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Drawing room: Why Hasnain Soomar loves Gourmoni Das’s swathes of fabric

January 23, 2026 at 5:38 PM

Noor Anand Chawla

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For my first Drawing Room article in @htbrunch this year I speak to artist Hasnain Soomar about the lyrical works of Gourmoni Das.
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Gourmoni Das’s swathes of fabric aren’t just dipped in paint, they’re steeped in stories of the past. See memory, change and decay play out together

It’s a Brave New World: Jewellery Trends Dominating this Season

January 18, 2026 at 6:01 PM

Noor Anand Chawla

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For my first article of 2026, I write recent jewellery trends for The Sunday Guardian. All 2026 articles will be saved in the Story Highlights 2026 Bylines.
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Ask a 20-something what their most valuable commodity is, and you are likely to hear paeans to obscure sneaker drops and be regaled with stories of tracking down…

Honest Review of Kumkumadi Oil by Maharishi Ayurveda for Winter

January 17, 2026 at 6:35 PM

Noor Anand Chawla

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For my last post of 2025, I review the Kumkumadi facial oil from Maharishi Ayurveda on my blog. Do read to know if this product delivers on its promises.
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In this post, I share an honest review of Kumkumadi Oil for winter skincare so you can decide if the product will work for you.

2000s Nostalgia: Tazos, Torrents, Rain Dances and more

January 15, 2026 at 5:38 PM

Noor Anand Chawla

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Want to dip into some 2000s nostalgia? Read my interviews of eminent people from different walks of life recounting their memories of the 2000s!
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In this post, I speak to experts about 2000s Nostalgia: Tazos, Torrents, Rain Dances, Reality TV, Slang, Wine and Fad Diets

Shashi Sunny on Journalism in the Early 2000s - NOOR ANAND CHAWLA

January 13, 2026 at 6:34 PM

Noor Anand Chawla

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Want to dip into some 2000s nostalgia? Read my interview of senior journalist Shashi Sunny on what glossy magazines and chasing a story meant back then!
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In this post, I speak to senior journalist Shashi Sunny about the state of journalism in the early 2000s and how things have changed.

2000s Nostalgia: Old School Coffee Chains, Antakshari and Conspiracy Theories!

January 11, 2026 at 5:11 PM

Noor Anand Chawla

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Want to dip into some 2000s nostalgia? Read my interview of Surbhi Mahibia about coffee chains, Romila Chituri about Antakshari and Meetali Kutty about conspiracy theories!
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In this post, we dive into more 2000s Nostalgia: Old School Coffee Chains, Antakshari and Conspiracy Theories!

Ramona Arena on Her Iconic Role in K3G - NOOR ANAND CHAWLA

January 7, 2026 at 5:54 PM

Noor Anand Chawla

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Want to dip into some 2000s nostalgia? Read my interview of Ramona Arena who played Kareena Kapoor (Poo’s) bestie in K3G. She speaks about why the charm of this film endures all these years later.
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In this post, I speak to actress and content creator Ramona Arena about her iconic role playing Poo's bestie in K3G!

A Look at Indie Music Trends from the 2000s - NOOR ANAND CHAWLA

January 6, 2026 at 5:16 PM

Noor Anand Chawla

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Want to dip into some 2000s nostalgia? Read my interview of music industry stalwarts Atul Churamani and Sunny Sarid to see what the music industry was like back then.
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In this post, I speak to industry experts to learn about the indie music trends back in the 2000s and how things have changed now.

Review of Mystery Rooms, Rajouri Garden, Delhi - NOOR ANAND CHAWLA

January 5, 2026 at 5:47 PM

Noor Anand Chawla

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Have you been to Mystery Rooms in Rajouri Garden? Here’s my honest review of the place. Give it a read and share it with others it might interest.
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In this post, I share my honest review of Mystery Rooms, Rajouri Garden, Delhi. Have you been to any Mystery Room?

Drawing Room: Hemangini Maharaul on Nikhil Chopra’s art in motion

January 4, 2026 at 5:42 PM

Noor Anand Chawla

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Artist and curator of the Kochi Muziris Biennale Nikhil Chopra is a man of many faces. I speak to Hemangini Maharaul about his unique live art practice for my column in HT Brunch.
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What happens when Nikhil Chopra builds personas as he creates his gigantic works? Both artist and art are transformed

Smriti Dixit’s solo show showcases nature’s raw beauty

January 3, 2026 at 6:16 PM

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Artist Smriti Dixit’s practice uses innovatively recycled textiles to make a comment on environmental concerns. I report on her latest solo show at ArtAliveGallery India for The Sunday Guardian.
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Mumbai-based artist Smriti Dixit draws inspiration from her long reflective walks outdoors. The natural landscape and coastal flora near her home in suburban Mumbai, with its creepers, trees…

