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Akshay Kaushal

Akshay Kaushal writes on fashion, for the daily Entertainment & Lifestyle supplement, HT City.

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Boardshorts, wetsuits or bathrobes: Men, here’s what to wear to the beach this season

From nautical stripes, and colour-blocked boardshorts, to tonal dressing, here are the hottest beachwear trends men should know

Models Raj Kanwar Singh, Bhavaya Chawla, Apurav Nautiyal pose in swimwear looks from Shivan & Narresh and Ken Ferns.(Raajeesh Kashyap/ HT Photo)

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Updated on Jun 28, 2017 07:47 AM IST

Hindustan Times | ByAkshay Kaushal, New Delhi

Hair’s their story: Runway boost for Indian male models with long locks

The long-hair-don’t-care mantra seems to be working for Indian male models.

These Indian male models have encashed on their tresses.(Instagram)

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Updated on Jun 28, 2017 07:47 AM IST

Hindustan Times | ByAkshay Kaushal, New Delhi

From Ranvindra Jadeja to Hardik Pandya: Meet the new lot of stylish cricketers

A perfect mix of good looks and swag, these Indian cricketers are upping their fashion game on social media.

Hardik Pandya, Ranvindra Jadeja and Rahul KL’s fashion choices belie their occupation.(Instagram)

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Updated on Jun 28, 2017 07:46 AM IST

Hindustan Times | ByAkshay Kaushal, New Delhi

These pictures of Nicole Kidman, Keith Urban from Cannes are giving major couple goals

The couple who have been together for more than a decade couldn’t keep their hands off each other while posing for the photographers.

Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban’s amorous display on the Cannes red carpet caught everyone’s attention.(Reuters)

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Updated on May 23, 2017 05:32 PM IST

Hindustan Times | ByAkshay Kaushal

Sonam Kapoor channels her inner bohemian goddess at the Cannes Film Festival

After taking on the red carpet in Elie Saab, Sonam Kapoor opted for Anamika Khanna and Abu Jani-Sandeep Khosla separates to glam up her look at Cannes, as she posed for pictures at the beach.

Sonam Kapoor wore an Abu Jani and Sandeep Khosla and Anamika Khanna while attending the photocall on the beach of Cannes.(Instagram)

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Updated on May 24, 2017 07:20 AM IST

Hindustan Times | ByAkshay Kaushal, New Delhi

70th Cannes Film Festival: These ladies slayed Day 1 in their designer togs

From Bella Hadid’s thigh-high slit to Elle Fanning’s fairytale gown, dazzling fashion moments lit up the Cannes Film Festival red carpet on the first day. We look at the top picks.

Elle Fanning and Bella Hadid attend the 70th Cannes Film Festival.(Hindustan Times)

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Updated on May 18, 2017 06:34 PM IST

Hindustan Times | ByPrerna Gauba and Akshay Kaushal, New Delhi

Photos: Kajol, Rishi Kapoor, Kiran Kumar attend Reema Lagoo’s last rites

Actor Reema Lagoo died of a cardiac arrest in the wee hours today. She was 59.

Kajol, Rishi Kapoor and Kiran Kumar pay their last respects to Reema Lagoo.(HT Photo/Yogen Shah)

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Updated on May 29, 2017 12:09 PM IST

Hindustan Times | ByAkshay Kaushal, New Delhi

Simran row: Kangana getting story credit hurts my reputation, says Apurva Asrani

Apurva, who earlier wrote the script for the acclaimed Aligarh, says that Simran lead actor Kangana Ranaut getting a co-writing credit for the film ‘completely discredits’ his efforts

The controversy erupted when Apurva wrote a long Facebook post, expressing his shock.(Hindustan Times)

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Updated on May 17, 2017 02:21 PM IST

Hindustan Times | ByAkshay Kaushal, New Delhi

This Bollywood actress was forced to vacate her flat because she is single

Niddhi Agerwal is having a tough time finding a new house because of her ‘single actress’ status.

Niddhi Agerwal is making her Bollywood debut opposite Tiger Shroff in Munna Michael.(Hindustan Times)

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Updated on May 16, 2017 02:02 PM IST

Hindustan Times | ByAkshay Kaushal, Mumbai

Cannes rewind: Here’s how Aishwarya Rai’s look evolved in the past 15 years

From tacky saris that drew flak to her stellar Cavalli gown, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan has come a long way. Take a look at how she went from boring to alluring.

