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Protected: Adrenaline Spikes Ahead: Hot-Air Ballooning in India
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Protected: The Father of Psychoanalysis Comes To 2021
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Paava Kadhaigal: Identity and Community (With Insights From Kalki Koechlin)
Maggi Mania: India’s Favorite 2-Minute Noodles
Looking back in the day, Maggi was literally the first ready-to-cook meal that found its way into Indian kitchens and its...
DRIFT: Cartel Madras’ Back With A Boom!
From the beautiful but densely populated streets and markets of Chennai, India to the distant yet fabulous shores of...
Corona Go: A Step Towards Redemption
The world has been covered with a dark cloud known as the pandemic for quite a while now, we have seen ups and downs through...
The Decade of The Phone: Screen Time During The Pandemic
For many people, screen time is a touchy subject even in the best and jolliest of times. But now, with everyone holed up...
#NYE2020: Resolutions from the Lessons Learned in 2020
On the last few days of every year, we sit and think about the previous 360 days and wonder if there is something that we...
Traditional Christmas Brunch Deconstructed with Chef Vinesh Johny
Chef Vinesh Johny is Asia’s top pastry chef; he has brought a wave of revolution for baking in India when he co-founded...
The New Normal: Holidays in Corona Times
The COVID-19 pandemic has been stressful and isolating for many people. Gatherings during the upcoming holidays can be an...
Ashish Raorane: From Indian Rallies All the Way to Dakar 2021
Only three Indian racers have been part of the Dakar Rally since its inception in December 1978, and next year's edition...
All Vanquishing Visuals: All Living Things Environmental Film Festival Winners 2020
Presenting the winners of ALT-EFF 2020!...
Coffee Spots in India To Feed the Cafephile In You!
India is considered as one of the world’s biggest coffee producer but the trend of consuming has grown immensely in the...
The first annual ‘All Living Things Environmental Film Festival’ is Here!
Aquaphiles Assemble: The Country’s First Jet-Surf School Is Here!
‘Xcite Water Sports’ is the first and only private water-skiing club in India. This amazing initiative has been...
Panchgani: The Ethos of an Eco-sensitive Zone
But the essence of any region truly lies in its socio-cultural fabric and ethos formed by individuals and organizations...
Kung-Fu Nuns: The Unsung Heroes
Women around the world have made quite a lot of headway in gaining rights and achieving equality in the past century. One of...
Avyayam: The Strongest Indigenous Tribes of India
India is a country that enjoys a unique diaspora. Geographically, we are adorned by the great heights of Himalayas, to...
Assorted Weekend Binge: TheVibe Recos
We have collected a few of these gems, which range from bite-sized quirky episodes with a fresh take to integrated series...
Deepawali: The Christmas of India
Diwali is popularly known as the "festival of lights" and is observed incessantly for five days that kicks off in late...
Celebratory Appetite: Diwali Sweet Tooth
Diwali is an auspicious day that celebrates the victory of good over evil. Astounding lights, fireworks, compelling...
TheVibe Picks Ten Adventure Athletes from the Country You Need to Know
Here is TheVibe’s list of eminent adventure athletes from our...
Greg Ellis: The Rhythmatist
An advocate for natural rhythm, sound therapy, and a purveyor of the art and culture of global music styles, Greg Ellis...
Anirban Banerjee: The Wandering Photo-genius!
Photography is an art which helps you capture anything you feel is important to remember. One photograph is powerful enough...
Halloween, Gothic and Witches: What Scares Us as a Society?
Human existence has always resonated with certain emotions of- fear, anxiety, darkness, and curiosity for the unknown. These...
Humans of Food: MB’s Mancave with Manish Bhatia
India, the ‘golden bird’ of history, has been known as the country which represents the true meaning of diversity and...
The Betting Vices of India
The nuances of the persistence of the appeal of betting in the Indian society, rural and urban, need to be addressed...
Rohini Kejriwal: A Daughter of Verse
Bangalore based Rohini Kejriwal is the founder of The Alipore Post; birthed in 2015 within Calcutta, her brainchild, now a...
Nitish Waila: An Eye for Adventure!
The SanDisk ambassador, Nitish Waila is known for his zest for adventure and creative abilities when it comes to...
Scars: The Tale of Mental, Physical and Emotional Abuse
People often directly assume ‘physical violence’ when they hear abuse, but that’s not always the case. Abuse is...
DIY Healthy Smoothies and Juices: Wholesome and Guilt-free
TheVibe has assorted the best of the guilt-free, immunity-boosting and wholesome delectable smoothies and juices recipes...
Mahendra Bakle: Capturing the Eastern Sun
With the 2019 Eyewinawards Gold and an award from China Tourism among his plethora of laurels, Mahendra Bakle is an...
Creative Activism: Discovering ‘Arvitists’ of Instagram
Hearts break and souls hurt when we encounter people who have been robbed of the basic dignities of life. Unfortunately,...
Big Fat Indian Weddings: Do Young People Want Them?
We Indians are well-known for our gigantic weddings and they are excessively fun. Food and jabber fill the air with...
My Octopus Teacher: THE 2020 Love Story
Directed by Pippa Ehrlich and James Reed, the interspecies relationship educates, and moves, the modern spectator as Foster...
Gaurav Gill: A Lifetime of Trailblazing
True to his words, the highlight of his career unfolded within the following year when he became the first Indian to win the...
The ‘Mansplaining’ Hotline: Hold for Toxic Masculinity
Albeit the stigmatised behaviour, women are often drawn to such approaches for myriad reasons; TheVibe patiently explores...
The Spiciest Mystery: Origin of Chicken 65
Along with having a crazy taste, Chicken 65 also carries with itself, a crazy past. There are various stories and conspiracy...
Running Adrenaline Down: Spots for Adventure Seekers in India
Naturally bestowed with immense plurality in terms of geography, India offers a diverse range of terrains and water bodies...
2020: The Year of Fuck Ups!
January 1st 2020, marked the start of a 'fresh out of the plastic' new decade that many took a gander at with positive...
Nostalgic TV Ads: A Childhood in Jingles
Let’s rewind, back to a time when television still ruled our schooldays afternoons, and Netflix binges and streaming...
