Rajesh Ahuja covers internal security and also follows investigation agencies such as the CBI and the Enforcement Directorate.
Articles by Rajesh Ahuja
Mahi & Zoya’s love story
Mahi’s in love again. Only this time he’s romancing two new objects of affection — a babe named Zoya and his new home in Harmu, Ranchi.
Updated on Jul 25, 2009 04:40 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Rajesh Ahuja and Debjeet Kundu, New Delhi
Arjun Rampal dons DJ's hat!
In the Capital to pick up a souvenir for being a Delhi-based achiever, Arjun ‘long-locked’ Rampal was visibly excited. Lap, his lounge bar, is set to open at Hotel Samrat in August and Rampal is keen on playing DJ cum host.
Updated on Jul 06, 2009 08:53 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Rajesh Ahuja, New Delhi
When music replaced masks
The otherwise sombre venue reverberated with songs of triumph, a few hours after the historic judgment legalising homosexuality. The ones crooning their hearts out till 1:30 am had settled inside Pegs N Pints bar in Chanakyapuri to embrace a newly found freedom. Rajesh Ahuja reports.
Updated on Jul 04, 2009 02:23 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Rajesh Ahuja, New Delhi
Shiney’s namesakes now butt of jokes
While actor Shiney Ahuja awaits legal eagles to fly to his rescue after the alleged rape case, those that share his name are paying a hefty price. Rajesh Ahuja tells more.
Updated on Jun 30, 2009 08:22 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Rajesh Ahuja, New Delhi
Wow, what a makeover!
Hers is a curious case of a plain Jane gone fashionably sane, which is evident in the teasers of Short Kut. And that’s also one reason why Arshad Warsi renamed her Amrita ‘Wow’.
Updated on Jun 29, 2009 08:07 PM IST
None | Rajesh Ahuja, New Delhi
India woos gay tourists
The already throbbing closet may just break open with this piece of news. Enthused by the success of gay nights at pubs tour agencies are offering custom-made tours for the ultimate gay travel experience.
Updated on Jun 17, 2009 03:42 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Rajesh Ahuja, New Delhi
Heroes do the full Monty
When Ranbir Kapoor dropped the towel in Saawariya, it was the talk of the town. Now so many young actors are stripping down to nothing for the sake of their art that the Hindi movie buff might soon become blasé about male nudity. Rajesh Ahuja delves into the trend.
Updated on Jun 09, 2009 08:08 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Rajesh Ahuja, New Delhi
DU boys rent hot wheels
Car rental companies in the Capital are flooded with calls from fuchchas who want to rent luxury cars for their first day in college. For the new DU boy, zooming into college in a big, expensive car has its perks — like getting a girlfriend. Rajesh Ahuja tells more.
Updated on Jun 12, 2009 02:25 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Rajesh Ahuja, New Delhi
Neetu Chandra, a martial arts expert?
While Rann sees her playing a Muslim model, Apartment will bring out the small-towner in her. Besides films, the actress may soon reprise the role of a martial arts expert in the sequel to the video game, The Killer Game Story: 3000 AD. Rajesh Ahuja tells more.
Updated on May 21, 2009 08:47 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Rajesh Ahuja, New Delhi
‘Sarkozy’s got bad taste in music’
He may have managed to get his ex and now French First Lady, Carla Bruni to pen 10 songs on one of his solo albums, but French guitarist Louis Bertignac doesn’t think very highly of her man Nicolas Sarkozy’s sense of melody.
Updated on May 21, 2009 08:54 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Rajesh Ahuja, New Delhi
Karma’s sex scenes axed
He may have managed to woo a foreign production house to help push his English-language film, Karma: Crime, Passion, Reincarnation into Western lands, but director MR Shah Jahan fell a tad bit short to tempt desi scissorhands. Rajesh Ahuja tells more.
Updated on May 16, 2009 04:10 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Rajesh Ahuja, New Delhi
Maa goes international
After Danny Boyle making slums look ‘exotic’ with Slumdog Millionaire, it’s Irfan Kamal who’s treading the same wobbly bylanes. His directorial debut, Thanks Maa, brings to fore the plight of abandoned children, reports Rajesh Ahuja.
Updated on May 13, 2009 12:51 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Rajesh Ahuja, New Delhi
Shubha on the record
In the Capital recently to perform at a charity show, the golden-voiced singer, Shubha Mudgal told Rajesh Ahuja that she’s all for promoting budding talent, but can’t help fetch them gigs.
Updated on Apr 30, 2009 06:51 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Rajesh Ahuja, New Delhi
Art beats for kids
Call it an art-iculate attempt. To help build up support for children and youngsters suffering from MR and Down Syndrome, Four Steps, a city-based NGO, is calling upon 75 well-known artists.
