https://homegrown.co.in/homegrown-voices/at-odishas-baripada-ratha-yatra-women-have-led-subhadras-chariot-since-1975 https://media.assettype.com/homegrown/2026-07-07/hksrqe9k/LeftoverheadviewofBaripadaRathaYatraOutlookTraveler3BRightPrincessesMrinalikaandAkshitaBhanjDeoofMayurbhanjsourceAkshitaBhanjDeoE28099sXaccount.png The women-only tradition associated with Devidalana or Subhadra’s chariot in Baripada is a relatively recent development. It began in 1975, during the first International Women’s Year, when the then-Mayurbhanj District Collector Vivekananda Patnaik initiated it. https://media.assettype.com/homegrown/2026-07-03/so8zkds1/SouthwestBengal1776byRennell.jpg A cropped map of James Rennell's Bengal and Bihar showing 1776 Orissa (Mayurbhanj) and Bengal border. Homegrown en 2026-07-07T12:30:00.000Z At Odisha’s Baripada Ratha Yatra, Women Have Led Subhadra’s Chariot Since 1975 Baripada Ratha Yatra, women pull chariot, Subhadra chariot tradition, Odisha festivals, Jagannath culture, Dwitiya Srikhetra, Baripada Jagannath temple, Mayurbhanj history, women-led religious traditions India, unique Ratha Yatra India, Jagannath Rath Yatra Odisha, Subhadra Devi chariot, women empowerment traditions India, The Belgadia Palace, Mayurbhanj tourism, Odisha cultural heritage, Ratha Yatra traditions, women in Hindu festivals, Jagannath temple history, Baripada travel guide, Odisha pilgrimage sites, Maharaja Baidyanath Bhanj Deo, second Jagannath dham, experiential travel Odisha, unique religious festivals in India https://homegrown.co.in/homegrown-creators/arooj-aftab-joins-bonobo-on-a-new-song-that-came-together-almost-by-accident https://media.assettype.com/homegrown/2026-07-07/4ez3bty9/bnb1.png Homegrown en 2026-07-07T12:00:00.000Z Arooj Aftab Joins Bonobo On A New Song That Came Together Almost By Accident Arooj Aftab, Arooj Aftab music, Arooj Aftab new music, Arooj Aftab new music releases, Arooj Aftab bonobo, Arooj Aftab bonobo collaboration, Arooj Aftab and Bonobo new Single, Arooj Aftab bonobo fire on the water, Fire on the water, Fire on the water Bonobo, Bonobo fire on the water, Bonobo Arooj Aftab fire on the water, Bonobo upcoming album, Bonobo new music, Bonobo music, Bonobo Artist, Bonobo electronic music, Dj Bonobo, Bonobo Distance in Static, Distance in Static bonobo, Distance in Static album, Bonobo album, Bonobo upcoming album Distance in Static, Bonobo album Distance in Static, South Asian music, South Asian musicians, Music collaborations, Music collabs https://homegrown.co.in/homegrown-creators/why-tarsem-singhs-the-fall-remains-one-of-the-most-visually-stunning-films-ever-made https://media.assettype.com/homegrown/2026-07-07/ez7tf7go/1-15.png https://media.assettype.com/homegrown/2026-07-06/ddlpt9o5/KerryMarshallAsiaMar20131.jpg https://media.assettype.com/homegrown/2026-07-06/90w38ncl/A14540-An-architectural-review-of-The-Fall-by-Tarsem-Singh-2.webp Homegrown en 2026-07-07T12:00:00.000Z Why Tarsem Singh’s ‘The Fall’ Remains One Of The Most Visually Stunning Films Ever Made The Fall, The Fall 2006, Tarsem Singh, Tarsem Singh The Fall, The Fall film analysis, The Fall review, The Fall visual analysis, The Fall cinematography, cult fantasy films, visually stunning movies, best fantasy films of the 2000s, Lee Pace The Fall, Catinca Untaru, practical effects in cinema, real locations in fantasy films, cinematic storytelling, artist and audience relationship, imagination in cinema, visual language in film, fantasy film aesthetics, Mubi The Fall, underrated cult movies, films about storytelling, visually beautiful films, twenty-first century cinema https://homegrown.co.in/homegrown-creators/agaahi-is-an-indian-urdu-rap-project-anchored-in-community-political-consciousness https://media.assettype.com/homegrown/2026-07-07/no4xpwba/agh1-1.png In recent years, Agaahi's sound has evolved into a broader mix of alternative hip-hop, indie songwriting, and R&B while keeping Urdu at the centre of his writing Homegrown en 2026-07-07T12:00:00.000Z