by Anvita Nadgir ‘Meta’, the fascinating and enigmatic term that has captivated the attention of everyone from pupils to entrepreneurs in the 21st century. The term Meta itself is a prefix appearing in loanwords from Greek, meaning ‘after’, or ‘beyond’. However, at its core, Meta refers to a level of abstraction transcending the immediate and…
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Mistakes, Masculinity, Metamorphosis- A Study of Frank Oceans ‘Blonde’
by Ayesha Gajre Frank Ocean’s set at Coachella 2023 was, on all accounts, a messy affair, leaving many fans disoriented and longingly nostalgic for his last performance at the festival in 2016. Nonetheless, the pandemonium can be viewed as a reflection of the artist’s constant evolution, evident in his exploration of metamorphosis in his personal…
Photojournalism- Metamorphosis
by Surabhi Sunkad and Sarah Menezes
Rising from the Rubble: Renewing Turkey and Syria after ‘Kahramanmaras’ Earthquake
by Anvita Nadgir Destruction is constant. The demolition of aeons of hard work and perseverance is expected, almost awaited. The perishing of the tangible and intangible is inevitable. Yet, so is the process of reconstruction and renewal. Renewal is restoring something to its once glorious state of being, often through a conscious and intentional effort…
Thriftily Transforming Singapore’s Fashion Scene: A Sustainable Style Revolution
by Ayesha Gajre Looking to renew your closet? In the bustling, consumerist landscape of Singapore, the allure of instant gratification and the need for constant novelty creates the perfect environment to breed fast fashion culture, where new products are sought after and discarded at an alarming rate. This mindset can clash with the more deliberate…
A Lament for Light
by Ayesha Gajre Whether it is that generations of us grew up with ‘Twinkle twinkle little star’ to lull us to sleep or that we are chemically made of the same substances as stars, the human species and the stars have been entwined inextricably since the dawn of our existence. Stars are pretty, to say…
Illuminating the Road to Success
by Anvita Nadgir The pursuit of success is often viewed as an arduous endeavour, one with innumerable obstacles and challenges. As the adage goes, “the road to success is paved with the hot asphalt of failure.” Humanity longs to illuminate the path to affluence. However, charting the path to wealth and riches is impractical, and…
Photojournalism- Illuminate
by Prithika Venkatesh, Sarah Menezes and Surabhi Sunkad Light transforms our world. From the warm glow of Street Lights that symbolize the heartbeat of the city, to the bright Spotlight on iconic structures. The Vibrant Hues of Singapore’s skyline serve as a testament to the diversity and energy of the city, while the Lunar Lights…
Preserving nature: Mankind’s greatest feat
by Anvita Nadgir It would be fitting to describe our environment as an undervalued and underappreciated beauty. Everything we want, and more, it willingly provides. Its power and elegance are incomparable. The environment asks for simply respect and gratitude, yet all it receives in return is disregard and mistreatment. The environment has to take the…
The (Lost) Art of Preservation, A Love Letter to Achaar
by Ayesha Gajre In their enmity with minimalism, there’s something undeniably whimsical about Indian kitchens and their larger-than-life dynamics. A quick expedition inside would reveal seemingly interminable rows of jars containing myriads of fragrant condiments. Some dried, some fresh, some for rice, some piquant from spiced oil, some to aid in digestion, some were made…
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