Maraa Bangalore: A Creative Collaboration in Art Activism

An independent arts festival in Bengaluru brings together musicians, artists, and cultural activists from across the country to perform and engage with each other. Among the diverse projects that the Bangalore collective, Maraa, has spearheaded, is a photo exhibition featuring artistic—and fantastical—portraits of elderly role models from the trans community. Another standout project is an “experiment in creative protest” that selects and trains voices from marginalized or underrepresented communities across Maharashtra in the art of standup comedy, taking them on tour. Additionally, a newspaper by and for workers in Bengaluru is another initiative under Maraa’s umbrella. These are just a few examples of the diverse and impactful projects that the Maraa Bangalore collective has been involved in over the past 15 years.

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Let’s Talk About Video Games and Culture: What’s the Craic?

In the evolving tapestry of modern culture, video games emerge as profound pillars of storytelling, community, and artistry. From the intricate narratives woven by Hideo Kojima in Death Stranding to the charming, community-oriented world of Animal Crossing, video games have established themselves as an un-ignorable medium for narrative exploration.

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From Delhi to Thailand’s Punk Passion and Northeast Fashion: A Personal Journey with Dickies

The year is 2000, you’re in school and you just discovered punk rock music! Growing up in the Northeast, you get exposed to style and fashion quite early on. It’s a sentiment shared by anyone familiar with the region and If you’ve been to the Northeast, you’d agree with me. There was a fellow student who stood out with his distinctive attire – cargo pants, a workwear jacket, and the quintessential Y2K accessory- a walkman, accompanying him to tuition. Intrigued by his punk aesthetic, I borrowed a Ramones cassette from him, and on another day, he sported a cool Dickies jacket reminiscent of what I had seen Sum 41 wear in one of their songs. I asked him where he bought the pants from to which he replied – Shillong!

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