Sunday, Dec 04, 2022
Journalism of Courage
Shweta Sharma
Shweta Sharma leads the lifestyle section at IndianExpress.com. Over the years, she has written about culture, music, art, books, health, fashion, and food. She can be reached at shweta.sharma@indianexpress.com, and tweets at @_atewhs_
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‘Fashion has no dos and don’ts; it should be your own personal statement’: Athiya Shetty
November 30,2022 12:30:14 PM
"The sky's the limit when it comes to fashion. There are no fashion faux pas if you are confident enough to pull it off," the 'Motichoor Chaknachoor' actor said
Wed, Nov 30, 2022
‘I see the presence of Bollywood in Indian fashion as an intrusion of a creative space’: designer Shahab Durazi
November 23,2022 12:30:10 PM
"A fashion platform should be confined to presenting and promoting a designer and his craft. Any distractions are a disservice to fashion and the industry as a whole," the ace fashion designer said
Wed, Nov 23, 2022
Aditi Mangaldas: ‘As artistes, we must have the courage to ask uncomfortable questions’
November 16,2022 12:30:40 PM
"Dance forms came into being with a set of stories. But as the river progressed, along its journey, the stories changed. As practitioners of classical dance forms, we have to be aware that stories have changed, and we need to know the pulse of contemporary work," she said.
Sat, Nov 19, 2022
Meet the globe-trotting couple recreating iconic movie scenes at various filming locations
November 09,2022 12:30:49 PM
From clicking the first picture in 2014 to sharing it on social media in 2018, Robin and Judith Lachhein talk about their journey, the scenes they have recreated over the years, and also take us through the process
Wed, Nov 09, 2022
‘India is unquestionably making its way up the ladder in the world of chocolate’: Pastry chef Adriano Zumbo
November 02,2022 12:30:24 PM
"The best thing about working with chocolate is that it is incredibly versatile, and it can be created into bread, confectionery, sweets, ice cream, gelato, and various amazing food items," the pastry chef said
Wed, Nov 02, 2022
‘Designing for me has always been about dressing the mind and not the body’: Narendra Kumar
October 26,2022 17:30:54 PM
"The female or male form does not matter much, more so today, given the changing times we live in. I am passionate about designing irrespective of whether I am designing a collection for men or women’s wear," the fashion designer said
Wed, Oct 26, 2022
‘Travelling helps me shape my character, enhance my skills’: Shanaya Kapoor on her love for exploring new destinations
October 19,2022 12:30:08 PM
"I always feel the most independent when I travel to NYC; you can venture out and be by yourself, which is the best thing according to me. All my trips with Ananya (Panday), Suhana (Khan), and our mothers have been the most memorable," Shanaya Kapoor said
Wed, Oct 19, 2022
‘Playing Jaime Lannister was a positive experience; but I don’t have much in common with him’: Nikolaj Coster-Waldau
October 11,2022 12:30:12 PM
"The whole family drama with the other Lannisters was a lot of fun. I can't think of anything that I hated or didn't like," the actor said
Tue, Oct 11, 2022
‘As a music industry, we’ve not really invested in creating the next Michael Jackson, Beyoncé, or Coldplay’: Agnee
October 06,2022 12:00:41 PM
"We need to really invest in musical talent and hone them to create a package and take a risk on some artists making it big on their own," the members of the independent rock band said
Thu, Oct 06, 2022
‘We’re a country with large variations in skin tones, body sizes but most brands still aren’t inclusive’: Anju Modi
September 28,2022 12:30:01 PM
"Inclusivity is a sensitive topic that still needs more awareness and education amongst individuals who create fashion, especially those catering to the Indian women," the fashion designer said
Wed, Sep 28, 2022
Andrea Kevichusa: ‘I’ve been fortunate enough to not have faced challenges pertaining to my ethnicity’
September 21,2022 17:00:38 PM
"Of course, I have come across people in my work life who are ignorant of the different types of cultures and people that inhabit this country. It, however, did not pose any challenges to me," the Anek actor said
Wed, Sep 21, 2022
‘I’m not getting paid even half of what Tiger is to look the way he does!’: Krishna Shroff
September 14,2022 12:30:47 PM
"Yes, we were born with a 'silver spoon,' but we've also succumbed to a lot more pressure because of the legacy we're expected to keep up with or surpass," she added
Wed, Sep 14, 2022
Delhi This Week: From poetry to paintings and photographs
September 12,2022 17:25:01 PM
Lots happening in the week ahead in Delhi: read on for more!