The Reality of Reelity: Exploring the Seduction
The modern Indian audience resides in a country where public displays of affection, across the spectrum of physicality, are...
Humans of Food: Copper + Cloves with Sarah Edwards
Meet Sarah Nicole Edwards, Human of Food, and Founder of Copper + Cloves, an initiative that makes eating healthy food...
Delhi to London: 18 Countries, 70 Days
Adventures Overland, a travel company, has recently announced its plan to carry forth with the ‘longest and most epic bus...
Void Within Four Walls: An Isolation Photoessay by TheDannyGuy
A commentary on loneliness, isolation and vulnerability in the age of Covid-19, nude photographer TheDanny Guy returns with...
TheVibe’s Weekend Music Roundup
The weekend is finally here! While most of us are stuck working from home, grappling with the realities of the New Normal in...
Expedition Earth: SUV Around the World
Expedition Earth revolves around Topher Richwhite and Bridget Thackwray, two individuals originating from New Zealand, who...
Explorers Summit: Saying Yes to a Life of Adventure with the Virtual Bootcamp
India's only experiential and sustainable travel summit is back with its first-ever digital edition, the Explorers Summit:...
Youth Feed India: An Insight by Nabeel Shah
The pandemic of 2020 inevitably posed a discourse of tribulations across myriad spectrums; financially and economically, the...
The Yellow Fields of Punjab: The Origins of Sarson ka Saag
Journey with us to the Land of 5 Rivers, where creamy lassi and rich, desi ghee seem to flow in the very veins of the earth,...
Six Wandering Ventures in the New Normal: TheVibe Recos
Given the unfortunate cancelling of trips during the raging pandemic, travellers must undoubtedly compile a list of...
Nights at Ganesh Chaturthi: A Photoessay by Vishal Thomas
Join us, as we turn back time and travel to the pomp and show of Ganesh Chaturthi, through the lens of Vishal Thomas’...
Why People Cheat And What Follows
Let’s be honest, adultery is still a pretty big deal in most cultures. Apart from shame, it causes immediate hurt to the...
Moving Forward, Together: A Look Back at KASHISH 2020 Virtual
Credited with shining a much-deserving light on the LGBTQIA+ filmmaking community, this year, the KASHISH Mumbai...
Sports in the age of Covid-19
The raging global pandemic has inevitably resulted in reformations across various sectors in a multitude of prominent...
The Indigenous Colours of India: A Photoessay by Navtej Singh
A nation with as many cultures and languages as it has people, India is home to an estimated population of 104 million...
The Great Indian Sex Survey: In Bed with India
Guestwriter and advocate for pleasure across all genders and orientations, Leeza Mangaldas deconstructs the results of...
Exploring the Vertical: An Alaskan Adventure with Prerna Dangi
Meet explorer, mountaineer, badass thrill-seeker, athlete and professional climber, Prerna Dangi, aka The Pahadi Girl. One...
A Virtual Escapade: the Seven Wonders of the World
Scattered across the globe, seven prominent sites are regarded as some of the most beauteous, cultural, and lionized vistas...
Draft EIA 2020: Recap & Review
As we reach the August-11th threshold set forth by the Delhi High Court today, we lay bare the contentious issues underlying...
Catsticks: A Monochromatic Journey with Brown Sugar Addicts
Set on a rainy night, Catsticks follows 3 brown sugar addicts on their hunt for a fix in the dark and hellish alleys of...
The Art of the Pour: DIY Bar Cocktails with Ayush Arora
For all those boozy nights we so sorely miss, TheVibe brings you a masterclass of easy-to-make DIY alcoholic beverages,...
Places Reopened for Tourism Domestically
Given the recent uplifting of travel restrictions within multiple states in the country, travellers are frantic to...
Acts of Celebration & Defiance with Artivist Aqui Thami
Artivist, dreamer, and feminist, Aqui Thami of the Sister Library is a powerful force for social change. A creator whose...
Lockdown Dreamscapes
When nature reclaimed mankind's public spaces when the world retreated into their homes, the Good Earth Team was inspired to...
Mehfil-E-HipHop
A culmination of years of artistic growth, both for the vocalists, as well as the team that brought the track and its...
Covid Conversations: Why People Don’t Wear Masks
This world has a death wish. It is not just America that is refusing to wear masks, India is following the suit. This...
A Devil is Born: TheVibe Explores IncInk’s Latest Signing
A poet at heart and a rapid-fire assault weapon on stage, Devil the Rhymer makes his debut on the upcoming IncInk Cypher:...
Intimacy Secrets: How To Get It On When It’s Been Too Long!
With the demise of our social lives, owing to Covid19 traveling the globe, intimacy and sex have taken a hit. While some...
Observations in Isolation: A Photoessay by Kaushal Shah
Observations in Isolation, composed by renowned Cinematographer Kaushal Shah depicts a life that mimics many others, and...
Bitter Beginnings: How Chai Travelled the World
While Indians embraced this leftover product of colonial exploitation, the beginnings of Chai are evil, to say the least....
Life upon Horseback: The Glory and the Pledge
Ajai Appachu: luminary athlete, global competitor, inspiration. His competence is showcased through his trio of consecutive...
Fighting the Green Fight
As the chorus for action against EIA Draft Notification 2020 grows louder, three websites evangelising the movement face...
Talking Trash with the Queen of Composting
A passionate urban farmer, civic leader, social media influencer, homemaker, caregiver, and voice for sustainability, Vani...
Your Weekend Binge-Watching List- Unmissable OTT Shows To Look Out For
Even though it appears that the lockdown following the Covid19 outbreak brought the world to a standstill, we know that it...
Hydroponics and the Future Of Urban Farming
As city limits expand by the year, and farming land dwindles owing to urbanisation, Hydroponics- or the simple science of...
A 1900’s Escapade: The Indiaman
A riveting tale spanned across 20,000+ miles through the elegance of Britain to the sophistication of Asia, the Indiaman...
LOL: You Have the Right to Remain Silent
In a world where the Internet provides a mouthpiece for the articulation to all its netizens, can cracking a misfired joke...
