by Sanjana Yugan In a cinematic landscape dominated by male-centric narratives, it is a rare occurrence to stumble upon films that authentically portray feminism and equality. The debate surrounding such movies often centres on their portrayal: some argue that movies are branded as ‘feminist films’ to boost the filmmaker’s popularity while others view them as…
‘Wrapped’ through the lens of our photographers
By: Tanvi Prasad My focus lay in capturing the timelessness of tradition through an exploration of the captivating theme “wrapping oneself in tradition.” Specifically, I celebrated the Maharashtrian Paithani saree and its ability to transcend fashion as a notable symbol of cultural heritage. It serves as a vibrant embodiment of Maharashtrian identity by weaving together…
The Metamorphic Metaverse
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…
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
Photojournalism- Renewal
by Keertana Sivasubramanian
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…
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…
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…
The Casual Observer 