Manali is a senior staff writer based in Mumbai. She writes on Indie music, culture and trends for HT48Hours.
Articles by Manali Shah
Single on Valentine’s Day? Here’s the ultimate guide to surviving it
Here’s how to brave February 14 if you haven’t found your someone special yet.
Updated on Feb 14, 2018 08:55 AM IST
Hindustan Times, Mumbai | Manali Shah
HT India’s Most Stylish 2018: Sanjay Dutt, Akshay Kumar, Varun Dhawan and 7 other fashionable men who stole the show
From classic blue suits to traditional attire and outfits that are as experimental as they get — the men at HT India’s Most Stylish Awards did not disappoint. Take a look at some of the memorable looks.
Updated on Jan 27, 2018 11:46 AM IST
Hindustan Times, Mumbai | Manali Shah
HT India’s Most Stylish Awards 2018: Funny, honest and emotional celebrity acceptance speeches that stood out
HT India’s Most Stylish Awards was full of quotable quotes, unforgettable one-liners, and some sincere acceptance speeches. We pick the highlights, which involve Rekha, Sonakshi Sinha, and Akshay Kumar, among others.
Updated on Mar 28, 2019 05:56 PM IST
Hindustan Times, Mumbai | Manali Shah
HT India’s Most Stylish Awards 2018: When Amitabh Bachchan, Rekha, Sonakshi Sinha turned up the glam quotient
Popular stars such as Shahid Kapoor, Varun Dhawan and Akshay Kumar came together to celebrate fashion at the seventh edition of the Hindustan Times India’s Most Stylish Awards. Here’s everything that you need to know about the event.
Updated on Mar 28, 2019 05:57 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Manali Shah
15 New Year resolutions that will have every millennial saying ‘Same’
No, joining a gym or quitting smoking is not on the list.
Updated on Dec 29, 2017 09:18 AM IST
Hindustan Times, Mumbai | Manali Shah
Garba, bhangra or tippani can help you lose weight. This expert will tell you how
Move over, aerobics and Zumba. A uniquely Indian fitness program is here to teach you regional folk dances while making sure you’re in shape.
Updated on Dec 26, 2017 11:40 AM IST
Hindustan Times, Mumbai | Manali Shah
It took comedian Sorabh Pant 5 years to write his new humour novel. Here’s why
The superhero protagonist in comedian Sorabh Pant’s new book is immortal, but he would much rather die. This sets the tone for the rest of novel, which features plenty of fantastical events.
Updated on Dec 13, 2017 11:38 AM IST
Hindustan Times, Mumbai | Manali Shah
Mandira Bedi’s workout and diet plan is what fitness goals are made of
The actor follows an intense exercise routine throughout the week and binges on cakes and chocolates on weekends. And, she says, you can have the best of both worlds too.
Updated on Nov 20, 2017 01:23 PM IST
Hindustan Times, Mumbai | Manali Shah
Shekhar Suman built a chiselled physique at 54. This is how he did the near impossible
Actor Shekhar Suman has proven age is just a number. Case in point, his recent social media pictures which show the Dekh Bhai Dekh actor flaunting a sharp, muscular body. Here’s how he pulled it off.
Updated on Nov 13, 2017 03:43 PM IST
Hindustan Times, Mumbai | Manali Shah
Gautam Rode reveals the secret of his to-die-for physique: 800 crunches everyday
Gautam Rode believes the way to getting a perfect body is focusing on clean eating more than just spending hours working out.
Updated on Oct 27, 2017 02:06 PM IST
Hindustan Times, Mumbai | Manali Shah
Like a boss: This Pune-based Iranian woman is biking her way through all 7 continents
Iran’s Maral Yazarloo is on a mission: Riding for over 100,000km through 45 countries in 7 continents on her 800cc BMW GS. If including Antarctica in her itinerary wasn’t enough, Yazarloo also plans to enter Iran on her bike — even though women in Iran are not allowed to ride motorcycles.
Updated on Oct 26, 2017 10:33 AM IST
Hindustan Times, Mumbai | Manali Shah
Watch: This hard-hitting poem about the Gauri Lankesh murder will make you think
Young poet Sudeep Pagedar’s piece is about taking a stand, and speaking up. His powerful words will leave you with food for thought.
Updated on Sep 18, 2017 01:46 PM IST
Hindustan Times, Mumbai | Manali Shah
Food for thought: How healthy are frozen fruits and vegetables?
While frozen foods are convenient, we ask wellness experts if they provide the same nutritional value as fresh veggies.
