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The New Indian Express •

Leading in his own footsteps

Dance is an art form that seeks liberation of the spirit through physical movements. Hyderabad-based dancer Patruni Chidananda Sastry has merged two contrasting styles—Butoh and Bharatnatyam—to create a dance form that yields new perspectives. Bharatnatyam originated in Tamil Nadu in 1 AD and Butoh, which literally translates to dance of darkness, emerged after Japan’s eviscreation in World War II and the aftermath of Hiroshima.

Butoh redefined the aesthetics of dance for Patruni, “During Bhara
Gaylaxy Magazine •

Incorporating ‘Shades of The Year’ Into Your Fashion Closet

Every year, Pantone doles out a singular shade (sometimes, two) for the entire year, after taking an account of the cultural mood board, big changes that has had happened over the course of year among other things. Often considered a color conglomerate, and the last word on all things color, Pantone colors are anticipated months in advance by fashion and design industry.

This year, it declared two shades: Ultimate Gray and Illuminating Yellow as shades of the year. While Illuminating is a brigh
Hashtag Magazine •

“Bollywood Music Has Not Been The Best Lately!”- Aaryan Banthia

In a free-wheeling chat, Aaryan Banthia talks to Vinay Agrawal talks about music, his influences, his latest song and more.

Music can take you to places one has never been. These words ring true, particularly in the current scenario when stepping out of home feels like a herculean task to many of us. While taking a real getaway or even the idea of it may seem daunting to many, at least there is music to fill that void! And, then there is music of Aaryan Banthia. Uplifting and encouraging are th
Hashtag Magazine •

The Changing Language of Home Décor

In recent times, we have witnessed a drastic change in the home décor language and our tastes and preferences in the same. All these larger factors along with a rising eco-consciousness and a strong vocal for local push, are contributing to the changing vocabulary of our living spaces. Vinay Agrawal in conversation with Palash Agrawal, founder of Vedas Exports, on how the home décor segment is on the cusp of change with a rise in demand for local brands in the décor market.

What are the kinds o
Hashtag Magazine •

Passion for Art: Mridula Chury

A piece of good art is ageless, so is the artist behind such art. Mridula Chury who predominantly works with pencil and charcoal, creates almost realistic sketches of national and international figures through deft strokes of her hand. Her sketches, which contain her artistic expressions, pulsate with a creative energy, and look as good as a colourful artwork despite being monochromatic in nature. Vinay Agarwal sits down with the artist for a tete-a-tete with the artist…

What does art mean to y
Hashtag Magazine •

Beauty Beyond The Face

As we increasingly try to match body care regimen with that of facial care, here’s a list, put together by Vinay Agrawal, of products that can be dubbed as game-changers in their category…

Skin care has gone south, for real, as beauty has gone beyond the face and how! One cursory Google search can throw back a search result of beauty products targeted for firmer butt, softer neck and back, lighter under-arms and so on. Instagram which is a breeding ground for beauty hacks has 2,13,523 posts (an
India Forums •

Achintya Bose: It's High Time We Un-gendered Our Perception of Pretty Much Everything!

Netflix's latest release Yeh Ballet is lyrical. Almost border-line poetic. Inspired by the true journey of two Mumbai boys who overcome their circumstances and rise against the odds to enroll in a prestigious international ballet school, Yeh Ballet is film of our times, at the times of intersections and conversations around new age masculinity or gender. You can either see the film from the lens of class, gender or consider it as a bitter-sweet tale of an underdog. Whatever, your approach may be
Gaylaxy Magazine •

Celebrities Sporting Underwear in the Colors of Love

It’s here. I repeat, the big day is here. Folks, we have reached the most significant date in the February calendar: The Valentine Day. Drumrolls, please! The Love day aka Valentine day (V day for short) is associated with all things love. Had it been a color, it would be a lively red or a blushing pink, which is nothing but a red in its paler glory. On this day, reds rule and reign; be it those fragrant stems of red roses or decadent chocolates wrapped in the red boxes- the reds and the bits of
Gaylaxy Magazine •

Hugged by Words: 10 Books to Stimulate Your ‘G Spot’

Words contain power. A written word is a gateway to the destinations you’ve never been to. A good book not only makes its reader see things from a new perspective, it hugs and caresses like a soft cashmere blanket on a wintry evening. That’s how the words draw a reader in, and seduce them with the inherent magic they possess. This, however, is a no ordinary seduction; it is a seduction of highest order as, it works its charm directly on the G-spot (Grey matter spot of the brain) leaving no optio
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Are Unicorns, The Teddy Bears of New-Age?

First things first: Unicorns. Are. Magical. Being called one is a compliment of the highest order. Heard about the term, startup unicorn? A unicorn is an embodiment of quality traits; they represent surrealism, fantasy and prettiness. I, for one, secretly like to believe in their existence. Perhaps, they stay hidden throughout the continent; waiting to be discovered. If only, we knew of their secret hide-outs. But one day, we shall reach there and meet them face to face. Till then, unicorns cont