Chokita Paul

Hyderabad

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Unafraid to look inward

1 week ago | deccanchronicle.com | Chokita Paul

His series of paintings titled ‘A Masked State of Mind’ questions the myth of a singular identity in the current digital age. “We perform versions of ourselves every day,” Dushyant says, “and the scary part is, I don’t think we even realise how often we shift.”His works stem from a fascination with human duplicity — not in a moralistic sense, but just from a deeply observational plane.
Tie it up

3 weeks ago | deccanchronicle.com | Chokita Paul

It began as a subtle reposition on the runways, a few daring red-carpet choices, a nostalgic nod to ’80s power dressing. The jacket-and-tie combination has fastened itself as one of the defining fashion facts of the moment. A once-rigid emblem of masculinity, the tie has long oscillated between corporate necessity and countercultural rebellion. Women donning the look are neither borrowing nor imitating. They are reinterpreting, and revisiting what it means to dress with authority.
Ghibli or Gibberish?

3 weeks ago | deccanchronicle.com | Chokita Paul

If you’ve scrolled through X in the last hours, you’d be forgiven for thinking you’d stumbled into films from Japanese animation major Studio Ghibli. Picture-perfect scenes in the signature aesthetic of famed animator, manga artist and director Hayao Miyazaki; lush greenery with a touch of whimsy; have taken over timelines. But here’s the catch: None of these was painstakingly hand-drawn over months by human illustrators.
Naomi Watts Twins with Great Dane

3 weeks ago | deccanchronicle.com | Chokita Paul

A good red-carpet look should make you look twice. Naomi Watts ensured that all eyes did a double take when she arrived at the New York premiere of The Friend on March 24. That’s because she wasn’t alone — by her side was her four-legged co-star, Bing, a Great Dane with a coat so striking it could have been plucked straight from a couture mood board.
Lingerie liberation?

4 weeks ago | deccanchronicle.com | Chokita Paul

Lingerie has been meant to stay hidden from the public eye, no matter how fanciful, whimsical or even naughty the design. Every effort was made to conceal those tell-tale lines that marked out the contours of innerwear. But fashion has now flipped the script. Seamless T-shirt bras are on their way out, making room for lace, sheer, and mesh alternatives. Even M&S, long known for its practical lingerie, is embracing a more sensual aesthetic for spring.
The Birkenstock debate: Too ordinary to be art?

1 month ago | deccanchronicle.com | Chokita Paul

Are Birkenstocks just too common to be considered art? That’s the question stirring up debate after Germany’s Federal Court of Justice ruled that the iconic sandals aren’t works of applied art, shutting down Birkenstock’s claim for copyright protection. The Court reasoned that their design is dictated by functionality, not artistic intent. But, does an object’s ubiquity strip it of artistic value?
‘Everybody lost somebody’

1 month ago | deccanchronicle.com | Chokita Paul

This year has already delivered many a punch in the gut for music lovers. David Johansen, the snarl behind the New York Dolls, is gone at 75. Roberta Flack’s voice was immortal, but her body wasn’t. The list continues – Leo Dan, Wayne Osmond, Brenton Wood, Peter Yarrow, John Sykes, Garth Hudson. Each loss reminds us of Rock’s turbulent position on the edge of gloom. Were these just ‘ordinary tragedies’ of life or something deeper? Were the songs warnings? Take a look at Rock’s underbelly.
A luxe stopover

1 month ago | deccanchronicle.com | Chokita Paul

For Sussanne, this expansion is significant. “Hyderabad felt like the right place for many reasons,” she says. “I have incredible partners who share my vision of blending design with innovation. But more than that, my mother worked on some truly iconic design projects here. In a way, bringing Charcoal to Hyderabad feels like carrying forward her legacy.” Hyderabad just got a dose of cutting-edge luxury design courtesy Sussanne Khan and Gauri Khan.
Does happily-ever-after have to include wedding bells?

2 months ago | deccanchronicle.com | Chokita Paul

Marriage is under siege from two directions: People in romantic relationships don’t feel the need to legalise the connection; and marriage is not seen as a way of protecting an individual’s interests. Love has long been the foundation of long-term relationships across cultures. But the modern world is seeing couples redefine commitment. Even as they embrace emotional commitment, they’re dodging the altar.
Once a souvenir, now a swipe

2 months ago | deccanchronicle.com | Chokita Paul

For decades, concert tickets were more than just entry passes — they were keepsakes, tiny works of art that captured the essence of a night beyond the music. From The Eagles in 1976 to Sonic Youth in 1992, bold typography, vibrant colors, and iconic band logos made each ticket a tangible piece of music history. Times have changed. Now, QR codes and digital confirmations have replaced printed stubs, leaving memories buried in inboxes.