The Institution Of Marriage From A Cultural Lens
The institution of marriage has been tried and tested under the unforgiving gaze of modern thinking and has come up short....
The Art & the Artiste: In Conversation with Sangram Soni
Artistic expression spans many forms, and just as many formats- just ask artist, muralist, storyteller and filmmaker,...
Humans of Food: Horns Up with Sahil Makhija
Known as a pioneer of the Indian Metal Scene, Sahil Makhija aka The Demonstealer is a man that dons many hats, having...
A Crisis of Containment
As normalcy continues to evade us, India continues its unabated rise amongst those affected most by the global coronavirus...
Virginity Testing: Debunked
An archaic practice, virginity testing refers to the practice in which a woman is deemed a virgin or non-virgin through the...
The Darkroom Project: The Art of Photography with Swapnil Sonawane
Known for such enduring symbols of modern-day Indian cinema as Angry Indian Goddesses, Pan Nalin’s Faith Connection, and...
Veganism Deconstructed
The rising cost of healthcare around the world, coupled with the depressing news of the pandemic has forced us to...
The Aurora-Highline: A Life Beyond Fear
Pathfinder is a Highline and Film project that saw the coming together of a group of accomplished filmmakers and slackline...
Brown is Beautiful: How “Fairness Creams” Got a Major Makeover in the Country
The beauty industry here in the country is all set for a major makeover as skincare manufacturers and beauty labels from...
Nature at Stake
As the nation went into lockdown, the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) proposed the draft EIA...
The Starving Artist: In Conversation with Maverick Solo Filmmaker Rahul Datta
Rahul Datta of Starving Artist Films is a veteran solo filmmaker and thoroughly creative individual who derives his...
Delectable Deliveries: DIY Pizza Boxes by Baked By K
Fancy yourself an amateur chef? Do you love cooking, but find yourself pressed for time? Baked by K’s DIY Pizza Boxes...
#BoycottChina Decoded: Do we have a chance?
Off late #BoycottChina and #BanTikTok hashtags have gained a lot of momentum in the backdrop of the border skirmishes...
The International Day of Yoga: A Conversation About Mental Health
In honour of the International Day of Yoga, we got talking with some our favourite gurus, tribesmen Amitabh Swetta of 1000...
Shoptalk with Suman B
Tune in to check out our candid take on Suman B's journey as we delve further into the glamorous world of fashion with her...
The Moonshine Project: Brewing at Home
While Dalgona coffee and sourdough bread may be the DIY craze of the hour, we at TheVibe offer a respite from the...
The Headhunters of Longwa: A Photoessay by Shweta Rane
We follow photographer Shweta Rane as she explored the cultural visages of a land, where the ever-evolving manner of history...
The Tiniest Invisible Piece of Shit
The Covid-19 lockdown has been a time of great misery and introspection. We got in a conversation with veteran Indian...
India’s Regressive Policies on Transgender Rights
An exploration of India's regressive rights on transgender rights policies in the wake of The Transgender Persons...
TheVibe’s Lockdown Music Roundup
From the heart-wrenching to the joyful, TheVibe’s Roundup of the best of Lockdown Music features the best of our nation's...
Once Upon a Sky: Barnali Ray Shukla’s Ode to Life Ft. Paraglider Gurpreet Dhindsa
A tribute to life and those who dare to live, Barnali Ray Shukla's Once Upon A Sky is a touching portrait of Gurpreet...
Bois Locker Room: A Dialogue With Men
A few weeks ago, news first emerged that a group of elite South-Delhi school students had started an Instagram group sharing...
Veditum: Meet the Activist who is Documenting India’s Rivers — Siddharth Agarwal
The rivers of India play an important role in the lives of its people. Yet, these rivers face threats unlike any before. One...
Seasonal Affected Beats: An Experiment in Vulnerability with Tarun Balani
One of India's most celebrated talents in Jazz, drummer Tarun Balani talks climate change, mental health, and artistic...
Delectable Deliveries: Sage, Olio, & Everything in Between with Amal Farooque
Introducing Amal Farooque, businesswoman, entrepreneur and chef with a big heart. The woman behind Mumbai's own...
The Bold & the Boulder: In Conversation with Athlete and Wildlife Rescuer Tuhin Satarkar
We get talking with sport climber extraordinaire and RESQCT's animal rescuer, Tuhin...
Aesthetic Kunjamma: Creativity & Collaboration in the Age of Isolation
We get talking with Arun Ajikumar of creative collaborative Aesthetic Kunjamma, who hope to bring a taste of retro Indian...
Chefs Eat Out with Anand Morwani
We get talking with Anand Morwani, head chef and co-founder of Mumbai’s much-beloved microbrewery, BrewBot, for our latest...
Raaja Beats: In Conversation with MALFNKTION & RAKA
We get talking with artists Aditya Alamuru aka MALFNKTION and Raka Ashok, aka RAKA, about their latest collaboration Raaja...
Age of Limbo: In Conversation with Singer-Songwriter Maalavika Manoj
We get talking with Spotify Worldwide’s emerging artist, singer-songwriter Maalavika Manoj, aka Mali in the hours before...
The Saree-Clad Skater: In Conversation with Badass B-Girl Anagha Ravi
Meet badass B-Birl and RedBull Opinion Leader, Anagha Ravi - The Saree-Clad...
A Body of Work: In Conversation with Photographer Shivaji Storm Sen
Nude photographer Shivaji Storm Sen's body of work captures the beauty of the human form at its rawest. In a country, where...
Lockdown Extended or Not: The Multi-Billion Dollar Question
As India enters the last week of the 40-day lockdown, the big question on everyone’s minds is whether India is ready to...
A Textbook for Tennis Nostalgia: An Ode to Tennis by Sumedh Natu
Guest writer Sumedh Natu of Buzzfeed and Shotgun Media shares an ode to the sport of tennis in the wake of the cancellation...
Humans of Food: Makin’ Bacon with Roycin D’souza
We get talking with Music Photographer, Videographer, DJ, Content Marketing Guy for OML, and Lover of All Things Bacon,...
Crushing it with Arjun Motha — Workshop on Calisthenics 101
For many of us fitness is a hard thing to manage what with hectic schedules and expensive gym memberships, but tribesman...
