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Reya Mehrotra

Senior Correspondent. Reya has been bringing stories to life through multimedia and print for almost a decade now. She loves to write on cinema, literature, art, culture, travel and other features. She also covers business and education.

January 04, 2025

'Society Girl': Of high-profile scandals and media trials in 1970s Pakistan

The book is a stark commentary on the media trial that happened then and has normalised in today’s time
December 28, 2024

Food critic and historian Pushpesh Pant maps Delhi's food history in his new book

Pushpesh Pant's book 'From the King's Table to Street Food: A Food History of Delhi' travels from Chandni Chowk to the kitchens of south Delhi
November 30, 2024

Filmmaker Avi Kabir explores human-nature connect through living root bridges

It was the poetry of Khasi poet U Soso Tham that made him aware of the Khasis' profound connection to their roots
November 25, 2024

Finding rationality in immortality: Satyen Mohapatra’s ‘I am Immortal’

‘I am Immortal’ book review: Throughout the book, veteran journalist Satyen Mohapatra intelligently defines and describes consciousness
November 23, 2024

The world of stylists has exploded

Stylists are the bridge between fashion and celebrities
November 23, 2024

'Bird Milk and Mosquito Bones' review: A Kashmiri's pursuit of finding home

Priyanka Mattoo's memoir leaves the readers' interest fluctuating
November 16, 2024

Bimal Das Gupta: An era unfolds

The contemporary Indian art scene would have been incomplete without remembering and resurrecting Bimal Das Gupta's art
November 13, 2024

‘Death is a Problem for the Living’ review: a dark comedy that laughs at the tribulations of life

The bond between two hearse drivers becomes a silver lining in their dark, lonely lives in this Finnish film about human relationships
November 10, 2024

India’s craft beer market is expanding: Abhinav Jindal of BeeYoung beers

Jindal says the new generation is looking for a nuanced experience. He says there’s massive room for craft beers in India
November 02, 2024

THE WEEK Health Summit 2024: Shashi Tharoor and Gaur Gopal Das on healing and meaning in today's world

Author and MP Shashi Tharoor and motivational speaker Gaur Gopal Das conducted the session
November 02, 2024

Untold Stories: Chitaras' secret art of Mata Ni Pachedi

They have been passing it down through the generations for more than 400 years
October 28, 2024

'Unforgettable Divas of Bollywood' book review: A encyclopaedia on women in Hindi film industry

As Surendra Kumar's book Unforgettable Divas of Bollywood progresses, with each actor’s journey and time, one witnesses the maturing of India cinema
October 26, 2024

The appeal of Pakistani fashion in India

Intricate detailing and traditional aesthetics are the key
October 25, 2024

THE WEEK Health Summit 2024: Gaur Gopal Das and Shashi Tharoor make a case for finding purpose in life

Congress MP Shashi Tharoor recalls his journey from being a diplomat to becoming a politician
October 17, 2024

World Food Day 2024: IFBA report recommends measures to reduce food loss and waste

The report highlights significant gaps in research, policy, and practice which need to be addressed systematically to manage food loss and waste in India.
October 16, 2024

6 Ballygunge Place: Taste of Bengal in Delhi

In Delhi’s Chittaranjan Park, a mini Kolkata thrives with its Puja pandals and Bengali food. When one walks into Kolkata’s iconic 6 Ballygunge Place, known for its authentic Bengali cuisine, in Delhi, they feel transported to the city of joy
October 15, 2024

ITC Maurya’s Avartana comes to Delhi with a south-meets-contemporary twist

Rooted in strong cultural narrative, the kitchens at Avartana, pronounced ‘Avartan’ in Sanskrit, curate the mysticism and magic that the word personifies by exploring new frontiers southern Indian gastronomy and delving into the past with modernistic expressions
October 04, 2024

Luxmi Tea opens its first holistic bungalow luxury lifestyle store Makaibari Bungalow at Taj Bengal

From exquisite teas to one-of-a-kind carpets, Luxmi Tea luxury lifestyle store at Taj Bengal in Kolkata offers a unique experience to visitors
September 26, 2024

'India’s modern architecture an ode to the past with contemporary fusions': Dikshu Kukreja

Dikshu Kukreja, managing principal at CP Kukreja Architects, talked to THE WEEK about the ‘Re-imagining Architectural Transformations in Post-Independent India’ exhibition, his father’s legacy and his own vision for India
September 24, 2024

'Khud se RoohbaRooh': Shubhra Chaturvedi's art is a stark commentary on global events

The exhibition ‘Khud Se RoohbaRooh’, which is curated by Georgina Maddox, encapsulates the essence of Shubhra's journey, a reflective engagement with her own experiences and the turbulent socio-political landscape of our times
September 16, 2024

Gulati's Biryani Festival: An ode to the Hyderabadi delicacy

When they were curating their special menu for this year’s biryani festival, they wanted it to be an ode to their Hyderabadi biryanis and so, they added 11 different flavours and varieties in the festival
September 14, 2024

From carpets to fragrances, Indian couturiers are defying their own limits

These ventures often work as surrogate advertisement for their brands
September 13, 2024

'The Buckingham Murders' review: Kareena Kapoor elevates a typical murder mystery with her excellent performance

The Hansal Mehta directorial fizzles out as a slow-paced stereotypical murder story
September 12, 2024

The Buddhist way for a mindful future

Buddhist media conclave in Delhi discusses conflict avoidance, sustainable development
September 09, 2024

From Dali to dancers: Young sculptor Niyamat Mehta talks about her inspirations

In 2022, Niyamat Mehta was the youngest artist on display at the Pallazo Albrizzi in the 2022 Venice Biennale.