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Aviators, White Designer Kurtas, and the Evolution of the Bollywood Holi Party

As with most of the modern world’s ills, it’s easy to blame Bollywood for a dramatic shift in our Holi aesthetic. But let’s be honest – the Holi look is all because of Instagram. And Rekha.

Kahini Iyer April 30, 2016

POV

One Post to Mourn Them All

With due respect to Muhammad Ali, it is unbelievable that he “deeply moved” so many on my friend list. These are the six kinds of social-media mourners you should watch out for.

Devaiah Bopanna April 26, 2016

POV

My Love-Hate Relationship with Influencers

Some days I want to burn a gazillion calories and get a six-pack and on other days I want to cook my favourite meals, be a glutton and accept myself as I am. The problem is there are an equal number of people on social media giving ‘gyaan’ on both, and I tend to endlessly switch between the two.

Jagruti Verma April 21, 2016

Technology

Can Any of Us Afford to Live Offline?

Going offline is not an option. The work culture today demands that you are available 24X7 – over the phone, on WhatsApp, and email. And even if it’s not work, can you walk into a conversation if you have nothing to say about that viral tweet from @wokeboyhimtoo.

Yashasvini Mathur April 20, 2016

POV

Grief in the Age of Social Media

Modern grief, the kind that lives on the internet, is a whole world away from old-world grief, the kind you preserved inside of you. The modern take on grieving is to share and tweet about it.

Kavya J April 19, 2016

POV

Thank You, Next: Today’s Relationships and Gadgets Aren’t Made to Last

We have little tolerance for disruptions and would rather spend our time and energy on the new and exciting. Why should I stick to a cranky piece – of a gadget or a person – that demands constant attention when there’s a sleeker, more seductive version in the market?

Purba Ray April 11, 2016

Culture

Are Neighbourhood Libraries Just Bait For Nostalgia?

In the age of e-books, the purpose of a library, whose datedness once gave a neighbourhood character, is probably only to invoke nostalgia. We feel sad when our neighbourhood libraries die, but we do little to ensure they survive.

Poulomi Das April 10, 2016

POV

The Real Hero of the Gurgaon Mall Video is the Bystander Who Asked the Shamer to Apologise

The bystander effect is an epidemic in India, which promotes a culture where people are likely to turn their heads when they witness a crime. Speaking up and taking action when no one else will might be a thankless job, but somebody has to do it, like the woman in black did.

Dushyant Shekhawat April 4, 2016

Pop Culture

How Ralph Breaks the Internet Highlights the Hidden Costs of Social Media Popularity

Ralph Breaks the Internet, the impressive sequel to the 2012 Oscar-nominated Wreck-It Ralph, does something that you’d not expect a Disney film to do: Offer an insightful commentary on the perils of internet stardom.

Nihal Bambulkar April 4, 2016