7 Sunrises & 7 Sunsets Through One Window – Birdwatching with Aditya Varma
TheVibe sits down with filmmaker Aditya Varma, as he tells of his unique film Birdwatching: a chronicle of life in lockdown,...
Korona: In Conversation with Animation Filmmaker Debjyoti Saha
As the Internet and airwaves rage on with the toxic opinions, propaganda, and high-anxiety news, maybe it’s time for just...
Here’s How to Get Your Culture Fix During Covid-19 Shutdown
These days of Covid-19 shutdown offer us a ruse to soak in world cultures from the sweet confines of our home. Make the best...
Food Delivery Services and the Novel Coronavirus: Everything You Need to Know
Can we trust food delivery services in the age of COVID-19? TheVibe breaks it...
The Return of Nature: In Conversation with Visual Artist Sartaj Prince
We get talking with 18-year-old design prodigy, Sartaj Prince, of German visual agency Vacades, as he tells of his journey...
Surviving COVID-19 | A Timeline in Isolation with Marisha Shukla
As COVID-19 continues to grip the world in a stranglehold, there are also those heroes who have fell victims to the...
Covid-19 Charity Drives: How to Contribute
As humanity’s battle against the deadly novel Coronavirus rages on, we at TheVibe take a moment to introspect, and ask,...
Drone’s Eye: The Sleeping City of Dreams — Mumbai Under Lockdown
Meet filmmakers Omkar Phatak and Kushang Dholakia, the brains behind the viral video of Mumbai under lockdown, as they tell...
SensingSelf Saving Lives
In the midst of all the harrowing Covid-19 news comes a ray of hope in the form of a Singapore-based company SensingSelf’s...
A Balance Restored: Nature’s Comeback Amidst the Covid-19 Shutdowns
TheVibe celebrates a breathtaking return of nature, as it reclaims what is rightfully it's own amid the Coronavirus...
Love in the Times of Coronavirus: An Inquiry with Jessica Sadana
Join us as we get talking to filmmaker Jessica Sadana about her ongoing inquiries into the state of romance in the times of...
Afrontal Dance: Where Afro Meets Dancehall
Meet the vivacious and bodacious groovin' ladies of Afrontāl, Maryann Vincent, Divya Easwaran, Nivitha Krishna and Alisha...
The Battle for Biodiversity: Conservation and the Pakke Tiger Reserve
TheVibe shines a spotlight on the incredible biodiversity of the Pakke Tiger Reserve, which is currently threatened by a...
As Far As I Know: In Conversation with Artistes Riatsu and Suraj Wanvari
Meet the creative duo Riatsu and Suraj Wanvari — the artistes behind the evocative music video 'As Far As I...
Store Cupboard Staples: Easy Recipes to Try While in Self-Isolation
Afraid to go out to get your favourite grub because of the pandemic? Worry not, try these easy recipes from things you'll...
Trailblazers: Trail Running in India with Kieren D’Souza
We get talking with ultrarunner and endurance athlete, Kieren D’Souza, as he weighs in on the trail running community of...
D-Day Scribes: Breaking the News in Social Isolation
We look at how these truth warriors battle against fake news and curfews to get us updates from the front lines....
Wandering Warriors: Essential Service Heroes on the Frontlines
TheVibe pays homage to those who are on the frontlines of this battle against the spread of Covid-19, the only Wanderers in...
Isolation and Resistance: Art in the Age of Quarantine
The era of fear and panic is nigh, and art may be our only salvation. From memes to murals, from nail art to sculptures,...
Photo Essay: Brazilian Street Art with Ankita Kumar
Art is a mirror to society, and street art is possibly its most reflective art form. From pop-art graffiti to PSAs, creative...
8 Young DPs Upping the Ante of the Creative Landscape in the Country
Never has the field been this open for innovation, art and storytelling at the same time as having the barriers to entry to...
Mark of Excellence: The History and Legacy of the Michelin Star
Early in the year 1900, the Michelin brothers Andre and Edouard sparked an innovative idea to market their tyre company that...
Love Foods: Aphrodisiac Foods for Valentine’s Day
The road to the heart is through the stomach. Here's a list of foods that can ramp up the drive this Valentine's Day....
Nethra Kumanan: First Bronze Winner at the Sailing World Cup
On the 25th of January, 2020, Nethra Kumanan made national sporting history by winning the bronze in round two of the...
Women & Wheels: India’s Female Biker Clubs
Motorbiking — to date seen as a testosterone-fuelled manly pursuit, is getting a much-wanted makeover. A leather-clad,...
Beauty in Decay: The Red Forest of Chernobyl
The worst nuclear disaster in the history of man, the Chernobyl disaster has forever tainted the surrounding areas with...
Much Love to Many Lovers: An Exploration of Polyamory
Our focus turns on relationships and liaisons that go beyond the ordinary here in India. Our interviews with people in...
Commute: Exploring the Man-Machine Relationship
Right from the beginning of time, man has always shared a special relationship with whatever he commutes on. The series aims...
Exploring the Riverside Charm of Dindi
Discover the charming countryside of Dindi through the lens of our contributor M.S.N. Karthik in this stunning...
Raasta: Adarsh Kumar Sets A New Course
Meet Adarsh Kumar, the endurance bicyclist who took it upon himself to traverse a distance of about 4,000 km from Jammu to...
Antarctica: Discovering the White Continent
Discovering the land of purity and ice with TheVibe's Moving...
Monsoons from Around the World
Tune into this specially curated Photo Essay on "Monsoons From Around The World" from our global...
Words of Monsoon: From Petrichor to Nimbus
As the gentle piter-patter of the rains give way to an outpouring of monsoon relief, here's our rundown of the words that...
Repair ‘N Despair: A Story of Hope in Times of Trouble
Repair ’N Despair is the untold story of hope in tragedy as three brave volunteer youth groups set out to rebuild Nepal in...
Life in Technicolour: A Visit to the 1000 Petals
Have you ever fancied an out-of-body experience? do you know there is more to this world than just your physical being?...
