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‘Stree Sutra’, an anthology of short stories edited by Koral Dasgupta, brings together twenty-two homegrown writers to explore lesser-known celestial women from the subcontinent’s rich mythological and folkloric traditions.

What Happens When Twenty-Two Writers Reimagine India’s Lesser-Known Mythological Women?

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Booker Prize-nominated author Perumal Murugan and artist Appupen bring the 1949 Tamil novella 'Vaadivaasal' centred around the bull taming sport Jallikattu to life in a graphic novel format

Perumal Murugan & Appupen's Vaadivaasal Is A Graphic Reimagining Of A Tamil Classic

23 Feb 2026

4 min read

Loops began as an experiment rooted in the two artists' respective journaling practices and evolved into a striking conversation between sound and image.

'Loops' Is What Happens When A Musician & A Designer Combine Their Creative Practices

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Films Division Of India

Face To Face: K Srinivas Chari’s 1967 Documentary Personifies An India In Transition

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Falah Faisal’s latest graphic novel, 'Musalman', is a superhero with a sharp, witty, and intelligent commentary on our times

'Musalman': India’s First Muslim Superhero Finally Gets His Own Graphic Novel

20 Apr 2026

5 min read

In these retellings, Shakespeare’s plays and Indian epics become vehicles for exploring caste, militancy, underworld power, and rural politics, turning adaptation into a tool for examining how authority, identity, and memory operate within contemporary Indian society.

From Raavanan To Haider, Why The Best Indian Adaptations Are Really About India

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These communities are proving that play can look like painting, printmaking, poetry or simply spending time together without pressure.

3 Homegrown Collectives That Are Helping Adults Rediscover The Joy Of Play

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Brands like The Trost, BOHECO, Qurist, Cure By Design, Kushiva and Cannavedic operate under Ayurvedic and AYUSH frameworks, but consumers must scrutinise ingredients, licences, prescriptions and lab reports before buying.

The Brave New World Of Homegrown Cannabis Wellness

3 hours ago

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péro

This Week In Culture: Sunflower Tape Machine, péro's First Flagship Store, & More

04 Sep 2026

6 min read

Hyderabad, We're Bringing You Goan Feni Cocktails & A One-Of-A-Kind Japanese Izakaya

Hyderabad, We're Bringing You Goan Feni Cocktails & A One-Of-A-Kind Japanese Izakaya

04 Sep 2026

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As we gears up for Ganesh Chaturthi, the annual conversation around festival noise is growing louder.

A Question Of Decibels: Is It Time To Rethink The Way We Celebrate Ganesh Chaturthi?

04 Sep 2026

3 min read

Pranoy Sarkar reflects on two decades of image-making, where story precedes sketch and AI is used only as a communicative tool.

The Photographer Who Refused To Conform: In Conversation With Pranoy Sarkar

04 Sep 2026

8 min read

'Here, Not Here' by Kushagra Anand

Kushagra Anand Photographed What It Feels Like To Be Stuck Between Two Homes

04 Sep 2026

5 min read

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VISUAL STORIES

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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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

péro

This Week In Culture: Sunflower Tape Machine, péro's First Flagship Store, & More

04 Sep 2026

6 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

As we gears up for Ganesh Chaturthi, the annual conversation around festival noise is growing louder.

A Question Of Decibels: Is It Time To Rethink The Way We Celebrate Ganesh Chaturthi?

04 Sep 2026

3 min read

14 Homegrown Nude Photographers Who Dare To Go Beyond The Skin

14 Homegrown Nude Photographers Who Dare To Go Beyond The Skin

08 Jun 2021

14 min read

Exploring Female Sexuality & Erotica Through 9 Bold Pieces Of Indian Literature

Exploring Female Sexuality & Erotica Through 9 Bold Pieces Of Indian Literature

08 Jun 2021

11 min read

As AI slop fills every creative sphere, authentic human voices are only going to become more sought after — backing real artists is the smartest long-term play the showrunners can make — as the spouse — someone to hold down the fort, nurture and protect

It's Time To Talk About The Mental Health Crisis Facing The Indian Music Industry

04 Sep 2026

9 min read

Does This Malayalam Short Film Normalise Child Sexual Abuse?

Does This Malayalam Short Film Normalise Child Sexual Abuse?

08 Jun 2021

4 min read

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