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From Bengaluru and Goa to Kolkata, we reached out to some of the country’s most inventive cocktail-makers and asked them to share gin-forward drinks that showcase the versatility of India’s homegrown spirits.

Indian Gin-Makers & Mixologists Give Us Their Go-To Gin Cocktail Recipes For 2026

2 hours ago

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If you're looking to add a little fun to your wardrobe, or searching for a gift that's equal parts practical and personal, these Indian sock brands have you covered.

5 Homegrown Labels That Are Turning Socks Into Statement Pieces

3 hours ago

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Together, these books reveal the extraordinary diversity of queer life across South Asia and its diaspora.

From ‘Funny Boy’ To ‘Walk Like A Girl’: 12 Essential Works Of South Asian Queer Literature

4 hours ago

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This month is a reminder of that resistance but also of the joy that was never entirely divorced from the revolt.

Queer Health, Polyamory, Drag, & Theatre: A Homegrown Guide To Pride 2026 In India

09 Jun 2026

3 min read

A still from 'Deli Boys'

The Sounds That Run Through Deli Boys: Spotlighting Homegrown Artists

09 Jun 2026

3 min read

Pictures from Simi Garewal's website

Instagram Could Never: The Weird & Wonderful Websites Of Indian Celebrities

09 Jun 2026

5 min read

Ecca Vandal's performance was not significant because she represented South Asians on television. It was significant because she represented a generation of artists whose South Asian identity has already been woven into the fabric of global popular culture.

From Diljit To Ecca Vandal: South Asian Artists Are Making Their Mark On Late-Night TV

09 Jun 2026

3 min read

Bridge Bharat studies the visual language and structure of traditional art and develops systems that help these works fit naturally into contemporary settings.

Bridge Bharat Is Helping Traditional Indian Art Find A Place In Contemporary Design

09 Jun 2026

3 min read

3 Indian Students Have Won The Earth Prize For Their Solution To Microplastics Pollution

3 Indian Students Have Won The Earth Prize For Their Solution To Microplastics Pollution

09 Jun 2026

2 min read

Art Forest's 'Digital Detox' Residency Offers 4 Days Of Renewal In Pondicherry

Art Forest's 'Digital Detox' Residency Offers 4 Days Of Renewal In Pondicherry

09 Jun 2026

3 min read

Representative images for the Rekhti tradition

Remembering Rekhti: The Original South Asian Sapphics Of The 18th-Century

08 Jun 2026

4 min read

A representative image for Bombay Bandook

Bombay Bandook Is Bringing A More Contemporary Sound To Indian Classical Fusion

08 Jun 2026

3 min read

The platform captures the stories that have shaped one of the city's most iconic localities.

How Malleswaram.org Is Preserving The Soul Of One Of Bengaluru’s Oldest Neighbourhoods

08 Jun 2026

3 min read

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In Conversation With Aadil Abedi: The Textures & Tensions Of His South Asian Heritage

In Conversation With Aadil Abedi: The Textures & Tensions Of His South Asian Heritage

13 May 2025

6 Exceptional Indian Poets On Our Radar

6 Exceptional Indian Poets On Our Radar

13 May 2025

A Guide To The Best Japanese Cuisine Across Mumbai

A Guide To The Best Japanese Cuisine Across Mumbai

19 Mar 2025

10 Incredible Indian Photobooks On Our Radar

10 Incredible Indian Photobooks On Our Radar

19 Mar 2025

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Xerxes Desai (right) with Jehangir Ratanji Dadabhoy Tata.

A Titan's Story: Xerxes Desai & The Making Of A Homegrown Watchmaker

28 May 2026

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Pictures from Simi Garewal's website

Instagram Could Never: The Weird & Wonderful Websites Of Indian Celebrities

09 Jun 2026

5 min read

Homegrown is hiring and looking to grow its team with people in the events, agency, operations and editorial space — across full-time positions and internships

#HGHires: Account Manager

Homegrown Staff

08 Jun 2021

4 min read

The striking frames dabble in visual metaphors of suffocation and separation.

Bidishah’s New Music Video Reinterprets Dysfunctional Relationships Through A Queer Lens

05 Sep 2023

5 min read

This month is a reminder of that resistance but also of the joy that was never entirely divorced from the revolt.

Queer Health, Polyamory, Drag, & Theatre: A Homegrown Guide To Pride 2026 In India

09 Jun 2026

3 min read

A still from 'Deli Boys'

The Sounds That Run Through Deli Boys: Spotlighting Homegrown Artists

09 Jun 2026

3 min read

It is no secret that the Indian public is deeply fascinated by on-screen sex, with “Bollywood sex scenes” being frequently among the top “trending” national keyword searches.

8 Of Bollywood’s Wildest, Most X-Rated Films That Are Mainstream Hits

Homegrown Staff

08 Jun 2021

4 min read

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Murder, Memory, & Reincarnation: The Curious Case Of Titu Singh Toran

18 Jun 2024

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