https://homegrown.co.in/homegrown-explore/for-one-night-sakhiye-put-trans-voices-visions-at-the-centre-of-homegrown-fashion https://media.assettype.com/homegrown/2026-07-31/f10237xn/sk1.png Titled 'Sakhiye,' the contemporary showcase was held at Toko Café, Hyderabad and curated by Neha Prakash. Homegrown en 2026-07-31T12:15:00.000Z For One Night, Sakhiye Put Trans Voices & Visions At The Centre Of Homegrown Fashion Sakhiye hyderabad, Sakhiye fashion show, Sakhiye fashion walk, Sakhiye fashion walk Hyderabad, Sakhiye trans fashion walk, Sakhiye trans fashion walk Hyderabad, Sakhiye fashion show in Hyderabad, Hyderabad fashion show Sakhiye, Fashion show Sakhiye, Trans fashion show Sakhiye, Trans creatives India, trans community, trans Community India., trans community in India, trans culture, trans events, trans events, India, Patruni Sastry, Patruni Sastry Hyderabad, Patruni Sastry drag artist, Non-binary drug artist, Drag culture India, Patruni Sastry drag artist Hyderabad, Sunita Konidela, Subbalakshmi influencer, fashion walk india, fashion walks India https://homegrown.co.in/homegrown-creators/this-week-in-culture-midi-controllers-made-of-lego-one-night-in-toki-o-more https://media.assettype.com/homegrown/2026-07-31/e4v2ovcv/21.png Here's what we have for you this week https://media.assettype.com/homegrown/2026-07-31/8ijmk078/india-today.png DJ and creative technologist Navendu Malik bridges the gap between engineering and art by building custom-made, whimsical MIDI instruments that prioritize joy and human connection. https://media.assettype.com/homegrown/2026-07-31/4vr0j7pt/homegrown-2026-07-30-fihzvfm9-yr.png.avif Singaporean rapper Yung Raja and Mumbai-based singer-songwriter Mali have collaborated on 'forever'. https://media.assettype.com/homegrown/2026-07-31/0nliyf02/homegrown-2026-07-30-2v3pmayb-vn1.png.avif Sumedh Natu’s political satire 'Vinchu' explores the jarring contradictions of contemporary ideology through the story of a queer right-wing foot soldier named Saleel. https://media.assettype.com/homegrown/2026-07-31/jpr2lcpl/homegrown-2026-07-28-pg5mboc7-IMDb3.png.avif For this month’s Homegrown Watchlist Drishya has curated six Indian films that delve into the volatile world of student politics and activism. https://media.assettype.com/homegrown/2026-07-31/tf8x7aau/homegrown-2026-07-23-9z8gy7sr-architlost1.png.avif Former Swiggy content strategist Archit Agarwal has transitioned from the high-speed food tech industry to a culinary practice defined by "unhurried intent" and slow cooking. https://media.assettype.com/homegrown/2026-07-31/w7phemda/24.png Contemporary Now · Edition III returns to Chennai from 8–25 August 2026, transforming the city into a hub for contemporary art. https://media.assettype.com/homegrown/2026-07-31/dlw5sdpf/homegrown-2026-07-29-s6msh5hw-abm1.png.avif French-Tamil artist and architect Abirami Rasiah uses a multidisciplinary practice spanning sculpture, film, and installation to explore the complexities of home, memory, and belonging. https://media.assettype.com/homegrown/2026-07-31/ond97uwt/5.png Artist Rajballabh Shyam uses vibrant colors and emotional honesty to transform his deeply personal history into universal art. https://media.assettype.com/homegrown/2026-07-31/tvxdmgks/homegrown-2026-07-14-l6pbadqa-toki1.png.avif 'One Night in Toki-O' is returning to Bengaluru on August 1, centered on time's evolution through modern creativity. 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And I wouldn't have it any other way, Homegrown en 2026-07-31T12:00:00.000Z An Inconvenient Truth: We Have To Kill The Very Notion Of Transactional Friendships Interdependence and friendship, Friendship and care work, Chosen family , Friendship as kinship , Moving away from home , Home away from home, Urban loneliness , Friendship in adulthood, Friendship and mental health , Community and belonging, Indian social relationships , Friendship in South Asia , Young people and belonging, Friendship as community , Friendship and vulnerability, Everyday acts of care , Social support systems, Building meaningful relationships, Collective living , Friendship and boundaries , Gen Z