Manali is a senior staff writer based in Mumbai. She writes on Indie music, culture and trends for HT48Hours.
Articles by Manali Shah
Ex-Swedish House Mafia member Steve Angello on life as a family man
Former Swedish House Mafia DJ Steve Angello is returning to perform in India — this time as a solo artist. He talks family, his kids using Instagram, and being critical of EDM
Updated on May 13, 2016 01:46 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Manali Shah, Mumbai
From Bollywood to Cannes: City boy Amit Khanna has done it all
City boy Amit Khanna grew up on masala films and burnt his fingers trying to make them. His big switch, a short film on child soldiers, is now headed to the mother of all film festivals.
Updated on May 12, 2016 02:41 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Manali Shah, Mumbai
Shades of Grey: Artist Raghava KK’s new collection is charcoal on paper
Raghava KK’s new collection in charcoal is as much an artist’s expression as a father’s. He explores children’s belief in myriad possibilities.
Updated on May 05, 2016 07:31 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Manali Shah, Mumbai
Athleisure: The fashion trend that lets you party in your sweatshirt
It’s now officially okay to mix gym attire with everyday wear. But athleisure has its rules
Updated on Apr 21, 2016 07:39 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Manali Shah, Mumbai
Meet the duo who play the hang, a new-age instrument
Is it a wok? Is it a UFO? It’s the hang, a curious-looking instrument that sounds slightly like the ghatam and will be played live this weekend
Updated on Apr 14, 2016 02:27 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Manali Shah, Mumbai
Kitchen Ninja: Know your knives and chopping hacks from a chef
A new workshop promises to sharpen your knife skills. Let’s start with the basics
Updated on Apr 14, 2016 06:06 PM IST
Hindustan Times | As told to Manali Shah, Mumbai
Why are women wearing shirts the wrong way round?
Wearing your shirt backwards may sound like an outlandish idea. Until you realise women are actually doing it
Updated on Apr 14, 2016 02:50 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Manali Shah, Mumbai
Does India really have gender equality? Story in numbers
Women still battle lower pay than men in various fields
Updated on Apr 08, 2016 02:44 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Sarit Ray and Manali Shah, Mumbai
Viral hit: Meet the girl who sang the Cups song, in Marathi
Mithila Palkar’s Marathi cover of Anna Kendrick’s Cups song made her an internet sensation
Updated on Apr 07, 2016 03:59 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Manali Shah, Mumbai
Gender Bender: How India discovered role reversal through pop culture
Before Bollywood sauntered on to the scene, India discovered gender reversal through ads, Facebook campaigns and web series
Updated on Apr 07, 2016 07:00 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Sarit Ray and Manali Shah, Mumbai
Night shift part 2: How to party in Mumbai this summer
Kick back with heady cocktails or attend gigs by trance artists, here’s a list of hottest must-attend parties and performances
Updated on Mar 31, 2016 06:03 PM IST
Musician-actor Luke Kenny picks 5 songs you need on your summer playlist
From Years & Years to Selena Gomez, it’s time to add songs by these artists to your playlist this summer
Updated on Mar 31, 2016 08:14 PM IST
Hindustan Times | As told to Manali Shah, Mumbai
An expert’s guide to the trendiest haircuts for the summer
An expert’s guide to the trendiest haircuts for summer
Updated on Mar 31, 2016 10:15 PM IST
Hindustan Times | As told to Manali Shah, Mumbai
Guide to maintaining your plants through the summer
Worried your plants might not make it through summer? We get an expert to put together a complete guide on how to maintain them
Updated on Mar 31, 2016 04:10 PM IST
Hindustan Times | As told to Manali Shah, Mumbai
5 books you need to read this summer
What better way to spend a lazy afternoon than curling up with a good book?
Updated on Apr 04, 2016 01:04 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Compiled by Manali Shah, Mumbai
Experimental jazz meets Hindustani classical in Helen Gillet’s music
From experimental jazz to Hindustani ragas, New Orleans-based cellist Helen Gillet’s music reflects the many cultures she has been exposed to
Updated on Mar 26, 2016 02:41 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Manali Shah, Mumbai
What happens when popular TV actors star in a satire of the TV industry?
All about I Don’t Watch TV, an upcoming web show that satires the television industry
Updated on Mar 18, 2016 07:43 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Manali Shah, Mumbai
Ahead of World Fragrance Day, here’s how to shop for perfumes like a pro
A guide on how to select a perfume that works best for you
Updated on Mar 17, 2016 07:36 PM IST
Hindustan Times | As told to Manali Shah, Mumbai
Aflatunes on their viral cover of DJ Nucleya’s Bass Rani
Imagine DJ Nucleya’s EDM album, Bass Rani, without instruments. Home-grown beatboxing and a capella band, Aflatunes, did just that, and it went viral
Updated on Mar 17, 2016 07:08 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Manali Shah, Mumbai
So you think you can dance (for 200 minutes)?
Is 200 minutes of non-stop dancing your idea of fun? Test your limits at an upcoming dance marathon in the city
Updated on Mar 17, 2016 09:09 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Manali Shah, Mumbai
Mumbai’s eateries, pubs and libraries turn into performance spaces
In a space-starved city, eateries, pubs and libraries are turning into alternate venues for performances and events
Updated on Mar 14, 2016 11:09 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Soma Das and Manali Shah, Mumbai
Maati Baani’s The Music Yantra features 50 musicians from 20 countries
For its new project, home-grown world music band Maati Baani has collaborated with 50 musicians from 20 countries — all via the internet
Updated on Mar 04, 2016 05:24 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Manali Shah, Mumbai
Italian artist Alexader Robotnick’s on his love for lndia
From electro to fusion to EDM, Italian musician Alexander Robotnik has done it all. As he gears up for his performance at Jadhavgarh, he talks about keeping music relevant
Updated on Feb 26, 2016 06:11 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Manali Shah, Mumbai
TRIAL RUN: Is Mumbai’s new 4,000sqft snow arena worth it?
There is a 4,000 sqft playground of snow in town (at Smaaash, Lower Parel), but don’t expect to be able to roll snowballs
Updated on Feb 26, 2016 04:34 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Manali Shah, Mumbai
Humble the Poet on using rap to make a statement
Humble the Poet, a turbaned rapper from Canada hits out against homophobia and racism through his songs. Catch him perform live this weekend
Updated on Feb 26, 2016 06:34 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Manali Shah, Mumbai
Here are five international DJs who should move to India
As Romanian DJ Edward Maya prepares to play in India yet again, here are five international DJs who might as well move here for good
Updated on Feb 18, 2016 04:16 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Compiled by Manali Shah, Mumbai
Grin and beard it: How it became cool to sport a beard again
The emperors and sages of yore had them. Now, so do cricketers, movie stars and the man sitting across you at work. We trace the growth of the great Indian beard
Updated on Feb 18, 2016 08:01 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Manali Shah, Mumbai
KGAF: The anatomy of a dance
City-based danseuse Anonna Guha and her troupe dissected Kathak for an audience that comprised of both the young and the old
Published on Feb 14, 2016 12:30 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Manali Shah, Mumbai
KGAF: A funny pill to swallow
Comedian Anuvab Pal’s comical observations about pot-bellied middle-aged men discussing medicine had the audience in splits
Published on Feb 13, 2016 12:57 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Manali Shah, Mumbai
From the Rig Veda to Ruskin Bond: the history of nature writing in India
Mussoorie-based writer Stephen Alter talks about the rich history of nature writing in India (dating as far back as the Rig Vedas) and the urgent need to preserve our wildlife
Updated on Feb 11, 2016 04:21 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Manali Shah, Mumbai