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
The astrological calendar ends TODAY: Aries season forecast for the zodiacs!
Pisces season ends today as does another round of the astrological calendar. So as we start another cosmic trip here's what the Aries season forecast looks like
Updated on Mar 20, 2025 06:30 PM IST
Book Review: I Bet You'd Look Good In A Coffin is predictable yet nostalgic
The second installment of lady vigilante Kitty Collins' murderous yet compelling adventures, this time abroad, will keep you hooked but leave you wanting more
Published on Mar 20, 2025 06:01 PM IST
This 'doctor's favourite lunch' is gluten-free, nutritious and so delicious!
Who said potatoes are all bad? This delicious doctor-approved potato cheese bake will coddle your taste buds without upsetting your health and fitness goals
Published on Mar 20, 2025 05:03 PM IST
Amid Snow Whiten feud, Rachel Zegler shares hot take on Hollywood friendships
Maneuvering friendship is no easy feat. Add to that the blinding but hollow glamour of Hollywood and it's a harrowing uphill climb — and Rachel Zegler agrees
Published on Mar 19, 2025 11:13 PM IST
Ramadan'25: This quick Rasmalai milk cake deserves a spot in your Iftar spread!
Craving something decadent but fuss-free for your Iftar spread? This convenient Ras malai sponge cake is the only thing you'll want to be digging into
Published on Mar 19, 2025 10:00 PM IST
Dakota's love triangle with Chris Pedro in Materialist has fans super jealous!
Dakota Johnson seems to be living her best life in the first trailer drop for Materialists and everyone thirsting on the internet has been having a field day
Published on Mar 19, 2025 08:54 PM IST
You'll never believe how much Selena sold her Wizards of Waverly Place wand for!
Selena Gomez's wand from The Wizards of Waverly Place for up for grabs. And guess what? You could have totally nabbed it!
Published on Mar 19, 2025 05:43 PM IST
What does Kate Middleton think of Prince William's salt and pepper beard?
Prince William in a scruffy, salt and pepper beard? Kate Middleton may not be sure but the internet says 'hell yes!'
Published on Mar 18, 2025 11:00 PM IST
Kim K's SKIMS launches wedding intimates with White Lotus hunk: Cue the thirst!
Trust Kim Kardashian to pull one marketing coup after another for SKIMS! This time, it's wedding bells meets the manic White Lotus energy — and we're drooling
Published on Mar 18, 2025 09:47 PM IST
Snow White IRL: Gal Gadot, Rachel Zegler at odds over Israel-Palestine stance?
Gal Gadot and Rachel Zegler are reportedly sparring. Is the plot coming to life or is there something deeper at play?
Published on Mar 18, 2025 08:14 PM IST
Alia's moong dal halwa birthday cake is a nod to her favourite desi dessert!
Alia Bhatt turned 32 on Saturday in the most wholesome lowkey way. The center of the celebrations? The very one-of-a-kind moong dal halwa cake!
Published on Mar 18, 2025 01:00 PM IST
Venus X Mercury retrograde opens a 2-week love portal: What you need to know!
The Venus retrograde, Mercury retrograde and the coinciding eclipse season has opened a 2-week relationship portal. Get, set, LOVE!
Published on Mar 17, 2025 10:19 PM IST
6 fitness and nutrition mistakes that are keeping you skinny fat
Hitting the gym hard and meal prepping like there's no tomorrow but still don't see the gains you seek? Here's how to escape the skinny fat plateau
Published on Mar 17, 2025 05:23 PM IST
Delhi-NCR top spots to grab 'best bread in the world' — Butter garlic naan!
Craving the stretchy, chewy goodness of some authentic garlic butter naan? These spots in Delhi-NCR serve the best of it!
Published on Mar 17, 2025 03:32 PM IST
Try this 3-ingredient Korean DIY 'botox' cream mask for plump, glowing skin!
