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Billed To Destroy: Homegrown Hardcore Is Raging Against The Banality Of The Status Quo . Pacifist and co are pushing back against the bland, vapid, and myopic programming that’s becoming all too pervasive, particularly within mainstream circles.

Student Oscars Semi-Finalist Short 'Vasu' Is A Psychological Drama About Guilt. The film follows a retired Kerala police constable named Vasu who's grappling with a questionable act he committed in the line of duty.

A Brief History Of Javali: South India's Sensuous Carnatic Music Tradition. Born in royal courts and revived on modern stages, the Javali reveals the sensual heart of South India's classical music and dance.

Growing Up On YouTube: How Indian Gen Zers Found Their Identity Amidst Digital Chaos. Indian Gen Zers used YouTube as a playground for identity. Before the algorithms came calling, it was just us and the upload button.

A History Of Drag Culture In India: From Myth To Modernity. From Arjuna’s Brihannala and Purvanchal’s Launda Naach to today’s bold queer artists redefining gender on stage, the history of Indian drag culture is long and many-layered.

What The Maharashtra Special Public Security Bill Could Mean For Civil Liberties In India. On the surface, it appears to be an anti-terrorism measure tailored for contemporary threats. But the language of the bill is alarmingly vague.

The Indigo Revolt: When Colonial-Era Bengali Farmers Rebelled Against The British Raj. The Indigo Revolt was about more than just a blue pigment. It was a reminder of the power that even the most vulnerable people can wield in numbers.

New Delhi Community Radio Is Building A Radical Cross-Cultural South Asian Sound Network. Amid algorithm fatigue and commercial sameness, New Delhi Community Radio offers something deeply human.

Gig Series 'Not Dead Yet' Aims To Spotlight India’s Ever-Expanding Musical Landscape. Not Dead Yet is a month-long Thursday night residency at Mumbai’s antiSOCIAL, Returning for its second edition from July 31 to August 21.

Weaving Identity: Jarsang Brings Northeastern Heritage Craft Traditions To Modern Fashion . Jarsang’s slow fashion garments are redefining Indian fashion with artisanal techniques and cultural storytelling rooted in the region's rich textile heritage.

For Thee But Not For Me: It's Time We Examine The Double Standards Of Indian Censorship . There's a litany of Indian films where violence, misogyny, stalking, and non-consensual romantic pursuits are normalized, even celebrated.

The Shadows Of Absence: The Life And The Larger-Than-Life In Tom Vattakuzhy's Paintings. Tom Vattakuzhy’s Kolkata solo show reveals paintings rich with allegory, familial intimacy, and light, exploring themes of loss, memory, and transcendence.

House Of Hidden Treasures Is Jaipur’s New Gallery For Sustainable Cultural Programming. Founded by Saloni and Richa, the visionary duo behind the celebrated Hidden Treasures exhibitions, this new space marks the natural evolution of their work.

‘Snoops On A Train’ Captures the Unintentional Intimacy Of Mumbai Public Transit. Photographer Ritesh Uttam Chandani turns the crowded local compartments of Mumbai's locals into studies of intrusion, intimacy, and observation.

Khasi Botanicals, Himalayan Juniper & Rainwater Make India's Most Unique Craft Spirit. Crafted in Meghalaya using rainwater and Khasi botanicals, the Cherrapunji Eastern Craft Gin is an award-winning spirit rooted in the monsoon-soaked hills of India.

Bengaluru-Based Tulu Rock Band Alva Kuuto Explores The Anatomy Of Rage In 'Pageyta Pugey'. Alva Kuuto was formed in 2022 by Praveen Alva with the intention of bringing the Tulu language into contemporary musical spaces.

“spection 2.0”: sudan’s Latest Single Introspects On His Life And Career A Year After His Debut Album. sudan reinvents the opening tracks from his first album to reflect on the year that’s passed since his debut.

I Want My Mommy: Why IIT Kharagpur's 'Campus Mothers' Initiative is Ignorant & Problematic. IIT Kharagpur's “Campus Mothers" to provide mentorship, and emotional support for students struggling with stress, loneliness, or academic pressure. @IITKgp

Lunch In The Shadow Of Empire: Eating Through Kolkata’s Historic Dacres Lane. From white chicken stew and butter toasts to crispy 'telebhaja' fritters, Dacres Lane in Kolkata offers some of the city’s best and most affordable street food.