Drawing Room: What B Pradhan sees in Nandan Ghiya’s installations

December 30, 2025 at 5:35 PM

Noor Anand Chawla

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For a recent art column in HT Brunch, I spoke to artist B Pradhan about the memory-laden, assembled and curated works of Nandan Ghiya.
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Nandan Ghiya uses found objects, organic waste and faded photos to make towering collages. They tell the story of both humanity’s past and present

Forest table bridges culinary delights, cutting-edge design and historical narratives in heart of Delhi

December 29, 2025 at 5:34 PM

Noor Anand Chawla

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Delhi’s newest restaurant, Forest Table at the Nehru Planetarium, has a cool nature-inspired vibe, lovely outdoor seating and yummy multi-cuisine food. I speak to founder Sachin Gupta of Beyond Design for The Sunday Guardian.
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Forest Table, designed by Beyond Designs, blends heritage, nature and global cuisine into a refined, civic-minded fine-dining destination in Delhi.

Plot twist: Fan fiction is back. But will writers win against AI?

December 27, 2025 at 3:11 PM

Noor Anand Chawla

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Welcome to the world of Fan Fiction, where people create entire fictional worlds with real or already existing characters. I report on the trend for @htbrunch
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When your favourite movie, show or book doesn’t hit the spot, India’s fan-fiction writers spin old plots into new. Would you upvote a crossover into the canon?

Dresses awash in bright greens and pinks showcase a forest in bloom, gowns printed with unique markings depict starry skies and sandy beaches, men’s jackets and

December 26, 2025 at 7:08 PM

Noor Anand Chawla

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Label Kirrikin recently launched in India celebrates Australian indigenous art on premium textiles. I report for @TNIEMagazine @NewIndianXpress
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Australian Accents

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December 20, 2025 at 4:30 PM

Noor Anand Chawla

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For The Hindu, I cover Japanese percussion band DRUM Tao’s ongoing multi-city concert in India.
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Japanese DRUM Tao ensemble beats its way into India

The Drum Tao ensemble is on a 14-city tour of India as ambassadors of Toyota Kirloskar Motor group.

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December 19, 2025 at 6:45 PM

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In her new song ‘Photosensitive’, Jeanne Merchant explores the heaviness of loss. I report for The Sunday Guardian.
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Photosensitive: With her new single, Jeanne Merchant reflects on love, loss and longing

Singer Jeanne Merchant’s latest release blends memory, grief and emotional resilience.

When 52-year-old Harpreet Kaur logged into her favourite beauty platforms this season, she was ready for slashed prices and impulse indulgence—but not for the w

December 18, 2025 at 5:00 PM

Noor Anand Chawla

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It’s been a while since I wrote a beauty and wellness article, but here’s my deep-dive into the latest fad of inserting serums into every conceivable skin and makeup product! Published in TNIE Magazine @newindianexpress
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Say It with Serums

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December 17, 2025 at 5:14 PM

Noor Anand Chawla

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For my Drawing Room art column in @htbrunch I spoke to artist Palak Modi about Prajakta Potnis’ chilling yet very creative take on gender inequality in the domestic sphere.
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Drawing Room: Why Prajakta Potnis’s art gives Palak Modi chills

In Prajakta Potnis’s photo series, a refrigerator transforms into an alien world, an icy chamber, or a sinister metaphor for everyday violence in our homes

Film Historian Dinesh Raheja on Bollywood Trends From the 2000s - NOOR ANAND CHAWLA

December 16, 2025 at 6:13 PM

Noor Anand Chawla

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Sharing a fun series from my blog where I speak to industry experts about trends that were big in the 2000s. Here’s film journalist Dinesh Raheja on movies!
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In this post, I speak to film historian Dinesh Raheja on the Bollywood trends that have reigned supreme from the 2000s onwards.

A peek at Delhi’s newest cocktail bar, Barbet & Pals

December 13, 2025 at 7:08 PM

Noor Anand Chawla

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My latest for The Sunday Guardian: a peek into Delhi’s newest cocktail bar Barbet & Pals.
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A lively new cocktail bar in Delhi blends stories, flavours, culture and creativity.

Spanish artist Salvador Dalí was the very definition of flamboyant. His needle-sharp moustache, pet ocelot, immaculate pinstripes and unapologetically decadent

December 12, 2025 at 5:54 PM

Noor Anand Chawla

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Salvador Dali was an extraordinary artist, but did you know that he also dabbled in fashion? I write about new super-luxurious men’s fabrics created by Scabal inspired by Dali’s paintings, for TNIE Magazine @newindianexpress
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A study in Dali

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December 11, 2025 at 5:09 PM

Noor Anand Chawla

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For my “Drawing Room” artist column in @htbrunch I speak to artist Wahida Ahmed about the abstract art of Gopi Gajwani.
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Drawing Room: Wahida Ahmed on Gopi Gajwani’s delicate abstracts

Gopi Gajwani’s work encompasses cheeky cartoons and graphic design. But it is his delicate abstracts that tell stories of loss and old wounds best