Aishwarya Rai’s Cannes journey in the last 15 years.(Hindustan Times)

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Updated on May 13, 2017 05:48 PM IST

Hindustan Times | ByAkshay Kaushal

Pictures of Priyanka and Adriana frolicking on the beach are giving us BFF goals

While supermodel Adriana Lima wore a side-tie black bikini, Priyanka Chopra looked super glam in a navy blue bandeau top with bikini bottom and a long khaki shirt.

Supermodel Adriana Lima and Priyanka Chopra were snapped soaking up some sun on the Miami beach.(Instagram)

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Updated on May 13, 2017 03:24 PM IST

Hindustan Times | ByAkshay Kaushal, New Delhi

Priyanka, Deepika and Kareena bring the backless trend back

From Deepika Padukone’s Met Gala gown to Kareena Kapoor’s top, here’s why the backless style is trending again.

Bollywood fashionistas are rocking the backless trend and making us envious.(Instagram)

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Updated on May 11, 2017 07:58 PM IST

Hindustan Times | ByAkshay Kaushal

Meet Poonam Dhillon’s gorgeous daughter Paloma Thakeria Dhillon

Paloma Thakeria Dhillon made a stylish entry at Justin Bieber’s concert with her mother Poonam Dhillon.

Poonam Dhillon’s daughter Paloma Thakeria Dhillon grabbed eyeballs at Justin Bieber’s concert in Mumbai.(Instagram)

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Updated on May 11, 2017 07:57 PM IST

Hindustan Times | ByAkshay Kaushal, New Delhi

14 times Shahid Kapoor’s Instagram pictures swept us off our feet

As Shahid Kapoor completes 14 years in Bollywood, we put together 14 pictures of the actor that sent Internet into a meltdown.

Shahid Kapoor took to Twitter to thank his fans as he completed 14 years in Bollywood.(Instagram)

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Updated on May 11, 2017 11:30 AM IST

Hindustan Times | ByAkshay Kaushal

Platinum blonde hair: Delhi youth embrace the trend that even Justin Bieber shows off

This international hair colour trend, rocked by celebrities such as singer Katy Perry and actor Kristen Stewart, has found takers among the young and stylish of Delhi. Hair experts in the city say it is the coolest trend.

Pop star Justin Bieber after arriving in Mumbai. His current look is platinum blonde hair.(Viral Bhayani)

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Updated on May 10, 2017 08:24 PM IST

ByAkshay Kaushal, New Delhi

From shaggy hairstyle to low-slung pants: Check out Justin Bieber’s style evolution over the years

As Justin Beiber’s does his first-ever gig in India tomorrow, we take a look at how his style has changed over the years.

Here’s a look at Justin Bieber and his style journey.(Instagram)

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Updated on May 09, 2017 07:19 PM IST

ByAkshay Kaushal

Karan Patel and Ankita Bhargava’s Greece vacation pictures are giving us wanderlust

From taking a dip in the Aegean sea to soaking up some sun, this hot TV couple’s Greece vacation pictures are just too cool.

Karan Patel and his wife Ankita Bhargava are chilling in Greece.(Instagram)

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Updated on May 09, 2017 06:42 PM IST

Hindustan Times | ByAkshay Kaushal

Aishwarya Rai Bachchan looks drop-dead gorgeous in new photoshoot

Ahead of Cannes, Aishwarya Rai poses for photographer Prasad Naik and we can’t wait to see her on the Cannes red carpet.

Aishwarya Rai Bachchan posed for a series of pictures for photographer Prasad Naik ahead of Cannes.(Instagram)

lifestyle

Updated on May 13, 2017 05:40 PM IST

Hindustan Times | ByAkshay Kaushal

Karisma parties with rumoured boyfriend Sandeep Toshniwal at Kareena’s place

Paparazzi clicked Karisma Kapoor and her alleged beau Sandeep Toshniwal outside her sister Kareena’s residence.

Karisma Kapoor and Sandeep Toshniwal.(HT Photo/ Pradip Guha)

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Updated on May 09, 2017 10:57 AM IST

ByAkshay Kaushal, New Delhi

Director Shekhar Kapur shares a throwback picture from his teenage

The filmmaker was quite a looker in his younger days. His throwback picture proves it right.

Shekhar Kapur’s shares a picture from his teenage days on Twitter.(Twitter)

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Updated on May 08, 2017 03:00 PM IST

Hindustan Times | ByAkshay Kaushal, New Delhi

MET Gala loo controversy: Board members unhappy about celebs smoking, clicking selfies

Celebrities such as Kim Kardashian, Kendall Jenner, Dakota Johnson, Bella Hadid and Marc Jacobs smoked cigarettes and clicked selfies in the restroom of Metropolitan Museum of Art — the venue for the annual Met Gala.

