Manali is a senior staff writer based in Mumbai. She writes on Indie music, culture and trends for HT48Hours.
Articles by Manali Shah
4 Mumbai cafes your pet (and you) will fall in love with
Take your four-legged friend to these restaurants this weekend
Updated on Aug 25, 2016 01:19 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Compiled by Manali Shah, Mumbai
TVF Pitchers’s Naveen Kasturia is just like his character: candid and naive
Fuelled by determination, and a measure of naivety, Naveen Kasturia has turned into one of the most popular actors on the web series scene.
Updated on Aug 26, 2016 05:40 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Manali Shah, Mumbai
What the shutting of Blue Frog means for Mumbai’s live music scene
As the iconic Blue Frog at Todi Mills downs its shutters this weekend, other live music venues, the haloed Hard Rock included, must adapt or perish
Updated on Aug 25, 2016 05:40 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Manali Shah, Mumbai
3 new food options in Mumbai to check out this week
What’s new in Mumbai this week
Updated on Aug 22, 2016 01:16 PM IST
Compiled by Manali Shah, Mumbai
Feminism meets fashion at this upcoming event
Where do feminism and fashion join hands? A panel of experts, a spoken word performance, and an art exhibit explore the question
Updated on Aug 18, 2016 03:36 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Manali Shah, Mumbai
Meet the good boy of comedy: EIC’s Sapan Verma
Sapan Verma insists he was good at studies, and could have aced engineering entrance. Instead, he moved to Mumbai and became a comedian
Updated on Aug 11, 2016 05:53 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Manali Shah, Mumbai
Who said metal is dead? 4 upcoming Mumbai bands you need to know
Rock star Sahil Makhija, of Demonic Resurrection, and Reptilian Death, recommends the most promising metal bands in town
Updated on Aug 10, 2016 03:33 PM IST
Hindustan Times | As told to Manali Shah, Mumbai
4 Pokémon games that were popular before Pokémon Go
We trace the history of the Pokémon gaming culture
Updated on Aug 09, 2016 01:39 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Compiled by Manali Shah, Mumbai
Musician Sahil Makhija on the Indian metal scene today
Sahil Makhija aka Demonstealer, of Demonic Resurrection and Reptilian Death, says that while the metal scene is growing, there is a long way to go before the scene becomes sustainable
Updated on Aug 04, 2016 07:48 PM IST
Hindustan Times | As told to Manali Shah, Mumbai
Mumbai’s metal music scene is getting a revival with new, regular gigs
Mumbai’s metal music scene has got a shot in the arm, with new, regular gigs at various venues. But in the times of EDM, can it survive?
Updated on Aug 04, 2016 07:47 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Manali Shah, Mumbai
Review: Does the app Musical.ly live up to its hype?
Take Dubsmash to a higher level and you have Muscial.ly —where you can lip sync to not only dialogues, but also popular songs
Updated on Jul 28, 2016 05:19 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Manali Shah, Mumbai
Step up: Shantanu Maheshwari on his appearance at America’s Got Talent
Mumbai boy Shantanu Maheshwari went on America’s Got Talent and danced with Nick Cannon. Now, he’s set for one at home
Updated on Jul 28, 2016 04:38 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Manali Shah, Mumbai
The new TV: Why YRF, Viacom 18, Bindass are all betting big on web series
A young, urban audience — tired of bizarre plots and dumb characters on TV — is hooked to the web series. And, right now, there’s a treasure trove of content to choose from
Updated on Jul 16, 2016 10:48 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Manali Shah and Poorva Joshi, Mumbai
Partying in your pjyamas is now a thing
Pillow fights, pyjama-only dress codes, and foam parties. Why is Mumbai partying like kids at sleepovers?
Updated on Jul 07, 2016 04:14 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Manali Shah and Krpa Savlani, Mumbai
Bored of going to the gym? Try out this ballet-inspired workout at home
Fancy a new way to exercise? Ahead of a ballet-inspired workout class, try out the routine at home
Updated on Jul 09, 2016 01:37 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Manali Shah, Mumbai
Running is now a social activity involving friends, music, after-parties
How did running go from being a fitness regime to a social activity with friends, music and after-parties?
