Deeya Sonalkar, The Week UK
Deeya Sonalkar joined The Week as audience editor in 2025. She is in charge of The Week's social media platforms as well as providing audience insight and researching online trends.
Deeya started her career as a digital intern at Elle India in Mumbai, where she oversaw the title's social media and employed SEO tools to maximise its visibility, before moving to the UK to pursue a master's in marketing at Brunel University. She took up a role as social media assistant at MailOnline while doing her degree. After graduating, she jumped into the role of social media editor at London's The Standard, where she spent more than a year bringing news stories from the capital to audiences online. She is passionate about sociocultural issues and very enthusiastic about film and culinary arts.
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The Burnham bunch: what we know about Britain’s new first familyIn the Spotlight The newly anointed PM’s political journey is no secret but what do we know about his family life?
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Four Seasons Hotel London Park Lane: a luxury stay in the heart of MayfairThe Week Recommends Expect stand-out service and tranquil rooms at this elegant hotel overlooking Hyde Park
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Vinho verde is the wine of the summerThe Week Recommends Portugal’s ‘green wine’ is young, vibrant and low in alcohol content
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Best canned wines to try this summerThe Week Recommends These tins of pink, white and red are perfect for picnics and day trips
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The best golf hotels of the worldThe Week Recommends Tee off in style at these luxury resorts
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The Atollia by Centara Hotels & Resorts: a dreamy Maldivian paradiseThe Week Recommends These tranquil twin resorts are a must-visit for indulgent travellers
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Bring the heat this summer with ‘fricy’ foodsThe Week Recommends The newest buzzy food trend combines fruity and spicy flavours
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Travel back in time: the best British heritage railway tripsThe Week Recommends These trains will take you on an unforgettable journey through the UK’s most scenic landscapes
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UK beer festivals worth travelling forThe Week Recommends If you love a good pint in the sun, these events are right up your alley
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Europe’s best music festivals to book before it’s too lateThe Week Recommends From jazz to rock, these outdoor shows are bringing the heat
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Why birdwatching has become a favourite pastime for Gen ZIn the Spotlight Young people increasingly drawn to hobbies that involve spending more time in nature
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Ube drinks and desserts giving matcha a run for its moneyThe Week Recommends The vibrant purple yam native to the Philippines is the latest in colourful food trends
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Mah-jong: old Chinese tile game finds new lifeUnder The Radar Young people click with game’s community and sensory pleasures
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The UK’s must-see tulip gardens of the seasonThe Week Recommends These spectacular floral displays are well worth the yearly wait
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How Biscoff became an internet sensationThe Week Recommends A viral recipe is one of several spotlighting the caramelised Belgian biscuit
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How hummus became a kitchen stapleThe Week Recommends The chickpea dip is flying off supermarket shelves but it’s easier than you think to make your own
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Fibremaxxing: the healthy eating trend taking TikTok by stormThe Week Recommends Social media feeds are flooded with fibre-related wellness content
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The must-visit Unesco sites in the UKThe Week Recommends These historic and prehistoric spots are nothing less than magical
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Where to begin with Portuguese winesThe Week Recommends Indulge in some delicious blends to celebrate the end of Dry January
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Lights, camera, check-in! Famous film hotels you need to bookThe Week Recommends These are some of the best on-screen locations to explore in real life
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The Oberoi Beach Resort, SahlHasheesh: a luxurious beachfront escapeThe Week Recommends Stellar service and stunning design take this property to the next level
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Superfoods that won’t break the bankThe Week Recommends These nutrient-dense foods diversify your diet and offer a range of health benefits
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Smart rings: causing more harm than good?Talking Point Oura sold 5.5 million rings in 2025 but does the device actually make you healthier?
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The Rivals: a ‘lively’ retelling of the 18th-century comedyThe Week Recommends ‘Slick and colourful’ new production of Richard Brinsley Sheridan’s first play is ‘thoroughly entertaining’
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