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The Famed Artist of ‘The Conjuring’ Universe If you have seen ‘The Conjuring’, you must’ve heard the name Ed Warren. Remember that scene where Ed Warren portrayed by American actor Patrick Wilson drew the ‘Nun’? GOOSEBUMPS!! All over our body. Unlike Lorraine (Vera Farmiga), we weren’t astounded by the gorgeous (and hyperrealistic) Valak, but rather […]
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Fireworks’ Background, Present, and the Future As Diwali and Halloween are dawning on the horizon, the pyrotechnicians have taken to the market, displaying a variety of fireworks and crackers. These are packaged in a way that one cannot help but be seduced. But these fireworks are not all the same; they come in vivid colours
Why Do Fireworks Erupt in A Specific Shape? Read More »
A Brief Journey of Sigils Since childhood, I have been fascinated with witches and everything they represent. It didn’t matter whether it was Baum’s green ‘Wicked Witch of the West,’ Narnia’s youthful ‘Jadis – The White Witch,’ or Shakespeare’s ‘The Three Witches,’ these witches symbolised the feminine urge to destroy and recreate. More than them,
A Lesson in Modern Witchcraft: Sigils, Symbols, and Some More Read More »
Learn About The Iconic Timepiece Companies Whether we are impatiently waiting for our friends, or writing an examination paper hurriedly, we always get a second or so to peek at the wall clocks, wristwatches, or smartphones. Medieval people were enthralled by horology; desperately looking for ways to measure time, building tools such as sundials, hourglasses,
Swiss or Remiss!: 8 Swiss Watch Brands Who Dominate the World Read More »
Next Gen Popcorn Buckets When ‘Dune: Part 1’ came out, the fans (including yours truly) went gaga over it. Frank Herbert must be delighted looking at a faithful adaptation of his beloved sci-fi novel series. Watching the film touched me in places I never knew existed (pun un-intended). As the cinematic masterpiece unfurled infront of
When they said that the table was big enough, I never knew that there were a few Terms and Conditions added to the clause. The table is big enough and accommodating only if you are ‘white’ Jesus and twelve of his ‘heterosexual, cis-gendered’ disciples. I am, of course, talking about the fiasco that enveloped the
No Offense! All Taken! Conservative Shook With the Drag Homage of This Grecian Event Read More »
It’s finally June, and we can’t keep calm! It is time to stand in solidarity with the community which has often been marginalised and continues to fall prey to unwarranted hate speech, violence, and unfounded phobia. Yes, we are talking about the queer community. But how does one even group a community which represents people
Pride is NOT a Red Flag; It’s Multicolored Read More »
Social media has undoubtedly eased communication around the world. Through Instagram, Facebook, or YouTube, individuals can connect with their favourite content creators, slide into their DMs, collaborate, and share ideas. But do dating apps fit into social media? They would, as their name denotes. Technology has even made dating easy. All of us have (talking
Flagging Queer Desires: The Handkerchief Code Read More »
India is a mecca of art and culture. Whether it is the Madhubani art of Bihar, the Aipan art of Uttarakhand, or the coir weaving of the Andaman and Nicobar islands, every state; every region of the beautiful country produces exquisite indigenous works. With such diversity, their protection and promotion are imperative. This is where
The ‘Maze’ Like Architecture of Bharat Bhavan, Bhopal Read More »
Queer history would never be complete without the mention of the 1980s AIDS epidemic. On this day, June 5, 1981, the CDC in the USA came across the first five cases of viral infections, which would later be identified as the HIV-AIDS virus. The epidemic not only had adverse effects on physical health but also
Pink Triangle: A Symbol of Gay Liberation Read More »