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
Last minute Eid dawat prep? This chicken handi recipe will take just 20 minutes!
Is the stress of putting together a scrumptious Eid dawat getting to you? Lighten the load with this quick and creamy chicken handi recipe
Published on Mar 31, 2025 05:09 PM IST
Chaitra Navratri 2025: Things NOT to buy during the 9-day holy stretch
The auspicious stretch of Chaitra Navratri having commenced yesterday, know what not to indulge in during this much-awaited 9-day holy stretch
Published on Mar 31, 2025 02:51 PM IST
Klin Kaara rings in Ugadi with mom Upasana, but fans ask 'where's Ram Charan?'
Upasana Kamineni Konidela shared glimpses of their little one, Klin Kaara, ringing in the auspicious occasion of Ugadi. The pictures are too adorable to miss!
Published on Mar 31, 2025 01:13 PM IST
'I think I might throw up': Would you try this breast milk flavoured ice cream?
A breast-milk flavoured ice cream will soon make its way to the market and the internet is definitely getting the ick
Published on Mar 29, 2025 12:49 AM IST
Tomorrow's solar eclipse in Aries is literally life-changing for THESE 4 signs!
Nobody's feeling like 2025 is just 3 months old and the cosmic transits on steroids get the credit. Tomorrow's solar eclipse then, is a crescendo moment
Published on Mar 28, 2025 08:18 PM IST
After SSR, CBI files closure report in Disha Salian case revealing father's role
After closure reports being filed for the SSR death case, the CBI has done the same for the Disha Salian case — the latter however, has quite the twist
Published on Mar 28, 2025 02:38 PM IST
'Is that Hrithik as Camilla?' ask fans about King Charles' 'Dhoom Machale' entry
King Charles and a Bollywood crossover? The internet is of course having a field day
Updated on Mar 28, 2025 01:16 PM IST
Kris Jenner's new hair has her looking like Kim Kardashian's clone, say fans
Kris Jenner and Kim Kardashian are of course mother-daughter. But the former's latest beauty revamp will have you doing a double take!
Published on Mar 28, 2025 01:25 AM IST
Alec Baldwin's Rust trailer draws flak for release despite on-set death of DOP
People are quite conflicted about Alec Baldwin's Rust seeing through a release. DOP Halyna Hutchins' unfortunate death is of course, the trigger
Published on Mar 27, 2025 11:20 PM IST
Tarantino at 62: Pulp Fiction to Kill Bill — all his films, ranked
Quentin Tarantino is a genre in himself. Ranking his very exclusive filmography then, as the director turns 62
Published on Mar 27, 2025 09:31 PM IST
Mid-week munchies? Doctor-approved low-cal, high-fibre fries to the rescue!
Potatoes are great but let's give our carby favourites a rest for a bit. When we say these fries are going to change your snacking game, we really aren't joking
Published on Mar 27, 2025 06:20 PM IST
K-pop survival reality show comes under fire for 'exploiting' children
There's never a day sans drama in the world (ad backstage) of K-pop. A yet-to-air survival reality show, featuring literal children is proof
Published on Mar 27, 2025 01:04 AM IST
This Reddit No Sleep story is now being turned into a Sydney Sweeney film
Sydney Sweeney is on a mission to collect the most exciting scripts up for grabs and this popular Reddit horror story is the latest notch on her belt
Published on Mar 26, 2025 11:28 PM IST
Carrie Bradshaw's MOST iconic fits as SATC's Sarah Jessica Parker turns 60!
PSA: Fashion-forwardness and iconicity may or may not have been used interchangeably because Carrie Bradshaw is an icon, even in a paper bag
Published on Mar 26, 2025 08:48 PM IST
Tejasswi's Dosa Bombolini to be served at Vikas Khanna's NYC restaurant: Recipe!
