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Colonization from a new perspective

Colonization from a new perspective

The dark past of colonisation casts a shadow over Western European countries. But there was a brighter side to the conquest: what did the British give India? Who freed and abolished slavery? To what extent are we paying the heavy price of colonisation in the present? Our interview with Professor
Food stories from India: introducing Why Cook
lifestyle

Food stories from India: introducing Why Cook

It is not only a collection of recipes, but also a trail of stories about inspiring characters, made even more special by the creators’ shared adventure. Why Cook is a love letter to cooking through the eyes of 90 recipes and 16 women. Founder of studio NUR Eszter Laki told
A cavalcade of colors, smells and tastes—Indian culture in Hungary
gastronomy

A cavalcade of colors, smells and tastes—Indian culture in Hungary

Those who once experience India’s unparalleled cultural and gastronomic cacophony can never escape it—but in a good sense. Even though the world’s second-most populous country is far away from us geographically, it is still easy to enter the world of South Asia from across the border, thanks
A story waiting to be told—Majuli
art

A story waiting to be told—Majuli

It all started as a holiday and turned into a career-defining project. András Zoltai, photographer, first visited Northeast India in early 2020, where he found something worth waiting a year and a half to return to, and then, despite the travel difficulties caused by the pandemic, to visit again with
Indian atmosphere and copper glamor in Kyiv
architecture

Indian atmosphere and copper glamor in Kyiv

Meeting of Mumbai and Kyiv in a luxurious yet cozy apartment: the interior of the apartment, designed by Ukrainian Prodan Design, was inspired by the Indian atmosphere of the client’s favorite London restaurant, Dishoom. One of the most important aspects of the design was the saving of space, as
Light and sensual fabrics | Kamala Kaftan
east

Light and sensual fabrics | Kamala Kaftan

Pastel colors, light and natural fabrics, paired with symbols of different folk cultures: the garments of Kamala Kaftan each have their own story in which femininity, spirituality and sustainability get center stage. We talked to Zsuzsi Erdős, the founder of the brand, about her latest collection entitled FALL IN and
HIGHLIGHTS | Design deli
design

HIGHLIGHTS | Design deli

Back in December probably many of us thought that this winter will not be so hard, but I guess our calculations were wrong this time. There are still many bitter and chilly days yet to come, but luckily the delicacies stored up during the holidays will keep us going for
HIGHLIGHTS | City of designers
design

HIGHLIGHTS | City of designers

What is the city? It would be hard to define with a single word, or even with a single sentence. “Buzz”, “noise”, “crowd”, “community” – many expressions cross our minds, especially if it is a metropolis that we are thinking about. It’s a play between all kinds of things and
Here we have time to arrive | Pingrumba, Budapest
east

Here we have time to arrive | Pingrumba, Budapest

Anyone who’s ever been to Dobruma knows that it’s as if a world traveler friend of ours invited us over for dinner to tell us about their latest trip, to make us taste the local cuisine and to show the treasures they found. The same vibe greets us
HIGHLIGHTS | Let’s get cooking!
design

HIGHLIGHTS | Let’s get cooking!

“Anyone can cook” – we have known since the famous saying of Chef Gusteau that even a rat coming from the sewer can create delicious meals – at least in a Pixar animation movie. Let’s set aside the fact that it’s one of the least favored rodents on the screen,
Thermometer and blood-test-kit in a single device | Covid-19
tech

Thermometer and blood-test-kit in a single device | Covid-19

Right in the middle of the pandemic, Indian designer Anshuman Kumar designed a conceptual product which, once placed on the market, could be of great benefit for doctors, nurses and even everyday people in establishing swift diagnoses. The device is not your average thermometer – it can process the data generated