Ridhima Shukla is a content producer at Hindustan Times. She has covered city beats, written for the features section and currently at the desk -- editing and writing.
Articles by Ridhima Shukla
Rahul Gandhi leads ‘silent vigil’ in Delhi against Kathua and Unnao rapes, says protest not political
The Congress held the candlelight vigil near India Gate to protest the rape and murder of an eight-year-old girl in Jammu’s Kathua district as well the alleged rape of a teenager by UP BJP legislator Kuldeep Singh Sengar.
Updated on Apr 13, 2018 07:30 AM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | Ridhima Shukla and Abhimanyu Kulkarni, New Delhi
Highlights: Rahul Gandhi says candlelight protest not a political issue, wants Centre to ensure security for women
Congress leaders and workers marched towards India Gate in New Delhi on Thursday night to demand justice for women and children who are victims of rape and murder.
Updated on Apr 13, 2018 12:39 PM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | Ridhima Shukla and N Manasa Mohan
Of hills and sea: Head to Vizag this summer to experience the best of both worlds
One of the least explored cities along the coast of India, Visakhapatnam in Andhra Pradesh offers views of lush green valleys alongside the turquoise blue of the ocean.
Updated on Jan 08, 2018 04:53 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Ridhima Shukla
This winter, visit Ajmer and Pushkar for its lakes, shrines and the desert experience
Ajmer, one of Rajasthan’s tourist hotspots, is surrounded by the Aravalli mountains and is famous for the dargah of Moinuddin Chishti.
Updated on Sep 24, 2017 09:35 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Ridhima Shukla
Travel diaries: At Kasar Devi and Binsar, experience peace and silence
Visiting Kasar Devi and Binsar Valley – near Almora in Uttarakhand – right in the lap of the Himalayas and away from the crowded city is a great way to unwind.
Updated on Sep 03, 2017 03:47 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Ridhima Shukla
Delhi University elections around the corner, posters and graffiti deface Delhi walls
Political parties say candidates themselves use graffiti and paste posters and the practice does not have official backing.
Published on Aug 28, 2017 06:44 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Ridhima Shukla, New Delhi
PM Modi’s doppelganger spotted, AIB roasted on Twitter for making meme
Comedy group All India Bakchod posted a photo of the doppleganger along with one of Narendra Modi with the Snapchat dog filter.
Updated on Jul 17, 2017 09:12 AM IST
New Delhi, Hindustan Times | Ridhima Shukla
Going beyond Pink: Artists, transgenders add a dash of colour to Jaipur
A Cartist Automobile Art Festival is being held in Jaipur from April 12 to 16. National and international artisits have been invited to create artwork on the walls of the metro stations on different themes.
Updated on Apr 16, 2017 11:55 AM IST
Hindustan Times, Jaipur | Ridhima Shukla
‘Mother of all bombs shows Muslim lands are West’s laboratories’: Afghans react on Twitter
A look at how the country reacted.
Updated on Apr 14, 2017 05:30 PM IST
New Delhi, Hindustan Times | Ridhima Shukla
Can you be deboarded from a plane despite a confirmed ticket? Know your rights
Airlines overbook to some extent to reduce the possibility of a flight departing with empty seats. But if more passengers report for a flight than the number of seats available due to overbooking, airlines can deny boarding even if someone holds a confirmed booking.
Updated on Apr 12, 2017 10:47 AM IST
New Delhi | Ridhima Shukla
Harvard, Princeton, MIT lead campus fight against Trump’s travel ban
Premier colleges are dominated by liberal thought and are ideologically opposed to an order that is seen to unfairly profile and target Muslims.
Updated on Feb 06, 2017 03:17 PM IST
New Delhi | Ridhima Shukla
Donald Trump’s travel ban: Cartoons supporting refugees flood social media
Bringing some of the best cartoons doing the rounds on social media.
Updated on Jan 31, 2017 05:09 PM IST
‘I will go out’: Bengaluru prepares to fight back after alleged New Year’s Eve molestations
Many women were reportedly groped, attacked and stalked on MG Road and Brigade Road stretch during New Year’s eve in the presence of police personnel.
Published on Jan 06, 2017 07:38 PM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | Ridhima Shukla
54 trains cancelled, frequency of 22 reduced till Jan 15 due to fog: Full list
The cancelled trains include Sealdha Express, North East Express, Begumpura Express, Lucknow Double-Decker Express, Chandigarh-Amritsar Express, Rohtak Intercity, Jaipur-Chandigarh Express, Haridwar - Amritsar Jan Shatabdi Express and Mau Express.
