Karishma Nandkeolyar

karishma@khaleejtimes.com

Karishma Nandkeolyar loves working with words. As part of the lifestyle and entertainment beats, she enjoys discovering new things happening in the UAE as well as human interest stories that’ll tug at your heartstrings.

Burj Khalifa turns 16: Top moments from the world's tallest building

Burj Khalifa turns 16: Top moments from the world's tallest building

From turning into a gigantic billboard supporting light shows to becoming the star of a Mission Impossible movie, here are 16 cool moments from the life of the Burj Khalifa

This UAE-based platform connects you to life coaches, mindset mentors

This UAE-based platform connects you to life coaches, mindset mentors

The idea is to inculcate a habit, not inundate yourself with practices you can't keep up with, says life coach and CEO of Wishtok, Chetna Chakravarthy

Artist Shahzad Hassan Ghazi plays with textures and time in solo Dubai exhibition 'Grace Versus Strength'

Artist Shahzad Hassan Ghazi plays with textures and time in solo Dubai exhibition 'Grace Versus Strength'

Ghazi drew from his love of miniature paintings, the hypnotic value of geometric patterns and ancient prints, and contemporized design using a new palette and canvas to showcase creativity

How tech is transforming the UAE's traditional shemagh

How tech is transforming the UAE's traditional shemagh

Ahmed AlHashimi, co-founder and CEO of Signature Yashamgh, on merging heritage with modern retail standards

Harry Potter exhibition, spa day: Fun stuff the whole family can enjoy over the weekend

Harry Potter exhibition, spa day: Fun stuff the whole family can enjoy over the weekend

Looking for some downtime? We've got just the thing for you this weekend

Food from a royal Hyderabadi table now available in Dubai

Food from a royal Hyderabadi table now available in Dubai

Chef Naved Nasir, of Dubai-based restaurant Khadak, and Rani Kulsum Begum collaborate to create a seven-course meal fit for even the fussiest gourmand

‘The Conjuring: Last Rites’ is confused about what it’s supposed to be

‘The Conjuring: Last Rites’ is confused about what it’s supposed to be

Nostalgic or frightening – this final farewell is a tad underwhelming

Indian singer K S Chithra to belt out fan-favourites at Expo Centre Sharjah

Indian singer K S Chithra to belt out fan-favourites at Expo Centre Sharjah

'Ye Haseen Wadiyan' singer on why she still sings 45 minutes a day, won't eat spicy food, and what she really wants her fans to know

Dubai: How 9-year-old with rare disease built virtual reality 'research lab'

Dubai: How 9-year-old with rare disease built virtual reality 'research lab'

For a long time, Aggelos Ahuja could only find solace in tech. So his dad helped him build VRAcademi, a company that specialises in it

Onam in Dubai 2025: Top spots for Onam Sadhya in the city

Onam in Dubai 2025: Top spots for Onam Sadhya in the city

Where you can feast on a traditional meal, served on a banana leaf