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News18
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- News18
After Paris Vacation, Shruti Sinha's Love Note For The City
Last Updated: Shruti recently visited Paris for the summer holiday and shared stunning visuals from her trip on Instagram. The City of Light has always been a magnet for travel enthusiasts, and Shruti Sinha is no exception. The actress recently visited Paris for a vacation and shared stunning visuals from her trip on Instagram. The opening frame featured Shruti sitting on a ledge with her back to the camera. Dressed in an all-denim look, the actress was seen making a heart hand towards the Eiffel Tower in the background. The follow-up images showed Shruti facing the camera as she clicked several pictures in different poses. In the caption, she wrote, 'Nothing compares to how happy I felt on this trip! Paris, you were truly magical. Big love to @bisousparis for capturing me so beautifully! P.S- Hair is having its main character moment, no nazar please!" See the post here: View this post on Instagram A post shared by Shruti Sinha (@shrutisinhahaha) Shruti Sinha made her television debut in the reality show Roadies Xtreme in 2018. Later, she also participated in the shows MTV Splitsvilla Season 11 and Ace of Space 2. It was Amazon MX Player's web series Campus Beats that gave her recognition as an actor. Shruti played the role of Netra, a determined wedding dancer fighting for her family's survival. The show also featured Shantanu Maheshwari, Sahaj Singh Chahal, Tanvi Gadkari, Harsh Dingwanii, Tanya Bhushan and Dhanshree Yadav in key roles. Campus Beats ended its 5-season-long run earlier this year. In an interview with Cosmopolita, Shruti talked about the work she is looking forward to doing next. The actress said, 'I've signed films that didn't work out—one got shelved, another one was re-shot with a different cast. Once, I was even told I didn't get a role because I was 'too fair." But I'm still hopeful." She added, 'Since I was a child, I've been a huge Karan Johar fan. I've always dreamt of playing a Naina in a Dharma film. Whether it's Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham, Kal Ho Naa Ho, Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani, or even Jugjugg Jeeyo, there's always a Naina. The next one should be me. It's been a dream for as long as I can remember—and I'm still manifesting it." First Published: Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Time of India
08-07-2025
- Climate
- Time of India
Gurgaon swelters as humidity soars, maximum temperature rises to 35.4°C
Gurgaon: After a brief respite, humid conditions returned to the city on Tuesday as rainfall remained elusive despite partly cloudy skies. The minimum temperature rose by over 1.5 degrees Celsius, settling at 26.7°C, up from 25.2°C on the previous day. The maximum temperature climbed to 35.4°C from 33.8°C a day earlier. Despite a partly cloudy sky, most parts of the city stayed dry, and the sunshine during the day only worsened the discomfort. "It was humid and sticky all day. The clouds gave some hope in the morning, but the sun came out strong by noon," said Shruti Sinha, a resident of Sushant Lok-1. You Can Also Check: Gurgaon AQI | Weather in Gurgaon | Bank Holidays in Gurgaon | Public Holidays in Gurgaon Weather officials said while intense rainfall is unlikely, light to moderate rain is expected over the next two days, accompanied by thunderstorms and lightning, which may help keep temperatures in check. Thereafter, very light to light rain is likely to continue through the weekend. A yellow alert has been issued for Wednesday across the city. "While the monsoon will remain active over the central part of the country, rain activity over the region will be on the lighter side, but isolated areas in the state may see heavy rainfall over the next two days. Temperature is not expected to rise significantly over the next few days, but humidity may add to discomfort," an IMD official said. For Wednesday, the weather will be generally cloudy with a few spells of rain and thunderstorms. The minimum and maximum temperatures are expected to hover around 23 and 32 degrees Celsius. Meanwhile, even after the arrival of the southwest monsoon in Delhi on June 29, intense rain has been eluding it. The city is now facing a rain deficit of 20%. Among all the districts, only Southwest Delhi has received excess rainfall while North and Northwest Delhi have been placed in the large-deficit category. However, India Meteorological Department has issued a yellow alert for light to moderate rain on Wednesday. From 8.30am to 5.30pm on Tuesday, only Mungeshpur station received 2mm of rainfall. Delhi received 75.6mm of rainfall compared to the normal 94.1mm during the ongoing monsoon period from June 1 to July 7. IMD has marked five districts as deficit while two districts are in normal, two in large deficit and one in excess categories. No district has been placed in the large-excess category. Southwest Delhi, which received the most monsoon showers, logged 149.6mm of rainfall against the normal 101.6mm, with 47% excess so far. It is followed by adjoining West Delhi, which saw normal rainfall at 99.3mm. New Delhi was also placed in the normal category at 89.9mm rainfall so far. North Delhi has witnessed the least rainfall, logging just 11mm rainfall so far against the normal 88mm. It has been placed in the large-deficit category. Northwest Delhi also occupied a place in the same category, with the district receiving 10mm of rainfall compared to the normal 71.1mm. The districts that have recorded deficit rainfall are Central, East, Northeast, South and Southeast. IMD classifies rainfall as deficit when it is more than -19%. If the rainfall is between -19% and 19%, it is classified as normal, and between 20% and 59% is considered excess. The category is large excess when the rainfall is 60% more than normal.