A lot of celebrities were clicked smoking inside the Met Gala museum’s washroom.(Instagram)

lifestyle

Updated on May 05, 2017 04:37 PM IST

Hindustan Times | ByAkshay Kaushal, New Delhi

#Summerswag: Say no to monotony with these 7 easy-breezy looks for men

From mesh pants to powder-hued jumpsuits, here’s what guys must have in their wardrobe. We put together stylish alternative to tees and loose pyjamas as comfort clothing in the blistering heat.

Models Kunal Sareen, Siddharth Kapila and Prince Khurana wearing the hottest trends from summer 2017.(HT Photo/ Manoj Verma)

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Updated on May 04, 2017 12:38 PM IST

Hindustan Times | ByAkshay Kaushal

Priyanka Chopra’s Met Gala trench coat gown inspires Twitter jokes, here are the best ones

From calling Priyanka’s trench coat gown ‘the baton of Modi’s Swachh Bharat Abhiyan’ to comparing it to Rihanna’s ‘omelette inspired’ yellow gown from Met Gala 2015, here’s how Twitterati trolled her look.

Priyanka Chopra attends the Rei Kawakubo/Comme des Garcons: Art Of The In-Between Costume Institute Gala at Metropolitan Museum of Art .(AFP)

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Updated on May 03, 2017 07:31 AM IST

Hindustan Times | ByAkshay Kaushal

Mithun’s daughter to Bhagyashree’s son: New age star kids you can’t miss

Meet the cool new star kids on the block who are already ruling social media in style and are someone to watch out for.

Mithun Chakraborty’s daughter Dishani Chakraborty, Bhagyashree’s son Abhimanyu Dassani and Chunky Panday’s niece Alanna are among the new star kids on the block.(Instagram)

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Updated on May 01, 2017 11:10 AM IST

Hindustan Times | ByAkshay Kaushal, New Delhi

The sexiest villain: Priyanka Chopra’s style in the new Baywatch trailer

Actor Priyanka Chopra sets the temperatures soaring with her glamourous looks in the new trailer of Baywatch. Here’s de-coding her outfits — from stylish sheaths to embellished gowns.

Priyanka Chopra plays villain Victoria Leeds in the film Baywatch. In the latest trailer, she slays in her glamorous outfits.(Youtube)

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Updated on Apr 26, 2017 04:17 PM IST

Hindustan Times | ByAkshay Kaushal, New Delhi

5 reasons why arguing with your partner is good for your relationship

However absurd it may sound, a healthy argument with your partner is the secret to a happy relationship. Here are five reasons why you should fight with your lover, but end it on a happy note.

Arguments between couples can be productive and can improve a relationship.

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Published on Apr 25, 2017 06:07 PM IST

Hindustan Times | ByAkshay Kaushal, New Delhi

5 times Salman Khan’s rumoured girlfriend Iulia Vantur dressed to perfection and stunned us

The Romanian beauty is raising her style stakes and experimenting with her look. Her latest appearances are a proof.

The style choices made by Iulia are commendable.(HT Photo/Yogen Shah)

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Updated on Apr 26, 2017 08:58 AM IST

Hindustan Times | ByAkshay Kaushal, New Delhi

Alia Bhatt and her Dior bra: Would you wear prominent logos to flaunt high-end labels?

Actor Alia Bhatt’s Drio print bra straps bring the designer logo out in the open in an unprecedented manner. Indian designers, who don’t yet do in-your-face monogramming, tell us what they think about this.

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Updated on Apr 24, 2017 09:00 PM IST

Hindustan Times | ByAkshay Kaushal, New Delhi

Meet the actor from Harry Potter who is Kylie Jenner’s lookalike

Afshan Azad, who played the role of Padma Patil in Harry Potter series is becoming famous on Instagram because of her uncanny resemblance to supermodel Kylie Jenner.

Afshan Azad’s pictures are going viral on social media for being Kylie Jenner’s lookalike(Instagram)

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Updated on Apr 25, 2017 10:58 AM IST

Hindustan Times | ByAkshay Kaushal

Style inspiration from Bollywood celebs: Rock the polka dot look this summer

Be it denim, linen, sweatshirts or crop tops — Bollywood celebrities like Alia Bhatt, and Sushant Singh Rajput have been rocking the polka dot look lately. Take some style cues from these stars and ace your polka look.

