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Akshay Kaushal

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

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Stay groomed as you self isolate

With the salons being shut due to the lockdown, men are left with no options but to try grooming their beard and hair at home. Here are a few tips to help them do their grooming at home.

With all shops shut now, it’s time to take the pair of scissors in your own hand.

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Updated on Apr 04, 2020 11:43 AM IST

Hindustan Times | ByAkshay Kaushal, New Delhi

Work-from-home style inspo to kill your boredom

Here are some cool style picks which will instantly uplift your mood, while you work from home.

In trying times like these, fashion can inspire us to be more productive.

lifestyle

Updated on Apr 02, 2020 03:09 PM IST

Hindustan Times | ByAkshay Kaushal, New Delhi

Restaurateurs in shock, say survival at stake

Restaurants and eateries are the worst-hit sectors that are bearing the brunt of lockdown in the capital. They all are now relying on the government for financial stability.

Will the restaurants and eateries in the Capital be able to find light after the end of this murky, dark tunnel of coronavirus pandemic?(Sanchit Khanna/HT PHOTO)

lifestyle

Updated on Mar 30, 2020 12:07 PM IST

Hindustan Times | ByAkshay Kaushal, New Delhi

Service to mankind in the time of corona lockdown

Covid-19 pandemic has affected everyone, but acts of kindness are winning over this crisis. Even with limited ration in their homes, during the country-wide lockdown, people are trying their best to feed the less privileged in their localities, while ensuring all necessary precautions.

Even with limited ration in their homes, during the country-wide lockdown, people are trying their best to feed the less privileged in their localities, while ensuring all necessary precautions.

lifestyle

Updated on Mar 26, 2020 04:40 PM IST

Hindustan Times | ByAkshay Kaushal

Working from home getting to you and your partner? Here’s how to maintain peace in your relationship during quarantine

Steer clear of stress-inducing topics while spending time with your partner during lunch or in the evenings.

Here’s how to maintain peace in your relationship during quarantine.(Unsplash)

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Updated on Mar 26, 2020 12:45 PM IST

Hindustan Times, Delhi | ByAkshay Kaushal

How to rock cargo pants like our Bollywood men

Bollywood’s male fashion brigade is bringing cargo pants back in trend and styling them in uber-cool ways to look ultra-voguish.

From Ayushmann Khurrana to Vicky Kaushal, cargo pants are now a must-have in their wardrobe.

lifestyle

Updated on Mar 13, 2020 06:56 PM IST

Hindustan Times | ByAkshay Kaushal

Karan Oberoi (KO) shares dos and don’ts for glowing, healthy skin

A male model’s guide to flawless and attractive skin that every man should follow.

Eating habits play a pivotal role in how your skin looks. Therefore for that extra glow on your skin, you need to eat right.

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Updated on Mar 13, 2020 06:22 PM IST

Hindustan Times | ByAkshay Kaushal

Are you man enough to rock nail polish?

Is it time to nix stigmas against men with nail polish? We ask experts.

Recently, actor Rahul Khanna shared an Instagram story of his nails in black paint. He wrote: “Putting the ‘man’ in manicure.”

lifestyle

Updated on Mar 05, 2020 12:11 PM IST

Hindustan Times | ByAkshay Kaushal

Trends 2020: How to style the co-ord look for men

Co-ords are basically set of matching tops and bottoms and are otherwise called coordinates.

Co-ords are also very often spotted on the International as well as Indian ramps and designer campaigns.

lifestyle

Updated on Mar 03, 2020 04:21 PM IST

Hindustan Times | ByAkshay Kaushal

World Day of Social Justice 2020: These amazingly-abled individuals inspire and how!

It’s World Day of Social Justice on February 20. We celebrate the heroes who have courageously knocked down the discriminatory barrier of disability

Specially abled IAS officer IRA Singhal at DMRC Children Home, Salaam Baalak Trust, New Delhi, India.(Manoj Verma/ Hindustan Times)

lifestyle

Updated on Mar 12, 2020 06:06 PM IST

Hindustan Times | ByShara Ashraf Prayag, Prerna Gauba and Akshay Kaushal, New Delhi

Valentine’s Day special: Last minute style tips to stand out

Whether you want to go for a full blown glam look or you wish to rock a refreshing romantic vibe, here’s some outfit inspo for all you loved up couples.

