B-Change ties up with New York-based gender blog, Chicks and Balances for this series #InHerWords. ‘In Her Words’ showcases the stories, experiences and interviews of women who have something to share…
Win Tickets to MTV India Unplugged Dubai
Since 2011, MTV India Unplugged Dubai has featured acoustic sets from some of India’s talented and beloved artists. This year, MTV India Unplugged Live brings to Dubai audiences, two of the most adore…
5 Isolated Indigenous Tribes You Need to Read About
It may be difficult to avoid the sweep of globalization, but these isolated indigenous tribes have proved that it is possible to maintain tradition.…
Should RBI Be Controlled at the Cost of Sovereignty?
Government’s attempts to curb the Reserve bank of India’s independence of expression and action will have an adverse impact on India’s global credibility and growth story. To garble a memorable Dicken…
The Gravity Of Education & Stories In Pakistan: Fatima Bhutto
Fatima Bhutto, author of The Shadow of the Crescent Moon, a fictional tale of three brothers in Pakistan, shared her insights on the importance of roots, historical education and story-telling for our…
Live Like A King: 4 Lavish Heritage Hotels In Rajasthan
The name ‘Rajasthan’ literally translates to ‘the Land of Kings’. Situated in the North-western part of India, sharing its border with Pakistan, Rajasthan is home to the hot desert, camels, and scores…
Would You Live In Auroville? | An Experimental Town For Human Unity
Away from the hustle and bustle of city life, 10kms from Puducherry airport, there is a one-of-a-kind world. A world of universal brotherhood, of peace and harmony with nature. One where the focus is …
The God Of Very Small Things: Macro-Photographer Yuvraj Gurjar
Macro photography helps you see the magic and wonder of small creatures says Yuwaraj Gurjar who has launched a free mobile app ‘I love butterflies’ as the butterfly season begins. Macro ph…
A Vagabond’s Guide: 5 Things To Do In Pune
Think cool Western breeze across your face as you jet down empty roads on a Vespa, a city where the lack of sunshine is compensated for by the skies in constant turmoil, the smell of baked goods wafti…
The Unstoppable City: 10 Necessary Things To Do In Mumbai
It’s noisy, with vendors on the street, people shuffling about, cars and trucks honking incessantly, and inevitably a few people talking/arguing loudly over blaring music. Even the engines are l…
To Hang Or Not To Hang : Yakub Memon
… That Is The Question It has been more than two decades but the Friday of March 12, 1993, is still fresh in the minds of those who had the misfortune of witnessing one of the most terrible acts…
Not Your Fashion Statement: Cultural Appropriation & The Self-Hating Indian
Let’s start with the basics: cultural appropriation is the adoption of aspects or symbols of an oppressed culture by its oppressor, often for mercantile intention or just to ‘look exotic’. Appropriat…
Listen Up: Indie Indian Playlist With Artists You’ll Love
India has come a long way since Bollywood music was the only thing gracing the television sets and youtube. There’s an extensive list of artists from across genres like jazz, nu disco, punk, reggae, t…
Explore The Enchanting Land Of Red Pandas & Serenity: Sikkim
The weather in Sikkim is as varied as its exquisite orchids. In a single day one can witness glittering rain, floating clouds, a beaming sun and a howling wind. Sikkim became the 22nd Indian state in …
Changing Yamuna’s Course: Why Green Tribunal in India Needs Attention
As I read through the 98-page judgment of the National Green Tribunal (NGT), which was created under a legislation passed in 2010, what kept coming to my mind were the two common place adages – “Too m…
A Look At The NRI Student Experience
The author of this piece, Amrita Thakkar, did her schooling in the Middle East and is currently pursuing an undergraduate degree at Symbiosis University, Pune) To say that most Non Resident Indians (…
WATCH: Why Is There An Influx Of Indian Expats In The UAE?
Well, it’s all about the money! Or is it?! There are around 20 million Indians expats and about a quarter of them are employed in the Middle East. They come seeking better job prospects and high…
This, That & Other Nonsense Vol. IV – Net Neutrality Nightmare | PG Bhaskar
Over the last few days, I have been hesitant, tentative and wary; ducking sudden questions and beating a hasty retreat if I spy any Indian in the vicinity. There is a hunted look on my face and I have…
Teach for India: The Robin Hoods of Education
We can go on about donations under the table, high admission costs and other unfair practices of the Indian Education system, but the most basic of all the issues is the right to education, which many…
Rang De: Kick-Start a Business & Keep Your Money
Every time you read about an appeal to change someone’s life, it’s inextricably linked to some form of donation: cash, time or kind. What if we told you that it’s possible to improve someone’s life wi…
Changing Landscapes: A Chat with Indie Filmmaker Vishak Nair
We caught up with NITK student, Vishak Nair, an aspiring film-maker and actor based in India. He began making movies as early as Grade 10 with a handy cam and a lot of passion. Enthusiastic and driven…
Changing Landscapes: A Chat with Indie Filmmaker Vishak Nair
YOUR NAME YOUR FIRST NAME YOUR FAMILY/LAST NAME YOUR EMAIL ADDRESS YOUR TITLE YOUR BRAND aesthetics,aspiring artist,creator,film maker,film making,indi movies,india,motivation,movies,rats,student,substance in film,uae,vishak nair,withdrawalWe caught up with NITK student, Vishak Nair, an aspiring film-maker and actor based in India. He began making movies as early as Grade 10 with a handy cam and a lot of passion. Enthusiastic and driven, Nair plans to be part of the ‘new Bollywood Industry’. Here’s our rendezvous: 1. What made you want […]