Time of India
24-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
‘Music is helping reimagine Delhi's heritage and culture of the havelis'
A 2023 study suggests that the newer generations are willing to spend on experiences over material things, and there has been a boom in experiential consumption As you walk into a haveli, it's hard not to be awestruck by its old-world charm. The intricately carved aalas and taaks evoke nostalgia, while the expanse of the courtyard and high ceilings stir the imagination. But it's the ghungroo, tabla, and soft ambient sounds that brings the space to life. Today, curators and artistes are reimagining these historic havens, turning them into vibrant sanctuaries for music and culture. 'Havelis offer spaces for new forms music' You Can Also Check: Delhi AQI | Weather in Delhi | Bank Holidays in Delhi | Public Holidays in Delhi 'Thumris and ghazals were born and popularised in the mehfils held in these havelis,' says Sharad Joshi, musician and co-founder of Music in the Haveli . He adds, 'We are reimagining the cultural heritage of havelis – which were once spaces for creative innovation and nurtured new forms arts.' Co-founder Shruti Sinha, adds, 'We are using the havelis to do the exact same thing: provide a space for new forms of local, global and blended music to be created and performed. The idea is to reanimate the haveli to be as alive as it used to be once upon a time instead of a static, unused space.' Such spaces are always interesting to perform at. As people enter the haveli, they are already open to discover something new. So, when I perform my music in a haveli set-up, I can feel that my audience is really 'listening' Musician Abhishek Sekhri, who goes by the moniker Goya 'Provide a sense of grandeur' 'We are not reviving but creating a culture of intimate mehfils,' says Abu Sufiyan, founder of Tales of City , who recently curated Jahaanuma Mehfil in a 170-year-old haveli Qaiser Manzil in Kucha Chelan. He adds, 'The thought behind creating an experience in a living haveli, inhabited by the Bakht family, is to celebrate the shared heritage and the tehzeeb of Shahjahanabad.' A glimpse from Jahaanuma Mehfil, held at Kucha Chelan's Qaiser Manzil Vidyun Goel, director of Haveli Dharampura, says, "Immersive experiences involving music and dance at havelis is opening up our heritage to the entire world. Along with Indian performing arts, dinners, kite-flying and haveli walkthrough sessions, every aspect of Purani Dilli culture is celebrated. The idea is to transport people back in time, and the wholesome experience helps promoting musical traditions as well. The haveli is like a stage for the performers.' 'The haveli is like a stage for the performers' (Pic: @havelidharampura) Ashna Khanna, from Kathika Cultural Centre and Museum, says, 'At restored havelis in Imli Mohalla, music is not just an event but a journey into the heart of heritage. Musicians often tell us that performing here feels like stepping back into a time when music was shared in baithaks and havelis. The courtyard setting, with its graceful archways, traditional colonnades and graceful overhanging chhajjas, creates a natural acoustic chamber that enhances sound and lends a sense of grandeur.' Performing in a living haveli was a different experience. Sharing personal space with the community, opening it up for a mehfil is a great contribution to preserving heritage Shaheen Salmani, who sang ghazals like Ranjish Hi Sahi, Hothon Se Chhu Lo Tum, Salona Sa Sajan Hai Aur Main Hun at Qaiser Manzil Sharad, adds, 'We find that people are connected to their creative side when they are in a haveli or a heritage space. A musical performance in such a space and in such a state of mind of the audience only elevates their experience.' 'Kathika offers that rare blend of aesthetic, heritage and community that allows both traditional and contemporary music to thrive in harmony' (Pics: @kathikaolddelhi) 'Travellers want at least one highlight experience during trips' Meera Ali, co-curator of Jahaan-e-Khusrau, says, 'Today's travellers often seek at least one meaningful highlight in their trips – especially one tied to heritage or culture. They are eager to know more about their culture and heritage, often feeling they have missed out on these experiences growing up as most families have spent time travelling abroad. Now people prefer short trips to destinations within India (like Lucknow, Neemrana, Udaipur, Jaipur) mainly for the experience of heritage and if that is linked with music, it becomes more attractive.' Abhishek Sekhri urf Goya played his tracks like Dilli, Mad Scientist and Naad at Kathika recently, as a part of Music in the Haveli project (Pic: Kaatayaayni Pandey) 'As these experiences become popular, interest will grow among those who appreciate heritage and art,' says Sunetra Ghose, who recently attended Goya's music event in a restored haveli in Sita Ram Bazar. The tickets of such experiences start from Rs 2,500 and can go upto Rs 10,000, depending on the space and the artiste
