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I have been looking up induction cookers ever since tensions in the Gulf escalated and there’s suddenly been a nationwide panic about LPG cylinders. With shipping routes through the Strait of Hormuz — a key corridor for global oil and gas shipments — facing disruptions, energy supply chains across Asia have started feeling the ripple effects, and India’s dependence on imported LPG has put people on edge about possible shortages.
It’s strange watching people cheer the recent attacks on Iran and the escalating conflict in West Asia in one reel, and then panic about gas refills in the very next one. We are so misguided about what is good for us. But hey, maybe our favourite street food spots closing might traumatise us enough to realize that war is good for no one. Even in a small little town far, far away from where all of this is unfolding, it's hard to shake the feeling that we might be awfully close to the end of the world — but until then, here’s what we have for you this week:
In Homegrown’s new interview series The B-IG List, producer and first assistant director Ananya Rane pulls back the curtain on the organised chaos of filmmaking. With over two decades in the industry, Rane has worked across major Indian and international productions, collaborating with filmmakers like Ang Lee and Kathryn Bigelow on projects including Life of Pi and Zero Dark Thirty. As a first AD, her job sits at the nerve centre of the set — coordinating departments, managing schedules, and translating a director’s vision into the day-to-day mechanics of production.
Read it here.
Delhi-based producer and visual artist Dolorblind treats sound like a collision of worlds — pop debris, broadcast noise, emotional fragments and heavy electronic architecture. His third EP No Signal expands that sonic language across five tracks that move between pop, hip-hop, IDM and ambient textures. Released on March 6, the project carries the feeling of scanning through unstable transmissions, where nostalgia and dystopia blur into each other. Across the EP, Patna-born artist Rohan Sinha builds dense sonic environments that feel emotionally charged and slightly dislocated, capturing the uneasy signal of a hyper-connected digital present.
Listen to it here.
CORD’s newest collection taps into the slow, sun-drenched nostalgia of childhood summer vacations. The drop draws on memories of train journeys, mango-filled afternoons and long days spent outdoors, translating them into easy silhouettes and breezy fabrics designed for warm weather. The palette leans soft and sun-washed while playful prints evoke the carefree rhythm of holiday dressing. The result is a collection built around comfort and familiarity, shaped by the sensory memory of Indian summers.
Browse through it here.
With The Collectables, designer Mayyur Girotra turns the spotlight toward India’s weaving communities and the craft traditions that sustain them. The initiative brings together handwoven textiles created in collaboration with artisans across the country and frames them as limited-edition luxury pieces. By placing the story of the weaver at the centre of the garment, Girotra highlights the labour, skill and cultural memory embedded within each textile. The project positions Indian handloom within a contemporary fashion context while foregrounding the people and processes that make the fabric possible.
Check it out here.
During Ramzan, cities across India come alive after sunset as neighbourhood streets transform into bustling Iftar food markets. From the legendary lanes of Mohammed Ali Road in Mumbai to the crowded food stalls around Hyderabad’s Charminar, these night bazaars are packed with people gathering to break their fast over plates of kebabs, haleem and syrup-soaked desserts. Kolkata’s Zakaria Street and Bengaluru’s Frazer Town add their own regional favourites to the spread, creating vibrant food trails that capture the festive energy of Ramzan evenings. These markets remain some of the best places to experience the scale, flavour and community spirit of the season.
Find them here.
On March 27, One Night in Toki-O returns to Delhi, transforming Dirty Good into an immersive celebration of Japanese culture through music, art, and food. Hosted by Toki Experiences in collaboration with Homegrown and powered by House of Suntory’s Toki, the event brings vinyl culture, design, and culinary experiences to a single evening. Expect vinyl-first DJ sets by Kohra and Antariksh, additional DJ sets by Kunal Chhabra and Sheral B, a Shodo calligraphy installation, and interactive art spaces including the Toki Vinyl Studio and a Japanese-inspired art studio. The night also features a curated Izakaya menu by Dirty Good alongside brand showcases and installations.
Book your tickets here.
