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Naina Arora

Naina Arora writes on City, Art and Culture of Gurugram, for the daily Entertainment & Lifestyle supplement, HT City

Articles by Naina Arora

‘Hum chahe kahin chale jayein, hum dilliwale hi rehte hain!’

Actor-model Rajneish Duggall, was in Delhi to promote his upcoming film, based on Swachh Bharat Abhiyan.

Actor Rajneish Duggall shares all things he loves about Delhi, his favourite food joints, and how OTT has been a game-changer for actors. (Photo: Gokul VS/HT)

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Updated on May 25, 2022 11:19 AM IST

ByNaina Arora, New Delhi

Ruhee Dosani: I don’t post content for it to go viral

Digital content creator Ruhee Dosani, from US, is presently in Mumbai. She talks about becoming a content creator during the pandemic, and her love for Bollywood.

Digital content creator Ruhee Dosani says she believes in creating content that is the opposite of viral.

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Published on May 24, 2022 02:18 PM IST

ByNaina Arora, New Delhi

International Tea Day: Chai, temperature kuchh ho jaye!

No day is complete without a cup of tea, for chai lovers. Popular delhiites such as author Ravinder Singh, YouTuber Bhuvan Bam, among other profess their love for good ol’ tea.

On International Tea Day, today, some popular Delhiites share how they wouldn’t miss a cup, even in the gruelling heat.

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Updated on May 21, 2022 12:19 PM IST

ByNaina Arora, New Delhi

Tales of deserts, hills make way to Delhi

The 14th edition of International Storytellers Festival, Kathakar is back with a stellar line-up for Delhiites and is set to bring fables from the world over to the city.

Filmmaker Imtiaz Ali and singer Mohit Chauhan are set to join music composer Shantanu Moitra to talk about how Bollywood weaves the magic of music, mountains and storytelling in the session, Kissey, Kahaniyan aur Dastanney.

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Published on May 20, 2022 11:32 AM IST

ByNaina Arora, New Delhi

Kidambi Srikanth on Thomas Cup win: The feeling hasn’t sunk in yet

Padma Shri Kidambi Srikanth is looking forward to eat home-cooked food made by his mother, and some biryani.

Kidambi Srikanth, along with HS Prannoy, was the senior-most member of the team that achieved the unprecedented glory in Bangkok on Sunday. (Photo: Revanth Reddy)

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Updated on May 19, 2022 11:18 AM IST

ByNaina Arora, New Delhi

Summer chillin’ at Delhi Zoo

Ice-cool ponds and summer special delicacies in diet, check out how animals at the National Zoological Park are beating the heat

Delhi’s National Zoological Park, has made several arrangements to make the summer bearable for the animals. Even glucose powder is on their menu for the bear, to help them face the searing heat. And their pool gets filled with ice along with water, to help them keep the heat at bay.

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Updated on May 18, 2022 02:53 PM IST

ByNaina Arora, New Delhi

‘Devotion sabse bada zariya hai logon tak pahuchne ka’

The Shukar Karaan Guruji fame singer Sonia Arora, feels the popularity of devotional songs is increasing among youngsters, both as performers and listeners.

Singer Sonia Arora feels her fan following isn’t just limited to devotional music anymore, and has her hands full with wedding functions across the globe. (Photo: Suvo Das)

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Updated on May 18, 2022 11:09 AM IST

ByNaina Arora, New Delhi

Acts of kindness help less privileged face harsh summer

From distributing food to offering cool beverages, residents and NGOs are doing their bit to make the season a bit bearable

As the city reels under heatwave, volunteers at Earth Saviours Foundation are ensuring residents in their shelters stay hydrated.

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Published on May 16, 2022 11:24 AM IST

ByNaina Arora, New Delhi

‘Mountain sirf itna jaanta hain ki climber aa raha hai, na ki ladka ya ladki’

Baljeet Kaur, a Himachal Pradesh-based climber, has scaled two peaks that are above 8,000 metres — Mt Annapurna and Mt Kangchenjunga — within two weeks.

The 27-year-old climber, who reached Nepal one month before the summit, says she doesn’t climb to set any records, or for any name and fame.

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Updated on May 16, 2022 10:59 AM IST

ByNaina Arora, New Delhi

World Migratory Bird Day: Spot these summer beauties

Bird watchers, city photographers share insights about feathered friends that can be seen visiting the NCR.

