Articles by Seema Goswami
Fly on the wall: The life of an eavesdropper
Sometimes all you need is a couple of overheard sentences to get a glimpse into someone’s life, writes Seema Goswami.
Updated on Feb 20, 2016 07:12 PM IST
Seema Goswami
We pride ourselves on being a tolerant society; but does that claim really hold up?
We pride ourselves on being a tolerant society; but does that claim really hold up?
Updated on Feb 13, 2016 09:30 PM IST
Seema Goswami
Lit fests are to this decade what fashion shows were to the last one
The book’s the thing... Unless, of course, you are at a literary festival, where it is often, quite incidental.
Updated on Jan 31, 2016 09:54 AM IST
Seema Goswami
The only thing wrong with today’s kids is their parents
In fact, the only thing wrong with kids is their parents, writes Seema Goswami.
Updated on Jan 23, 2016 09:41 PM IST
Seema Goswami
Social trends that will come to define 2016
A quick look at the social trends that will come to define 2016, by Seema Goswami.
Updated on Jan 16, 2016 08:14 PM IST
Seema Goswami
Ten ways to enjoy Delhi without paying a paisa
Seema Goswami on the top ten ways to enjoy Delhi, without paying a paisa.
Updated on Jan 09, 2016 09:40 PM IST
Seema Goswami
Wish list for 2016
It’s that time of the year again. And instead of New Year resolutions, here’s Seema Goswami’s wish list for 2016.
Updated on Jan 02, 2016 09:51 PM IST
Seema Goswami
Obsessed with your fitness band?
The iron grip of the fitness band on Seema Goswami’s wrist keeps her on her toes these days.
Updated on Dec 27, 2015 12:16 AM IST
Seema Goswami
First, let’s take a selfie
Sometimes the best way to capture its essence is through selfies that immortalise the most candid moments, writes Seema Goswami.
Updated on Dec 20, 2015 12:29 PM IST
Seema Goswami
The physical book is alive and well, and doing better than ever
The ebook may be here to stay; but the physical book is alive and well, and doing better than ever, writes Seema Goswami.
Published on Dec 12, 2015 10:32 PM IST
Seema Goswami
Why can’t hotels invest in simple TV systems that are easy to operate?
Why do hotels insist on investing in TV systems that their guests find impossible to master, wonders Seema Goswami.
Updated on Dec 05, 2015 09:30 PM IST
Seema Goswami
Advice you would give to your teenage daughter
Never mind what you would tell your younger self; what advice would you give to your teenage daughter, wonders Seema Goswami.
Updated on Nov 29, 2015 11:45 AM IST
Seema Goswami
Cormoran Strike, the latest damaged detective in fiction
We like our detectives to be brilliant. But we identify with them a little more when they are also a bit damaged, writes Seema Goswami.
Updated on Nov 29, 2015 11:45 AM IST
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Have we lost sight of the essential message of Ramayan?
When it comes to a fight between good and evil, in the end, good will always win, writes Seema Goswami.
Updated on Oct 31, 2015 07:14 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Seema Goswami
When will India catch up with the big booty trend?
A well-rounded derrière is all the rage abroad; so when will India catch up with the trend, wonders Seema Goswami.
Updated on Oct 24, 2015 10:52 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Seema Goswami
The sweet smell of Durga Pujo in the air
There is something special about Pujo in Calcutta: the city metamorphoses into a magical place when the Goddess comes calling, writes Seema Goswami.
Updated on Oct 18, 2015 01:17 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Seema Goswami
Priyanka Chopra tries to conquer new shores with her role in Quantico
Has American network television finally moved beyond the tired old tropes of typecasting where Indian characters are concerned?
Updated on Oct 10, 2015 09:39 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Seema Goswami
Anna Karenina to Claire Underwood: Why flawed heroines fascinate us
It is the women with failings and flaws, the women with all the frailty and strength that characterises the human condition, who never release their hold on our imagination.
Updated on Oct 04, 2015 01:50 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Seema Goswami
15 things to do before you turn 50
From going on a hike, to doing a thing that changes someone else’s life for the better - here’s Seema Goswami’s list of 15 things to do before you turn 50.
Published on Sep 26, 2015 03:15 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Seema Goswami
What qualifies as a misogynistic attack? And what doesn’t?
Is every attack directed at a woman necessarily misogynistic?
Published on Sep 19, 2015 07:16 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Seema Goswami
Families can either make you or break you, or maybe do a little bit of both
Families: They can either make you or break you, or maybe do a little bit of both
Updated on Jun 15, 2017 11:01 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Seema Goswami
The many things that I have to be thankful for
When the chaos of the world threatens to overwhelm, it is time to count your blessings, writes Seema Goswami.
Updated on Sep 09, 2015 11:22 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Seema Goswami
All the things that I truly detest about air travel
Don’t envy them; they really aren’t having a good time at all, writes Seema Goswami.
Updated on Aug 29, 2015 06:47 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Seema Goswami
What qualifies as luxury? And no, it isn't about money
Luxury is not the same as conspicuous consumption, no matter what the big brands tell you
Updated on Aug 23, 2015 11:57 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Seema Goswami
Can we stop feeling sorry for 'poor old' Jennifer Aniston?
Now that Jennifer Aniston is married, will we finally stop treating her as a 'poor old thing'?
Updated on Aug 14, 2015 04:31 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Seema Goswami
What defines the new normal
What seemed strange just a few years ago no longer causes any raised eyebrows
Updated on Aug 08, 2015 06:22 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Seema Goswami
Three golden rules to remember when making an apology
The art of apology is much harder to master than you would think, writes Seema Goswami.
Updated on Aug 01, 2015 05:14 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Seema Goswami
Why some fiction characters have such a grip on our imagination?
Why do some fictional characters have such a powerful grip on our imagination? Why do we feel so invested in certain fictional characters? Why do their fates so absorb us? Why do we feel outraged on their behalf when their creators do the dirty on them?
Updated on Mar 10, 2017 08:17 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Seema Goswami
Chapter and verse
If you love bookshops, do your bit to keep them alive
Updated on Mar 10, 2017 08:17 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Seema Goswami
Something to laugh about
Why do some comedy shows never grow old, no matter how much they age?
Updated on Jul 11, 2015 07:39 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Seema Goswami