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…
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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…
Casual Observations- A Map to Thrifting in Singapore
by Ayesha Gajre and Advaita Raghavan In line with our article about the increasing relevance and popularity of the thrifting culture, we are presenting you with a map to sustainable fashion in Singapore. For novices looking to enter the thrift scene for the first time or even experienced veterans looking to expand their horizons, we…
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…
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…
Photojournalism- Preservation
by Keertana Sivasubramanian and Surabhi Sunkad Preservation: the activity or process of keeping something valued alive, intact, free from damage or decay. Question is, what is worth preserving to you? This month we have chosen to focus on the little things that exist all around us, the things we want to cherish and remember, things…
Let’s Talk Nuclear.
By Anonymous In the 20th century, geopolitical conflicts plagued humanity— from Japan’s invasions of China and the islands in the pacific ocean to Germany’s conquests in Europe, to name a few. World War 1 and 2 showed how ruthless and inhumane countries could become if the situation arose. World War 2 was a dark time…
Photojournalism- War and Peace
By Anandita Sinha and Ansh Asthana War with no doubt is the greatest catastrophe that comes in the path of humanity, wrecking havoc and causing ancient institutions to crumble instantaneously. It sweeps all that comes in its way and destroys it. Many lives get taken and the others are left with ‘Bleeding Scars’ by the…
Why We’re Doing Beauty Wrong.
By Osheen Khurana *Disclaimer: This article is an opinion piece, and the thoughts reflected within it are those of the author. This should not be considered scientific, nor a substitute for professional mental help or guidance. What is beauty, really? Is it what we see in magazines and large department stores? Or on our phones,…
The Casual Observer 