You may not be leaning towards a botox routine, but your cheeks may be. This 3-ingredients Korean DIY cream mask is a good place to start
Published on Mar 17, 2025 02:51 PM IST
Frothy romance to 1960s nostalgia: Spring 2025 fashion trends to look out for
Spring is upon us and with the change in weather comes an obvious shift in wardrobe. These are the aesthetics set to reign in your closets then
Published on Mar 17, 2025 01:12 PM IST
Fans hate a brunette George Clooney, chant 'bring back the salt and pepper!'
George Clooney has ditched the salt and pepper hair. And we don't know when he's going to be getting it back!
Published on Mar 13, 2025 10:26 PM IST
Sadie Sink joins MCU with Tom Holland's Spider-Man 4 and fans can't keep calm
Marvel Cinematic Universe has a new acting powerhouse on board — Sadie Sink and that too, for the Spider-Man franchise. Details inside!
Published on Mar 13, 2025 08:47 PM IST
This Hyderabadi red chicken is the only main dish you'll want to eat on Holi
After a sunny afternoon of a merrymaking, this Hyderabadi red chicken recipe delivers bang for buck on both flavour as well as being fuss-free
Published on Mar 13, 2025 03:39 PM IST
Millie Bobby Brown opens up on why she called out her bullies: I was overwhelmed
Millie Bobby Brown is a thorough goofball and now also a lover girl following her wedding to Jake Bongiovi. That doesn't take away from her badass side though
Published on Mar 12, 2025 10:26 PM IST
Matt LeBlanc's post-Friends hiatus wasn't 'planned': Here's what happened
The nostalgia-fueled hysteria of Friends isn't really something every last member of the cast was able to capitalise on. Matt LeBlanc's case is different but
Published on Mar 12, 2025 09:28 PM IST
Timothee Chalamet to propose to Kylie Jenner with a $300K ring? Here's the tea!
Timothee Chalamet and Kylie Jenner's romance has been taking the internet by storm one PDA-montage at a time. Is a proposal on the way?
Published on Mar 12, 2025 06:58 PM IST
2025's first mercury retrograde is a double whammy: Survival guide for the signs
The first mercury retrograde of 2025 is here and it has a backspin buddy with it. Your survival guide to get through TWO simultaneous retrogrades
Published on Mar 12, 2025 06:24 PM IST
This 5-minute Holi chaat recipe will have your guests returning for more
Knee-deep planning your banger of a Holi bash? This Holi-special chaat recipe will be a sure-shot hit among your guests!
Published on Mar 12, 2025 05:26 PM IST
Millie Bobby Brown admits to not having seen a single Marvel movie: Here's why
Millie Bobby Brown has never watched a single Marvel movie. Chris Pratt is shocked and so are we — let her explain herself though!
Published on Mar 11, 2025 10:14 PM IST
Is Mamma Mia 3 releasing in 2026? Hear it from Amanda Seyfried
Mamma mia, here I go again, my, my, how can I resist you? Mamma mia, does it show again? My, my, just how much I've missed you?
Updated on Mar 11, 2025 09:38 PM IST
Baklava among most popular Iftar desserts: Delhi-NCR top spots to grab a bite!
Baklava named among op Iftar desserts by Taste Atlas: Authentic spots in Delhi-NCR to grab a crunchy, syrupy bite
Published on Mar 11, 2025 06:30 PM IST
Give your halwa a Grecian update with this quick Greek halwa recipe
Nothing quite hits the spot like soft and mushy bites of cardamom-infused halwa. You won't be able to keep your hands off this Grecian twist to it though
Published on Mar 11, 2025 04:44 PM IST
It's Alia vs Preity in pink sequin sarees: Netizens prefer the latter
Alia Bhatt in Sabyasachi or Preity Zinta in Seema Gujral — who wore the blush pink sequin saree better?
Published on Mar 11, 2025 03:42 PM IST
Millie Bobby Brown reflects on letting go of Stranger Things after a decade
The kids of Hawkins have lived a million lives IRL in the decade it has taken to mount Stranger Things to completion. Millie Bobby Brown reflects
Published on Mar 10, 2025 10:42 PM IST