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.
Latest articles by Deeya Sonalkar, The Week UK
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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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Is convenience culture killing community?In The Spotlight A decline in emotional intelligence could be responsible for a diminished sense of belonging
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Pinocchio: ‘touching’ musical is a lot of funThe Week Recommends ‘Full-tilt’ retelling of boy puppet tale is ‘perfect family show’
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The UK’s best festive light trails to visit this yearThe Week Recommends These mesmerising installations will get you in the mood for Christmas
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Wendy and Peter Pan: an ‘intelligent’ spin on the classic taleThe Week Recommends Jonathan Munby’s entertaining production with great visuals and ‘swashbuckling sword fights’
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Celebrating Día de Muertos at Mestizo ChelseaThe Week Recommends The vibrant London restaurant and tequila bar is marking the Mexican holiday in style
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The UK’s most spectacular arboretums to visit this autumnThe Week Recommends Marvel at colourful leaf displays in these beautiful botanical gardens
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West End Girl: a ‘tremendously touching’ break-up albumThe Week Recommends Lily Allen’s unfiltered new work is ‘littered with relatable moments’
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Family-friendly Halloween activities for half-termThe Week Recommends There are many exciting events taking place across the country this spooky season
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The ‘swag gap’: are you better than your partner?In The Spotlight The viral terminology sheds light on power dynamics in modern relationships
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Etsy witches and the rise of digital spell-castingUnder the Radar From fixing your love life to hexing a colleague, online sorcerers offer a wide range of services
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‘Friendflation’: the increasing cost of maintaining a social lifeUnder the Radar Cost-of-living squeeze has left some feeling priced out of social events and struggling to keep up friendships
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Cameron House Resort & Spa: a luxurious lakeside havenThe Week Recommends This stunning five-star resort on the shores of Loch Lomond is perfect for a special Scottish getaway
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