Heena Khandelwal is a Special Correspondent with The Indian Express, Mumbai, distinguished by her Expertise in lifestyle, culture, and human-interest reporting. Her work provides authoritative and well-researched insights across a wide spectrum of subjects, making her a trusted voice in cultural journalism.

• Current Role: Special Correspondent, The Indian Express, Mumbai.

• Core Authority & Specialization: Heena excels at covering the intersection of culture, society, and identity within a metropolitan context, focusing on:

  • Food and Culinary Culture: Her extensive "Around Town" series features in-depth profiles of Mumbai's historic eateries (e.g., Bademiya, Trishna, American Express Bakery) and contemporary dining spaces, demonstrating detailed knowledge of the city's gastronomic landscape.

  • Arts and Heritage: Reports on major cultural events, exhibitions, and history, such as the Art Deco Alive! festival, the unveiling of 16th-century Caravaggio art, and new museum galleries, showcasing an authoritative grasp of art and cultural history.

  • Creative Industries & Lifestyle: Covers the advertising world (profiling legends like Piyush Pandey), literature, and the evolution of urban social trends (e.g., gourmet catering, local business success stories).

  • Social Issues: Covers a wide range of human-centric subjects, including relationships and gender, reflecting a comprehensive approach to modern life in the metro.

• Senior Position: Her designation as a Special Correspondent at a national institution like The Indian Express confirms her professional standing and the high level of editorial vetting applied to her stories.

• In-Depth Reporting: Her articles are consistently well-researched, often combining historical context with interviews of industry leaders and experts (e.g., chefs, ad veterans), lending significant Trustworthiness and depth to her cultural coverage.

To get in touch, write to heena.khandelwal@expressindia.com