Springtide

06/07/2023

As Kalki Koechlin blends best of all worlds in today's time, our cover star reflects on how it is to continue: trying, doing, erring, learning and repeating all of it (in a good pace, right pace) in our Vol II, Issue 002

Wearing Nitara from Aadyam (Aadyam Handwoven) SS23 collection, a saree meticulously handwoven using extra weft technique.

On the Cover: Kalki Koechlin
Photographer: Gorkey Patwal
Stylist: Ojas Kolvankar ( Ojas Kolvankar )
Make-up and Hair: Rooma Talukdar
DOP/Editor: Karan Vaidya ( )
Styling Assistant: Nahid Nawaaz ( )
Artist’s Publicist Straight Talk Communications ( )

Editor: Mitali Joshi
Art Directors: Shreya Jain, Muskaan Jain
Editorial Assistant: Neeharika Nene
Junior Writer: Sayali Korgaonkar
Location: Palácio do Deão, Goa

Grab a copy of the issue on stands mid-July.

26/04/2023

The of India passed a resolution asking the to leave the issue of for the to decide upon.

The country’s apex court is in the midst of hearing pleas for the legalisation of same-sex marriage.

On Sunday, the Bar Council of India passed a resolution asking the Supreme Court to leave the issue of same-sex marriage for the Parliament to decide upon.

25/04/2023

Many are praising after she specifically requested that all the images for new photoshoot receive “minimal” retouching, and bared her armpit hair proudly for the camera.

Showing off our natural bodies in 2023 is so fetch.

25/04/2023

just released a 199-song album – a whopping nine hours worth of new .

is all unreleased tracks and demos that he created over the years.

Mac DeMarco just released a 199-song album – a whopping nine hours worth of new music that caught fans completely by surprise.

21/04/2023

fans across the world are mourning the death of 25-year-old , a member of the boy band , seemingly by su***de.

In , su***de has been the number one cause of death for young people since 2007.

K-pop fans across the world are mourning the death of 25-year-old Moonbin, a member of the K-pop boy band Astro.

19/04/2023

is clearly evolving, and apps like and seem almost as primitive to .

We’re heading towards dating app fatigue and there are social experiments cropping up to help us through it.

The era of dating apps is dwindling.

19/04/2023

With every comes a sense of – a longing for summers that have gone by.

There’s no time of the year more suited to revisiting , and that left their mark on pop culture as a whole, and yet feel so startlingly personal.

With every summer comes a sense of nostalgia – a longing for summers that have gone by.

19/04/2023

One of the most influential American music festivals of all time, is the birthplace of iconic moments that go down in the history of , and .

Here are the best moments from this year’s edition.

Love it or hate it, Coachella’s prevalence in pop culture is undeniable.

11/04/2023

, or ‘stealth wealth’ has been making rounds in the industry throughout the last year and thanks to pop culture, it has made its way to the masses.

We’ve broken down exactly what it entails.

For the longest time, ‘luxury’ in Fashion meant bold, loud and exclusive.

11/04/2023

The has revised its textbooks for classes seven to 12 to remove certain important chapters on the .

We asked teachers how they feel about the change.

The NCERT (National Council of Educational Research and Training) has revised its history textbooks for classes seven to 12 to remove certain important chapters on the Mughal Empire. CBSE (Central Board of Secondary Education) uses NCERT textbooks, along with a few state boards across the country. T...

10/04/2023

A few years ago, the ‘ ’ trend found a number of followers, especially in the tech industry.

It entails fasting from dopamine-producing activities, or “pleasures”, for some time to decrease reward sensitivity.

The internet is full of different methods and ‘wellness’ trends you can practice to become your ‘best’ possible self.

10/04/2023

French Minister has angered her political rivals, allies and a large section of citizens by posing for the April cover of ***oy magazine.

She also did a 12-page interview with the controversial publication on women’s and LGBTQ+ rights.

French Minister Marlene Schiappa has angered her political rivals, allies and a large section of citizens by posing for the April cover of Pl***oy magazine.

10/04/2023

involves sexual attraction to someone who commits crimes.

The most recent example of it comes from the case of , who received love letters in prison.