Updated on Apr 27, 2009 06:34 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Rajesh Ahuja
Shocking! Delhi’s drug users get younger
It’s not just sex and rock ’n roll that the city’s school going youngsters are experimenting with; experts say kids as young as 13 and 14 are indulging in substance abuse. Rajesh Ahuja and Damini Purkayastha report.
Updated on Aug 26, 2011 02:35 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Rajesh Ahuja and Damini Purkayastha, New Delhi
Shoot ‘em up with the cam!
He’s got something for far-flung targets.Youth idol & ace shooter Gagan Narang to Rajesh Ahuja on life beyond the gold medal.
Updated on Apr 22, 2009 09:00 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Rajesh Ahuja, New Delhi
Talking safe and straight
It’s impossible to make a straight conversation with a condom. VJ Jose and Dipti Gujral discuss sex and a lot more in a quick chat with Rajesh Ahuja.
Updated on Apr 23, 2009 03:09 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Rajesh Ahuja
Kabaddi on console
Technology is looking to Indian tradition for newer inspirations. Forget car chases and rocket attacks, a new set of games for Playstation is based on kabaddi, kho-kho, gilli danda, patang bazi and chausar.
Updated on Apr 16, 2009 05:14 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Rajesh Ahuja, New Delhi
Joyride for specially-abled
Their dream is to fly without wings. All thanks to this aid, they now can at least ply. These special kids can now pack their picnic bags and head out like their peers, writes Rajesh Ahuja.
Updated on Apr 15, 2009 09:50 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Rajesh Ahuja
Rakhi’s choice: Rahul Gandhi
The item babe would like to marry Rahul Gandhi, but says she couldn't reach there. Rakhi Sawant in a chatpati chat with Rajesh Ahuja
Updated on Apr 11, 2009 09:08 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Rajesh Ahuja, New Delhi
Mujhse shaadi karoge?
Rakhi Sawant is offering the varmala to the winner of her new reality show Rakhi ka Swayamvar on NDTV Imagine. Rajesh Ahuja & Minakshi Saini write...
Updated on Apr 07, 2009 05:31 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Rajesh Ahuja and Minakshi Saini
On a Flight to India
Currently on their debut India tour organised by Jim Bean, the outfit that rose to fame with its second single titled Say, talks fondly about opening for Bon Jovi in 2006, writes Rajesh Ahuja.
Updated on Apr 03, 2009 08:54 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Rajesh Ahuja
Salaam Dilli
The annual street festival titled Chandni Chowk to Gurgaon that hopes to generate funds for children in need for a bone marrow transplant, will dole out love, laughter for free.
Updated on Apr 03, 2009 04:43 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Rajesh Ahuja, New Delhi
Dogg days are here
Snoop Dogg, who became a household name in India after his Singh is Kinng title track, has called his new single Snoop Dogg Millionaire and the hitmaker has teamed up with singer Tanvi Shah of Jai ho fame. Rajesh Ahuja reveals the rap superstar's plans.
Updated on Mar 30, 2009 02:03 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Rajesh Ahuja, New Delhi
A colourful beginning
She wasn’t an art-house admirer when Anurag Kashyap threw her in front of the camera half a decade ago. But now after being coloured in all shades of Gulaal, she doesn’t mind calling herself a cinema freak. Rajesh Ahuja in conversation with Ayesha Mohan.
Updated on Mar 21, 2009 06:04 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Rajesh Ahuja, New Delhi
Love hurts... and costs
Increasing number of break-ups spells big bucks for city-based tattoo artists who’re charging heavy fees to cover up old ones, reports Rajesh Ahuja.
Updated on Mar 17, 2009 01:45 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Rajesh Ahuja, New Delhi
Straight forward
A story like this hasn’t been told on the Indian screen to date, says Vinay Pathak about his comedy, Straight — Pinu Patel Ki Tedhi Medhi Love Story.
Updated on Mar 12, 2009 03:08 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Rajesh Ahuja, Mumbai
Khadi cool
The coming general elections are proving to be a boon for the time-tested Indian fabric — khadi.
Updated on Mar 09, 2009 06:56 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Namya Sinha and Rajesh Ahuja, New Delhi
'We aren’t poking fun at homosexuals like others'
He ain’t no Sean Penn bringing a Harvey Milk alive on screen, but he is certainly ‘milking’ the opportunities coming his way. Vinay Pathak tells Rajesh Ahuja about his upcoming flick Straight...
Updated on Mar 09, 2009 08:51 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Rajesh Ahuja
India in focus at the Cannes film festival
Two "India focus" days have been allotted in the "All Cinemas of the World" section at the 60th Cannes film festival.
Updated on May 17, 2007 06:44 PM IST
UNI | Rajesh Ahuja, New Delhi