Henna Rakheja writes on city, art and culture, for the daily Entertainment & Lifestyle supplement, HT City.
Articles by Henna Rakheja
OP Sharma Retrospective: Frames pay homage to master of analogue photography
After 60 years of OP Sharma's first show at Delhi's Triveni, 150 prints are now exhibited ft. Hindi film actors Simi Garewal, Zeenat Aman, Dharmendra.
Published on Sep 09, 2024 12:13 PM IST
Aruna Vasudev (1936-2024): Remembering the maa of Asian cinema in India
Aruna Vasudev was an eminent Indian film scholar, critic, curator and painter from Delhi. She devoted her life to promoting Asian cinema in India and abroad.
Published on Sep 07, 2024 10:43 AM IST
Ganesh Chaturthi 2024: Delhi-NCR echoes with Bappa Morya chants at pandals
Must visit these Ganpati pandals in Delhi-NCR for the festive vibes. From millet modaks to traditional aartis and kathas, there's a lot to experience.
Updated on Sep 06, 2024 05:05 PM IST
Henna RakhejaAlina Azfar
Teachers’ Day 2024: Let's hear it for Delhi's gurus, guides, mentors, and more!
Ahead of Teachers' Day, an eclectic mix of teachers from the NCR talk about their special teacher-student bond, and what makes this day memorable for them.
Published on Sep 04, 2024 12:09 PM IST
Actor Ankur Rathee: Haryana is home of either sportspersons or actors
Bollywood, OTT actor Ankur Rathee talks to HT City in CP, Delhi. From tales of his village in Haryana to his journey from NY to Mumbai, he shares it all!
Published on Aug 30, 2024 03:10 PM IST
International Dog Day | Actor-singer Danish Sood: I am against animal cruelty!
Delhi-born actor-singer Danish Sood recently visited a dog shelter in Noida, to build a case for dog adoption. He vouches for their “unconditional love”.
Published on Aug 26, 2024 03:01 AM IST
Play of shadow: Puppets in Delhi pull strings of India's rich folk art
At an exhibition titled Chhaya, in Delhi, shadow puppets from Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka are highlighting episodes from the epics Ramayana and Mahabharata.
Published on Aug 23, 2024 11:00 AM IST
Lithuanian Art in Delhi: Artist weaves link between brain waves and colours
Artist-art therapist Audronė Brazauskaitė will be exhibiting her paper works in Delhi. Her art bears cultural influences from both Lithuania and India.
Published on Aug 19, 2024 03:15 PM IST
Art Attack: Northeastern landscape gets a woodcut print at this show in Delhi
Guwahati-based artist Chandan Bez Baruah's solo show captures the landscape of Northeast India amid its urbanisation. He uses the medium of woodcut printmaking.
Published on Aug 17, 2024 09:51 AM IST
Prez rule! Gifts going under the hammer at Rashtrapati Bhavan Museum are a hit
Almost 95% artefacts have already received bids at the first-ever auction, of gifts to Presidents of India, which is live on E-Upahaar portal. Here's a peek!
Updated on Aug 16, 2024 04:52 PM IST
Amrit Udyan reopens at Rashtrapati Bhavan, Delhi: Book your date! Details here
Summer Annuals of Amrit Udyan (former Mughal Garden) at Rashtrapati Bhavan, Delhi will reopen from August 16. Read on to know how you can book a free visit!
Updated on Aug 15, 2024 02:43 PM IST
Indian Men's Hockey Team: Paris Olympics Bronze is for ‘big brother’ PR Sreejesh
Paris 2024 Olympics bronze medalist, men's hockey team players pay a heartfelt tribute to retiring teammate PR Sreejesh in an exclusive chat with HT City.
Updated on Aug 11, 2024 02:34 PM IST
Kawaii attack @ Pragati Maidan: Delhi shops stationery that’s too cute to resist
At the ongoing 28th Delhi Book Fair and 24th Stationery Fair, in Delhi's Pragati Maidan, the love for kawaii is too strong to overcome. Read on to know more!
Updated on Aug 08, 2024 02:05 PM IST
Book Fair and Stationery Fair return to Delhi: Namaskar, bibliophiles!
The 28th Delhi Book Fair and 24th Stationery Fair are all set to open in Delhi's Pragati Maidan. The focus this time is on books published in India.
Updated on Aug 05, 2024 10:03 PM IST
Regional cinema to get spotlight in Delhi at Habitat Film Festival 2024
The 16th HFF will be a treat for film lovers who root for pan-India tales as it includes Aparshakti Khurana-starrer Berlin and Manoj Bajpayee-starrer Joram.
