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Here's a curated list of books and films that delve into what being a woman in India feels like.

A Feminist Starter Pack: 10 Books & Films To Read, Watch, & Reflect On

Avani Adiga
5 min read
From the ‘orange summery’ portrait of late adolescence that was their debut eponymous album to the bolder immigrant testimonials of ‘American Bollywood’, each album in Young The Giant’s discography is like a hypothesis the band is trying to test out.

Young The Giant's Sameer Gadhia On Navigating His Heritage In A White Indie Rock World

Disha Bijolia
7 min read
The Homegrown Handpicked Playlist For September

Homegrown Handpicked: A Playlist Of Our Favourite Releases From September 2026

Disha Bijolia
6 min read
These initiatives not only ensure safer travel for women but also empower female drivers with financial independence and dignity.

4 Women-Driven Cab & Auto Services Offering Safer Rides Across India

Avani Adiga
3 min read
Sandhu was part of the same world of creators, artists, makeup artists, performers and small business owners whose work shapes what people see, buy, wear and talk about.

The Legacy Of Mad Sandhu & The Cost Of Being A Queer Creator In 'Modern' India

Rhea Budhraja
6 min read
Drawing on her childhood in a small town in India, the zine follows an animalistic hound through a surreal landscape shaped by memories, fear, anger, and the search for community.

‘I’m Still A Dyke’: Mrudula’s New Zine Depicts The Alienation Of Growing Up Queer

Disha Bijolia
5 min read
From grillz and serpent-shaped waist chains to chokers and unconventional body jewellery, founder Richa Chandak works with Jaipur-based karigars to reinterpret familiar forms through a playful, sensual and modern lens.

Richa Baisa Wants South Asian Jewellery To Be Weird, Playful, & A Tad More Unapologetic

Disha Bijolia
4 min read
Group photograph of Munmun Bairagya and Bandana Chowdhury Byadh, dressed as the Hindu goddess Durga and Tiger, Durga’s Vahana. Near Mayurakshi River, near Khapi Maa Kali Mandir, outside Bishaypur, Birbhum, West Bengal, India

Shrobona Das Photographed The Hidden Figures Of Bengal’s Shapeshifting Bohurupi Tradition

Drishya
5 min read
Beauty x Brutalism: Kala Ghoda Welcomes Amit Aggarwal’s Expansive New Couture Destination

Beauty x Brutalism: Kala Ghoda Welcomes Amit Aggarwal’s Expansive New Couture Destination

Drishya
3 min read
In a contemporary reimagining of the sandal, Two Até brings the traditional Paduka into the world of statement footwear, keeping its open-foot silhouette and wooden base while giving the design a more metallic embellishment.

The Humble Paduka Gets A Mythological Maximalist Makeover In Two Até’s Latest Drop

Disha Bijolia
3 min read
Drawing from personal history and family archives, Ariba explores grief, nostalgia, home, and the emotional significance of objects.

Ariba Akhlaque Uses Objects & Material To Navigate Grief, Memory, & The Notion Of Home

Disha Bijolia
5 min read
BUGS! We're All Connected is an exhibition that brings together 15 visual artists from across India, each creating a new artwork inspired by the often-overlooked world of insects.

From Bees To Beetles: BUGS! Celebrates The Tiny Creatures That Hold Our World Together

Avani Adiga
3 min read
French-Tamil artist and architect Abirami uses a multidisciplinary practice spanning sculpture, film, and installation to explore the complexities of home, memory, and belonging.

Between Glitter & War: French-Tamil Abirami's Practice Is A Search For Home

Disha Bijolia
5 min read
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