Drishya

Drishya (he/him ⸱ b. 1997) is a writer and photographer based in Kolkata, India. He was shortlisted for the Mogford Prize for Food & Drink Writing and nominated for the BBA Photography Prize - One Shot Award in 2022.

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Xerxes Desai (right) with Jehangir Ratanji Dadabhoy Tata.

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

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In the early 2000s, when Meghdol made its first foray into the scene, it was stepping into a lineage defined by the pioneering Bangla Bands’ sound of rebellion, identity, and post-liberation Bangladesh.

From Dhaka’s Underground To Coke Studio: The Enduring Legacy Of Bangladesh's Meghdol

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Featuring inventive dishes made from lesser-used cuts alongside cocktails inspired by familiar flavours, the shared dining experience reflects on sustainability, memory, and the cultural histories embedded in Bakri Eid celebrations across India.

The Bombay Canteen Is Celebrating Bakri Eid With A Nose-To-Tail Tasting Menu

19 May 2026

5 min read

Set in East Sikkim, the award-winning Nepali-language drama examines gender, migration, class, and belonging with remarkable precision.

In ‘Shape Of Momo’, Director Tribeny Rai Shows Us The Invisible Structures That Bind Us

27 May 2026

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Dawoodi Bohra Muslim tailors and textile merchants transformed the city’s sartorial culture through bespoke craftsmanship and colonial-era trade networks in the 20th century.

How Gujarat’s Dawoodi Bohra Merchants Shaped Kolkata’s Bespoke Tailoring Legacy

27 May 2026

3 min read

Emerging from centuries of Indian Ocean cultural exchange, their syncretic practices combined Islam, Sufism, Hindu cosmology, and Malay animism into a unique spiritual tradition.

Before Colonialism, Tamil-Origin Pawangs Bridged Islam, Hinduism, & Animism In Malaysia

25 May 2026

4 min read

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