loneliness , Friendship in the digital age, Indian family structure, Friendship beyond convenience, Maintaining friendships , Community care practice, Friendship and resilience, The importance of friendship , Friendship and social connection , Emotional intimacy , Contemporary South Asian culture https://homegrown.co.in/homegrown-creators/kanakavallis-antar-anga-fauna-celebrates-the-symbolism-of-the-kanjivaram-saree https://media.assettype.com/homegrown/2026-07-30/fuajk3kn/6.png The fourth edition of Kanakavalli's Antar Anga series, Antar Anga: Fauna, reimagines the animal motifs of the Kanjivaram sari as living characters within the mythical forest of Vanam Singaram. Homegrown en 2026-07-31T12:00:00.000Z Kanakavalli's 'Antar Anga: Fauna' Celebrates The Symbolism Of the Kanjivaram Saree Luxury sari brand, Heritage textiles India, Kanchipuram silk, Indian weaving traditions, Craft and storytelling , Singaram Faunal motifs , Vana Devi Vanam, Textile storytelling , Indian handloom , South Indian textiles , Kanjivaram motifs, Kanjivaram sari, Kanakavalli campaign, Artisan craftsmanship , Indian design heritage, Traditional weaving , Cultural storytelling, Handwoven silk sarees , Nature-inspired, Mythology and craft , Textile heritage, Indian craft traditions https://homegrown.co.in/homegrown-creators/the-gospel-of-jai-paul-how-a-stolen-laptop-10-years-of-silence-built-musics-weirdest-cult https://media.assettype.com/homegrown/2026-07-29/kwzaj8l1/jaipaul1.png Jai Paul performing at the Mayan Theatre in Los Angeles, California https://media.assettype.com/homegrown/2026-07-29/cxewblwo/jaipaul2.png Jai Paul performing at the 2023 Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival. Homegrown en 2026-07-30T12:00:00.000Z The Gospel Of Jai Paul: How a Stolen Laptop & 10 Years Of Silence Built Music’s Weirdest Cult Jai Paul, BTSTU, Jasmine, Bait Ones, Leak 04-13, XL Recordings, stolen laptop leak, music leaks, music journalism, internet culture, cult followings, r/JaiPaul, Reddit theories, Coachella 2023, Mojave stage, bedroom producer, sidechain compression, echo pop, Drake sample, Beyonce sample, Pitchfork 2013, Guardian music, online obsession, digital myth, music industry critique, oversharing culture, electronic music, Rayners Lane https://homegrown.co.in/homegrown-creators/yudee-ish-singh-are-bringing-sci-fi-tinged-punjabi-hip-hop-to-the-big-screen https://media.assettype.com/homegrown/2026-07-30/1lstbcjq/444.png Conceived as a self-funded cinematic music film, '444' sees the duo expand their practice beyond songwriting into long-form visual storytelling, building an original science-fiction universe that will premiere on August 6 Homegrown en 2026-07-30T12:00:00.000Z Yudee & Ish Singh Are Bringing Sci-fi Tinged Punjabi Hip-Hop To The Big Screen Yudee Ish Singh, Yudee Ish Singh 444, 444 Yudee Ish Singh, Yudee, Ish Singh, Yudee music, Yudee Ish Singh music releases, Yudee music releases, Ish Singh producer, Yudee Ish Singh new single, Yudee Ish Singh new music video, Yudee Ish Singh film, Yudee Ish Singh sci-fi film, Yudee Ish Singh film release, Yudee Ish Singh film screening, Yudee Ish Singh music video screening, Yudee Ish Singh music video release, Yudee Ish Singh music video release in a theater, Punjabi music, Punjabi artists, Hip-hop Punjab, Punjabi hip-hop, Punjabi hip-hop music, Punjabi hip-hop music video, Hip-hop Punjabi, Theatrical screening, Theatrical screening music video, Things to do in Gurgaon, Events Gurgaon, Gurgaon events, Gurgaon art and culture events, Gurgaon music events https://homegrown.co.in/homegrown-creators/nimads-guru-gyaan-a-kabir-bhajan-rooted-in-the-landscapes-of-madhya-pradesh https://media.assettype.com/homegrown/2026-07-30/2imkveg5/5.png Guru Gyaan, the latest release from NIMAD, emerged from a series of chance encounters and places coming together. Homegrown en 2026-07-30T12:00:00.000Z NIMAD's 'Guru Gyaan': A Kabir Bhajan Rooted In The Landscapes Of Madhya Pradesh Kabir Bhajan, Kabir poetry, Indian independent music , Chichli village , Contemporary folk music, Folk fusion music India , Indian folk traditions , Madhya Pradesh , Nimad folk music , Narmada river, Cultural