Stand out in colour coordinated looks this Valentine’s Day and be the most stylish couple around.(Manoj Verma/HT)

lifestyle

Updated on Feb 14, 2020 04:17 PM IST

Hindustan Times | ByAkshay Kaushal

Gorpcore: Deepika, Anushka, Ayushmann, Kareena show how to look your stylish best in hiking gears and puffer jackets

Gorpcore is the new buzzword in fashion. Here’s what is making it so popular especially among Bollywood celebrities including the likes of Deepika Padukone, Anushka Sharma, Ayushmann Khurrana.

lifestyle

Updated on Jan 20, 2020 11:42 AM IST

Hindustan Times, Delhi | ByAkshay Kaushal

Indian models walk for Giorgio Armani, Dolce & Gabbana, Alexander McQueen for global fashion shows

Rishi Robin, Ravi Goswami, Pratik Shetty, Farhan Alam, Pranav Bhargav, Tuhir Brahmbhatt and Prabh Uppal shone on global ramp, walking for major brands like Giorgio Armani, Dolce & Gabbana, Neil Barrett and Alexander McQueen, to name a few.

The count of male models who walked for top international brands is the maximum this year.(Instagram)

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Updated on Jan 16, 2020 12:30 PM IST

Hindustan Times | ByAkshay Kaushal

Happy Lohri 2020: Capturing Lohri elegance. Here’s decoding festive style with a contemporary touch

From anarkalis to shararas and angarkhas, inject the right dose of glamour to your look by choosing what flatters you the most and accessorise it with traditional jewellery to make it the perfect Lohri ensemble.

Here’s decoding festive style with a contemporary touch.(ALL PHOTOS INSTAGRAM)

lifestyle

Updated on Jan 13, 2020 09:31 AM IST

Hindustan Times, Delhi | ByAkshay Kaushal

Bishop sleeves: What makes them a big fashion trend, literally

Among the various statement sleeves that are on a rise in fashion, the bishop sleeves have become a favourite among the style mavens. From red carpet to movie promotions, they are seen sporting these exaggerated, dramatic balloon like sleeves everywhere.

Zoey Deutch arrives at the 77th annual Golden Globe Awards at the Beverly Hilton Hotel on Sunday, Jan. 5, 2020, in Beverly Hills, Calif. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP)(Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP)

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Updated on Jan 08, 2020 02:43 PM IST

Hindustan Times, Delhi | ByAkshay Kaushal

Tips to dress for New Year’s Eve

It’s time to stock up your closet with lots of sequins, velvet and embellishments as you gear up to bid adieu to 2019 and ring in the New Year.

Here’s how you can dance the night away in style.

lifestyle

Updated on Dec 31, 2019 01:51 PM IST

Hindustan Times | ByAkshay Kaushal

Deal with Seasonal Affective Disorder better with these 8 tips

Is the changing weather affecting your mood? You may be suffering from Seasonal Affective Disorder.

This type of depression is related to change in seasons, which mostly occurs in winters.(Unsplash)

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Updated on Dec 12, 2019 03:47 PM IST

Hindustan Times, Delhi | ByAkshay Kaushal

Ace the party looks this season with these makeup inspiration tips

Amp up your style with these beauty trends and steal the spotlight as you juggle soirees this winter.

lifestyle

Updated on Dec 12, 2019 03:27 PM IST

Hindustan Times, Delhi | ByAkshay Kaushal

3 ways to deal with a possessive partner

Is your relationship becoming toxic because of your possessive and jealous partner? So before you call it quits, here are three ways to deal with it.

Is your relationship becoming toxic because of your possessive and jealous partner?(Unsplash)

lifestyle

Updated on Dec 02, 2019 04:37 PM IST

Hindustan Times, Delhi | ByAkshay Kaushal

Katy Perry to Kim Kardashian: Flipping over the flipped out ponytail

The retro flipped out ponytail is now seen everywhere from ramp to red carpet. Here’s what is making the trend so popular.

