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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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Virat Kohli on the need to prioritise mental health: ‘Even in a room full of people who love me, I’ve felt alone’Sign In to read
August 17, 2022 12:30 IST
"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 journeySign In to read
August 09, 2022 12:30 IST
"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 SinghPremium Story
August 02, 2022 11:43 IST
"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, againPremium Story
July 26, 2022 12:30 IST
"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’Premium Story
July 19, 2022 12:30 IST
"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’Premium Story
July 12, 2022 12:30 IST
"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 BhargavaPremium Story
July 05, 2022 12:30 IST
"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…’Premium Story
June 29, 2022 12:00 IST
"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’Premium Story
June 22, 2022 12:30 IST
"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
Neeraj Chopra on life after Tokyo 2020 win: ‘More people recognise me now…but inside, I’m the same person’Premium Story
June 14, 2022 12:30 IST
"I go into every competition with the desire to do my best, and all my preparations are planned toward helping me achieve that," the Padma Shri winner said
Tue, Jun 14, 2022
Diipa Büller Khosla on attending Cannes 2022 with ‘swollen face, bloated body’: I choose to show the power of being ‘you’Premium Story
June 08, 2022 12:30 IST
"Authenticity is something that keeps me up and inspired every day," the fashion and beauty influencer said.
Wed, Jun 08, 2022
New WHO report on assistive technology for disabled provides a roadmap for IndiaPremium Story
June 06, 2022 03:58 IST
Rajib Dasgupta, Shweta Sharma, Balram Bhargava write: The health system’s responsibility in providing equitable access to assistive technology, just as for essential medicines and vaccines, is increasingly being recognised.
Mon, Jun 06, 2022
Sonakshi Sinha on projecting healthy body image: ‘Growing up as an overweight girl gets difficult when…’Premium Story
June 01, 2022 12:30 IST
"It used to be challenging to deal with all the negativity earlier, but, I guess you grow a thick skin and as you grow as a person, you kind of learn to accept yourself more," the actor shared
Wed, Jun 01, 2022
‘Theatre is the most alive and impactful medium’: Makarand DeshpandePremium Story
May 25, 2022 12:30 IST
"I would say, theater shows me who I am from within more than the mirror," the Swades actor added
Wed, May 25, 2022
Palak Tiwari’s most valuable advice from mom Shweta Tiwari: ‘To keep my head on my shoulder, concentrate on what matters’Premium Story
May 18, 2022 12:30 IST
"I had definitely not expected [such feedback to the song]... So, it really came as a special surprise; one that I will cherish forever," she said.
Wed, May 18, 2022
‘Indian food is having its moment in America’: Chef Aarthi SampathPremium Story
May 11, 2022 12:30 IST
"Chefs are really honing their roots; the whole ‘Americanize’ your food isn’t happening anymore," she added
Wed, May 11, 2022
Vaani Kapoor on dealing with the ‘pap’ culture: ‘It has become important to be prepared’Premium Story
May 05, 2022 12:30 IST
"Of course, your success is loud, but your failures somehow become even louder! But at the end of the day, you are all you have with the right attitude and conviction and gratitude," she said
Thu, May 05, 2022
‘The most complex thing about Indian food is its flavours’: Chef Ajay ChopraPremium Story
April 27, 2022 12:30 IST
"Indian food, generally, derives its flavours from not more than 15-20 ingredients, but each dish changes its flavour because of the way the spices have been used, the way the meat has been treated -- which, I think, is the most complicated part to achieve," he said
Sat, Aug 13, 2022
‘The word commercialisation can never be attached to music’: Folk singer Mame KhanPremium Story
April 20, 2022 12:30 IST
"People interpret music in infinite ways based on their connection to the song/note. Therefore, the era we live in today has only helped singers and artists to create an impression that gets imprinted in people’s lives for years," he said
Wed, Apr 20, 2022
‘I have always strived to create pieces that are comfortable but can be defined as wearable art’: Fashion designer Rimzim DaduPremium Story
April 12, 2022 12:30 IST
"The most satisfying part of the journey has been that I never compromised on my design ethics – there was always pressure 'to do the usual as it sells'. But I never gave into that and I feel happy that today we have clients from across the world who appreciate what we do," she said.
Tue, Apr 12, 2022
Raghu Dixit on online concerts: ‘It is definitely not satisfying for an artiste to perform in front of cameras and laptops’Premium Story
April 06, 2022 12:30 IST
"An artiste thrives on interacting with a live audience. So, performing in front of cameras, laptops and phones was a very insipid way of expression, especially for an artist like me who really loves being on stage. It a was terrible time and it affected me mentally," the musician added
Wed, Apr 06, 2022
Hima Das on the most challenging thing about being an athlete: ‘To give up on home-cooked food…’Premium Story
March 30, 2022 14:10 IST
"If you are passionate about something, never let anyone dissuade you away from it," the athlete, nicknamed Dhing Express, said
Wed, Mar 30, 2022
‘Pandemic became a trigger for us to create garments that keep up with the changing needs of buyers’: Designer Sawan GandhiPremium Story
March 23, 2022 12:30 IST
"It definitely feels good to see things slowly coming back to normal, especially considering the fact that fashion has become digitally more accessible in the last few years," the fashion designer said.
Wed, Mar 23, 2022
‘I used to be more political, fearless; have become subtle over the years’: DakuPremium Story
March 09, 2022 12:30 IST
"When I started painting 'Daku' across the walls in Delhi, it created a mystery. The word also has an Indian ring to it, and I feel it fits the ethos of graffiti well," the street artist said
Wed, Mar 09, 2022
‘Samaira is my baby just as Avyaan is; so grateful to her for making me her own’: Dia Mirza on motherhood, sustainability, and morePremium Story
March 02, 2022 12:30 IST
"Every mother has her own way of being a mother. It’s important to follow our own intuition and heart," the Bheed actor said.
Wed, Mar 02, 2022