While the trend has never gone out of vogue, our celebs have been rocking the print of late.(HT Photo)

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Updated on Apr 22, 2017 11:41 AM IST

Hindustan Times | ByAkshay Kaushal, New Delhi

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Akshay Kaushal

Akshay Kaushal writes on fashion, for the daily Entertainment & Lifestyle supplement, HT City.

From nautical stripes, and colour-blocked boardshorts, to tonal dressing, here are the hottest beachwear trends men should know

The long-hair-don’t-care mantra seems to be working for Indian male models.

A perfect mix of good looks and swag, these Indian cricketers are upping their fashion game on social media.

The couple who have been together for more than a decade couldn’t keep their hands off each other while posing for the photographers.

After taking on the red carpet in Elie Saab, Sonam Kapoor opted for Anamika Khanna and Abu Jani-Sandeep Khosla separates to glam up her look at Cannes, as she posed for pictures at the beach.

From Bella Hadid’s thigh-high slit to Elle Fanning’s fairytale gown, dazzling fashion moments lit up the Cannes Film Festival red carpet on the first day. We look at the top picks.

Actor Reema Lagoo died of a cardiac arrest in the wee hours today. She was 59.

Apurva, who earlier wrote the script for the acclaimed Aligarh, says that Simran lead actor Kangana Ranaut getting a co-writing credit for the film ‘completely discredits’ his efforts

Niddhi Agerwal is having a tough time finding a new house because of her ‘single actress’ status.

From tacky saris that drew flak to her stellar Cavalli gown, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan has come a long way. Take a look at how she went from boring to alluring.

While supermodel Adriana Lima wore a side-tie black bikini, Priyanka Chopra looked super glam in a navy blue bandeau top with bikini bottom and a long khaki shirt.

From Deepika Padukone’s Met Gala gown to Kareena Kapoor’s top, here’s why the backless style is trending again.

Paloma Thakeria Dhillon made a stylish entry at Justin Bieber’s concert with her mother Poonam Dhillon.

As Shahid Kapoor completes 14 years in Bollywood, we put together 14 pictures of the actor that sent Internet into a meltdown.

This international hair colour trend, rocked by celebrities such as singer Katy Perry and actor Kristen Stewart, has found takers among the young and stylish of Delhi. Hair experts in the city say it is the coolest trend.

As Justin Beiber’s does his first-ever gig in India tomorrow, we take a look at how his style has changed over the years.

From taking a dip in the Aegean sea to soaking up some sun, this hot TV couple’s Greece vacation pictures are just too cool.

Ahead of Cannes, Aishwarya Rai poses for photographer Prasad Naik and we can’t wait to see her on the Cannes red carpet.

Paparazzi clicked Karisma Kapoor and her alleged beau Sandeep Toshniwal outside her sister Kareena’s residence.

The filmmaker was quite a looker in his younger days. His throwback picture proves it right.

Celebrities such as Kim Kardashian, Kendall Jenner, Dakota Johnson, Bella Hadid and Marc Jacobs smoked cigarettes and clicked selfies in the restroom of Metropolitan Museum of Art — the venue for the annual Met Gala.

From mesh pants to powder-hued jumpsuits, here’s what guys must have in their wardrobe. We put together stylish alternative to tees and loose pyjamas as comfort clothing in the blistering heat.

From calling Priyanka’s trench coat gown ‘the baton of Modi’s Swachh Bharat Abhiyan’ to comparing it to Rihanna’s ‘omelette inspired’ yellow gown from Met Gala 2015, here’s how Twitterati trolled her look.

Meet the cool new star kids on the block who are already ruling social media in style and are someone to watch out for.

Actor Priyanka Chopra sets the temperatures soaring with her glamourous looks in the new trailer of Baywatch. Here’s de-coding her outfits — from stylish sheaths to embellished gowns.

However absurd it may sound, a healthy argument with your partner is the secret to a happy relationship. Here are five reasons why you should fight with your lover, but end it on a happy note.

The Romanian beauty is raising her style stakes and experimenting with her look. Her latest appearances are a proof.

Actor Alia Bhatt’s Drio print bra straps bring the designer logo out in the open in an unprecedented manner. Indian designers, who don’t yet do in-your-face monogramming, tell us what they think about this.

Afshan Azad, who played the role of Padma Patil in Harry Potter series is becoming famous on Instagram because of her uncanny resemblance to supermodel Kylie Jenner.

Be it denim, linen, sweatshirts or crop tops — Bollywood celebrities like Alia Bhatt, and Sushant Singh Rajput have been rocking the polka dot look lately. Take some style cues from these stars and ace your polka look.

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