This Summer, Learn to Surf the Shaka Way
Riding the new wave of India's budding Ocean and Surf Culture with the Shaka Surf...
Paradise Lost and Found: Discovering the New Wave
Remember 'the girl in neon' from Nike's Da Da Ding? That's Ishita Malaviya and she's one half of two young surfers making...
The Andamans Deconstructed with Nayantara Jain
Marine conservationist Nayantara Jain took us on a discovery of the Andaman Islands in our series Away From Home. Here is...
Sasha’s Road to the BAFTA with the Shortdoc Kamali
Kamali tells the story of 9-year-old skating sensation Kamali Moorthy from TN. Meet filmmaker Sasha Rainbow who brings this...
These Digitalists are Setting the New Indian Art Narrative
Meet the design heroes who are changing the world of advertising, pop culture, design, art and new-media through their...
Tej Brar on Powering India’s Rising Indie Music Scene
In conversation with Tej Brar of Third Culture Entertainment and Neon East...
Kyrgzstan: The Hidden Gem of Asia
Explore the sights and sounds of the little-known Pearl of Asia: Kyrgyzstan! A nation defined by its natural beauty,...
A Study in Apathy: The 2019 State Assembly Elections
A discussion on the abysmal voter turn-out rates for the 2019 State...
Mystic Mother: A Pujo at Brahmaputra
Tune into the real mysticism of Guwahati through the lens of filmmaker Prakash Vaidyanathan as he gets covering the festive...
The Hip to the Ho(o)p: The Historical Union of Basketball and Hip-Hop
Exploring the historical bond between Basketball and...
The Waiting Game with Arjun Motha & Jehan Driver
Discover the rush of riding the Indian waves with kiteboarders Arjun Motha and Jehan Driver....
Jay Kannaiyan: Reclaiming the Spirit of Adventure
"I told myself that if I died the next day, this journey would have been everything I was seeking". The maverick Jay...
The Young and Wild Roam the Earth
We'll scale volcanoes to bring you sights that few have seen. TheVibe Guides with Sukesh...
Voyage: TheVibe Guides You to Mt Rinjani
Escape to the magic of an emerald-blue lake in the clutches of a...
Flavours of Thailand: A Taste of Issan
“A wok, a mortar and pestle, a Dao and a few spare utensils - that’s all the Issan needed to make a...
Travel Stories: A Tale from the Heart of Bali
An exploration of Balinese culture and tradition as reported by anthropological hero Clifford...
Spelunking Decoded: Into the Dark We Go
This week, TheVibe leads you to the world beneath our...
The 7 Must-See Caves of Thailand
Take a peek at the caving adventures that await you in...
Behold, a Gentle Giant: Life on a Volcano
In Indonesia, volcanoes are not just a fact of life, they are life...
Freedom is Born Between the Wheel and the Road
Do you love the rush of the open road, and exploring distant lands? If so, we have the perfect thing for you!...
These Bikes Go the Distance, Where Others Refuse
What kind of bikes do you need to journey across the world? TheVibe asked an expert cross-continent biker to find...
Not Until You Catch That Horizon
How far would you go to pursue your passions? What about the days when blue skies turn grey, and there isn't a friendly face...
Way Back Home ~ Not Just A Himalayan Travelogue!
It's been 4 years since the travelogue was made, but it still finds a special place in the origins of this community. Here's...
Send It Upwards: Highlights of the Journey
TheVibe follows up with The Standard Images Co. about the experiences they had on the road, while making ‘Send It...
Mumbai’s First Underwater Festival
Finkick Adventures and Kshitij Mittal get us the low down from India Underwater...
Send It Upwards: The Makings of a Road Trip Documentary
TheVibe interviews members of The Standard Images Co, to learn more about the arresting documentary they made while...
First Pilgrim: TheVibe from Everest Base Camp
First Pilgrim gets us up, close the world's highest mountain Mount Everest and the mesmerising beautiful lake in the World -...
The Kalizma: Luxury in the Briny Deep
Blue skies, open waters and over 100 years of stories. Come join TheVibe as we give you a taste of travel like you’ve...
Pearls on a Canvas of Blue: Seychelles Re-Discovered
The archipelago of Seychelles is a wonder to behold. From lush greens to the crystal clear expanse of the sea, here are just...
The Wavechaser and the Waterman
Now that you’ve had an introduction to the history and splendor of The Kalizma, it is only fair that you meet your guides...
Alpha, Omega, Kalizma: Meet the Empress of Sea
There are yachts, there are experiences, and then there's the...
The Ramps for Two Shoes with the Gnarly Company
Passion, pain, sport and lifestyle, skateboarding has a lot to offer. Here are a few skateboarding ramps which are perfect...
Infinite Moves: The Indian Skateboard Culture Decoded
Discover the evolving Skateboard culture in India with - The Gnarly...
Best Indian Treks: The Easy, the Moderate & the Hard
Your first trek is almost like your First Pilgrim. Be it gliding through a dense lush green canopy of clouds to scaling...
Meet the 23-Year-Old Who is Riding Around the World
Rohith Subramanian crowdfunded all his solo rides across the world. A true Lone Wanderer whose spirit belongs to the...
Adieu Freerider: In Memoriam Ajay Padival
Ajay Padval, the daredevil downhill rider left for his heavenly abode yesterday. There are adventure lovers and then...
Recall of Instincts with Urvashi Patole
Urvashi Patole Sane leaves us a testament to the path she has created for herself and the hundreds who follow in her stead....
The Man Who Tapped Out to Ride Around the World
"If life is uncertain and we are aware that anything can happen to us, then what's the point of not living your dream?" Read...
Vagabonding: The Rider Within with Vir Nakai
Some people learn easy, some find great coaches, while some, are born with the spirit of a biker. Vir Nakai, an ace biker...
The Friendliest Foes: When Siblings Become Partners
Childhood often comes back to life when you're with the ones you grew up with, and what's better than a lifetime of...
The Rapidly Growing Motor Biking Culture in India
For some people, biking isn't just a way of travelling, it's a passion that drives them forward. For others, it's the...
How The First Indian Circumnavigated the Globe
Independence or the state of self-rule does not only imply to nation-states but also individuals. And Commander Abhilash...
