Identity & Introspection: January 2024

Welcome to this month’s edition of The Casual Observer, where we dive into theme ‘Identity & Introspection’. From personal anecdotes to thought-provoking pieces, the Journalism, Photojournalism, and Design & Outreach teams display the complexities of self-discovery, inviting you, the reader, to reflect on the influences that shape your identity. We hope you enjoy this edition as much as we have enjoyed creating it!

Ivannah Jacob, Head of Casual Observer  
& Atreyi Roy, Deputy Head of Casual Observer

For this edition of The Casual Observer, the journalism team members present their diverse personal takes surrounding ‘Identity & Introspection’ – delving into a range of ideas from identity in the digital realm to the influence of regrets on who we become! We hope you are inspired by their efforts and continue to support The Casual Observer!

Srisamvruta Sridhar, Head of Journalism

Through this series of powerful photographs, we embark on a visual journey that captures the multifaceted nature of ‘Identity & Introspection’, exploring the intricate layers that make up who we are. Each image invites us to engage with the complexities of identity through the lens of a camera, whether it be through capturing a moment of self reflection or immersed within culture, our photographers have worked hard to bring you this edition of The Casual Observer! We hope you will continue to support us and our wonderful photojournalism team!

Laasya Savio, Head of Photojournalism 

The design team has tirelessly worked on posts for the Instagram this past month, with new and engaging reels and serious discussions on identity, eating disorders, and school life. We hope you enjoy!

Viraj Malhotra, Head of Design