Alfaaz Magazine

21/05/2022

13/05/2022

Reading- be it books, articles, poems & prose, means something different to everyone one of us. Here’s what it means to a young writer at Alfaaz.

Written by Skye (.cloudy.skye )
Designed by Ishanvi & Saanvi (.pandya & )

30/04/2022

The pandemic introduced us to a new ‘normal’, & with that, came many other challenges. Swipe to read more.

Written by Anigrah ( )
Designed by Sanjivni ( )

27/02/2022

In media and communications, an echo chamber refers to situations in which spaces reinforce and amplify the same beliefs and insulate them from rebuttal or dissent. This phenomenon persists specifically more on social media. Read on to find out more.

Written by Riti ( )
Designed by Jasmine ( )

19/02/2022

We are delighted to reach another milestone as we present Issue 11, the first issue of Alfaaz that has been published in 2022! The eleventh Issue of Alfaaz Magazine is extremely close to our hearts as it introduces our thriftstore-cum-fundraising initiative, The Alfaaz Attic, to our readers. With this, we thank our team and all our readers for their constant support and valuable feedback

18/02/2022

When hashtags like and were trending on Twitter in India, the reasons behind it were just as ludicrous as it sounds. But also horrifying. Because it says a lot about where we as a society find ourselves in 2022. Read on to find what it was all about.

Written by Anigrah
Designed by and

18/02/2022

When hashtags like and were trending on Twitter in India, the reasons behind it were just as ludicrous as it sounds. But also horrifying. Because it says a lot about where we as a society find ourselves in 2022. Read on to find what it was all about.

28/11/2021

Psoriasis is a skin condition that doesn’t just change one’s appearance, but changes their mindset too. Often the mental health aspect of psoriasis is overlooked, so Skye, a writer at Alfaaz, interviewed their mother to share an example of the impact this condition can have on a person’s mental health with our readers.

Written by .cloudy.skye
Designed by

14/11/2021

Here’s a crash course on genderfluidity, from a genderfluid person that’s still in the very confusing, very lengthy process of figuring out their identity. People are unaware that this gender, this identity of genderfluidity exists, so this post is a peek into the concept as well as into my own experience. This is for the people willing to learn, and for my fellow q***r friends who are also trying to figure themselves out. Swipe to read more!
Written by .manghnani_
Designed by

02/11/2021

One of the most used arguments against bursting of crackers is its environmental impact. But there are more, and equally valid arguments. One of them is the psychological impact of bursting crackers on someone. Read this open letter to know about how a person with misophonia is impacted by the bursting of crackers.

09/10/2021

Aesthetics- any teenager knows what they are- whether it’s indie, grunge, or even basic, most people have (or want) an aesthetic. From just visual, appearance-based ideals, they’re now personality traits as well. They can be defining, restricting, and freeing all at once- a toxic escape. Swipe to find out how these ‘aesthetics’ affect us today.

Written by .manghnani_
Illustrated by

29/09/2021

This post is in collaboration with , which is a non profit led by students that focusses on issues surrounding Asian youth, and takes an initiative to empower them. Go check out Part I of this post on their page now!

Uttar Pradesh's two-child policy has brought population control back into conversation after the disaster in 1976. With an extremely large population, there may be a case for population control in India. However, it isn't that simple, the data speaks volumes about the necessity of population control as do India's previous attempts with it. Read on to find out about UP's two-child policy as well as varying viewpoints and arguments for and against population control in India.

09/09/2021

At Alfaaz, we have always welcomed all types of artists! Are you an artist who wants to put their art out there, but don’t have the appropriate platform? Well, look no further! Alfaaz is the perfect platform for you. We accept write-ups, artworks, photographs etc. of all kinds, and these will be featured in our bi-monthly magazine. You can send in your submissions via email at [email protected].

Format: JPEG, PNG, PDF, Google Docs, and Word.

08/09/2021

This World Literacy Day, we at Alfaaz are taking an initiative to amplify organisations that provide empowerment through education! These organisations have centres and tutors to provide education to underprivileged children all over India. We’ve compiled a list of these NGOs for you to see in our recent guide!

Guide compiled by .manghnani_ & .na
Cover designed by

23/08/2021

We conducted a survey regarding the attachment of labels to one’s sexuality and gender identity. 65 people overall filled the survey. And while we received a lot of positive feedback, some statistics revealed some harsh truths that all of us face. You will always find people who don’t accept you, but there will eventually be more who do. In the end, what matters is that you accept yourself and remember that regardless of whether or not you label yourself, or how you label yourself, your identity is valid.

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23/08/2021

We conducted a survey regarding the attachment of labels to one’s sexuality and gender identity. 65 people overall filled the survey. And while we received a lot of positive feedback, some statistics revealed some harsh truths that all of us face. You will always find people who don’t accept you, but there will eventually be more who do. In the end, what matters is that you accept yourself and remember that regardless of whether or not you label yourself, or how you label yourself, your identity is valid.

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illustrated by

19/08/2021

On the occasion of World Photography Day, we at Alfaaz are celebrating young homegrown photographers. Swipe to see works of some Indian photographers!

13/08/2021

International Youth Day is celebrated every year on August 12th across the world. On this day, new initiatives and action taken by the youth are recognised. In celebration of this day, we decided to curate an Instagram Guide comprising of youth that are actively working towards making their mark in the world today.

Please feel free to DM us/comment the @‘s of other Youth that you think should be included in this guide!

13/08/2021

It was Youth Day on August 12th, and to celebrate this occasion, we’ve compiled a guide of youth that are working towards making their mark in the world today. Go check it out!

09/08/2021

We’re thrilled to present Issue 10 of Alfaaz Magazine to you! Here’s a small sneak peek, highlighting a couple articles published in this issue. With this, we’d like to thank you for your support and valuable feedback

09/08/2021

We’re thrilled to present Issue 10 of Alfaaz Magazine to you! Here’s a small sneak peek, highlighting a couple articles published in this issue. With this, we’d like to thank you for your support and valuable feedback

25/07/2021

The term “daddy issues” has been popularised and is widely used as an informal term to describe women and their behaviour. However, let's take a look at why this is problematic and damaging.

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21/07/2021

We’ve all heard the phrase “sit like a girl”. It’s been used to sexualise girls from a young age and continues to impact them well into their adulthood, both physically and mentally. Swipe to read about where the notion stemmed from, it’s effects and more!

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