Updated on Dec 19, 2016 05:11 PM IST
New Delhi | Ridhima Shukla, New Delhi
Not just the movies, Delhiites are lining up at Comic Con too
The excitement for Comic Con in Delhi is immense. However, cash crunch has severely hit the enthusiasm.
Updated on Dec 11, 2016 06:12 PM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | Ridhima Shukla
Service tax on card transactions up to Rs 2K waived off: Six things to do
The government has decided no service tax will be applicable on your debit and credit card transactions of up to Rs 2,000. Here we tell you how to make the most of this new move by the government in the post-demonetisation days. Here are a few things you can do with Rs 2,000 --- of course by using your card for transactions
Updated on Dec 08, 2016 08:16 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Ridhima Shukla, New Delhi
Selective nationalism: Self-proclaimed patriots seeking to bring about a change
Have we all suddenly turned from country’s conscience-keepers to peacekeepers or learnt to love thy neighbour? Or did we realise that boycotting a film won’t end terrorism?
Updated on Dec 04, 2016 01:39 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Ridhima Shukla
Coldplay tickets to be out on Sept 15, priced at Rs 5000 and above
BookMyShow will begin ticket sales from September 15 for the Coldplay concert in Mumbai and no, tickets are not priced at Rs 25,000 as reported earlier. The starting price is Rs 5,000 and above.
Updated on Sep 14, 2016 06:43 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Ridhima Shukla
Respect, please: Why prostitution should not be a term of abuse
What is so inherently sexist in calling someone a prostitute? Why is sex work considered bad?
Updated on Jul 21, 2016 06:50 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Ridhima Shukla
Delhi’s women-only liquor store: Did we really need one?
Now with gender segregation even at liquor stores, it feels like I will again be an outsider and feel unsafe while visiting a gender-neutral liquor shop writes Ridhima Shukla
Updated on Dec 30, 2015 09:31 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Ridhima Shukla
Uber molestation victim: Didn't know about SOS, complaint process
The 21-year-old Delhi woman who alleged she was molested by a Uber cab driver has said she had no idea how to register a complaint after the incident in the absence of an easy mechanism to contact the company.
Updated on Jun 02, 2015 09:42 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Ridhima Shukla, New Delhi
Network capital: clubbing in Delhi
With all the hype around the Gymkhana elections and a not so easy to obtain membership, Delhi’s staid clubs are piled up with applications of keen clubbers who want to join the elite class of networking Delhiites.
Updated on Sep 28, 2013 03:24 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Ridhima Shukla, New Delhi
Shall we dance?
Salsa is so last season. Move your feet to the hottest new dance forms taking the city by storm.
Updated on Sep 21, 2013 02:56 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Ridhima Shukla
The sitcom swingers: let your T-shirt speak for you
Statement T-shirts have been around for a while now, but popular culture is taking over. While brands like Tantra create t-shirts with smart one-liners, it’s the movie dialogues and sit-com punchlines that are now ruling the roost in this department. Ridhima Shukla reports.
Updated on Aug 31, 2013 02:26 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Ridhima Shukla
Dream for a theme
Theme-based restaurants have moved beyond ethnic Indian dècor and are offering a bite of the world. Ridhima Shukla writes.
Updated on Jul 27, 2013 01:45 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Ridhima Shukla, New Delhi
Making Music
Following Mumbai and Bangalore, rehearsal spaces for music are picking up in the Capital. Here are some jam pads to practice in — and let your hair down. Ridhima Shukla reports.
Updated on Jul 13, 2013 01:36 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Ridhima Shukla
Forgotten glories…
Numerous monuments dot the city’s landscape. Few are well known, few have faded away from our memories. We revisit some of them. Ridhima Shukla reports.
Updated on Jul 06, 2013 01:28 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Ridhima Shukla
Capital snacking — after hours
Looking for a late-night bite? Here are some pocket-friendly options... reports Ridhima Shukla.
Updated on Jun 29, 2013 04:48 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Ridhima Shukla
Empowering women, step by step at Noida
Women empowerment has been a much talked about issue, more so after the infamous Delhi gang rape on December 16 last year. Yet, crimes against women are on an all time high. Ridhima Shukla reports.
Updated on May 20, 2013 01:19 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Ridhima Shukla, Noida