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.

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.

How Uttar Pradesh is using 'Green Chaupals' to involve villagers in saving the environment
How Uttar Pradesh is using 'Green Chaupals' to involve villagers in saving the environment

By Garima Satija

The Yogi Adityanath government has launched 'Green Chaupals' across Uttar Pradesh to boost environmental conservation through public participation. Held monthly in villages, the initiative aims to help the state achieve 15 percent green cover by 2030 and has already reached over 14,000 villages.

The Yogi Adityanath government has launched 'Green Chaupals' across Uttar Pradesh to boost environmental conservation through public participation. Held monthly in villages, the initiative aims to help the state achieve 15 percent green cover by 2030 and has already reached over 14,000 villages.

Uttar Pradesh sees major improvement in power supply, power cuts nearly zero even during peak demand
Uttar Pradesh sees major improvement in power supply, power cuts nearly zero even during peak demand

By Garima Satija

Uttar Pradesh has seen a major improvement in electricity supply under Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath. The gap between power demand and supply has almost ended. Better transmission, RDSS reforms and smart metering have improved DISCOM efficiency, boosting investment, MSMEs and employment across the state.

Uttar Pradesh has seen a major improvement in electricity supply under Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath. The gap between power demand and supply has almost ended. Better transmission, RDSS reforms and smart metering have improved DISCOM efficiency, boosting investment, MSMEs and employment across the state.

Rampur's 'Janta Darshan' turns into lifesaving relief centre under CM Yogi Adityanath's vision
Rampur's 'Janta Darshan' turns into lifesaving relief centre under CM Yogi Adityanath's vision

By Garima Satija

Rampur's daily 'Janta Darshan' has evolved into a relief centre offering health check-ups, Ayushman cards, ration cards and other benefits on the spot. Led by District Magistrate Ajay Kumar Dwivedi, the initiative has helped dozens of poor and excluded families access treatment and welfare schemes.

Rampur's daily 'Janta Darshan' has evolved into a relief centre offering health check-ups, Ayushman cards, ration cards and other benefits on the spot. Led by District Magistrate Ajay Kumar Dwivedi, the initiative has helped dozens of poor and excluded families access treatment and welfare schemes.

Chocolates, smiles and 'Dada' moments: CM Yogi Adityanath's warm moment with children during village visit in Uttarakhand
Chocolates, smiles and 'Dada' moments: CM Yogi Adityanath's warm moment with children during village visit in Uttarakhand

By Garima Satija

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath spent a night at his ancestral village Panchur in Uttarakhand. He met villagers, elders and children, shared warm moments and encouraged locals to stay connected to agriculture, winning hearts with his simplicity and affection.

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath spent a night at his ancestral village Panchur in Uttarakhand. He met villagers, elders and children, shared warm moments and encouraged locals to stay connected to agriculture, winning hearts with his simplicity and affection.