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Founded by theatre artist Mallika Taneja in Delhi, this non-funded initiative invites women to walk through their cities at night with a simple mission: to reclaim space by inhabiting it.

'Women Walk At Midnight' Confronts The Gendered Violence Prevalent In Indian Cities

07 Jul 2025

3 min read

If the climate crisis is as much about how we live and imagine as it is about carbon and temperature, then perhaps old Indian art has always been ahead of its time.

Could Ancient Indian Art Offer Us The Key To More Widespread Climate Consciousness?

Anahita Ahluwalia

07 Jul 2025

4 min read

Whether its the sheer number of Indian visual effects artists in Hollywood today or the larger rising tide of homegrown animation — none of it happens without this humble deer.

'Banyan Deer': The Legacy & Impact Of India’s First Colour Animated Film

Anahita Ahluwalia

04 Jul 2025

3 min read

The name wasn’t coined out of nowhere. These chairs were built for comfort in sweltering heat

The Bombay Fornicator: The Surprisingly Vanilla History Of India’s Most Mischievous Chair

Anahita Ahluwalia

02 Jul 2025

3 min read

Petroglyphs in Ladakh have been a continuous medium of carving and documentation through changing landscapes, cultures and artistic traditions.

The Petroglyphs Of Ladakh Trace Confluence And Evolution Of Prehistoric Culture

Manasvini Sekar

02 Jul 2025

3 min read

Porattukali is a multi-disciplinary art form narrating stories of underprivileged castes and communities.

Porattukali Is A Classical Art Form Representing The Voices Of Kerala’s Underprivileged

Manasvini Sekar

02 Jul 2025

2 min read

Tangible Robots: Bipasha Sen Is Reimagining A Future Of Commonplace Robotics

Tangible Robots: Bipasha Sen Is Reimagining A Future Of Commonplace Robotics

02 Jul 2025

3 min read

Rooh, Attar, Jal, Choya: A Brief History Of Traditional Indian Perfumes

Rooh, Attar, Jal, Choya: A Brief History Of Traditional Indian Perfumes

29 Jun 2025

3 min read

As we reimagine urban spaces for the future, perhaps the rowak, like the thinnai, offers a lesson.

Kolkata’s Disappearing 'Rowaks' Once Shaped A Culture Of Conversation

27 Jun 2025

4 min read

Sudhir earned his stripes the old-fashioned way: by showing up.

The Rogue Sociologist: How Sudhir Venkatesh Became A Chicago Gang Leader For 24 Hours

26 Jun 2025

6 min read

Rekha's portrayal of the eponymous Umrao is steeped in dignity and melancholic strength.

The Tawaif's Tale: The Enduring Allure Of Muzaffar Ali's ‘Umrao Jaan’

26 Jun 2025

4 min read

The Silk Road: Obeetee's New Collection Reimagines The Ancient Network Of Craft & Culture

The Silk Road: Obeetee's New Collection Reimagines The Ancient Network Of Craft & Culture

25 Jun 2025

3 min read

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