Anyone who's famous enough has admirers. Then it hardly matters if they're actors, musicians, influencers... or murderers.

31/03/2023

, headed by the art collective is a totally real, working game that enlists a dating sim named Iris to help you prepare your federal income .

MSCHF is the mastermind behind drops like ’s Satan shoes.

No matter which part of the world you’re in, taxes are a hassle.

31/03/2023

The solution to beating the might be unexpected – doing the bare minimum on .

first made the phrase popular on social media, and it has helped her reduce .

The worst part of the week is not Monday morning, it’s Sunday evening. That’s when you start feeling all the anxiety and stress of heading into a new work week.

31/03/2023

The government kicked off discussions around a bill that would put strict regulations on , including making it mandatory for them to label or images.

But how effective is this strategy?

Digitally altered images have long been a staple of social media, and their contribution to the ongoing self-image crisis is a subject of many debates.

29/03/2023

If you were one of the millions who tuned in for ‘ ’ or ‘ ’, you’ve probably found yourself googling the best hotels in and .

This phenomenon of and sparking wanderlust is called ‘set-jetting’.

If you were one of the millions who tuned in for the White Lotus season 2 finale or an avid Emily in Paris fan, you’ve probably found yourself googling for the best hotels in Italy and Paris.

29/03/2023

With samples from a exploration mission in 2020, have identified tiny glass beads in the lunar soil as potential places where could be hiding.

This could be one of the most important breakthroughs in our race to the .

For almost as long as we’ve been aware of the universe outside of earth, humanity has dreamed of life on the moon.

28/03/2023

Last week, ’s parliament passed one of the harshest anti-gay legislations in the world, criminalising anyone who identifies as .

Violators may recieve harsh penalties, including the for ‘aggravated homosexuality’.

Last week, Uganda's parliament passed one of the harshest anti-gay legislations in the world, criminalising anyone who identifies as LGBTQ.

28/03/2023

is currently in the midst of a civil trial for a 2016 accident.

While the picture of what actually happened is still murky, the trial has become the ’s newest subject of ridicule.

Gwyneth Paltrow is currently in the midst of a civil trial for a 2016 skiing accident at the Deer Valley Resort in Utah.

28/03/2023

Post , seem to be the first in line to ‘ ’ to make up for lost time.

There is a strong demand for overseas despite an overall increase in travel costs.

Three years after the pandemic, the world is opening its borders to tourists and Indians seem to be first in line.

28/03/2023

A new report by reveals that 175 of the 596 + characters we saw on scripted between June 2022 and May 2023 will not return in the following season.

platforms have cancelled several with great LGBTQ+ .

Whether you’re a ‘binge watcher’ or an enjoyer of the good old broadcast shows, being a television fan these days is a different kind of pain.

28/03/2023

Actor recently talked about being “ostracised” for having breasts before other girls.

This experience resonated with many women who went through the same during .

Actor Sydney Sweeney recently shared an experience that many people resonated with. In an interview with the Sun, she discussed how people are quick to reduce her to her appearance and her n**e scenes in HBO’s Euphoria.

25/03/2023

Even nearly three years after the government banned it for data security reasons, and its parent company still have access to Indian user data.

The app is currently at risk of being banned in the as well.

TikTok could soon get banned in the United States. As CEO Shou Zi Chew testifies before Congress, some concerning information about the app has come to light.

22/03/2023

Mocking “ ” content has become increasingly popular on .

But in , many creators from smaller towns and villages who first found a voice through , also happen to fall into this category.

A few days ago, during my leisurely end-of-the-day Instagram scroll, I came across a video posted by an account called .

21/03/2023

is usually prescribed to adults with Type 2 diabetes. But internet and are endorsing it as a ‘wonder’ hack.

The rampant misuse of the drug has led to a worldwide shortage.

The Ozempic-craze is only the newest addition to a never-ending and toxic body-shaming culture.

17/03/2023

The ' who must not be named' has reached a new low.

In a new podcast episode, seemingly compared her critics and the transgender community to the Death Eaters in .

On yet another sunny day, the infamous ‘TERF who must not be named’ seems to have reached a new lowRowling’s transphobic comments are a common occurrence these days, but her most recent comments on the podcast caught people’s eyes.