Model Hailey Bieber rocks a retro flipped out ponytail.(Instagram)

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Published on Nov 28, 2019 01:07 PM IST

Hindustan Times | ByAkshay Kaushal

International Men’s Day: Masculinity viewed through a new prism

On International Men’s Day, we try to break the rigid cocoons of menswear sartorial codes and create a new vocabulary of individuality, confidence and artistic expression.

With fashion strongly propagating gender-neutral offerings, it’s an interesting time to be in fashion and to let your creative freak flag fly high. Today pink is as masculine as navy(Photo: Prabhas Roy/HT)

lifestyle

Updated on Nov 19, 2019 05:04 PM IST

Hindustan Times | ByAkshay Kaushal

I could have stayed longer in the competition, had I not hurt my back: Sandeep Pandit

Sandeep Pandit, the only Indian contestant on Masterchef Australia, season 11 couldn’t win the show, but he made sure that he impressed the judges with his commendable cooking skills.

lifestyle

Updated on Sep 02, 2019 04:20 PM IST

Hindustan Times, Delhi | ByAkshay Kaushal

Style Alert: Fashionable and fabulous at every age

Look at these stunning women, who believe that you look the prettiest when you follow your heart! There’s no such thing as age-appropriate dressing.

The ‘dress your age’ concept is a thing of the past.(Raajessh Kashyap)

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Updated on Sep 12, 2019 01:10 PM IST

Hindustan Times, Delhi | ByAkshay Kaushal

Style Alert: 4 ways to ace the twinning game

Colour coordinating with your partner is an altogether different ball game. We show you four ways to ace the trend.

Twinning is not just about wearing the same coloured outfit as that of your partner, but it also has to do a lot with the silhouette, texture and picking the right print.

lifestyle

Updated on Aug 28, 2019 01:50 PM IST

Hindustan Times, Delhi | ByAkshay Kaushal

Krishna Janmashtami 2019: A stylish tribute to the God of compassion

Krishna Janmashtami 2019: As your kids get ready for Janmashtami festivities today, make sure you don’t take the predictable route. Instead, give their attire a contemporary spin.

Krishna Janmashtami 2019: When you doll up your tiny tots, remember to give their look a chic spin and keep their style quotient high.(Manoj Verma/ HT)

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Updated on Aug 24, 2019 12:38 PM IST

Hindustan Times, Delhi | ByAkshay Kaushal

Style Trends 2019: Re-imagining saris like Taapsee Pannu

Taapsee Pannu has been serving some beguiling sari-inspired looks during her recent promotional tour. Here’s what worked and what didn’t for her.

This sheer full-sleeved blouse paired with tie dye sari from Bloni by Akshat Bansal got us hooked to the look.

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Updated on Aug 20, 2019 03:12 PM IST

Hindustan Times, Delhi | ByAkshay Kaushal

Trend Alert 2019: Here’s how Bollywood stars earn their stripes

Actors sport head-to-toe colour-blocked striped ensembles for their photo-ops and other outings.

Stripes are a timeless classic. Here’s how you can own it!(instagram/stylebyami)

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Updated on Aug 21, 2019 04:04 PM IST

Hindustan Times, Delhi | ByAkshay Kaushal

From suits, to pink, to anti-fits, here’s a complete sibling style swap guide

Raksha Bandhan 2019: This Raksha Bandhan, we show you how siblings can share each other’s wardrobe and create stylish looks to give off a cool androgynous vibe.

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Updated on Aug 15, 2019 02:10 PM IST

Hindustan Times, Delhi | ByAkshay Kaushal

Raksha Bandhan 2019: Stylish, new-age celebrity brother-sister duos

Raksha Bandhan 2019: Here’s what makes these siblings the most stylish duos on the block.

They say siblings are like peas in a pod. And these new-age brother-sister duos from tinsel town only validate the phrase.(Instagram)

lifestyle

Updated on Aug 12, 2019 10:14 AM IST

Hindustan Times, Delhi | ByAkshay Kaushal

India Couture Week 2019: Decoding couture’s note-worthy beauty looks

India Couture Week 2019: Designers across the board kept the beauty classic with a few accents, which lent gravitas to the ensemble.

