Culture
May 29, 2026Are we losing our relationship with language in the age of AI?
From diary pages to digital screens, tracing the slow disappearance of texture, error, and voice.
By Akshaya Pillai- May 29, 2026
From 'Obsession' to indie fashion labels, small is winning big
From breakout indie horror films to tiny fashion labels on global stars, audiences are craving culture that feels more discovered than manufactured.
By Sagarika Choudhary - May 27, 2026
Unsure what the future holds? Maybe that’s OK
A new book makes the case for embracing uncertainty
By Meaghan O'Connell - May 26, 2026
The side hustle era: Why everyone is building something small in 2026
From niche brands to passion projects, people today want a sense of identity beyond their nine-to-five.
By Sagarika Choudhary - May 26, 2026
Madonna is taking control of the aux—and the camera
The pop idol’s comeback includes a film premiere at the Tribeca Film Festival and a cameo on an award-winning show
By Maxwell Rabb - May 25, 2026
The punk lineage of Olivia Rodrigo’s babydoll dress
Olivia Rodrigo’s babydoll dress era traces back to punk, riot grrrl culture, and fashion icons who transformed femininity into rebellion.
By Quinn Moreland - May 25, 2026
Have 'breakfast spots' replaced clubbing for millennials? These cafés say yes
As café culture evolves and late nights lose their appeal, breakfast spots are becoming the new places to gather, linger, and be seen. So, meet the coolest breakfast spots in Mumbai that are worth waking up early for.
By Schenelle Dsouza - May 24, 2026
Shida Bazyar on memory, migration, and 'The Nights Are Quiet in Tehran'
Writer Shida Bazyar, shortlisted for the International Booker Prize, traces memory, migration, and the ache of a country lived at a distance.
By Akshaya Pillai
