Shara Ashraf writes on lifestyle, food, fashion, beauty and health, for the daily Entertainment & Lifestyle supplement, HT City.
Articles by Shara Ashraf
Net bonding
A recent research says that nearly two thirds of American teenagers share such a comfortable rapport with their parents that they have added them up on Facebook.
Updated on Jan 23, 2011 12:56 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Shara Ashraf, New Delhi
Frills attached
It’s surely frills that have doubled up the thrills of Australian Open tennis championships this year. From Victoria Azarenka to Nadia Petrova to our very own Sania Mirza, a number of tennis divas have upped the glam quotient of the sporting event by wearing bold frilly skirts.
Updated on Jan 22, 2011 02:18 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Shara Ashraf, New Delhi
A perfect kiddy platter
From healthy, fun desserts to ‘make-your-own-meal’ options, city eateries have taken to innovations to woo their little clients.
Updated on Jan 21, 2011 02:10 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Shara Ashraf, New Delhi
You don't need an implant now!
Always envied the Kardashian trio for their top-heavy torso that they flaunt with such élan? Your next bra fitting session can hold a pleasant surprise for you. Women are getting richer with their twin assets. Find out more...
Updated on Jan 20, 2011 03:33 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Shara Ashraf, New Delhi
They paid for meeting the stars, got fooled
Beware of online ads that claims to organise a date with Bollywood divas.
Updated on Jan 17, 2011 01:02 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Shara Ashraf, New Delhi
Pumpkin roganjosh?
Chicken butter masala in pumpkin gravy, anyone? How about Rogan Josh cooked without any onions? Well, this is what you are likely to be served the next time you eat out.
Updated on Jan 16, 2011 12:34 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Shara Ashraf, New Delhi
A lensman’s insight
Born completely visually impaired, Pranav Lal is gifted with a rare insight — one that propels him to ‘listen’ to his surroundings and translate it into photographs.
Updated on Jan 16, 2011 12:37 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Shara Ashraf, New Delhi
Goodbye guilt!
Options abound for health junkies and healthy doesn’t always mean bland food.
Updated on Jan 15, 2011 12:51 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Shara Ashraf, New Delhi
Dress your age
Dressing ‘young’ is cool but what if you end up looking funny in the effort? Some Bollywood divas shun the classic for what they think looks young and trendy resulting in these faux pas we dread.
Updated on Jan 10, 2011 01:11 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Shara Ashraf, New Delhi
The world on my platter
Thank the experimental global Indian and his seasoned palate for bringing the world on your platter, quite literally. Expert expat chefs in the Capital tell what it takes to win the Indian foodie’s heart.
Updated on Jan 08, 2011 01:45 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Shara Ashraf, New Delhi
Bring back our Mahatma
While searching for the Absolute Truth, Gandhiji reversed the words “God is truth” and declared that “Truth is God”. He referred to humans as ‘sparks of life’, the sum total of which is God.
Updated on Mar 03, 2009 12:33 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Shara Ashraf
What Farhan learns at a madrasa
In 13-year-old Farhan's mind, a bias has been instilled that equates anti-Hindu feeling with Islamic.
Updated on Feb 09, 2007 08:28 PM IST
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What Farhan learns at a madrasa
In 13-year-old Farhan's mind, a bias has been instilled that equates anti-Hindu feeling as Islamic.
Updated on Feb 05, 2007 05:38 PM IST
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Bring back our Bapu
We may follow different paths to reach God but these different paths should not become reasons to give up our basic unity that is supreme above all these.
Published on Mar 03, 2006 12:23 PM IST
None | INNER VOICE| Shara Ashraf, New Delhi
The importance of truth and love
Should religious rites and practices degrade us from comprehending the basic unity of all religions?
Updated on Feb 06, 2006 02:49 PM IST
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