Published on May 02, 2024 07:58 PM IST
Lok Sabha Elections: Noida, Gr Noida artists urge residents to get out and vote
Noida-based personalities, who are popular in the field of art and culture, share why it's important for residents to venture out and cast their vote today.
Published on Apr 26, 2024 02:00 PM IST
Animal activists, rescuers welcome ban on ‘ferocious’ dogs, not the reason
After recent incidents of dog attacks, the Centre has sought ban on ‘ferocious’ breeds. Animal activists, rescuers welcome the move, but detest the reason.
Published on Mar 13, 2024 06:46 PM IST
Anup Soni: If I’m in Delhi, I make sure I visit NSD
Actor Anup Soni recently visited his alma mater, National School of Drama, and got filled with nostalgia while sharing his memories from 30 years ago.
Published on Feb 25, 2024 03:36 PM IST
Henna RakhejaKriti Kambiri
Vibe of 25 with Pankaj Tripathi: I started reading HT City at NSD library
As HT City celebrates its 25th birthday, actor Pankaj Tripathi reminisces about the time when he started reading his fav newspaper at National School of Drama.
Published on Feb 02, 2024 02:47 AM IST
India Art Fair 2024: Artists, gallerists from South Asia converge in Delhi
The 15th India Art Fair, at NSIC Grounds in Okhla, will have 108 exhibitors including 72 galleries and art institutions. Must check out the Design section.
Updated on Jan 31, 2024 10:55 PM IST
Kiran Nadar on getting Padma Award: Fantastic feeling, but journey continues
Delhi-based art collector Kiran Nadar is one of the Padma awardees for 2024. She speaks to HT City exclusively about her desire to make people appreciate art.
Updated on Feb 07, 2024 10:09 AM IST
This Delhi-based art historian is building a case for catalogues
Art curator Uma Nair believes it's important to create art catalogues to document the work of artists.
Published on Jan 18, 2024 05:18 PM IST
Writer Robin Sharma to managers: Culture is your weapon to fight coffee badging
International bestselling author Robin Sharma talks exclusively to HT City and addresses the elephant in the room in the post-pandemic workplace set-up.
Published on Nov 26, 2023 02:37 PM IST
Abhilash Thapliyal: I’ve grown up buying steel utensils on Dhanteras!
Come Dhanteras and actor Abhilash Thapliyal's festive fervour reaches a new high. Read on as he revisits Dilli Haat INA with with HT City.
Published on Nov 10, 2023 03:46 PM IST
Kriti KambiriHenna Rakheja
This Delhi University prof is a big support to the tinkas in Tihar and beyond
Vartika Nanda, author of the book Tinka Tinka Tihar, shares her decade-long journey of trying to instill hope and recognition of prisoners.
Published on Nov 04, 2023 07:09 PM IST
Neeraj Chopra wishes to watch the Cricket World Cup final live!
After another gold medal and a stellar showing at the Asian Games in China, javelin ace Neeraj Chopra is hoping to catch the ICC World Cup live in India.
Published on Oct 15, 2023 11:45 AM IST
Henna RakhejaHenna Rakheja
Lit talk at this fest will celebrate writer Khushwant Singh's legacy
All roads for bibliophiles lead to the hills as the three-day festival at Kasauli, dedicated to late writer Khushwant Singh, returns with 50 plus speakers.
Published on Oct 13, 2023 08:54 AM IST
Author Sreemoyee Piu Kundu: We live in a very judgmental society
Journalist turned author Sreemoyee Piu Kundu shares in her memoir, how she stayed strong to write the truth about her father, who died by suicide.
Updated on Sep 01, 2023 05:47 PM IST
Jayanti Ranganathan: It’s my failure if I’m unable to deliver a book that hooks my readers
Author-podcaster, Jayanti Ranganathan has published 16 books in the last three decades. Having dabbled from writing serious, literary pieces to thrillers, she now delves into the need to cater to the young generation.
Updated on Aug 23, 2023 11:29 PM IST
Henna Rakheja, New Delhi
Sonam Kalra: I’m not just fusing music but ideologies
Singer-composer Sonam Kalra’s original compositions Bol and Alfat were recently announced as gold and silver winners in specific categories at the recent Global Music Awards 2023. The Delhi-based artiste shares how Sufi poems continue to inspire her work.
Updated on Jul 30, 2023 04:23 AM IST
Henna Rakheja, New Delhi