A lifestyle aficionado with a knack for crafting engaging news across fashion, health, relationships, art and culture, travel, recipes, festivals and pets. Always ahead of the curve, with a finger on the pulse of the latest trends and a passion for storytelling, I bring vibrant, informative and captivating content to life that ensures you stay inspired and in-the-know.
Articles by Zarafshan Shiraz
Offbeat Delhi: These 5 spectacular photowalk tours with your DSLR in the National Capital will surely take your breath away
Is your DSLR and vagabond spirit gathering dust and craves to venture locally in the national capital? Well, we have some good news for those in Delhi and these 5 unexplored breathtaking photowalk destinations are proof!
Updated on Aug 19, 2020 09:15 AM IST
Hindustan Times, Delhi | Zarafshan Shiraz
Happy Birthday Gulzar: After graduation and during her labour, Meghna Gulzar stayed afloat on these letters by the famous poet-lyricist
Here’s a sneak peek into some of the moving letters by famous poet Gulzar to his filmmaker-daughter Meghna Gulzar when she graduated and when she was in labour.
Updated on Aug 18, 2020 03:28 PM IST
Hindustan Times, Delhi | Zarafshan Shiraz
Is Kajol watching? K-Pop band BTS dances to Des Rangila as they wish Indian fans a ‘Happy Independence Day’ in desi style
Amping up the patriotic mood, K-pop band BTS set netizens’ hearts on a frenzy as they grooved to Bollywood song ‘Des Rangila’ and wished their Indian fans a ‘Happy Independence Day’ | WATCH
Updated on Aug 15, 2020 06:59 PM IST
Hindustan Times, Delhi | Zarafshan Shiraz
Independence Day 2020: Gauahar Khan paints social media tricolour with her patriotic dance on Jai Ho
‘Never let hate/division settle in heart’: Gauahar Khan preaches the perfect message of unity this 74th Independence Day, treats fans to a patriotic dance on Jai Ho song | WATCH
Updated on Aug 15, 2020 06:05 PM IST
Hindustan Times, Delhi | Zarafshan Shiraz
Happy Independence Day 2020: Know where the ‘Bharatiya Tiranga’ is made, and all about India’s Flag Code
Ever wondered where India’s national flag is manufactured before it is delivered and hoisted at Red Fort on Independence Day? Read on to know some crucial facts about our Bhartiya Tiranga and Flag Code of India 2002
Updated on Aug 15, 2020 03:40 PM IST
Hindustan Times, Delhi | Zarafshan Shiraz
Happy Independence Day 2020: Real history of Indian flag and significance of its tricolour
Check out the real history behind the evolution of Tiranga or tricolour as the Indian flag is popularly called and what do the saffron-white-green on it truly signify.
Updated on Aug 15, 2020 12:17 PM IST
Hindustan Times, Delhi | Zarafshan Shiraz
Milind Soman and rain in the hills is so wholesome, we can’t take our eyes off this video
We can’t decide whether we love Milind Soman more or the rain in the backdrop of the hills where he was jogging. Or perhaps both!
Updated on Aug 14, 2020 07:13 PM IST
Hindustan Times, Delhi | Zarafshan Shiraz
Darshan on the wheels: Amid COVID-19, Kolkata offers drive-in Durga Puja
So what if the pandal hopping, cultural events and feasting have been swept under the dark shadow of COVID-19? Three Durga puja committees in south Kolkata have found the perfect alternative ahead of the festival and offer a drive-in darshan.
Updated on Aug 14, 2020 04:23 PM IST
Hindustan Times, Delhi | hindustantimes.com | Edited by Zarafshan Shiraz
Independence Day 2020: Check out these 5 quirky ways to celebrate India’s 74th I-day with friends amid Covid-19
Independence Day celebrations: Despite COVID-19 lockdown, here are 5 fun and quirky ways to still make you feel patriotic and celebrate India’s 74th Independence Day with your family and friends.
Updated on Aug 15, 2020 06:56 AM IST
Hindustan Times, Delhi | Zarafshan Shiraz
5 myths busted about dental hygiene that are sure to amp up your oral health
Do dilemmas like what kind of toothbrush is best suited for our teeth or whether tooth power or coal is better effective in teeth whitening cross your mind? Well, here’s busting some myths to improve your dental health and oral hygiene. Read on
Updated on Aug 14, 2020 08:58 AM IST
Hindustan Times, Delhi | Zarafshan Shiraz
Ali Fazal revisits childhood memories of healing days, thanks late Robin Williams for helping him
On the death anniversary of Hollywood star Robin Williams, ‘Joy’ from 3 Idiots aka Ali Fazal credits the ‘universal balm’ for healing him in his childhood.
Updated on Aug 13, 2020 04:33 PM IST
Hindustan Times, Delhi | hindustantimes.com | Edited by Zarafshan Shiraz
Sridevi birth anniversary: 5 iconic looks of India’s first female superstar whose style rocked three film industries
Having spent five decades in the business and juggling three film industries with grace, Sridevi not only redefined fashion but also continues to inspire style icons with her stellar on-screen looks.
Updated on Aug 13, 2020 11:51 AM IST
Hindustan Times, Delhi | Zarafshan Shiraz
74th Independence Day: History and Significance of India’s Independence Day
Happy Independence Day 2020: India’s Independence Day reminds the country’s citizens of all the sacrifices the freedom fighters have made to secure the country’s future. Since its independence, India has made stellar progress in every field, including education, military and space programmes.
Updated on Aug 15, 2020 12:58 PM IST
Hindustan Times, Delhi | hindustantimes.com | Edited by Zarafshan Shiraz
World Elephant Day 2020: Vice Prez Naidu pledges support to ‘Haathi Hamara Saathi’
On World Elephant Day 2020, Environment Minister Prakash Javadekar highlights measures to curb the incidents of human-elephant conflicts in India and reaffirm the bond of coexistence with ‘Haathi Hamara Saathi’.
Updated on Aug 12, 2020 04:47 PM IST
Hindustan Times, Delhi | hindustantimes.com | Edited by: Zarafshan Shiraz
Vikram Sarabhai birth anniversary: Remembering Father of the Indian Space Program and ISRO’s founder on his 101st birthday
Tripura CM Biplab Kumar Deb remembers ISRO founder Vikram Sarabhai on his 101st birth anniversary; Skyroot Aerospace celebrates by successful test firing of upper stage rocket engine.
Updated on Aug 12, 2020 01:57 PM IST
Hindustan Times, Delhi | hindustantimes.com | Edited by Zarafshan Shiraz