gives it away
The Avengers: Doomsday cast so far is UNMATCHED. That being said Marvel fans have and always been (rightfully) greedy about their star-studded ensemble lineups
Published on Apr 10, 2025 03:07 AM IST
Hailey Bieber's postpartum hot take: No hair cuts till son turns 1 — but why?
Hailey Bieber has hit the brakes on any upgrades on her mane till son Jack Blues turns one. The rationale is rooted in maneuvering postpartum
Published on Apr 10, 2025 01:57 AM IST
NOT Sonam Bajwa, but Deepika Padukone to star in SRK's King: But there's a twist
Conjecture surrounding SRK and Suhana Khan's King has thrown up two names — Deepika Padukone and Sonam Bajwa. But what's the truth?
Published on Apr 09, 2025 06:20 PM IST
Love sambar? This Karnataka-style sambar chicken recipe is calling your name
If you can't get enough of sambar, this Karnataka-style sambar chicken is going to become your new obsession!
Published on Apr 09, 2025 04:24 PM IST
Adam Levine drops Maroon 5's comeback timeline on Fallon: A tour's incoming!
A Maroon 5 comeback is big, BIG news and you can see the coy (and slightly nervous!) smile on Adam Levine's face as he lets the cat out of the bag
Published on Apr 08, 2025 10:04 PM IST
Did Justin Bieber seen zone Drake? Rapper cheekily calls out 'Sorry' hitmaker
So do Drake and Justin Bieber have beef now? Or was that just some light-hearted celebrity leg pulling?
Published on Apr 08, 2025 08:25 PM IST
Nagarjuna style Andhraite Palak Pappu recipe, packed with greens AND flavour!
Tangy, flavourful and packing a punch — there's nothing quite like Andhra cuisine! Let this Nagarjuna style Palak Pappu recipe convert you
Published on Apr 08, 2025 04:51 PM IST
'She's gloating': Fans call out Tamannaah's preachy reaction to milky beauty tag
Fans aren't down with Tamannaah Bhatia's self-serving take on being repeatedly tagged 'milky beauty' — cue the intense sarcasm!
Published on Apr 08, 2025 01:21 PM IST