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For the past couple of days, I have been picking up random things around my house wondering how much they weigh. Some of them don't even register on my digital scale for being 1/10 of a kilogram. So how could something that feels so inconsequential turn out to be the exact opposite of that word? Vinesh Phogat's disqualification for being a measly 100 grams overweight has had the entire nation in a chokehold. This morning I saw an interview of boxer Vijender Singh, India's first and only male boxer to win a gold at the Olympics. He speaks about how he has never seen anything like this before in a game as a mid-weight (75kg) boxer. Vijender thinks this was sabotage and so do a lot of outraged people online.
On Wednesday, Vinesh filed an appeal at the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) asking for a joint silver medal to be awarded to her. The office should render their decisions within 24 hours. Although the gold is lost, she may still get silver, which isn't such great news since the wrestler has officially retired as of this morning.
Nothing could have prepared us for this. Especially not the culture of happy endings that Bollywood has raised us in. Sure, winning and losing is part of the game but this is a tough one because it was neither: it was the game itself or the rules of it that stabbed us in the back. And this is one gonna sting a while. If you're looking for a distraction like me, here's our culture bulletin for this week.
‘Namaste’ By Inspector Maal
Delhi-based artist Inspector Maal's new EP, Namaste, is an electronic journey of a hermit who finally realizes that being alone isn't all it's cracked up to be. From the nomadic sounds of Riding Spotted Horses to the trippy meditation of Namaste, every track is a new adventure. The artist's music is like a puzzle that fits together perfectly, making you question everything and feel connected to something bigger. With breakbeat, electronica, and variations of techno, it's a bonafide hermit's homecoming.
Listen to it here.
Kilchu
Kilchu’s shoes are reminiscent of the iconic Rajasthani Mojari but with elegant, Bauhaus silhouettes instead. They offer a range of ballet flats, mules, sandals, slides, and derbies that are a stunning blend of indigenous craftsmanship and modern design without losing the old-world charm of vintage India.
Read about them here.
Eden Of Enchantment By Tejashree Raul
This London-based creative director plays with dramatic maximalism in an editorial that reflects the Heidelberg project in Detroit. Using discarded materials, the artists involved pieced together a fantastical world straight out of a fairytale. It’s a celebration of creativity and sustainability in the most captivating way. You'll be scrolling through these pictures for hours, lost in a world of pure imagination and style.
Click here to learn more about Tejashree.
Not Dead Yet: It's aLIVE By Misfits
For the last few weeks, Misfits Inc, the Mumbai-based record label has been celebrating its 5-year anniversary with a residency series at antiSOCIAL. For its final show this Sunday, they're bringing a live set by Hashbass and his band, Parimal Shais, Kalmi, & a special roadshow by Bamboy for a spectacular night or producer showcase with some surprise guests as well.
Get your tickets here.
The p_l_an_t Project By Rohit Nandha
Rohit Nandha's p_l_an_t Project is turning cooking into an art form! This London-based designer is combining his love for food and architecture to create simple, yet delicious plant-based recipes based on a concept called Poetics Of Food by farmer & writer Jessica Gigot. By stripping down traditional cookbooks into easy-to-follow one-page designs, Nandha is making it super easy to embrace a plant-based lifestyle.
Find out more about the project here.
Erode’s New Editorial Campaign
Erode Clothing is bringing Tamil heritage to the fashion forefront with its latest editorial that celebrates the region's rich culture and the artistry of Jamakkalam weaving. It features double braids with ribbons, koppu earrings, mookuthi, pottu and more adornments that pay homage to Tamil identity. The campaign was also shot in Karur, a place of historical and cultural significance.
Check out the editorial here.
Kura Pokkhir Shunne Ura (2022)
Translated in English to ‘The Golden Wings of the Watercocks’, Muhammad Quayum’s film is a story about the Haor region in Bangladesh. The wetland ecosystem in the country's northeastern region is home to marginalized peasants and landless farmers who run a yearly race against time to harvest before the floods return. The National Award-winning project captures what it's like surviving and making a livelihood out of a place that's half water and half farmland.
Click here to find upcoming screenings of the film.
Feeling Through Fibre At 47A
Curated by Julie Kagtie and drawing directly from her love for weaving that she inherited from her Assamese grandmother, this exhibition features the textile works of 11 women, highlighting the magical connection between human hands and fibres.
Find out more here.