Ibis, Red-headed bunting and Cinnamon bittern are among the birds that can be spotted in summer. Dense patches of native vegetation play an important role in the breeding ecology of summer migratory birds, says bird watchers. (Photo: Amal KS/HT)

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Published on May 14, 2022 10:57 AM IST

ByNaina Arora, New Delhi

Eid 2022: Open house with sewai and kebab

As the country comes together to celebrate Eid-ul-Fitr today, some eminent personalities from Delhi-NCR share their plans to spend the day revelling with family, friends and food!

On Eid-ul-Fitr today, Jama Masjid in Old Delhi will be illuminated to spellbind the onlookers. (Photo: Money Sharma/AFP)

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Published on May 03, 2022 12:19 PM IST

ByNaina Arora and Digvijay, New Delhi

Arjan Bajwa: I used to look forward to having ice cream at India Gate

Taking a stroll on the lawns of India Gate while devouring ice creams on a bright sunny afternoon is a memory most Delhiites cherish

Growing up in Delhi was a lot of fun, says actor Arjan Bajwa, who later shifted to Mumbai to join the film industry. (Photo: Dhruv Sethi/HT)

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Published on Apr 21, 2022 08:18 PM IST

ByNaina Arora, New Delhi

Cricketers, actors root for women’s IPL 2023

With the continuous rise of the women’s game, women’s IPL will be a big boost to the sport, feels cricket fans.

Women’s Indian Premier League (IPL) is expected to get underway in 2023 and the franchise-based model is likely to have six teams in the inaugural season. (Photo: PTI)

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Updated on Apr 19, 2022 12:28 PM IST

ByNaina Arora, New Delhi

NGO names rescued horses in honour of Ranbir-Alia, calls for horse-free weddings

Actor-couple Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt’s wedding has taken the internet by storm

Animal Rahat, a non-profit organisation has rescued two inseparable, severely abused horses and named them after the newlyweds, Alia Bhatt and Ranbir Kapoor as a wedding gift.

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Published on Apr 18, 2022 06:36 PM IST

ByNaina Arora, New Delhi

#HTCityCheers23: 23 spots for the #heritagefeels

We have grown up visiting and revisiting museums in Delhi, but a lot of additions have been made to the list since 1999. If you are 23 , like us, and eager to explore more about culture and history, head to these places.

Be sure to be left inspired at these museums showcasing a rich history and objects of diverse nature.

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Published on Apr 17, 2022 08:41 AM IST

ByNaina Arora

Manika Batra: Mujhe Dilli ki garmi nahin pasand

Manika Batra, like most Delhiites, despises the sweltering heat at this time of the year in the city.

Table Tennis player, Olympian Manika Batra, who along with Sathiyan Gnanasekaran, recently found a place in the ITTF World Top 10 rankings, says she aim is to win more laurels for the country.

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Updated on Apr 16, 2022 10:42 AM IST

ByNaina Arora, New Delhi

A pooch, a parent and a promise of safety

The concept of pet insurance is still fairly new, and those who have availed it are all praise for the financial trouble it saves them.

Pet parents across India share how they were apprehensive at first, considering how the concept of pet insurance is still fairly new, but are now glad to have gone ahead with it. (Photo: Raj K Raj/HT)

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Published on Apr 12, 2022 03:37 PM IST

ByNaina Arora, New Delhi

Sports ke liye support chahiye, says Haryana constable

Ritu Dahiya, who is posted in the 4th Battalion at Madhuban, recalls practising horse riding in the morning and evening hours.

Ritu Dahiya, recently won a bronze medal at the All India Police Equestrian Championship and Police Duty Meet at Indo-Tibetan Border Police’s Basic Training Centre in Bhanu, Haryana.

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Published on Apr 10, 2022 06:26 PM IST

ByNaina Arora, New Delhi

Fuelled by price hike: Delhiites vs cabbies, auto drivers

A crisp 2,000 rupee note would have filled one’s vehicle with about 22 litres of petrol just 15 days ago, now it will get the fuel tank just a little above 19

Upset by cab drivers’ refusal to turn on AC despite scorching heat, riders have also taken to social media to complain. (Photo: ANI)

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Updated on Apr 08, 2022 05:30 PM IST

ByNaina Arora and Siddhi Jain, New Delhi

#Ramzan food walks: Deliciousness returns to the bylanes of Delhi

Ramzan food walks are making a grand comeback, giving foodies a chance to relish delectable kebabs, keema samosas and a lot more.

