Photo by Gaura Solanki Description by Aditya Bhatia The phrase “the apple of one’s eye” has traversed centuries, evolving from a literal reference to the pupil—the most precious part of the eye—to a poetic expression denoting deep affection and cherishment. Love comes in different forms, between partners, siblings or between parent and child. This phrase…
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Shutter Therapy: Photography x Mental Health
by Nandita Kanodia Mental health and photography are often discussed individually, but merging these two topics might seem unusual. However, at the Shutter Therapy workshop conducted by the Serenity Spectrum Collective and the Casual Observer, we did exactly that. Shutter Therapy was a collaborative workshop focusing on the role of artistic photography and photojournalism in…
The Kaleidoscope of Colour: Shaping our Perspectives
By Archisa Mukherjee Colour plays a vital role in our lives. It is essential to our cognitive development as infants and at only six months of age, most babies can distinguish between different colours. Even as we grow older colours play vital roles in stimulating our minds, influencing our mood and our overall perception of…
The Scientific Perspective of Perception
by Ritvik Shekar What exactly is perception? Is it the way we understand the world around us, whether it be through our senses or our interpretations? Or does it have a more scientific definition such as the way our brain interprets the sensory information around us? The reality is that neither of these definitions are…
The Perspectives on War
by Ishaan Raghav War is complex. This is a statement that most of us can agree on and has shaped eons of human history and continues to influence us even now. Understanding war requires the comprehensive examination of diverse perspectives that encompass historical, political, economic, sociological and cultural viewpoints. These perspectives offer a nuanced understanding…
The Influence of Media on Public Perspective
by Anantika Srivastava In modern society, the media is everywhere, shaping how we see and understand current affairs, ongoing events and important happenings. From traditional news outlets to social media, the way information is shared and consumed has an immense impact on our opinions and perspectives. Traditional media like newspapers, TV, and radio have always…
Stitching the Motif of Culture: Rural Artisans Shaping India’s Culture
by Nandita Kanodia Rich woven textiles, intricate flowing sculptures and splashes of colour on a preserved leaf- while these may seem like priceless items displayed at a museum, they are, in fact, an essential part of the social fabric around the world. A plethora of art formats have been long revered in India, and rural…
Voices of India: The fight against linguistic extinction
by Aditya Bhatia A land of unparalleled beauty, with a vibrant mix of 780 different languages and rich traditions, India stands as one of the most diverse countries in the world. From the snow-capped peaks of the Himalayas to the lush backwaters of Kerala, India’s geographical diversity is mirrored in its rich linguistic landscape. However…
The Untold Story of The Human Calculator
by Sanjana Yugan Katherine Johnson, born on August 26, 1918 in White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia, became a trailblazer thanks to her exceptional mathematical skills that advanced America’s space exploration efforts. Johnson showed remarkable math skills early on, finishing high school at 14, a foreshadowing of her promising future career. In spite of her exceptional…
Visionaries through the lens of our photographers
by Anisha Karthikeyan In the digital age, where progress unfolds at a rapid pace, visionaries play a pivotal role in shaping our future. They possess an inborn ability to decipher patterns, anticipate trends, and pioneer groundbreaking solutions along with having a spirit for a relentless quest to uncover the secrets of tomorrow, to unlock the…
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