Hippies in Hampi: 9 Rediscoveries to be Made
Hampi is where the hippie meets the gypsy. Weigh in on our conversation this week about this mystical town of...
Eclipse Ready: The Best Solar Eclipse Clicks of 2017
Here are our best picks of photographers who captured the recently concluded SolarEclipse2017 which dawned upon the Western...
On the Grid: Jharkhand Explored
To travel is to live, and Jharkhand’s wholesome combination of raw beauty and modernization offers enough reason to pack...
Glamping in India: Giving Camping a Leg Up
In a country as diversely large as India, we are truly endowed with the most scenic and picturesque locations to go...
The Land of Lamas: Ladakh on Trek
A perfect setup for a vacation, Ladakh offers the possibilities of exploring myriad and diverse interests, making new...
Cruise Culture: A Rising Sailing Culture in India
Sailing is an experience that simply leaves you in awe. Here's why you need to set sail at least once in your...
Adventure Beyond Barriers: An Episode Precursor
In our effort to break this mundane experience, we look for inspiration from those who break barriers, challenge norms,...
How 24 Daring Cyclists Rode 550 KM to Khardung La
TheVibe captures Adventures beyond Barriers, an organization that promotes inclusivity through adaptive adventure and...
Bison on the Loose: Skrat’s Next Beat
For all those bands, struggling to make their mark, pushing their music and finding their niche, Skrat serves as an example...
7 Adventure Films That Need to be on Your Watch List
In filtering the best adventure films, TheVibe presents an expert's opinions on the best ones out there. Take a...
Next-Door Paradise: Galle on the Lens
Encompassed with beautiful landscapes, exquisite food, arid forests and even friendlier locals, Galle is the paradise next...
4 Places to Go for Wildlife Photography
Here are a list of 4 places ideal for spotting rare animals and birds in India that are relatively unseen or offer unique...
Wildlife Photography 101: What to Pack in the Handbag
To deconstruct the basics of wildlife photography and the correct approach to shooting in the forest, we interview prominent...
Kalyan Varma’s Eye for the Esoteric
To deconstruct the basics of wildlife photography and the correct approach to shooting in the forest, we interview prominent...
The Spiti Detox: Far from the Maddening Crowds
Far away from the maddening crowds lies the beautiful region of Spiti, where wanderlust souls find refuge. Read on to find...
Go For Gold in the Land of the Rising Sun
Japan's distinct whiskies are fast gaining favour around the world. We analyze this shift in preference towards Asian...
Relics of the Past: Fossil Hunting in Spiti
Walk through the mysterious lands of Spiti and Langza, and you may well come across fossils that were formed millions of...
Croatian Innovations: Contributions to the World
When you think of Croatia, it’s likely a picture of unspoiled Mediterranean islands swimming in turquoise waters, long...
Nuka Awakens: Anushka Manchanda Reinvented
Meet singer, performer, star - Anushka Manchanda Nuka in her brand new avatar of Nuka in this exclusive...
Unravelled: You Can Never Get Sick of Japan
Travelling to a new country comes with its own share of excitement, apprehensions and expectations. For Japan, an eclectic...
Rendezvous with Emancipator: Meet the Artiste
In furthering our aim of creating a platform of all things cool, new and unique, TheVibe, along with KRUNK, explores a new...
Mulki: A Discovery of India’s Surf Capital
Discover the beaches of Mulki in Dakshin Karnataka, where India's very own surf culture comes...
Baraf: The Untold Story of Mumbai’s ‘Ice-Breakers’
Discover the untold story of Mumbai's "Ice-Breakers" in this exclusive interview with the filmmakers of...
Indie Filmmaking with Will Lascelles
If the world of indie film making is anything to go by, the space is not only becoming more inclusive with newer talents...
Chefs Eat Out with Kelvin Cheung
Find out what makes culinary genius-cum-restaurateur Chef Kelvin Cheung cook up a storm at the Bastian and One...
Karnataka: Hotspot for All Things Beautiful
When planning a trip that allows for adventure, luxury, food, history, culture and spiritual undertakings, Karnataka is a...
Rooftop Vantages at the Urban Highline Festival
The biggest urban highline event in the world just entered its eleventh year, and Navin Torres got the perfect vantage point...
Radical Self-Expression — Being at the Burning Man
Ever wonder what it's really like at Burning Man? Read on to find out why free-thinkers from around the world gather to make...
10 Off-Beat Weekend Getaways in Karnataka
Karnataka - a land endowed with nature's abundance - is packed with adventures to be discovered. Take the road less...
Kite Festivals: Sankranthi from India
Kiting has been a part of our culture for a really long time. Here is #TheVibe taking you through the different kite...
Experience Seychelles: Life Lived in the Tropics
The beautiful islands of Seychelles offer a solace away from the bustle and grind of the cities. Here's a look at the...
Chasing Giants with Sumer Verma
Deep dive into the unknown with underwater photographer Sumer Verma as he goes chasing giants in the deep...
Caravan Chronicles: Living the Van Life in India
Find out how vagabond travellers Rohith Subramanian and Ankita Kumar lead a life of unconstrained freedom in their spruced...
A Guide to Skiing and Snowboarding in India
In deconstructing the skiing and snowboarding scene in India, we present our top 3 picks for an ideal ski trip!...
Swimming with the Humpback Whales
Here's a midweek exclusive with travel aficionado and scuba enthusiast Suveer Bajaj as he goes swimming with hundreds of...
How 2 Tribal Kids Stepped Into World of Skateboarding
Introducing 15-year-old Arun Adivasi and 18-year-old Asha Gond, products of the skateboarding revolution of the Janwaar...
Discover Croatia: Best Experiences to be Had
Here's how to hit all the right spots of Croatia on a...
Riding the First Wave: Tanvi Jagdish at the Singapore SUP
This is how India's first female stand up paddle athlete Tanvi Jagadish is leading the charge at the Singapore Ocean Cup...
UNTOUCHED BLUES: Dive Sites in Komodo
If you have a bucket list of dive sites you need to visit, #KomodoIslands should be one of them. Colourful reefs, sharks,...