Agaahi Is An Indian Urdu Rap Project Anchored In Community & Political Consciousness Agaahi, Rapper, Agaahi Urdu rapper, Agaahi Artist, Agaahi Indian artist, Agaahi music, Agaahi hip-hop, Agaahi rap, Agaahi Urdu rap, Agaahi Urdu artist, Agaahi new music, Pakistani rapper polymath, German rapper boogie, Urdu rap music, Urdu music, Urdu hip-hop, Hip-hop in Urdu, Rap in Urdu, Indian musicians, Indian rappers, Agaahi manzar, Agaahi Maikhana, Hip-hop artists from India, Indian hip-hop, Indian hip-hop artist, Indian language Urdu, Qila connect https://homegrown.co.in/homegrown-creators/indie-game-palm-sugar-combines-retro-rpg-nostalgia-with-a-distinctly-indian-story https://media.assettype.com/homegrown/2026-07-06/bjwj5njt/9.png Developed by Mono Tusk Studios, based in Visakhapatnam, Palm Sugar is a retro-inspired RPG set in the fictional Telugu village of Velampakan. Homegrown en 2026-07-07T12:00:00.000Z Indie Game 'Palm Sugar' Combines Retro RPG Nostalgia With A Distinctly Indian Story pixel art game, retro RPG, indie game India , South Indian game, Telugu RPG , Telugu video game , Indian video game , Indian indie game , Telugu culture, representation in gaming , Indian gaming industry, story based video game, narrative driven game , Legend of Zelda , SNES inspired game, pixel RPG , Indian gaming culture, Palm Sugar indie game , game developers , RPG Indian , video game indie, rural India, representation in games, regional stories in gaming, South Indian storytelling , Indian gaming startup, Indian gaming scene https://homegrown.co.in/homegrown-explore/were-bringing-mc-couper-raj-viepsa-to-the-humming-tree-for-a-homegrown-music-showcase https://media.assettype.com/homegrown/2026-07-07/41mrb2k5/5.png Following the success of its inaugural edition, Homegrown Music returns with the second HGM Showcase on July 18 at The Humming Tree, Bengaluru. Homegrown en 2026-07-07T11:11:55.562Z We're Bringing MC Couper, Raj, & Viepsa To The Humming Tree For A Homegrown Music Showcase indie music India, Bangalore live music , Bengaluru music events, The Humming Tree Bengaluru , Homegrown Music, Atlantic Records India, live music Bengaluru , alternative music India , Malayalam rap, South Indian hip hop, Indian hip hop , Indian independent music, Indian music culture, next generation musicians, independent artists India , Indian music showcase , emerging Indian artists , Bengaluru concerts July 2026, things to do on the weekend, music showcases https://homegrown.co.in/homegrown-creators/pooja-sivaraman-talks-dramaturgy-diaspora-theatre-making-at-the-edges-of-culture https://media.assettype.com/homegrown/2026-07-02/0qj33o5a/HG-Cover-Template-.png While her practice encounters issues of sustainability and access, and striving to bridge the chasm between individual talent and the wider industry, it must also confront the question of what greater, more meaningful possibilities might lie in the reimagining of its existing systems. https://media.assettype.com/homegrown/2026-07-02/kqdv2j4d/NCPA-Soho-Theatre.JPG https://media.assettype.com/homegrown/2026-07-02/5o8yw71x/Serendipity-Arts-Foundation-SEA.jpg Homegrown en 2026-07-07T06:38:31.914Z Pooja Sivaraman Talks Dramaturgy, Diaspora, & Theatre Making At The Edges Of Culture Theatre , Indian theatre, Indian performance art, Performance art, Indian actors, Theatre Actors, Pooja Sivaraman https://homegrown.co.in/hgstreet/ravivar-racing-club-is-bringing-a-whole-new-homegrown-audience-into-motorsport https://media.assettype.com/homegrown/2026-07-06/75o1c6lh/rrc.png Homegrown en 2026-07-06T13:35:00.000Z Ravivar Racing Club Is Bringing A Whole New Homegrown Audience Into Motorsport Ravivar Racing Club, Ravivar Racing Club Mumbai, Ravivar Racing Club Maharashtra, Ravivar Racing Club Delhi, Ravivar Racing Club Bangalore, Ravivar Racing Club Ahmedabad, Ravivar Racing Club Chennai, Ravivar Racing Club Pune, Go kart, Go karting, Go karting in India, Go karting club, Go karting clubs, India, Harsh Walawalkar, Yaquta