Mon, Sep 12, 2022
Alaya F on exchanging fashion advice with Pooja Bedi: ‘My mother and I are very different, so is our sense of style’
September 07,2022 12:30:40 PM
"We don't really exchange tips, but, of course, I still do steal her clothes," she quipped
Wed, Sep 07, 2022
‘India has such a rich food history; it’s amazing to be able to explore and understand that’: Sarah Todd
August 31,2022 12:30:22 PM
"Being an Australian and growing up with a certain idea of what Indian cuisine is, and then visiting the country to realise just how different it is from how it's represented in Australia, was really exciting for me," the Season 14 runner-up said
Wed, Aug 31, 2022
‘Most of the time its not the snake, but people who need to be rescued’: Wildlife rescuers Benhail Antao and Louise Remedios
August 24,2022 12:30:59 PM
"People are very scared and that's one of my biggest fears and challenges, because I know that when people are scared, they tend to do the wrong thing," they said
Wed, Aug 24, 2022
Virat Kohli on the need to prioritise mental health: ‘Even in a room full of people who love me, I’ve felt alone’
August 17,2022 12:30:00 PM
"For an athlete, the sport can bring the best out of you as a player but at the same time, the amount of pressure that you are constantly under, can affect your mental health negatively," former captain of India men's national cricket team said
Thu, Aug 18, 2022
Navya Naveli Nanda: Given my background, I could never use the word ‘challenging’ to describe my journey
August 09,2022 12:30:24 PM
"I have been given far more than I deserve, far more than I can live up to in this lifetime, and I am grateful for all of it. I was brought up being told that 'privilege comes with responsibility' and that is exactly what I am following," she added
Tue, Aug 09, 2022
‘I typically don’t seek out news or reviews about my work, poetry, or acting’: Arunoday Singh
August 02,2022 11:43:18 AM
"My aim for the book was to have it exist. That done, everything else I consider consequential and not really my business," the actor-turned-author, whose collection of poetry recently released, said
Tue, Aug 02, 2022
‘It’s still sinking in’: Billie McKay on winning MasterChef Australia, again
July 26,2022 12:30:37 PM
"On Season 14, I enjoyed myself more and met a whole heap of beautiful people," the winner said
Tue, Jul 26, 2022
JJ Valaya: ‘Sustainability is no longer a trend, it has become a moral responsibility’
July 19,2022 12:30:55 PM
"I have had brides from 25-26 years ago coming back with their wedding clothes as their daughters want their mothers' clothes altered to their size," the ace couturier said
Tue, Jul 19, 2022
Sonam Kapoor: ‘The journey to motherhood has been rather tough, particularly the first three months’
July 12,2022 12:30:06 PM
"No one ever tells how challenging this journey would be. My body is changing every day, in addition to nausea and exhaustion," the Veere Di Wedding actor said
Tue, Jul 12, 2022
‘A celebrity’s life is not easy; they aren’t always the healthiest people around’: Nutritionist Dr Siddhant Bhargava
July 05,2022 12:30:47 PM
"Alia Bhatt is the best person to work with; most receptive and most aware. She is just the best client," the celebrity nutritionist said
Tue, Jul 05, 2022
Nushrratt Bharuccha on biggest fear when walking the ramp: ‘I always wear 6-inch heels, so…’
June 29,2022 12:00:16 PM
"I feel jittery about everything. Even when I go to an acting set, I feel like I am going to make a mess," the Janhit Mein Jaari actor said
Wed, Jun 29, 2022
Dr Mukesh Batra: ‘Homeopathy won’t deprive you of your daily dose of caffeine — coffee or chocolates’
June 22,2022 12:30:57 PM
"There are no specific dietary restrictions while taking homeopathic medicines. Restrictions, if any, are only disease-related which are common to every system of medicine," the expert said
Wed, Jun 22, 2022