Deepali Singh

New Delhi

Freelance Writer at Freelance

Freelance writer

Articles

‘Beyond Face Value’: What French banknotes tell us about history

3 weeks ago | livemint.com | Deepali Singh

Lounge Summary An exhibition looks at the history, culture, and symbolism of these notes This is a Mint Premium article gifted to you. Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. At an ongoing exhibition at the National Gallery of Modern Art, Mumbai, one can see a banknote for 500 Francs issued in 1994 in which the figure of scientist Marie Curie is right in the centre. Her husband and fellow scientist, Pierre, is shown standing just a little behind her.
Samosa tartlets and chikoo ice cream at this British-Indian pop-up

1 month ago | livemint.com | Deepali Singh

Lounge Summary Chefs Sameer Taneja of Benares London and Shantanu Mehrotra of Indian Accent will cook up a storm in a series of dining experiences in Delhi and Mumbai this week This is a Mint Premium article gifted to you. Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. For chef Sameer Taneja of London’s famed Michelin-starred Benares, hosting a pop-up in India is akin to the culmination of a dream.
‘Portal Waiting’: A unique play that can be experienced through headphones

2 months ago | livemint.com | Deepali Singh

Lounge Summary Directed and performed by musician Abhi Tambe, ‘Portal Waiting’ is a rich sonic experience. It is one of the ten plays nominated at the Mahindra Excellence in Theatre Awards 2025 This is a Mint Premium article gifted to you. Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. In 2023, Bengaluru-based singer-songwriter Abhi Tambe released an Extended Play, or EP, Portal Waiting.
Modernist painter Manu Parekh captures the chaos and harmony of life in his latest works

2 months ago | thehindu.com | Deepali Singh

Manu Parekh’s memories of Kolkata, a city where he spent a decade of his life, are vivid and imbued with a sense of nostalgia. It is here that the renowned artist worked in the field of textiles under the tutelage of cultural activist Pupul Jayakar. The city, where order reigns within chaos, was a constant reminder that it is possible for dualities to exist together.
Method art gallery launches in Delhi with fresh, experimental work

2 months ago | thehindu.com | Deepali Singh

What’s a coffin doing in the middle of an art gallery? Or for that matter, a mirror that turns almost liquid and vibrates as you peer into it. Well, these two works are just two of the many things that don’t necessarily fit into neat categories at the newly-opened Method Delhi in Defence Colony as part of its inaugural exhibition, Fresh Produce 2025.
A glimpse into the filming locations of the third season of The White Lotus

2 months ago | thehindu.com | Deepali Singh

Amidst the soft chirping of birds and stridulation of insects, mist lifts to reveal a tranquil pond with pink and white lotus flowers at a swish villa in Phuket. Despite the picture of calm it exudes, a sense of foreboding hangs in the air, especially for those who have watched the previous two seasons of HBO’s popular series The White Lotus.
Why After Dinner makes for a cosy, after-party haunt in Goa

Jan 31, 2025 | thehindu.com | Deepali Singh

Imagine walking into a bar and being handed a toothbrush by the server. Relax, it is not a comment on your dental hygiene. In fact, this is mixologist Harsh Pandya’s way of welcoming you to After Dinner, the newest hotspot in Goa’s laid-back coastal village, Anjuna. Call it a quirky welcome drink or a palate cleanser, Mouthwash is made with mint-washed rum, lemongrass liqueur, a balanced mix of malic and citric acid, saline, and warm spices, like cardamom, star anise, cloves and cinnamon.
Manav Kaul's play revisits simpler times

Jan 25, 2025 | livemint.com | Deepali Singh

With an ensemble cast, which includes Ajitesh Gupta, Ashish Mishra, Harshika Parmar, Jitendra Singh Rajput, Manasi Bhawalkar and Sonakshi Singh, the light-hearted play is a tale of three friends set in a time when love letters exchanged hands. “This world has always attracted me, the time when just looking at someone you like from a distance and exchanging smiles was the epitome of romance. That world seems to be slowly disappearing in the age of sliding into DMs on social media," says Kaul.
Brazilian Chef Caique Tizzi’s Tropical Anthology series blends history, artistry and storytelling

Jan 15, 2025 | thehindu.com | Deepali Singh

A few months before he was invited to cook a meal for the 11th anniversary of JW Marriott, Aerocity, New Delhi, in October 2024, Chef Caique Tizzi had already started doing his research on Indian cuisine. The Berlin-based chef and artist presented his ongoing dinner series, titled Tropical Anthology, which is being held across the globe since three years, where he tries to contextualise food while connecting it to the place where he is hosting the dinner.
How stablecoins are poised to reshape the crypto landscape

Dec 31, 2024 | invezz.com | Deepali Singh

Major financial firms are investing in stablecoins, driving their growth. The stablecoin market has grown to a value of approximately $205 billion. EU’s MiCA rules are shaping stablecoin regulations, while the US is behind. Follow Invezz on Telegram, Twitter, and Google News for instant updates > While the meteoric rise of Bitcoin grabbed headlines throughout 2024, a quieter revolution was taking place in the cryptocurrency world.