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Today, the song might not occupy the same position in our ‘Top 10’ lists, but its subject — thrift shopping — has taken centre-stage in many a millennial’s life.

Second time lucky

For those unaware, thrift shopping or ‘thrifting’ refers to the act of buying second-hand goods from thrift stores or garage sales.

15 Sep 2019 12:27 AM

For those wanting a more hands-on approach to learning about fandom, two master classes await.

Fanning the flames of fandom

Clearly, fandom is an interesting phenomenon, one that deserves to be looked at closely.

10 Sep 2019 7:22 AM

The first illustration of the project documents the ordeals a young woman was confronted with when she opted for an abortion.

Aborting stigma

City-based artist Indu Harikumar talks about illustrating for a social media project that aims to normalise conversations surrounding abortion.

31 Aug 2019 6:25 AM

In praise of folly

Zainab Al-Hamdani, Event Supporter, tells us about the progression of the event.

29 Aug 2019 6:38 AM

Launched by Ubo Ridez, these e-Victorias will run on lithium ion batteries, which are completely eco-friendly.

Coming soon: E-Victorias

But the entrepreneur has bigger plans for this e-Victorias and hopes to see them ply across a wider canvas.

25 Aug 2019 12:03 AM

State of art

Sircar came down hard on governments of the past and present for reducing funds and obliterating posts in the culture sector.

23 Aug 2019 1:16 AM

Rashmee Gajra, founder of MSL – a babywearing initiative – is the woman who kick-started all these groups, with the help of other like-minded mums.

What’s up, mom?

Support is one of the prime reasons why women gravitate towards these groups, opines Rashmee.

22 Aug 2019 2:19 AM

But sometimes the concerns are far graver as people no longer think twice before airing workplace-related complaints or tiffs on social media.

The Shame Game

Freelancers shaming companies that haven’t paid is one example but Online venting isn’t in the purview of employees alone.

19 Aug 2019 12:05 AM

Participants engaged in conversation during a Talking Death session.

Tête-à-tête about death

A unique initiative started by two city-based psychologists invites people to talk about death in a non-threatening set-up.

16 Aug 2019 1:06 AM

No time to parley

The author also feels that more than celebrities, it is the common man that has the power to stem this tide of hate on social media.

14 Aug 2019 12:04 AM

Inking truths

Spirit of Ink also has on display the artist’s later works, including five new paintings made especially for this exhibition.

05 Aug 2019 7:23 AM

The canvas was first popularised by 16th century Italian artists during the Renaissance, and was brought to India by the British.

Going beneath the surface

An exhibition in the city explores the various surfaces used by artists to create art before the advent of the canvas.

01 Aug 2019 6:05 AM

Sleepless in Sri Lanka

Cricket correspondent Andrew Fidel Fernando’s debut novel Upon a Sleepless Isle offers an insight into the island country.

28 Jul 2019 12:08 AM

Eye on the tiger

An exhibition in the city draws attention to the 'save the tiger' initiative through photographs, paintings and picturesque tiger masks.

27 Jul 2019 7:22 AM

Going bananas

Twitterattis share their ‘Rahul Bose Moment’ after the actor’s bill for two overpriced bananas goes viral.

26 Jul 2019 7:13 AM

A still captures the protagonist, Salim, who is a flower seller, and Bollywood’s influence on the city.

To Bombay, with love

Gitanjali Rao’s Bombay Rose, becomes the first Indian animated film to open at Venice International Film Festival’s Film Critics’ Week.

25 Jul 2019 12:00 AM

Tushar with musicians Niyaz Khan, Haiyat Khan and Dewa Dehar while recording Nimbooda.

Musical Sojourns

A Mumbai-based musician’s travel project seeks to explore and revive folk music by repackaging it in new and relatable formats.

24 Jul 2019 12:11 AM

Mind over matter

A unique book club in Mumbai is helping people focus on their mental health but in a non-threatening setting.

20 Jul 2019 12:05 AM

Remembering the musicians’ muse

Leonardo’s musical rebuses are puzzles that combine musical notations with syllables.

18 Jul 2019 6:57 AM

Beyond the horizon

Creators are harnessing the positives of Instagram to present often-ignored micro-narratives, in quirky, captivating formats.

13 Jul 2019 11:32 PM

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