India Couture Week 2019: As the curtains come down on India Couture Week, here’s looking at some of the talked-about beauty and hair looks.

lifestyle

Updated on Jun 06, 2020 08:43 PM IST

Hindustan Times, Delhi | ByAkshay Kaushal

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Akshay Kaushal

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

With the salons being shut due to the lockdown, men are left with no options but to try grooming their beard and hair at home. Here are a few tips to help them do their grooming at home.

Here are some cool style picks which will instantly uplift your mood, while you work from home.

Restaurants and eateries are the worst-hit sectors that are bearing the brunt of lockdown in the capital. They all are now relying on the government for financial stability.

Covid-19 pandemic has affected everyone, but acts of kindness are winning over this crisis. Even with limited ration in their homes, during the country-wide lockdown, people are trying their best to feed the less privileged in their localities, while ensuring all necessary precautions.

Steer clear of stress-inducing topics while spending time with your partner during lunch or in the evenings.

Bollywood’s male fashion brigade is bringing cargo pants back in trend and styling them in uber-cool ways to look ultra-voguish.

A male model’s guide to flawless and attractive skin that every man should follow.

Is it time to nix stigmas against men with nail polish? We ask experts.

Co-ords are basically set of matching tops and bottoms and are otherwise called coordinates.

It’s World Day of Social Justice on February 20. We celebrate the heroes who have courageously knocked down the discriminatory barrier of disability

Whether you want to go for a full blown glam look or you wish to rock a refreshing romantic vibe, here’s some outfit inspo for all you loved up couples.

Gorpcore is the new buzzword in fashion. Here’s what is making it so popular especially among Bollywood celebrities including the likes of Deepika Padukone, Anushka Sharma, Ayushmann Khurrana.

Rishi Robin, Ravi Goswami, Pratik Shetty, Farhan Alam, Pranav Bhargav, Tuhir Brahmbhatt and Prabh Uppal shone on global ramp, walking for major brands like Giorgio Armani, Dolce & Gabbana, Neil Barrett and Alexander McQueen, to name a few.

From anarkalis to shararas and angarkhas, inject the right dose of glamour to your look by choosing what flatters you the most and accessorise it with traditional jewellery to make it the perfect Lohri ensemble.

Among the various statement sleeves that are on a rise in fashion, the bishop sleeves have become a favourite among the style mavens. From red carpet to movie promotions, they are seen sporting these exaggerated, dramatic balloon like sleeves everywhere.

It’s time to stock up your closet with lots of sequins, velvet and embellishments as you gear up to bid adieu to 2019 and ring in the New Year.

Is the changing weather affecting your mood? You may be suffering from Seasonal Affective Disorder.

Amp up your style with these beauty trends and steal the spotlight as you juggle soirees this winter.

Is your relationship becoming toxic because of your possessive and jealous partner? So before you call it quits, here are three ways to deal with it.

The retro flipped out ponytail is now seen everywhere from ramp to red carpet. Here’s what is making the trend so popular.

On International Men’s Day, we try to break the rigid cocoons of menswear sartorial codes and create a new vocabulary of individuality, confidence and artistic expression.

Sandeep Pandit, the only Indian contestant on Masterchef Australia, season 11 couldn’t win the show, but he made sure that he impressed the judges with his commendable cooking skills.

Look at these stunning women, who believe that you look the prettiest when you follow your heart! There’s no such thing as age-appropriate dressing.

Colour coordinating with your partner is an altogether different ball game. We show you four ways to ace the trend.

Krishna Janmashtami 2019: As your kids get ready for Janmashtami festivities today, make sure you don’t take the predictable route. Instead, give their attire a contemporary spin.

Taapsee Pannu has been serving some beguiling sari-inspired looks during her recent promotional tour. Here’s what worked and what didn’t for her.

Actors sport head-to-toe colour-blocked striped ensembles for their photo-ops and other outings.

Raksha Bandhan 2019: This Raksha Bandhan, we show you how siblings can share each other’s wardrobe and create stylish looks to give off a cool androgynous vibe.

Raksha Bandhan 2019: Here’s what makes these siblings the most stylish duos on the block.

India Couture Week 2019: Designers across the board kept the beauty classic with a few accents, which lent gravitas to the ensemble.

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