Garima Satija

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Garima Satija

Garima Satija leads the Entertainment vertical of Indiatimes. A storyteller at heart who enjoys the thrill of writing, she is sometimes found daydreaming about living the lives of movie characters. Also, she hates talking about herself in the third person.

Garima Satija leads the Entertainment vertical of Indiatimes. A storyteller at heart who enjoys the thrill of writing, she is sometimes found daydreaming about living the lives of movie characters. Also, she hates talking about herself in the third person.

Who is 'Punch, the monkey' and why is everyone crying over him like it's personal?
Who is 'Punch, the monkey' and why is everyone crying over him like it's personal?

By Garima Satija

A baby monkey, a plush toy, and Gen Z in tears. Why Punch's viral story feels way too personal, and what it says about us.

A baby monkey, a plush toy, and Gen Z in tears. Why Punch's viral story feels way too personal, and what it says about us.

Why women are wearing 'divorce dust' to expose secret husbands
Why women are wearing 'divorce dust' to expose secret husbands

By Garima Satija

In an era when 'it's complicated' usually means 'I'm hiding something', divorce dust is the new viral dating hack that claims to expose a cheating partner.

In an era when 'it's complicated' usually means 'I'm hiding something', divorce dust is the new viral dating hack that claims to expose a cheating partner.

What is the 'first in the bloodline' trend and why is it so goated?
What is the 'first in the bloodline' trend and why is it so goated?

By Garima Satija

'First in the bloodline' trend celebrates women breaking generational rules and reclaiming autonomy.

'First in the bloodline' trend celebrates women breaking generational rules and reclaiming autonomy.

What is storybooking? Bridgerton-inspired return of slow-burn romance
What is storybooking? Bridgerton-inspired return of slow-burn romance

By Garima Satija

Storybooking is Gen Z's slow-burn dating trend inspired by Bridgerton, prioritising effort, clarity and romance. It's basically dating like you are in a period drama.

Storybooking is Gen Z's slow-burn dating trend inspired by Bridgerton, prioritising effort, clarity and romance. It's basically dating like you are in a period drama.

Arijit Singh's first concert post quitting playback proves fame never drove him
Arijit Singh's first concert post quitting playback proves fame never drove him

By Garima Satija

Arijit Singh's first concert after quitting playback shows he didn't quit music, he chose peace, honesty and himself over fame and money.

Arijit Singh's first concert after quitting playback shows he didn't quit music, he chose peace, honesty and himself over fame and money.

Couple rewrites Shaadi goals with home down payment
Couple rewrites Shaadi goals with home down payment

By Garima Satija

Couple skips big fat wedding, buys a home and gets married inside it. Here's why minimalist wedding is a smart move.

Couple skips big fat wedding, buys a home and gets married inside it. Here's why minimalist wedding is a smart move.

Ayodhya farmer Rajit Ram earns over Rs 5 lakh profit through horticulture farming, wins state-level recognition
Ayodhya farmer Rajit Ram earns over Rs 5 lakh profit through horticulture farming, wins state-level recognition

By Garima Satija

Ayodhya farmer Rajit Ram has become a role model by earning over Rs 5 lakh profit through guava and capsicum farming on 4.09 hectares. Using modern techniques like drip irrigation, his success earned state-level recognition and praise from Governor Anandiben Patel.

Ayodhya farmer Rajit Ram has become a role model by earning over Rs 5 lakh profit through guava and capsicum farming on 4.09 hectares. Using modern techniques like drip irrigation, his success earned state-level recognition and praise from Governor Anandiben Patel.

UP's BC Sakhi Scheme records Rs 40,000 crore in transactions, takes banking to every village
UP's BC Sakhi Scheme records Rs 40,000 crore in transactions, takes banking to every village

By Garima Satija

Uttar Pradesh's 'One Gram Panchayat-One BC Sakhi' scheme has enabled rural women to conduct banking transactions worth nearly Rs 40,000 crore. Launched in 2020, the initiative has deployed around 40,000 BC Sakhis improving doorstep banking access and empowering women across villages.

Uttar Pradesh's 'One Gram Panchayat-One BC Sakhi' scheme has enabled rural women to conduct banking transactions worth nearly Rs 40,000 crore. Launched in 2020, the initiative has deployed around 40,000 BC Sakhis improving doorstep banking access and empowering women across villages.

Uttar Pradesh emerges as India's model state in flood management, protecting over 3.7 crore people
Uttar Pradesh emerges as India's model state in flood management, protecting over 3.7 crore people

By Garima Satija

Uttar Pradesh has emerged as a model state in flood management under Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath. Since 2017, 1,950 flood control projects and 523 embankments have been completed, benefiting over 3.72 crore people and significantly expanding flood-protected areas across the state.

Uttar Pradesh has emerged as a model state in flood management under Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath. Since 2017, 1,950 flood control projects and 523 embankments have been completed, benefiting over 3.72 crore people and significantly expanding flood-protected areas across the state.

UP government speeds up land acquisition for BIDA, 56,662 acres cleared for industry
UP government speeds up land acquisition for BIDA, 56,662 acres cleared for industry

By Garima Satija

The Uttar Pradesh government has sped up the acquisition of 23,590 acres of land for the Bundelkhand Industrial Development Authority (BIDA). With 56,662 acres approved for development, major investments like BEML's Rs 600 crore project and a CONCOR logistics park aim to boost jobs and growth.

The Uttar Pradesh government has sped up the acquisition of 23,590 acres of land for the Bundelkhand Industrial Development Authority (BIDA). With 56,662 acres approved for development, major investments like BEML's Rs 600 crore project and a CONCOR logistics park aim to boost jobs and growth.