The Instagram Elite of Underwater Photography
In exploring scuba diving and underwater photography in India, there is inspiration to be drawn in many places, from many...
5 Regional Films Introducing the Cultural Visages of India
As the World Heritage Week gets underway through this week, we get you five of the choicest regional films that provide an...
New Emojis You’ll be Sharing Through 2019
If you are a keyboard warrior, then this one is for you! The New Emoji list is out, and here are the ones being shortlisted...
Living the Rush: Adventure Sports in India Decoded
Adventure Sports Lifestyle is on the cusp of a major explosion here in India. Are you ready to sign...
7 Female Filmmakers from India Documenting the Wild
The life in the great outdoors means an undying thirst for adventure. Meet the ladies leading the new frontiers of wildlife...
9 Scenic Luxury Train Journeys in India
Discover India in all its splendour with these 9 epic luxury train journeys that bring the country's most unique sights,...
12 Adventure Caving Discoveries in India
India has had a love affair with Caving - easily one of the world's most accessible adventure activities - that far outlives...
Archana Sardana’s Flight Without Wings
Meet the inspiring adventure-seeker who defies all odds — Archana Sardana. This is the story of the country's first female...
Meet the Superwoman Who Conquered the 7 Summits
There live amongst us, a whole other breed of human beings. The Übermensch or super-human as philosopher Friedrich...
5 Epic Waterfalls of Jharkhand
Discover 5 epic waterfalls that water the lands of Jharkhand and make for the perfect weekend...
Ok Tata Fir Milenge: Truck Art Revived
Meet The Man Reviving The Dying Truck Art Culture Of...
6 Adventure Sports Thrills to Try in Bhutan
Head to the Himalayan kingdom of Bhutan for an abundance of nature and extreme...
Annie Mathias’ First Alpine Winter Ascent of Stok Kangri
Tune into mountaineer Anne Mathias' incredible story of becoming the first woman to scale the winter alpine ascent of Stok...
Stopping Over at Galle’s Closenberg Heritage Hotel
Train your sights on the Closenberg Hotel in Galle where Lanka's unique heritage stands the test of...
Chasing the Lights with Abhishek Iyer
Meet adventure traveller Abhishek Iyer who embarks on an incredible solo journey of Norway on his trusted bicycle as in our...
Poetry on Wheels: Hopping on to the Travelling Library
Meet bookworms Akshaya Bhaibala and Satabdi Mishra who are running India's first travelling poetry library and book...
How Pradeep Tripathi is Planting 10 Crore Trees
Meet Pradeep Tripathi, the man who aims to plant 10 crore trees in India by...
Across the Universe: The Beatles Ashram in Rishikesh
Take a walk across the Beatles Ashram in Rishikesh and you can turn back time to the psychedelic 60s where the global...
Taming Vertigo with Sajid Chougle
Meet Sajid Chougle, India's record BASE jumper who shows us how to fly without wings....
The Nectar of Gods: Peruvian Ayahuasca
An ancient Amazonian plant-based healing called the Ayahuasca may hold the secrets to the purpose of human life. Here's the...
4 Indian Cafes That Relive the Psychedelic 60S
Dylan, Beatles, Hendrix... The idols that defined a generation find special homage in this special edition of #TheVibeRecos....
Into the Wild with Leopard Man Ismail Shariff
For some the chase is their rush. Meet wildlife photographer, filmmaker and India's Snow Leopard Man Ismail Shariff as he...
On Board: How India’s Largest Skatepark Was Built
We get talking with founder Darius Cyrus Bharucha of 100ramps, the company evangelising the skateboarding revolution with...
An Inglorious Road to Extinction
Pangolin aka the scaly anteater is almost at the brink of extinction due to illegal poaching at unsustainable levels. It is...
Uncharted Waters: How to Circumnavigate the Globe
Meet yacht master Ishan Roy who aims to become the first civilian solo circumnavigator from India. Here are the...
The Reformation: Poachers Turned Protectors
Here's how one man ushered in a quiet revolution turning poachers into protectors in an effort to protect the endangered...
Danger at High Seas: Indian Aboard the Sea Shepherd
It takes untold courage to become a seafarer who can affect change like the way Captain Jaspal Oberoi does leading the...
Journey to the Cradle of Life: Secrets of the Creole
Ancient legends and lores speak of the mythical Garden of Eden that may well find its origins in the beautiful Seychelles...
Let’s Talk About Sex Baby: Sex Myths Debunked
Here are five Ted talks you must check out that debunk common myths about sex, and shed light on the female sexual anatomy...
How Kuntal Joisher Became the First Vegan on Mt Everest
Catch the exhilarating story of Kuntal Joisher who embarked on a trip of a lifetime to become the World's first vegan to...
Madness Jams Presents: Lifafa and Tienas
Madness Jams is known to showcase artists through these personal settings and create quality digital content for unique...
Seven Things You Don’t Know About Nelson Mandela
Here's remembering the hero who inspired millions of people in South Africa and the world over with his non-violent dharma...
Tranquil Bali: A Window of Escape
Find yourself some solace and head to the tranquil lands and seas of...
Kashmir on Film: The India Photo Story
Naveed who is the co-founder & curator of India Photo Story - a collective of fine art photographers & beyond, captures a...
Psychotherapy: The Future of Psychedelics?
In Conversation With Amitabh Swetta, Psychedelic DJ and founder of 1000 Petals as gets explaining how the world of...
Wildlife Elemental: Click and Capture
Meet 22-year-old Aishwarya Sridhar, a wildlife photographer, passionate conservationist, and filmmaker based out of Mumbai....
Toe the Line with Samar Farooqui
Professional slackliner Samar Farooqui tells you exactly why pulling off a highline is such a tightrope walk here in...
Nenets of the North: Living with the Nomads
Meet travellers Navak Gupta and Vijesh Kumar Raju as they spend time off from civilisation and find themselves discovering...
Photo Essay: A Day Out in Dhobi Ghat
Here's a photo series on the famous Dhobi Ghat as captured by photographer Nikita...
Freefalling: Fall Union with Udit Thapar
Meet Tenzing Norgay National Adventure Award winner, and one of India's only wingsuit pilots Udit Thapar as he tells you why...