Bootwala, Go caring community, Motor, Motorsport event, Motorsport events, India, Indian motorsport events, Motorsport events in India, Motorsport clubs in India, Motorsport community in India, Go karting events, Motorsport events https://homegrown.co.in/homegrown-explore/the-stuttgart-indian-film-festival-brings-regional-indian-cinema-to-the-global-stage https://media.assettype.com/homegrown/2026-07-06/oxp2a5am/stiff.png Homegrown en 2026-07-06T13:30:00.000Z The Stuttgart Indian Film Festival Brings Regional Indian Cinema To The Global Stage Sttugart Indian Film Festival, Sttugart Indian Film Festival 2026, Sttugart Indian Film Festival Germany, Sttugart Indian Film Festival 26, Sttugart Indian Film Festival lineup, Sttugart Indian Film Festival films, Sttugart Indian Film Festival Indian cinema, Sttugart Indian Film Festival movies, Sttugart Indian Film Festival selection, Sttugart Indian Film Festival Hindi films, Sttugart Indian Film Festival Malayalam films, Sttugart Indian Film Festival Bengali films, Sttugart Indian Film Festival Assamese films, Mollywood, Sttugart Indian Film Festival Mollywood, Sttugart Indian Film Festival dates, Sttugart Indian Film Festival what to watch, What to watch at the Sttugart Indian Film Festival, What to watch at Sttugart Indian Film Festival, Eko From the Infinite Chronicles of Kuriachan, Pennum Porattum, Pennum Porattum – Girl and the Fools' Parade, Meesha – Moustache, Alappuzha Gymkhana, Lokah – Chapter 1: Chandra, Nevermind Chaiti Ghoshal, Kangbo Aloti – The Lost Path, Great Shamsuddin Family', The Great Shamsuddin Family, The Audition, Saath Paar Zindagi – Life Beyond 60, Tumhari Khushboo – Your Fragrance, Bride of Aravan, Jasmine That Blooms in Autumn https://homegrown.co.in/homegrown-explore/the-middle-room-festival-is-curating-a-lineup-for-the-sonically-curious-in-bengaluru https://media.assettype.com/homegrown/2026-07-06/46tft0bv/8.png Celebrating the first anniversary of Bengaluru's listening bar, The Middle Room Festival brings together musicians, vinyl selectors, DJs and collectors for a two-day exploration of sound. Homegrown en 2026-07-06T13:30:00.000Z The Middle Room Festival Is Curating A Lineup For The Sonically Curious In Bengaluru crate digging, vinyl culture India , vinyl DJ sets, live music Bengaluru , The Middle Room , listening bar Bengaluru , Bangalore music events , Bengaluru music festival, independent music India, Bengaluru nightlife , Junket Collectors, cassette DJ set, MIDI controller workshop , alternative music Bengaluru, music festival July 2026 , listening culture, listening experience, music lovers Bengaluru, alternative music festival, indie music Bengaluru, independent artists India , music community Bengaluru , experimental music India, genre-blending music, music discovery https://homegrown.co.in/homegrown-voices/mumbais-monsoon-crisis-helplines-rescue-services-animal-relief-contacts https://media.assettype.com/homegrown/2026-07-06/pgq6pwoh/7.png Mumbai has spent the past few days under a relentless curtain of rain. Homegrown en 2026-07-06T13:30:00.000Z Mumbai's Monsoon Crisis: Helplines, Rescue Services & Animal Relief Contacts Mumbai weather update, Mumbai flood control room , flood relief Mumbai, Maharashtra disaster management, Mumbai emergency helpline , Mumbai red alert , Mumbai monsoon , Mumbai floods , Mumbai rains, Mumbai rescue services, BMC emergency number , NDMA helpline, NDRF helpline , disaster management Maharashtra , Mumbai rainfall monsoon , emergency contacts, Mumbai emergency resources, monsoon safety Mumbai , animal rescue Mumbai, Mumbai stray animals, Mumbai civic emergency, heavy rainfall Mumbai , Mumbai flood assistance https://homegrown.co.in/homegrown-explore/the-art-currys-big-aaaaart-walk-celebrates-creativity-without-pressure https://media.assettype.com/homegrown/2026-07-03/dyxa74tz/inside-avani’s-tote-bag-aka-her-mind-93.png The Big Aaaaart Walk, organised by The Art Curry, is a travelling community-led art experience that encourages