Drishya
@drishya.bsky.social
Drishya (he/him ⸱ b. 1997) is a writer + artist based in Kolkata, India. He was shortlisted for the Mogford Prize for Food & Drink Writing and nominated for the BBA Photography Prize - One Shot Award in 2022. To learn more, visit: www.drishya.xyz
Jeet Thayil has always been an artist of the edges — of cities, consciousness, and the self. With his second studio album ‘Speak, Amnesia’, Thayil turns to sound as a vessel for self-exploration, ritual, and rupture.
Read the complete interview on homegrown.co.in. Link in comments ⤵️
Read the complete interview on homegrown.co.in. Link in comments ⤵️
June 8, 2025 at 7:29 AM
Jeet Thayil has always been an artist of the edges — of cities, consciousness, and the self. With his second studio album ‘Speak, Amnesia’, Thayil turns to sound as a vessel for self-exploration, ritual, and rupture.
Read the complete interview on homegrown.co.in. Link in comments ⤵️
Read the complete interview on homegrown.co.in. Link in comments ⤵️
Based on the British Morris Oxford Model III, the HM Ambassadors were first introduced as yellow taxis in Kolkata in the year 1962. Since then, they have been as much a part of the city’s urban identity as the tram, the Howrah Bridge, and the Victoria Memorial.
November 28, 2024 at 2:49 PM
Based on the British Morris Oxford Model III, the HM Ambassadors were first introduced as yellow taxis in Kolkata in the year 1962. Since then, they have been as much a part of the city’s urban identity as the tram, the Howrah Bridge, and the Victoria Memorial.
On November 25, the WB State Transport Department announced that most of the city’s iconic yellow ambassador taxis — once known as ‘Kings of the road’ will be phased out for exceeding the 15-year service limit.
November 28, 2024 at 2:49 PM
On November 25, the WB State Transport Department announced that most of the city’s iconic yellow ambassador taxis — once known as ‘Kings of the road’ will be phased out for exceeding the 15-year service limit.
A group of terracotta temples — in a town that was once the epicentre of the mighty Malla dynasty — is a testament to the rulers’ devotion to Vaishnavism and the art of utilising locally abundant materials. These are the terracotta temples of Bishnupur, Bankura.
November 25, 2024 at 4:35 AM
A group of terracotta temples — in a town that was once the epicentre of the mighty Malla dynasty — is a testament to the rulers’ devotion to Vaishnavism and the art of utilising locally abundant materials. These are the terracotta temples of Bishnupur, Bankura.
Postcards from Jaipur № 1
The city of Jaipur has always fascinated me with its sheer diversity of colours and textures. These images were made during a trip to Jaipur in November, 2022, and represent some of my favourite architectural images that I’ve ever made.
The city of Jaipur has always fascinated me with its sheer diversity of colours and textures. These images were made during a trip to Jaipur in November, 2022, and represent some of my favourite architectural images that I’ve ever made.
November 16, 2024 at 11:52 AM
Postcards from Jaipur № 1
The city of Jaipur has always fascinated me with its sheer diversity of colours and textures. These images were made during a trip to Jaipur in November, 2022, and represent some of my favourite architectural images that I’ve ever made.
The city of Jaipur has always fascinated me with its sheer diversity of colours and textures. These images were made during a trip to Jaipur in November, 2022, and represent some of my favourite architectural images that I’ve ever made.