Updated on Jul 13, 2017 02:53 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Manali Shah
Meenakshi Reddy Madhavan’s new series gives voices to women in the Mahabharata
The first novel in the series, The One Who Swam with the Fishes, is about Satyavati – the Kuru queen who altered the clan’s dynasty forever.
Updated on Jul 20, 2017 11:52 AM IST
Hindustan Times, Mumbai | Manali Shah
Indian mythology meets the supernatural world in this fantasy thriller
Author Shweta Taneja’s new novel, The Matsya Curse, features a female detective who fights all sorts of evil forces.
Updated on Jun 22, 2017 05:11 PM IST
Hindustan Times, Mumbai | Manali Shah
Is it safe to add salt to your child’s food? A nutritionist gives her take
While iodine is necessary for the growth and development of children, excess salt can cause a number of disorders.
Updated on Jun 21, 2017 02:53 PM IST
10 hilarious memes that break gender stereotypes and feature regular women
A Facebook campaign that makes you laugh, and then think about gender inequality.
Updated on Jun 23, 2017 09:58 AM IST
DJ MojoJojo’s new video merges chants from Haridwar with massive bass drops
It features the evening aarti and other ceremonies at the ghats.
Updated on May 19, 2017 07:05 PM IST
Manali Shah, Mumbai
Meet the 16-year-old whose poem on marital rape has gone viral
City boy Simar Singh can give you a complex. At 16, he has a viral spoken word performance video to his credit. And, he is the founder of a platform that supports the art form.
Updated on May 11, 2017 09:07 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Manali Shah, Mumbai
I know where the best parties are: Actor Kritika Kamra
Kritika Kamra lives it up all night, but makes up for it by doing yoga in the evening
Updated on May 11, 2017 07:51 PM IST
Hindustan Times | As told to Manali Shah, Mumbai
First Coldplay. Now Justin Bieber. Has the Indian music industry come of age?
Ahead of Justin Bieber’s debut Mumbai performance, we look at how the Indian live music industry went from attracting has-been musicians to ruling superstars.
Updated on May 04, 2017 08:19 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Manali Shah, Mumbai
What makes Aditi Mittal the bad girl of Indian comedy
One of the first Indian women to do stand-up comedy, Aditi Mittal is known for her no-holds-barred gigs. With her new web show, she is out to change the way women are perceived.
Updated on May 01, 2017 03:21 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Manali Shah, Mumbai
I like weekends to be cheat days: TV actor Mishal Raheja
He likes to enjoy good food over weekends, and can cook fish curry and prawn curry with rice.
Updated on Apr 27, 2017 05:01 PM IST
Hindustan Times | As told to Manali Shah, Mumbai
Why indie music lovers are choosing low-key performances over mainstream gigs
Indie music festivals might be getting bigger each year, but there is a dedicated audience for intimate performances being organised at offbeat venues across the city.
Updated on Apr 21, 2017 07:07 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Manali Shah, Mumbai
How TV actor Nakuul Mehta juggles mainstream roles with experimental web shows
Nakuul Mehta might act in predictable soaps on television, but he’s pushing the envelope online with radical web shows. And he wants other actors to do the same.
Updated on Apr 14, 2017 08:12 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Manali Shah, Mumbai
A new podcast gets celebrity guests to discuss literature
From feminism in fiction, to romance novels, and thrillers – a new video podcast features celebrity guests talk about all things books.
Updated on Apr 14, 2017 06:03 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Manali Shah, Mumbai
Meet the spoken word artist whose piece on patriarchy has gone viral
Sudeep Pagedar has been making a difference through his poems since his teenage years.
Updated on Apr 06, 2017 04:32 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Manali Shah, Mumbai
I need to take weekends seriously: actor Divyanka Tripathi
TV actor Divyanka Tripathi barely gets time off on weekends. When she does, she cooks breakfast with her husband
Updated on Mar 30, 2017 03:10 PM IST
Hindustan Times | As told to Manali Shah, Mumbai
Talvin Singh: The man who started a music revolution
Percussionist Talvin Singh aided the rise of a new genre, Asian Underground, in the ’90s. Its influence is still visible in Bollywood, but Singh is not done experimenting just yet
Updated on Apr 01, 2017 05:08 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Manali Shah, Mumbai
Why an increasing number of stand-up comedians are choosing to talk in Hindi
Indian stand-up comedy as we know it was born in English. But its coming of age could well be in Hindi.
Updated on Mar 23, 2017 06:24 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Manali Shah, Mumbai