Homegrown Voices

Homegrown Voices

With eight teams competing and a glamorous promotional campaign, the league aims to inspire young girls and attract sponsors through increased visibility and engagement.
HGVOICES

The Lxme Indian Women's League Is Giving Footballers Their Long-Overdue Flowers

Avani Adiga
2 min read
The exhibition underlines how much of a community’s knowledge and identity can be lost when its language is interpreted through a colonial lens.
HGCREATORS

'Salted Caviar' by Parag Tandel Shines An Anthropological Spotlight On Mumbai's Koli Community

Samiddha Singh
4 min read
Papaya Pads addresses the discomfort and environmental harm caused by mainstream sanitary pads.
HGVOICES

Papaya Pads Is Introducing Period Care That Puts Women & Their Bodies Front & Centre

Avani Adiga
2 min read
Sen’s 2026 Oskar Klein Medal for string theory highlights India’s contributions to enormous scientific breakthroughs, though questions remain about the nation’s investment in research and development to sustain such achievements.
HGVOICES

A Polemic For Indian Science: Ashoke Sen & The Indian Scientists You Should Know About

Drishya
3 min read
While South Asian representation was notable, the brand faces criticism for labor exploitation, including the tragic death of a Sri Lankan worker.
HGVOICES

Angels & Atrocities: The Human Cost Of The Victoria's Secret Fantasy

Avani Adiga
5 min read
KHOJJ's 'What The Land Knows' explores the unique Pokkali rice grown in Kerala's coastal wetlands, highlighting the intricate relationship between rice and prawns.
HGCREATORS

'What The Land Knows' Unearths The Stories Our Lands Hold & The People Who Know Them Best

Avani Adiga
3 min read
L: Policemen escort Lawrence Bishnoi at a court, in New Delhi, India April 18, 2023. R: Dawood Ibrahim
HGVOICES

Unravelling The Long And Uneasy History Between Bollywood & The Criminal Underworld

Rhea Budhraja
5 min read
The story highlights societal discomfort when individuals from marginalized backgrounds challenge cultural stereotypes, as seen in Pooja's viral reel quoting Dostoevsky.
HGVOICES

Who Gets To Read Dostoevsky? Why Do We Keep Mistaking Privilege For 'Authenticity'

Avani Adiga
4 min read
The Simpsons' Apu returns, now voiced by Indian-American actor Sunil Malhotra, sparking renewed debate on cultural representation and stereotypes.
HGCREATORS

Does A New Indian-American Voice Actor Really Solve The Problem With Apu?

Avani Adiga
3 min read
The Cost Of Hearing - Amano Labs
HGVOICES

Amano Labs Wants To Make Hearing Aids More Accessible, One $20 Device At A Time

Rhea Budhraja
4 min read
L: Bandra Born R: Effingut
HGEXPLORE

Some Whitney Houston With Your Pie: Homegrown F&B Professionals Tell How They 'Cook' With Sound

Rhea Budhraja
8 min read
Naya Beat
HGCREATORS

The South Asian Sounds That Disco History Forgot & The Label Bringing Them Back

Rhea Budhraja
4 min read
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