heritage , Indigenous music practices , NIMAD music video , Folk storytelling traditions, Regional music India , Indian folk revival , Live jam recordings , Ancestral homes , Music documentary India , folk traditions, Rural music traditions, Indigenous musical heritage, Experimental folk music, Independent music https://homegrown.co.in/homegrown-explore/ka-gathering-all-about-ladakhs-new-immersive-music-movement-wellness-festival https://media.assettype.com/homegrown/2026-07-30/4wcabvwd/CourtesyofC480kC481C59BaGathering2.png https://media.assettype.com/homegrown/2026-07-30/nf18f64c/DSC04187-2.JPG Representational Image: Set against the breathtaking landscape of the Himalayas, Ākāśa Gathering is a new annual wellness, music, and culture festival that encourages visitors to reconnect with themselves through mindfulness, music, creativity, and community. Homegrown en 2026-07-30T12:00:00.000Z Ākāśa Gathering: All About Ladakh’s New Immersive Music, Movement & Wellness Festival Ākāśa Gathering, Akasha Gathering 2026, Ladakh festival, Ladakh music festival, Ladakh wellness festival, Karu Ladakh, wellness retreats India, music festivals India 2026, electronic music festival India, Himalayan festivals, yoga festival India, mindfulness retreat Ladakh, immersive festival India, culture festival Ladakh, Fejka India, Ishome India, Chloe Lula, Mohd Reza Mortazvi, downtempo music festival, folktronica India, electronic music Ladakh, wellness tourism India, sustainable festivals India, Himalayan wellness, September festivals India https://homegrown.co.in/homegrown-creators/yung-raja-mali-turn-heartbreak-into-a-tanglish-love-letter-on-forever https://media.assettype.com/homegrown/2026-07-30/fihzvfm9/yr.png 'forever', a track that lingers in the emotional aftermath of a relationship that once felt permanent. Homegrown en 2026-07-30T11:15:00.000Z Yung Raja & Mali Turn Heartbreak Into A Tanglish Love Letter On ‘forever’ Yung Raja, Yung Raja Music, Yung Raja new single, Yung Raja new track, Yung Raja new music, Yung Raja forever, Yung Raja Mali forever, Yung Raja forever song, Yung Raja Mali, Yung Raja Mali collab, forever Yung Raja Mali, opo music, Yung Raja Artist, Yung Raja Singapore, Yung Raja rapper, Yung Raja songs, Yung Raja new releases, Yung Raja new music release, Yung Raja music video, Yung Raja forever music video, 2AM music, 2AM producers, 2AM Swedish duo, Swedish duo 2AM, Swedish musical duo 2AM, South Asian artists, South Asian musicians, South Asian rappers, South Asian music https://homegrown.co.in/homegrown-creators/on-the-grid-rajballabh-shyams-vivid-world-of-colour-memory-self-expression https://media.assettype.com/homegrown/2026-07-29/y0kae7zz/5.png Rajballabh Shyam’s art is defined by its vibrant colours, emotional honesty and deeply personal storytelling. Homegrown en 2026-07-30T11:00:00.000Z On The Grid: Rajballabh Shyam’s Vivid World Of Colour, Memory, & Self-Expression colourful artwork, Indian contemporary illustration, personal storytelling in art, narrative illustration, visual storytelling, contemporary Indian art, Indian illustrator, Instagram feed, content creation, creative storytelling, digital illustration India, self-expression through illustration, family and art, autobiographical art, indigenous artists India, childhood memories art, Gond art, Indian visual culture, contemporary illustration, art and memory, emotional storytelling, modern Indian artists, childhood memories https://homegrown.co.in/homegrown-creators/inside-the-steel-almirah-a-brief-history-of-indias-most-familiar-piece-of-furniture https://media.assettype.com/homegrown/2026-07-28/ngr8d4vk/steelalmirah.png Advertisements capturing the steel almirah’s place at the heart of the Indian family unit. Homegrown en 2026-07-30T10:15:00.000Z Inside The Steel Almirah: A Brief History Of India’s Most Familiar Piece Of Furniture steel almirah, indian design history, godrej, storwel history, indian domestic life, furniture, design, indian culture, home decor, vintage furniture, history of steel almirah, history of godrej almirah, indian family heirlooms, middle class indian homes, retro indian interior design, sandook vs