Tejasswi Prakash's culinary skills are now officially international, thanks to Chef Vikas Khanna! Get up to speed with this delectable recipe
Published on Mar 26, 2025 06:00 PM IST
Jennifer Aniston and Pedro Pascal? The internet says 'hell yes!'
It doesn't really matter if Jennifer Aniston and Pedro Pascal are a thing IRL or not — the internet will ship them to death either which way!
Updated on Mar 25, 2025 11:08 PM IST
Millie Bobby Brown, Jake Bongiovi celebrate 4 years with cute throwback moments
Millie Bobby Brown and Jake Bongiovi have been together for 4 years now!
Published on Mar 25, 2025 10:22 PM IST
These low-cal, high-protein chicken tikka naans are the perfect Iftar treat!
If you love a meaty, little low-cal treat, this recipe IS for you!
Published on Mar 25, 2025 09:36 PM IST
Kim Kardashian is a 'sex trafficker', claims ex-husband Kanye amid Diddy saga
There isn't much logic supporting Kanye West's X rants. The latest however, about Kim Kardashian levies a pretty hefty and dark claim
Published on Mar 24, 2025 10:25 PM IST
Did Blake Lively's Gossip Girl co-star just side with Justin Baldoni amid drama?
Did you know Armie Hammer has a 'connection' per se, with both Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni?
Published on Mar 24, 2025 01:00 AM IST
CBI files closure report in SSR death case: What does this mean?
Just ahead the 5-year death anniversary of Sushant Singh Rajput, the CBI has finally closed his death case which had been seething for years on end
Published on Mar 24, 2025 01:00 AM IST
Remember young Rani Mukerji from Black? She just got married!
Seeing child actors from films that have been era-defining achieve milestones in their lives, hits different and it's no different in Ayesha Kapur's case
Published on Mar 23, 2025 06:35 PM IST
SRK-Virat shake a leg at IPL opening ceremony, fans hail their ' 2 Delhi kings'
As monumental as the IPL season is, Shah Rukh Khan and Virat Kohli dancing together at the opening ceremony is bigger!
Published on Mar 23, 2025 05:49 PM IST
OTTPlay Awards'25: Aditi Rao Hydari belts out Lag Jaa Gale after Heeramandi win
Aditi Rao Hydari enthralled the audience with her rendition of Lag Jaa Gale following a big win at the OTTPlay Awards 2025 in association with HT City
Published on Mar 23, 2025 02:55 PM IST
OTTPlay Awards'25: Imtiaz Ali quotes Rockstar in victory speech for Chamkila win
Imtiaz Ali's acceptance speech for Best Director win at OTTPlay Awards 2025 in association with HT City, will leave you bitten by the nostalgia bug
Published on Mar 23, 2025 12:05 PM IST
OTT Play Awards 2025: From Aditi Rao Hydari to Imtiaz Ali, meet the winners
Meet the esteemed and exclusive winners of OTTplay Awards 2025 in association with HT City
Published on Mar 23, 2025 01:09 AM IST
OTTPlay Awards'25: Cancer warrior Hina Khan asks for prayers after her big win
Hina Khan's heartening request post her win at OTTPlay Awards 2025 in association with HT City, will leave you teary-eyed
Published on Mar 23, 2025 12:22 AM IST
Pete Davidson and his new model girlfriend are now Insta-official!
Those beach day pictures were bound to go viral. And now Pete Davidson and his new girlfriend have made it Insta-official!
Published on Mar 22, 2025 11:47 PM IST
Kylie Jenner thinks she's 'better' than sister Kendall Jenner
If the Kardashian clan is one thing, it's sisterly. But soft competition always persists, especially when every last member of the family is a global icon
Published on Mar 22, 2025 10:54 PM IST
This Andhra-style hari chilli chicken is the perfect spicy start to your weekend
We love a good spicy kick, especially when it comes wrapped in lush bites of flavour bombs. If you don't mind the heat, this Andhra-special recipe is for you!
Published on Mar 22, 2025 04:52 PM IST