Articles by Srishti Jha
Good tidings
Party hopping is so last decade. To add a fresh zing to your new year's eve celebrations, why not try an off-beat evening. The city is offering some options. Srishti Jha writes. See graphic
Updated on Dec 29, 2012 02:25 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Srishti Jha, New Delhi
Signs we can no longer ignore
Subtle signs at home, workplace and school have to be identified to avoid the making of more Adam Lanzas, write Srishti Jha and Neyaz Farooquee.
Updated on Dec 23, 2012 01:43 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Srishti Jha and Neyaz Farooquee, New Delhi
City's first filmy affair
The capital is set host the first edition of the Delhi International Film Festival (DIFF), which began on Friday and is on till Dec 27. The festival will be showcasing about 174 films from nearly 32 countries.
Updated on Dec 21, 2012 11:00 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Srishti Jha, City's First Filmy Affair
Music across borders
The capital is again set to rock to the musical flavours of South Asia with the sixth edition of the South Asian Bands Festival which is on till 9th December.
Updated on Dec 08, 2012 11:15 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Srishti Jha
Old-world makers of the match
To the youth of today are marriage bureaus still relevant? Do they sound as bad as being “set up” by the elders? Even in a country forever on the swivel between tradition and modernity, it would be presumptuous to predict the survival of old-style marriage bureaus ten years down the line, Srishti Jha writes.
Updated on Dec 09, 2012 01:11 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Srishti Jha, New Delhi
Designs on Delhi
It’s inspired lofty literature and poetry, but now Delhi has caught the attention of city stores that offer you a slice of your city to keep in your home.
Updated on Dec 07, 2012 10:48 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Srishti Jha, New Delhi
Tunes from the dunes
From the Sahara, to the Thar, folk musicians from deserts all over the world will be showcasing traditional as well as fusion music at the second edition of the Amarrass Desert Music Festival starting today in the Capital. Srishti Jha writes.
Updated on Nov 30, 2012 11:50 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Srishti Jha, New Delhi
Learn cine art
As winters make working in the outdoors pleasurable, aspiring filmmakers can look forward to an extensive filmmaking workshop across Delhi and Jim Corbett National Park. Srishti Jha reports.
Updated on Nov 23, 2012 10:43 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Srishti Jha, New Delhi
A celebration of world cinema in the hills
The launch of the Dharamshala International Film Festival received an overwhelming response from filmmakers and audiences alike. Srishti Jha reports.
Updated on Nov 10, 2012 11:07 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Srishti Jha
The new walls of fame
Street beat: Young artists are transforming city walls across the country with graffiti and street art that’s aesthetic while also being socially and politically conscious. Srishti Jha reports.
Updated on Nov 04, 2012 01:20 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Srishti Jha, New Delhi
In a first, Dharamsala hosts film fest to promote culture, art
The Dharamshala International Film Festival, the first of its kind in the state, began with a lot of excitement and expectation. Srishti Jha reports.
Updated on Nov 01, 2012 11:29 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Srishti Jha, Dharamsala
Creative cafés
Flavours City outlets are exploring themes — from travel to communism — to suit the varied tastes of discerning Delhiites. Srishti Jha writes.
Updated on Oct 19, 2012 10:52 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Srishti Jha
The future looks bright... or does it?
Lack of social security and effective policing could make life tougher for Indian singles.
Updated on Oct 14, 2012 01:00 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Srishti Jha, Mumbai
The world of couch surfers
An increasing number of Indians are becoming members of online hospitality exchanges that help them explore local cultures while saving money. Srishti Jha explains.
Updated on Jan 08, 2013 01:25 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Srishti Jha
Revival in the works
With localities like Hauz Khas and Green Park in close proximity, the Safdarjung Development Area (SDA) market has prime location on its side. The market, which has been around for over three decades now, has held a quaint appeal.
Updated on Sep 29, 2012 02:20 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Srishti Jha, New Delhi
Clay play
An ongoing show in the city asserts pottery’s place among the fine arts.
Updated on Sep 22, 2012 12:41 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Srishti Jha
Bollywood poster art gets a funky new twist
Artists are experimenting with movie posters by adding techniques, imagery & concepts to convey the storyline of a new film, or reinvent an old one.
Updated on Sep 09, 2012 12:23 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Srishti Jha
Not by the book
With most writing being done electronically, stationery is now reinventing itself to regain its lost charm.
Updated on Aug 25, 2012 01:18 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Srishti Jha
Mehar Chand Market: hipster hangout
With the advent of niche stores and cafes the Lodhi colony hangout is becoming quite serious about chic.
Updated on Jul 20, 2012 11:37 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Srishti Jha, New Delhi
The future looks bright... or does it?
As India begins accepting if not celebrating individualism and hurtles towards becoming a country with a large number of single-person households, some big questions need to be asked: Does the nation have the social infrastructure to support a single lifestyle?
Updated on Jul 15, 2012 12:13 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Srishti Jha
Indisingles on the rise
According to new projections, India will have 17.4 million single person households by the end of this decade, making us the country with the 4th largest population of singles. Are we ready for the change? Srishti Jha writes.
Updated on Jul 15, 2012 01:31 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Srishti Jha
Young poets' society
Youngsters are coming together across urban India to rediscover, reinvent, reimagine the language of metaphors. Srishti Jha writes.
Updated on Jul 08, 2012 01:27 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Srishti Jha
Tattoo trail
Common patterns and celeb-inspired tattoos are giving way to motifs rooted in India's tribal art and classical mythology. Srishti Jha reports.
Updated on Jul 16, 2012 12:51 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Srishti Jha
Dadi cool
The hit film Vicky Donor saw a hip grandmother in 'Biji' . Indeed, grandmas have changed in real life too — and how! Srishti Jha reports.
Updated on Jun 10, 2012 02:00 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Srishti Jha
Of garas and patrani machhi
There might not be many Parsis in Delhi but the community is close-knit. The first of an occasional series on Delhi's communities and their distinctive wares. Srishti Jha writes.
Updated on Jun 01, 2012 10:35 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Srishti Jha
Diamond in the rough
Delhi’s Shahpur Jat, is becoming the coolest urban village hang out.
Updated on Apr 28, 2012 01:01 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Srishti Jha
Paharganj revisited
There’s more to Delhi’s backpacker haven than what you saw in DevD
Updated on Apr 13, 2012 11:05 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Srishti Jha, New Delhi
Urban going desi!
Youngsters are taking to desi kitsch fashion to express the Indian identity. Srishti Jha reports. The weekend fix guide
Updated on Apr 07, 2012 01:51 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Srishti Jha
'Our audience is used to song and dance.'
Actor Manoj Bajpai known for playing offbeat and unconventional roles speaks to Srishti Jha on Indian cinema, the Gen Next actors, and his upcoming films.
Updated on Jan 07, 2010 06:26 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Srishti Jha, New Delhi
Tête-à-tête with Deepa Mehta
The Indian-born Canadian film director Deepa Mehta speaks to Srishti Jha on the changing perspectives of Indian cinema, transition in international film-making, her India-connection and forthcoming projects. Read on for full interview.
Updated on Jan 04, 2010 05:50 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Srishti Jha, New Delhi
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