Urban Scapes of USA: New York on Film
Lensman Sai Abhishek shares New York as captured on his lens. Take a...
Guest Post: Tea and Tyres with Vinay Menon
Meet MTB athlete and the editor of Freerider Mountain Bike Magazine Vinay Menon in this guest post chronicling his 18...
Wildlife Kabini: Tracking the Wild Cats
Meet Harsha Narasimhamurthy, a man of the wilderness, who loves capturing the wild on lens here in...
Home Waters with Bhupendra Singh Rana
Meet extreme kayaker Bhupendra Singh Rana who takes you on an epic adventure through the rapids of...
5 Strange Sports From Around the World
Call yourself a sports enthusiast? We bet you've never heard of these games...
The End of Ends: Stubbing the E-Cigarette Culture
The Indian government has introduced a complete ban on Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems or ENDS. Join us, as we discuss...
Fridays for Future: The 2019 Climate Strike
Thousands of Indians, both children and adults, came out responding to the Climate Strike held between the 20th and 27th...
The Barstool Project: Rolling Stones’ New Format
Music, as it was meant to be...
Goonda Gold: Cartel Madras’ Desi Rap Scenes
Watch homegirls Eboshi and Contra (Cartel Madras) put out their latest music video titled 'Goonda Gold' as they dice out the...
The Arctic Expedition With Rakesh Rao
Welcome to a timeless land, where the hours blend into months and months blend into years, where rarely sighted creatures...
TheVibe’s Guide to Backpacking in Russia
Join us at TheVibe as we travel to Russia, with our backpacks as our only...
Meet India’s Best Ethical Angler Derek D’Souza
Get up close and personal with India's favourite Angler, Derek Dsouza of Pelagic Tribe! An advocate for conservation and...
Trailing Down to the Oldest Sweet Ships in India
This festive season, take a walk down memory lane with this list of the oldest mithai vendors and sweet shops in India....
The Nomadic Tsaatan Reindeer Tribes of Mongolia
Photographers Vijesh Kumar and Navak K Gupta document the Tsaatan, a Reindeer Tribe in Mongolia, through their...
Riders on the Storm: Vijay Singh of Rajputana Customs
Meet professional gearhead Vijay Singh of Rajputana Custom Motorcycles! In this edition of TheVibe's Thursday Thrills, we...
Haunted Happenings in Salem Massachusetts
All Hallows Eve is upon us! We travel to Salem, Massachusetts to experience the annual Salem Haunted Happenings Festival....
She Summits 2019: Celebrating Women Adventurers
TheVibe looks back at the She Summits festival in Vancouver! A 4-day community festival and movement that honors Womxn,...
The Naked Truth: A Study in Conflict
Where does one draw the line between explicit content and aesthetically pleasing erotica? Revealing @thedannyguy 's fight...
Up in Smog: How Delhi-NCR Chokes for Air
The apocalypse is nigh, as the Delhi-NCR region has been engulfed by a thick blanket of smog, yet again. Join us, as we...
A Journey to the Centre of the Earth
A journey into the myth and mystique of Hang Son Doong, the world's largest...
Pedalling Down India’s Premier Cycling Trails
Strap on your headgear! Here's a list of India's best bicycle...
From Chennai: Hoops on Wheels FT. DEE MC
From the sandy shores and urban bustle of the city of Chennai, capital of the southern state of Tamil Nadu, comes a story of...
Gangyap Rising FT SYMPHONIC MOVEMENT
Journey with us into a Land of Clouds, where prayer-flags flutter in snow-kissed winds. We get talking with the powerful...
TheVibe’s Guide to Icelandic Waterfalls
Follow us into a fantasy world where natural elements exist in harmonious co-existence. Welcome to Iceland, the land of...
From Dharmashala: Zen in the Dunk FT SPITFIRE
Follow us to the idyllic mountain town of Dharamshala, a second home to thousands of Tibetans. We get talking with...
In the Belly of the Beast: The Dragon Temple of Thailand
Ever imagine what the inside of a dragon's belly looks like? Find out at Thailand's Wat Samphran...
The Lion on the Rock: Sri Lanka’s Sigriya Fortress
Discover the little-known Eighth Wonder of the World, Sri Lanka’s Lion Fortress of...
From Ludhiana: LBA se NBA FT. KAAM BHAARI
Within the state of Punjab lies the Ludhiana Basketball Academy- a monument to sports education, built on a foundation of...
Truffles: An Elite, Sneaky Affair Like No Other
TheVibe digs into truffles, fascinating regal ingredients of the culinary...
Eco-Anxiety: A Phobia of the Living
As environmental degradation caused by climate change continues its unabashed march, the anxiety gets...
The Scent of Decay: Malaysia’s Corpse Lily
Join us as we travel to Malaysia, to catch a whiff of an exceptionally unique flower - The foul-odoured Stinking Corpse...
The Citizenship (Amendment) Act, 2019: A Primer
A Nation at Peril: Chaos follows in the wake of the passing of the Citizenship Amendment Act of...
The Baikal Expedition With Vijesh Kumar Raju
We get talking with photographer Vijesh Kumar Raju, as he tells of his expedition to the Siberian...
In Conversation With Olympic Alpine Skier Aanchal Thakur
We get talking with Olympic Alpine Skier Aanchal Thakur, as she tells of her illustrious career and the road to the 2012...
Towering Bites of Binge: The Biggest Burgers in India!
Digging into a huge burger, getting your fingers messy and face sauced-up is all that a growling stomach needs! The humble...
Coral Gardeners: Saving Ocean’s Lungs a Reef at a Time
Coral Gardeners: Introducing the community on a mission to save our Ocean's Lungs, one reef at a...
The Art of Citizenry: The Art From Politics
In a world where rules confine, art liberates. Check out this list of the art and artists born of India's current political...
‘Tis the Season: Christmas Around the World
Join us, as we travel to the ends of the planet to celebrate the spirit of Christmastime with one and...
In Memoriam: Jack Hebner AKA The Surfing Swami
Although the Surfing Swami has gone, his legacy lives on. Here are 6 lesser-known surf spots in India that manifest his...
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