steel almirah, bureaucracy furniture india, vintage steel cupboard, marriage furniture , indian home storage, government office storage, industrial design india, domesticity in india, steel furniture history, 1920s indian design, modern vintage home decor, modular wardrobe vs almirah, steel wardrobe, indian nostalgiac objects, vintage home decor https://homegrown.co.in/homegrown-creators/vinchu-by-sumedh-natu-chronicles-the-contradictions-of-a-queer-right-wing-foot-soldier https://media.assettype.com/homegrown/2026-07-30/2v3pmayb/vn1.png The film features a young political foot soldier carrying out orders in the name of protecting culture. Homegrown en 2026-07-30T10:15:00.000Z ‘Vinchu’ By Sumedh Natu Chronicles The Contradictions Of A Queer Right-Wing Foot Soldier Vinchu, Sumedh Natu, Sumedh Natu Vinchu, Sumedh Natu short film, Sumedh Natu debut short film, Sumedh Natu short film, India, Sumedh Natu short film Vinchu, Sumedh Natu filmmaker, Sumedh Natu filmmaker India, Sumedh Natu new short film, Sumedh Natu short film , Sumedh Natu Vinchu short film, Short films, Short films, India, Indian short films, Indian film makers, Film makers in India, Short films from India, Funny, short films, Funny, short films, India, Right wing, Right wing India, Right wing organizations, India, Political films, Political art, Protests, Jantar Mantar, Politics, Political organizations, Politics films, Films on politics, Short films on politics, Political short films https://homegrown.co.in/homegrown-supply/injiris-herbarium-collection-turns-pressed-flowers-into-textile-poetry https://media.assettype.com/homegrown/2026-07-29/v5duligg/5.png Drawing inspiration from years of collecting and preserving flowers, Injiri’s Herbarium Summer collection translates botanical memories into thoughtfully crafted garments. Homegrown en 2026-07-30T10:15:00.000Z Injiri’s Herbarium Collection Turns Pressed Flowers Into Textile Poetry textile storytelling, pressed flower motifs, botanical inspired clothing, artisanal fashion, slow fashion, sustainable fashion India, Indian fashion, West Bengal weaving, handwoven textiles, Jamdani weaving, nature inspired fashion, summer fashion collection, supplementary weft Jamdani, contemporary Indian fashion, Indian textile heritage, handcrafted garments, botanical textiles, luxury Indian fashion, handmade clothing, ethical fashion, craft clusters India https://homegrown.co.in/homegrown-voices/the-many-lives-of-draped-menswear-across-india https://media.assettype.com/homegrown/2026-07-28/mc5muo7f/draped-menswear.png The regional diversity of draped Indian menswear. https://media.assettype.com/homegrown/2026-07-28/5tm17jxv/draped-menswear-2.png Contemporary takes on unstitched style. Homegrown en 2026-07-30T10:00:00.000Z The Many Lives Of Draped Menswear Across India indian menswear, draped fashion, dhoti, veshti, lungi, angavastram, evolution of meswear in india, draped menswear, homegrown fashion, unstitched textiles, handloom fashion, sustainable style, history of dhoti, veshti outfits, mundu, traditional indian menswear, panche, dhotar, kachha drape, decolonise fashion, abraham & thakore, raw mango, 11.11 Eleven Eleven, rimzim dadu, suket dhir, antariya, uttariya, ponnadai, menswear silhouettes https://homegrown.co.in/homegrown-creators/archit-agarwals-culinary-practice-personifies-the-art-of-unhurried-intent https://media.assettype.com/homegrown/2026-07-23/9z8gy7sr/architlost1.png Archit Agarwal in his element. https://media.assettype.com/homegrown/2026-07-23/6rbj0r04/architlost2.png Archit's Fried Chicken Homegrown en 2026-07-30T10:00:00.000Z Archit Agarwal's Culinary Practice Personifies The Art Of Unhurried Intent Archit Agarwal, Life of Simple Treats, The LOST Table, slow cooking, supper club india, home cooking, food storytelling, content creation, swiggy, video production, food creators India, recipe development, arhar dal chawal, natasha, hosting strangers, audio storytelling, visual language, cooking magic, domestic kitchen tips, culinary presentation, food photography, fine dining, supper club gurgaon, simple treats, digital reset, finding your niche, content strategy, Indian food culture