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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For many generations of Bengalis, Uttam Kumar embodied the ideal Bengali man.

Rethinking The Romantic Hero: The Soft Masculinity Of Uttam Kumar In Bengali Cinema

17 Jun 2025

4 min read

‘Can't Remember Love’ by Pragati Dalvi Jain

Pragati Dalvi Jain’s ‘A Pound of Feathers’ Explores The Emotional Labour Of Motherhood

16 Jun 2025

3 min read

L: 'Jaatishwar' — a 2014 Bengali film based on Anthony Firinghee's life R: Firinghee Kalibari

Anthony Firinghee: The Bengali-Portuguese Poet Who Defied The Hegemony Of Caste & Empire

13 Jun 2025

4 min read

This World Gin Day, we reached out to some of India's best gin-makers to celebrate the rise of Indian craft gin with vibrant cocktails that showcase the country's finest labels.

Your Favourite Homegrown Gin-Makers Tell Us How They Mix Their Favourite Cocktails

13 Jun 2025

6 min read

‘Over A Cup Of Chai’

Short Film ‘Over A Cup Of Chai’ Unpacks The Complexity Of Mother-Daughter Relationships

12 Jun 2025

5 min read

In North Goa, where time slows down and centuries-old Portuguese villas call you to step into nostalgia, architect and conservationist Raya Shankhwalker's 'The Mill' has become a major node of this Goan Jazz revival.

A Restored Rice Mill Finds Itself At The Forefront Of Goa's Jazz Revival

12 Jun 2025

4 min read

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