Origin, tells the story of Isabel Wilkerson as she embarks on writing and publishing her book Caste: The Origins of Our Discontents was published. Starring Academy Award nominee Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor and directed by Ava DuVernay (When They See Us, 13th). From Nazi Germany to caste discrimination in India, this film explores how people can be capable of such hate.
Read MoreMore than just a guidebook, Desi Pubs tells the previously untold stories of resistance underpinning the existence of desi pubs in the UK and the landlords running them. Naz Toorabally speaks with author and journalist David Jesudason about his book, the importance of telling these stories and the impact discovering desi pubs had on him.
Read MoreFilmmaker, podcaster and musician Neil Parmar shares his experiences of growing up and having South Asian people see his interest in alternative music at odds with being Indian.
Read MoreJasmine Isa Qureshi (they/she) is a young queer and trans writer, journalist, wildlife filmmaker and speaker/presenter. They are bringing in much-needed perspectives as a queer, trans, South Asian, Muslim punk. Read our interview to find out more about her work in wildlife and nature.
Read MoreBack in March, we celebrated two years since we published our first print issue with an event at the Museum of Youth Culture in London. Check out this post for photos from the event and recording of the panel discussion we hosted on South Asian musicians in the alt scene.
Read MorePart of what we like to do at WEIRDO is get to know the people following our work here. We interviewed Minna Nizam (they/them) about the New York goth scene, their interest in the occult, tarot reading and balancing their Muslim upbringing with their Wiccan practices.
Read MoreEarlier this month, Grazia India entered the world of four Indian goth influencers to talk about beauty, music and more. Part of what we want to achieve with WEIRDO is to contribute more diverse South Asian representation across the media and arts, so we loved seeing this feature in a style mag like Grazia India.
Read More“I wanted to challenge what it meant to be a ‘proper Asian woman’ and how we should behave”. Bolly Ditz Dolly talks about accepting her body and how rejecting conformity has shaped her identity.
Read More“I don’t think it's fair that in my pursuit for individuality, I’ve somehow grown averse to that which I am.” Dil Kaur discusses identity, privilege, and South Asian beauty standards.
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