Posted inPop Culture
I Refuse to be a Game of Thrones Junkie
I have one thing to say to all Game of Thrones fans: Stop being trailer trash. You are better than that.
Posted inPOV
For My Mother, the Biggest Indian Festival of All Was Republic Day
The Republic Day Parade celebrates the Constitution, itself an expression of the spirit of our country and its diversity – of dances and songs, physical features, historical characters and incidents; the countless stories that make up this glorious republic.
Posted inCyber
“When I’m Happy, I Dress in C Major”
Neil Harbisson sees the world only in black and white. But he has the ability to hear colour. Telephone lines have now become green, and Amy Winehouse’s Rehab is pink.
Posted inPOV
Surf Excel Outrage: How to Make the Perfect Ad for Supersensitive Indians
The Surf Excel Holi ad seems innocent enough, but somehow the idea that two children of different faiths could be cordial in a fictional setting triggered a very vocal section of social media. The only safe option is a 30-second PSA explaining the benefits of participating in Holi on our souls narrated by Amitabh Bachchan.
Posted inPOV
The Things I’d do to Avoid Holi
Whether it is the workplace or the neighbourhood, conning Holi and its rituals has become regular practice for me. So much so I have plans, both mental and tangible, to make sure I survive the week.
Posted inPop Culture
How To Understand Consent Through Anu Malik’s “Do Me a Favour, Let’s Play Holi!”
Future civilisations will think of the original inhabitants of Earth as a primitive race, which played a game called Holi with each other, but not before respectfully asking for consent. Until they find news reports of the accusations against Anu Malik, at least.
Posted inFashion
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.
Posted inCulture
Gujiyas, Steel Pichkaris & Tesu Ke Phool: A Plea to Bring Back Holi Like It Used to Be
My idea of Holi is old-school Bollywood – pristine white kurtas, do chutki wale rangon ki thaali, and homemade gujiyas with kanji. No synthetic colours, just some good old gulaal. No DJwale babus, but a few neighbourhood women singing folk songs.