Updated on Jul 02, 2016 10:31 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Manali Shah and Krpa Savlani, Mumbai
A guide to suits, and the Savile Row fold, from an expert
Andrew Ramroop, the only person of Indian origin to own a shop on Savile Row, London, talks bespoke suits, fits, and fitting them into suitcases. Men, take notes
Updated on Jul 02, 2016 10:19 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Manali Shah, Mumbai
Being Hoezaay: From popular RJ to social media sensation
Former RJ and VJ José (pronounced Hoezaay, which is also his Twitter handle) has used humour to become a social media star: he’s four seasons into his podcast, and is wildly popular on Snapchat and Vine. But, as we learn the hard way, punctuality isn’t his strongest suit
Updated on Jun 25, 2016 02:02 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Manali Shah, Mumbai
Does performing poetry in near darkness sound like your thing?
At an event this weekend, amateur poets will perform in near darkness, keeping their identities secret
Updated on Jun 18, 2016 11:29 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Manali Shah, Mumbai
How musician Raghu Dixit made the lungi fashionable
Folk musician Raghu Dixit swapped kurta and jeans (“Euphoria was already doing that”) for the more ethnic, more eccentric lungi. Over time, it’s come to reflect his music and his roots
Updated on Jun 18, 2016 11:28 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Manali Shah, Mumbai
Rapper Sofia Ashraf is back with a song about the Bhopal gas tragedy
Remember Sofia Ashraf from Kodaikanal Won’t? The rapper is back with a new song and, this time, she wants your help to bring justice to the victims of the Bhopal gas tragedy
Updated on Jun 08, 2016 11:33 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Manali Shah, Mumbai
How secret are the ‘secret parties’ popping up on your social media?
Pool parties at undisclosed locations, secret cinema screenings and performances. ‘Secret’ events are popping up fast on Facebook timelines. But should you really sign up for them?
Updated on Jun 09, 2016 04:39 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Manali Shah, Mumbai
Exclusive: Twitter India’s first-ever Creator’s Week is here
Get dating advice, find out places in Bandra you can have a good meal for under Rs 140, and hear sounds from everyday life turn into music. Twitter’s first-ever Creator’s Week has a lot in store. Here’s our pick
Updated on Jun 09, 2016 04:43 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Manali Shah, Mumbai
Will the metal festival, Domination, save Mumbai’s rock scene?
Last year, Mumbai’s original death metal festival, Domination, held a Hyderabad-only edition. It’s back now, but can it battle expensive venues and EDM’s high-spending crowd?
Updated on Jun 02, 2016 02:44 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Manali Shah, Mumbai
‘My baby is my muse’ - Sorabh Pant
Stand-up comedian Sorabh Pant’s 15-month-old son has inspired his new solo show. We speak to him about parenthood, changing diapers, and the challenges of keeping an infant entertained.
Updated on Jun 02, 2016 07:53 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Manali Shah, Mumbai
No TV weekend: Experts share a trick or two to get the perfect brew
On a hot summer afternoon, revellers got some welcome refreshment as part of HT’s No TV weekend fest — at a craft beer session in Andheri and a bartending workshop in Colaba
Published on May 29, 2016 12:55 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Manali Shah and Oindrilla Gupta, Mumbai
Like it or not, there’s no escaping Game of Thrones on social media
For those who don’t care, there’s still no escaping Jon Snow, Daenerys and Ser Whatshisname
Updated on May 26, 2016 09:16 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Manali Shah, Mumbai
From pubs to art galleries: How poetry is getting cool again
Poetry, the age-old form of expression, is back in fashion. With new clubs, public events, and YouTube channels, it’s a great time to start writing and hearing it again
Updated on May 26, 2016 09:50 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Manali Shah, Mumbai
How millennials like their news: satire shows and new-age protest music
Move over, prime-time shouting matches on news channels. The youth would rather tune in to satire shows to get their dose of current affairs
Updated on May 20, 2016 03:01 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Manali Shah, Mumbai
Cyrus Broacha and Kunal Vijayakar’s new show celebrates being over 40
Long-time buddies and work collaborators Cyrus Broacha and Kunal Vijayakar return to the stage with an act that celebrates growing old(er)
Updated on May 19, 2016 06:04 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Manali Shah, Mumbai