Purani Dilli Walo Ki Baatein has lined up food walks for both Iftar (the evening feast) and Sehri (food consumed before dawn, prior to the beginning of Roza).

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Updated on Apr 05, 2022 11:35 AM IST

ByAngela Paljor and Naina Arora, New Delhi

April Fool’s Day: Everyday is now a ‘prank day’ for college students

College students share the nostalgia associated with April Fool’s Day, and share how they still play harmless pranks on friends and family under the name of April Fool’s Day.

As millennials get nostalgic about getting pranked on April Fool’s Day, Gen Z shares if the day still holds relevance for them in this day and age. (Photo: Sushil Kumar/HT (For representational purpose only))

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Updated on Apr 01, 2022 11:53 AM IST

ByNaina Arora and Siddhi Jain, New Delhi

#EarthHour: Hotels in Delhi-NCR take a step closer to Nature

Besides turning off lights for an hour today, Nature trails and plantation drives are also part of the plan.

Glimpse of the Rashtrapati Bhavan before and during Earth Hour last year. Hotels in Delhi-NCR will not only switch off all non-essential lights for an hour, to conserve energy, but will take it up a notch with activities such as plantation drives and Nature trails, today. (Photo: Amal KS (For representational only))

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Updated on Mar 26, 2022 12:24 PM IST

ByNaina Arora, New Delhi

10-minute food delivery: Yay or nay?

The announcement of 10-minute food delivery by restaurant aggregator Zomato has spurred a debate among people on social media as well as in real life

Delivery agents cite on-road challenges in response to the recent 10-minute food delivery announcement. (Photo:Anshuman Poyrekar/HT ((Image for representational purpose))

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Updated on Mar 23, 2022 01:53 PM IST

ByNaina Arora and Siddhi Jain, New Delhi

Botanical art takes centre stage at this show

The ongoing show, titled Art with a Heart features over twenty paintings by Salonika Meattle Aggarwal, that are inspired by Nature.

Artist Salonika Meattle Aggarwal’s acrylic artworks comprises lush green palms and vibrant flowers amid a bright blue sky.

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Updated on Mar 22, 2022 03:32 PM IST

ByNaina Arora, New Delhi

Sweet or savoury: How would you like your cake?

Savoury cakes can be made with meat, vegetables or both, and make for a delicious healthy breakfast, lunch, high tea or dinner.

City bakers are customising savoury cakes with fillings of guacamole, cheese cream, pesto, cold cut meats, eggs, veggies, and brined pickles.

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Published on Mar 22, 2022 11:45 AM IST

ByNaina Arora, New Delhi

#WorldPoetryDay: DU students vouch for verses that act as anchor in life, pandemic times

On World Poetry Day, today, students of Delhi University vouch for verses that have been a ray of hope amid trying times.

This World Poetry Day, some members of poetry clubs across the varsity share how verses have acted as an anchor in their lives. (Photos:Instagram (for representational purpose only))

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Published on Mar 21, 2022 02:25 PM IST

ByNaina Arora and Aprajita Sharad, New Delhi

Let’s play Holi! Music bands booked out, DJs set to spin hit numbers

Delhiites are set to let their hair down, today, with colours, pichkaris and a whole lotta fun

Delhi-NCR based bands are ready to roll out some rocking numbers, for a memorable Holi celebration after almost two years. (Photo: Shutterstock)

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Updated on Mar 17, 2022 04:07 PM IST

ByNaina Arora, New Delhi

Travel plans soar on #Holiweekend

From Rajasthan to Goa, Delhi-NCR folks are all set to holiday across India to celebrate the festival of colours this year.

Travel agents report a spike in bookings for the long weekend of Holi, with destinations such as Mathura, Vrindavan, Gokul a top favourite among delhiites.

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Published on Mar 17, 2022 03:24 PM IST

ByNaina Arora, New Delhi

Chandni Chowk ki chaat, gujiya, DJ-dhol: RWAs are #Holiready

Holi is among the festivals that are celebrated with utmost fervour in most residential colonies and condominiums of Delhi-NCR

Some societies are restricting celebrations to just dry colours, whereas some are allowing entry to only fully vaccinated residents with masks at the venue, after temperature check at the entry. (Photo: Amal KS/HT)

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Published on Mar 17, 2022 02:04 PM IST

ByNaina Arora, New Delhi

Bollywood celebs go the lob way

Celebrity hairstylists, says lob is a long bob haircut that can be of many different lengths, and adds volume to thin hair.

