She has over 9 years of experience writing about fitness, nutrition, and mental well-being, translating medical research and expert insights into practical advice readers can trust. Tavishi Dogra is a Deputy Chief Content Producer, Health & Wellness, at Hindustan Times.
She joined Hindustan Times to simplify wellness subjects by cutting through jargon. Career journey and experience Tavishi began her health journalism journey in 2017, and has since reported for RSTV, Financial Express, Jagran, HT Media Labs and Zee.
Education and professional background Tavishi holds a Master’s degree in Journalism and Mass Communication and began her career reporting on public affairs for broadcast. Editorial Philosophy I write with one single goal: To simplify health in a world full of noise by finding what’s actually doable, safe, and evidence-based for my readers. I test claims against research and user experiences. Diwali brings a series of occasions to dress up for, from home puja at home to evening celebrations and visits with family and friends. For anyone planning their festive looks, hair becomes another detail to sort out. But festive hairstyling is changing, with effortless, polished styles increasingly replacing elaborate, high-maintenance looks. Dhruv Sayani, MD and Founder of Ccigmaa Lifestyle and KT Professional, shares some simple, elegant hairstyles for Diwali. These styles work for different hair lengths and look great with traditional or modern outfits. Diwali can mean an evening puja at home in the evening, followed by rounds of family visits and festive gatherings. An elaborate updo takes hours to build, and by the end of the evening, the pins have shifted, and the spray has set stiff. So requests are shifting to softer blowouts. Sleek ponytails. Loose waves and clean middle partings that need very little else. Hair that looks styled without looking labored. A heavily embroidered sari, a statement blouse, or a set of bold jhumkas already demands attention, and a dramatic hairstyle on top gives the eye too much to take in. Keep the hair relaxed and the whole look sits more comfortably, which counts for something by the end of a long evening. ( Disclaimer: At Hindustan Times, we help you stay up to date with the latest trends and products. Hindustan Times has an affiliate partnership, so we may get a part of the revenue when you make a purchase. The products listed in this article are in no particular order of priority. The brand provided them to HT Shop Now for testing and evaluation. Our opinions remain independent and based on our personal experience with the items. Please patch test the products before use.)
When all else fails, I speak to the expert who sees 50 patients a day, not the one with the most followers. We shall not be liable for any claim under applicable laws, including but not limited to the Consumer Protection Act, 2019, with respect to the products. Those early years in policy and TV shaped how she writes today: fast, factual, and human-first.
Subject expertise With 9+ years tracking India’s health conversations, Tavishi knows the gap between clinical advice and daily life. Regional customs and ceremonial dressing can still make a statement, and that won’t go away. She knows fads from fundamentals and curates science-backed, expert-recommended solutions. In fitness, she breaks down bodyweight training, recovery, and posture fixes for desk-bound readers. In nutrition, she translates guidelines into affordable, desi meal tweaks. In mental well-being, she focuses on stigma-free, actionable tools — all backed by research, expert input, and lived context. A soft blowout worn to a festive dinner can be freshened up for the next occasion. Loose waves sit as easily with a sari as with something more contemporary. A sleek ponytail works for a daytime puja and an evening gathering without anyone needing a new look. For Diwali, many women dress in their finest, with heavy jewelry and a maang tikka resting on the parting, and a neat low bun with fresh flowers suits that well. Outside those moments, though, comfort and repeat wear matter more than they used to. Ahead of Diwali, hair professionals are hearing fewer requests for a completely different hairstyle for every occasion. More clients ask for healthy-looking hair and a good cut. They want styling they can manage themselves, and treatments that help the hair hold its shape with little effort. By the time Diwali comes around, the best hairstyle is usually the one nobody is thinking about yet.
From decoding health trends and interviewing doctors to testing fitness routines herself, Tavishi always approaches content with one filter: “Will this help someone make a better decision today?
