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Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin For Elephante, formally known as Tim Wu, Asian American Pacific Islander Month has multiple meanings: reflecting on the sacrifices those who came before him made to travel to the United States, celebrating his Tawaineese culture and acknowledging the contributions Asian American Pacific Islanders have made to culture across all industries. “The last few years have been such a paradigm shift in culture,” he says. “Growing up, there wasn't really any musician or entertainer that looked like me [and] was doing the things that I wanted to do, but now there's Squid Game, BTS and Shang-Chi. We have Marvel movies now and it is such an amazing opportunity for us.” He adds that 88rising, which he released his album Heavy Glow through, had a big presence at massive music festival Coachella, something he is proud of seeing as it showcases one of the many ways Asian culture is making an impact in popular culture. Heavy Glow , … [Read more...] about Elephante Talks Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month, ‘Heavy Glow’ And His Pride In His Taiwanese Culture

It’s not just the iPhone that killed the iPod, music streaming was the body blow. “Here lies the iPod that changed the way we listen to music and altered the music industry forever. It will be missed by music lovers across the world, particularly millennials. You were a trailblazer and made significant contributions to the legitimate music industry; you also reversed the fortunes of our parent – Apple. You began your journey with a promise – of 1000 songs in your pocket and you did better than that. Thank you for being the big brother that I could look up to. I owe a lot of my success to your hard work and will continue to bring this family more glory and fortunes.” Your kid brother – the iPhone. In many ways this obituary was set in motion on January 9, 2007, when Steve Jobs unveiled the first iPhone (it was officially launched in June that year). Many of us still remember the moment when he referred to Apple’s new iPhone as an “iPod, a phone and an internet communicator”. … [Read more...] about RIP iPod, you changed the way we listen to music

Without the iPod, we may have never known the iPhone. And yet, it was the iPhone that absorbed the iPod whole and relegated it to the category of tech you would maybe only want, never again strictly need. (Representational image: Insung Yoon via Unsplash) Back in 2006, I was given my first iPod: The first-gen iPod Nano. It was my father’s gentle way of creating a diversion from my blinkers-on desire for a Moto Razr that all us college kids were hopelessly infatuated with. And it worked. Like millions, the iPod was my first brush with an Apple device - this was the third iteration of the iPod, after iPod Classic and the iPod Mini - and I was instantly enamoured. Unboxing was not a thing back then, nor was ASMR – but ripping that plastic off this black box was deeply satisfying. The click wheel! The tiny colour display! The possibility of carrying 500 songs (mine was the budget 2GB version) and photos everywhere! All in a device so slim and tiny it fits into that little pocket … [Read more...] about The iPod and my musical education

Whenever we hear the word research, our mind instantly moves towards science and starts picturing machines, chemicals and scientists. But have you ever wondered what research in Humanities and the Social Sciences entails? In addition, we have all heard institutions use words like multi-disciplinary and research-focused, but what do these really mean? To better understand the importance of research in Humanities and Social Sciences, we caught up with Dr. Rajat Kathuria, Dean, School of Humanities & Social Sciences (SHSS) at Shiv Nadar University, Delhi NCR. In this interview, Dr. Kathuria talks about the University’s unique undergraduate programs, what goes into the making of truly modern education, and why research is so critical to nation building. He also sheds light on what it takes to chart one's way to a successful career in the humanities, while also creating real world solutions and impacts that make the world a better place. Walk us through what makes the curriculum … [Read more...] about Shiv Nadar University, Delhi NCR, celebrates a culture of research in Humanities and Social Sciences

Abdul Aziz Kozgar, 66, at the 102-year-old Arq-I-Gulab Waan shop in downtown Srinagar. (Photo: Irfan Amin Malik) The downtown area of Srinagar city houses a rose water shop that is more than a century old. Locally known as Arq-I-Gulab Waan, it is the only surviving rose water distillery in Kashmir Valley, situated only a few steps from the famous Khanqah-e-Moula shrine. The smell of roses fills the air in Fateh Kadal locality as the shop owner Abdul Aziz Kozgar, 66, sells several litres of rose water daily in unlabelled plastic containers that aren't pre-filled or stamped. The light grey-bearded Kozgar does not talk much, and mostly remains busy with his customers. “A litre of traditionally-made rosewater is sold just for Rs 45, due to which it has attracted young and old customers,” says Kozgar unsmilingly. Apart from locals, a good number of foreign tourists have been visiting this historical shop which carries 500 years of Kashmir’s legacy. Inside the wood-and-brick … [Read more...] about This 102-year-old shop in Kashmir is still making rose water the traditional way, with Koshur gulab