Bollywood actors such as Deepika Padukone, Anusha Sharma, and Genelia Deshmukh are embracing the long bob, that is super sleek, trendy, and versatile. (Photo: ANI/Instagram)

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Published on Mar 17, 2022 01:45 PM IST

ByNaina Arora, New Delhi

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Naina Arora writes on City, Art and Culture of Gurugram, for the daily Entertainment & Lifestyle supplement, HT City

Actor-model Rajneish Duggall, was in Delhi to promote his upcoming film, based on Swachh Bharat Abhiyan.

Digital content creator Ruhee Dosani, from US, is presently in Mumbai. She talks about becoming a content creator during the pandemic, and her love for Bollywood.

No day is complete without a cup of tea, for chai lovers. Popular delhiites such as author Ravinder Singh, YouTuber Bhuvan Bam, among other profess their love for good ol’ tea.

The 14th edition of International Storytellers Festival, Kathakar is back with a stellar line-up for Delhiites and is set to bring fables from the world over to the city.

Padma Shri Kidambi Srikanth is looking forward to eat home-cooked food made by his mother, and some biryani.

Ice-cool ponds and summer special delicacies in diet, check out how animals at the National Zoological Park are beating the heat

The Shukar Karaan Guruji fame singer Sonia Arora, feels the popularity of devotional songs is increasing among youngsters, both as performers and listeners.

From distributing food to offering cool beverages, residents and NGOs are doing their bit to make the season a bit bearable

Baljeet Kaur, a Himachal Pradesh-based climber, has scaled two peaks that are above 8,000 metres — Mt Annapurna and Mt Kangchenjunga — within two weeks.

Bird watchers, city photographers share insights about feathered friends that can be seen visiting the NCR.

As the country comes together to celebrate Eid-ul-Fitr today, some eminent personalities from Delhi-NCR share their plans to spend the day revelling with family, friends and food!

Taking a stroll on the lawns of India Gate while devouring ice creams on a bright sunny afternoon is a memory most Delhiites cherish

With the continuous rise of the women’s game, women’s IPL will be a big boost to the sport, feels cricket fans.

Actor-couple Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt’s wedding has taken the internet by storm

We have grown up visiting and revisiting museums in Delhi, but a lot of additions have been made to the list since 1999. If you are 23 , like us, and eager to explore more about culture and history, head to these places.

Manika Batra, like most Delhiites, despises the sweltering heat at this time of the year in the city.

The concept of pet insurance is still fairly new, and those who have availed it are all praise for the financial trouble it saves them.

Ritu Dahiya, who is posted in the 4th Battalion at Madhuban, recalls practising horse riding in the morning and evening hours.

A crisp 2,000 rupee note would have filled one’s vehicle with about 22 litres of petrol just 15 days ago, now it will get the fuel tank just a little above 19

Ramzan food walks are making a grand comeback, giving foodies a chance to relish delectable kebabs, keema samosas and a lot more.

College students share the nostalgia associated with April Fool’s Day, and share how they still play harmless pranks on friends and family under the name of April Fool’s Day.

Besides turning off lights for an hour today, Nature trails and plantation drives are also part of the plan.

The announcement of 10-minute food delivery by restaurant aggregator Zomato has spurred a debate among people on social media as well as in real life

The ongoing show, titled Art with a Heart features over twenty paintings by Salonika Meattle Aggarwal, that are inspired by Nature.

Savoury cakes can be made with meat, vegetables or both, and make for a delicious healthy breakfast, lunch, high tea or dinner.

On World Poetry Day, today, students of Delhi University vouch for verses that have been a ray of hope amid trying times.

Delhiites are set to let their hair down, today, with colours, pichkaris and a whole lotta fun

From Rajasthan to Goa, Delhi-NCR folks are all set to holiday across India to celebrate the festival of colours this year.

Holi is among the festivals that are celebrated with utmost fervour in most residential colonies and condominiums of Delhi-NCR

Celebrity hairstylists, says lob is a long bob haircut that can be of many different lengths, and adds volume to thin hair.

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