people to slow down and engage with their surroundings. Homegrown en 2026-07-06T05:30:00.000Z The Art Curry's Big Aaaaart Walk Celebrates Creativity Without Pressure Chandigarh events, Kochi art events , Pune art eventa, Bangalore art events, Mindful walking , Creative workshops , Art events India , Community art walk , The Art Curry , Sketch walk, Public art activities , Slow living, Art and mindfulness, Creative community, Urban sketching, Nainital events, Dehradun events, Experiential art events, Creative wellness, Doodling and sketching, Journaling workshop , Community gatherings , Art lovers India, Creative expression https://homegrown.co.in/homegrown-explore/this-week-in-culture-the-june-playlist-a-rajasthani-jewellery-brand-more https://media.assettype.com/homegrown/2026-07-06/nhszqrf2/1copy.png https://media.assettype.com/homegrown/2026-07-01/w0lr8mm5/1-14.png At first glance, the film appears to revolve around a practical question: should the tree be cut down, trimmed, or preserved? Dattachaudhuri transforms this choice into something far more profound. https://media.assettype.com/homegrown/2026-07-02/r3gbqrr0/hnd.png Pinocchio, by Shashwat Bulusu, 808 Mutiny by RAVANA https://media.assettype.com/homegrown/2026-06-30/mvdkf5ab/dh.png The brand brings together jewellery, fashion, home décor, and art while working closely with Rajasthan's karigars to reinterpret traditional craftsmanship for modern wear. https://media.assettype.com/homegrown/2026-07-02/md31bdxz/HomegrownFeaturedImages-5.png A Mild Case Of Mass Hysteria https://media.assettype.com/homegrown/2026-07-01/4cjobd7x/Z1.png Coming Out Stones - Zinedabaad, Lovebombed - Bazinega https://media.assettype.com/homegrown/2026-07-01/5k2pegwt/APREArtHouse.png ‘Gaps In My Resume’ offers a rare critique of the art world’s opaque structures, exposing the role of secondary markets, aspiration, and social performance in shaping contemporary artistic value. https://media.assettype.com/homegrown/2026-07-02/kwpl2eir/BF1.png Mumbai is the first stop on Barfind's journey. The project is spending three months at Kitaab Mahal in Fort in the heart of old Bombay. Homegrown en 2026-07-06T05:30:00.000Z This Week In Culture: The June Playlist, A Rajasthani Jewellery Brand, & More New music releases, Latest music releases, New films India, New short films, India, Playlist, June playlist, June 2026 playlist, Homegrown handpicked, Graphic novels, South Asian graphic novels, Indian Zine collective, Zine collectives India, Indian Zines, Zines India, Zine culture India, Zines in India, Homegrown jewelry brands, Rajasthani jewelry brand, Jewelry brand Rajasthan, Dhora Aavriti Jain, Sambit Dattachaudhuri, Once Upon A Mango Tree short film, Once Upon A Mango Tree' By Sambit Dattachaudhuri, A Mild Case Of Mass Hysteria, A Mild Case Of Mass Hysteria graphic novel, Ritwick Roy, Riddhi Trivedi, UBIK’s Gaps In My Resume, Gaps In My Resume, UBIK, UBIK solo exhibition, Barfind, Barfind travelling Bar, Barfind Kolkata, Barfind Mumbai, art and culture, art and culture India, art and culture news, art and culture news India, newsletter, art newsletters, best newsletters on art, best newsletters on culture, culture newsletters https://homegrown.co.in/homegrown-voices/the-history-of-the-indian-nightie-from-colonial-sleepwear-to-iconic-cultural-staple https://media.assettype.com/homegrown/2026-07-03/53epzb9b/5.png The Indian nightie is one of the country's most recognisable yet underappreciated garments. https://media.assettype.com/homegrown/2026-07-03/xwbaa4b6/6.png The nightie can trace its lineage back to the European nightgown, a loose garment worn for sleeping that gained popularity among British women during the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries. https://media.assettype.com/homegrown/2026-07-03/ycyktyzf/4.png In states such as Kerala and Tamil Nadu, the garment became particularly popular, eventually moving beyond sleepwear altogether. 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