Articles by Noor Anand Chawla
Drawing Room: Why Payal Arya loves Shilpa Gupta’s artworks
Shilpa Gupta’s work maps our collective imagination. It confronts the viewer with questions of nationhood, identity, and belonging
Updated on Jul 12, 2024 04:42 PM IST
Drawing Room: Why Ayesha Singh loves Sakshi Gupta’s works
Sakshi Gupta’s Spaces of Being packs in chickens, eggs, feathers, and ideas. Think of it as a metaphor for a restless mind
Updated on Jun 28, 2024 06:07 PM IST
Drawing Room: Why Natasha Sachdeva loves Anupam Sud’s artworks
Anupam Sud’s works focus on women, their place in the world, and their complex relationships. Nothing is what it seems
Updated on Jun 14, 2024 05:08 PM IST
Drawing Room: Why Tehmeena Firdos loves Vivan Sundaram’s installations
Vivan Sundaram’s 12 Bed Ward, is sparse, simple, but haunting. Is this an abandoned hospital, a forgotten dorm, a bombed-out base or something more familiar?
Updated on May 31, 2024 03:52 PM IST
Drawing Room: Why Hashim Badani loves Sudhir Patwardhan’s paintings
Sudhir Patwardhan’s works show a Mumbai that viewers may find familiar. But look closer. The details tell new tales, trigger universal questions
Published on May 17, 2024 05:15 AM IST
Drawing Room: Why Gauri Gill’s masked portraits excite Mira F Malhotra
Gauri Gill’s portraits showcase ordinary folks, doing ordinary things, but wearing extraordinary masks. See why the quirky series is more than what meets the eye
Updated on May 06, 2024 05:27 PM IST
Childfree and loving it: What life is like with no kids
Being childfree can be just as rewarding as having a big family. Those who’ve made the choice say there’s no guilt, no regret. There are however, new challenges
Updated on Apr 26, 2024 04:55 PM IST
No filter, tough job: What being a social-media manager is really like
Tagging. Collabs. 50 retakes. Social-media management isn’t as glam as it looks. Here‘s an IRL BTS of how it all gets produced
Updated on Apr 12, 2024 06:16 PM IST
Imitation game theory: How to tell fake designer goods from the OG
Blurry monograms, stitching shortcuts, uneven seams. Are you buying legit fashion or clever fakes? Here’s help
Updated on Mar 22, 2024 04:03 PM IST
Shut up and take my money: How to plan your first splurge
Big purchase coming up? First time? Calm the butterflies. Count the zeroes. We’ve got help from luxury-investment experts
Updated on Mar 15, 2024 04:26 PM IST
The fast and the curious: Meet Indian-origin racer Yuven Sundaramoorthy
He’s 21, loves speed but practises mindfulness. Indian-origin racer Yuven Sundaramoorthy is changing what motorsports can do
Updated on Mar 15, 2024 04:24 PM IST
It’s a Reel job: How experts shoot quick, cool videos for Insta and more
Creators hire Reels directors to create compelling 10-second visual experiences, navigating trends and staying ahead of social media
Updated on Mar 08, 2024 03:38 PM IST
Androgynous style for 2024: One vibe to rule them all
Androgynous style is finally for every shape, every colour of the rainbow and every occasion (almost). Here’s the 2024 update
Updated on Mar 01, 2024 03:04 PM IST
Shrink rap: Anoushka Shankar on her mini album and loving all things small
Anoushka Shankar is doing big things: Playing Lollapalooza and giving sitar music a new direction. But little things are in store too, like her first mini-album
Updated on Jan 12, 2024 03:21 PM IST
Work, life, money: Three experts help you set (and meet) your 2024 goals
Three HT Brunch readers. Three goals for the year. Three experts to help them. Will 2024 make their dreams come true? Only if they plan it right
Updated on Jan 05, 2024 06:12 PM IST
Take Twinkle Khanna’s word for it
Twinkle Khanna, fresh off a writing degree, out with a new book, and killing it at 49, offers five maxims for life - she’s got you sorted
Updated on Nov 24, 2023 03:38 PM IST
Splitting up the budget: Money tips for the single soul
Singlehood is as hard on the pocket as it is on the heart. A guide to flying solo in comfort all through
Updated on Nov 03, 2023 08:40 PM IST
Returning champion: Why designer Bibhu Mohapatra is back in India
For designer Bibhu Mohapatra, who’s dressed Michelle Obama and opera divas, India remains both the muse and the ultimate market
Updated on Oct 20, 2023 03:43 PM IST
Swirl domination: How Gaurav Gupta’s gowns took over global fashion
It’s Gupta’s year. His gowns have shown up at the Oscars, Grammys and Paris Couture Week. How to run a global empire from Noida? Burst out of your own seams
Updated on Oct 06, 2023 04:31 PM IST
Get into the spirit: Your guide to the home bar of 2023
What to stock, what to mix, how to serve and when to shake up something new. Here’s how to set up an epic bar for the next house party
Updated on Sep 22, 2023 03:38 PM IST
Style update: Casualwear is getting a glow-up
Who killed skinny jeans? Should blazers be fitted or oversized? How big should a tote be? A quick style update before you step out
Updated on Sep 08, 2023 04:26 PM IST
Write your own wows: Runway trends that will rock shaadi season
Designers pick the best trends from couture shows that work perfectly for the bride, wedding party or the reception guest
Updated on Aug 25, 2023 02:44 PM IST
It’s old, it’s trending, it’s not vintage. Make way for archive fashion
Style-seekers are tracking down once-iconic looks to create outfits that tell their own story. IYKYK
Updated on Aug 18, 2023 05:00 PM IST
Prick or treat: What are injectables? Are they safe for you?
Don’t frown. More Indians are getting fillers and other injectables to look younger. Is the needle the new scalpel?
Updated on Aug 10, 2023 08:17 PM IST
All you need to know about freezing your eggs
More Indian women are opting to freeze their eggs for safer and healthier pregnancies when the time is right. Here’s what you need to know
Updated on Jul 21, 2023 04:40 PM IST
Grape expectations: How to pick the right wine
See, swirl, sniff, sip, savour. Follow this guide to picking the right wine, and spit out the snobbery of it all
Updated on Jul 20, 2023 02:27 PM IST
Move over, gymkhanas. These clubs are the new clique bait
Leave gymkhanas to grandpa. Modern members-only clubs offer updated frills, new networks and the same coveted exclusivity
Updated on Jul 21, 2023 05:31 PM IST
More torque, more action: How Indian off-roading is changing gear
Off-roading is an expensive bumpy ride. But these IRL obstacle courses are becoming popular stress busters for car and bike owners
Updated on Jul 21, 2023 05:20 PM IST
Player 2 has entered the game: How women are transforming gaming
Women now play, develop, promote and hold top spots in gaming worlds. See how it’s finally levelling the field
Updated on Jul 25, 2023 02:05 PM IST
