Digging into India’s Cool Tattoo History


Long before tattooing transformed into an act of rebellion and a fashion statement, India boasted rich indigenous tattoo traditions across its diverse landscapes. From the lush forests of Arunachal Pradesh to the arid deserts of Kutch, Gujarat, and the Gond tribe in Chhattisgarh, these regions were steeped in tattooing practices that reflected the cultural heritage and beliefs of their communities.

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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.
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Mom Finds Her Old Classics in New Hip Hop: It’s No Coincidence

You don’t have to be a long-time listener of hip-hop to know that sampling is a key element of rap music. Your mom must be familiar with so many of the samples used in popular hip-hop tracks and that’s no coincidence. So when you’ve heard KRN$A’s “Joota Japani” (produced by Umair) or DIVINE’s “Baazigar” (produced by Karan Kanchan), you know that rappers love going over a classic hook that’s not just about nostalgia but tipping their hat to their influences.

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