Every week, discover a comprehensive guide to culture and lifestyle across India with the Homegrown Bulletin. The #HGBulletin includes creative project launches, drops, the latest releases, and much more.
MUSIC
Homegrown's New Music Round-Up
Explore Homegrown's New Music Round-Up, your premier spot to discover the latest releases across various genres. Every week, we carefully select and present a curated collection of fresh tracks. This week showcases a diverse range including psybass, deep dubstep, UK garage, and more.
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FASHION
Biomaterials By Aradhita Parasrampuria
A sustainable materials researcher and founder of Cellsense, Aradhita leads the development of a revolutionary closed-loop, carbon-neutral, and bioluminescent embellishment system reshaping fashion and design. Her work integrates biochemistry with fashion and sustainability principles, using algae and regenerated cellulose to create scalable biomaterials. Aradhita's innovations, including bioluminescent beads made from algae and jellyfish protein, symbolize sustainable alternatives in fashion, promoting ethical production and environmental stewardship.
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PHOTOGRAPHY
Nocturnal Nagaravasigal by Arundhati Rajan
Arundhati's latest project unveils the hidden narratives of Chennai's female conservancy workers who labor through the night to maintain the city's cleanliness. Rajan's approach focuses on portraying these women with dignity and agency, challenging societal norms that often reduce them to their roles. Through introspective writing and daily contemplation, Rajan delves into the multifaceted identities and challenges faced by these workers, aiming to spark meaningful conversations and address issues such as inadequate amenities, health hazards, discrimination, and job insecurity within the sanitation sector.
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CREATORS
Satvik Soni's Poetic Monologues
Satvik Soni, a multifaceted creator, broke free from the confines of social media norms by prioritizing authenticity over performative content. His journey began as an outlet for burnout, evolving into a platform for existential explorations through videos and storytelling. Rejecting labels, Satvik navigates various mediums like writing, YouTube, and filmmaking, delving into themes of death, anxiety, and the absurd. He values artistic autonomy while engaging with his audience's feedback, creating content that challenges conventions and sparks meaningful conversations, particularly on socio-political issues.
Check it out here.
EVENTS
Padaria Prezeres' Pop Up At Slink & Bardot
Padaria Prazeres offers a delectable journey through European and Goan culinary traditions at Slink & Bardot in Mumbai this weekend. From crispy Portuguese tarts to classic Goan dishes like Pan Roast Fish and Roasted Squash with Coconut Xacuti Base, the menu showcases the rich flavors and diverse heritage of Goa. Founded by Ralph and Stacy, Padaria Prazeres is a passion project that merges European elegance with Goan comfort food, creating moments of culinary delight. The fusion of Slink & Bardot's mixology and Padaria Prazeres' delicacies promise an exquisite gastronomic experience.
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Namma Ooota - The Carbon Food Festival
Science Gallery Bengaluru presents a unique exhibition celebrating the essential role of carbon in gastronomy and our food systems. The festival invites visitors on a captivating journey through carbon's adaptability in culinary arts, highlighting themes like carbon's impact on farming, cooking methods, and sustainable lifestyle choices. With interactive workshops, live cooking demonstrations, marketplace stalls offering local organic produce, and a focus on carbon-neutral initiatives, Namma Ooota aims to foster discussions and partnerships for a more sustainable future in food systems.
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EXHIBITION
The Prinseps Exhibition: Gobardhan Ash Retrospective
The Prinseps Exhibition is a tribute to the profound artistic legacy of Gobardhan Ash, a luminary of the Bengal modern school. Curated by Brijeshwari Kumari Gohil and Harsharan Bakshi, the exhibition showcases over 100 artworks encompassing diverse themes like social realism, self-portraiture, rural Bengal scenes, and the iconic Avatar Series. Ash's quiet yet influential presence in the Indian art scene, his mentorship to emerging artists, and his lasting impact on artistic experimentation are celebrated in this comprehensive retrospective, offering a captivating journey through his artistic evolution and contributions.
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