‘Fake Wedding’ has recently become popularised over social media, with clips of people wearing ethnic attire dancing to shaadi hits. What exactly is this trend?
Rani Jana
About The Author
Rani is an Assistant Editor and a part of the Social Media team at Outlook. She writes about popular culture, gender, films, and society. She has a Master's degree in Cultural Studies from the School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS), University of London.
About The Author
Rani is an Assistant Editor and a part of the Social Media team at Outlook. She writes about popular culture, gender, films, and society. She has a Master's degree in Cultural Studies from the School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS), University of London.
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In the past, Glastonbury was organised alongside the Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament (CND), which shaped its ideological anti-militarist stance. But their shifting politics with the recent performances by Kneecap and Bob Vylan leaves us wondering—when does art become too political?
BY Rani Jana 16 July 2025
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Through ‘bold’ pap stunts, influencers navigate a competitive digital world, but the outrage they spark reveals more about society’s discomfort with women’s autonomy than about their clothes.
BY Rani Jana 5 July 2025
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Social media has allowed South Asian designers and the public to resist cultural appropriation by mega brands.
BY Rani Jana 29 June 2025
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The Lady in White’s career in photos ahead of her appearance at the Cannes Red Carpet
BY Rani Jana 19 May 2025
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It’s telling that it took 77 years for the Met Gala to centre Black style—even if it is focusing on menswear, it is still a landmark. How this year’s Met Gala goes down will be a true testament to whether the fashion industry is ready to learn from its past mistakes.
BY Rani Jana 5 May 2025
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This explorative piece pulls to the front the boys' locker room talk that is manifesting digitally in today’s day and age, where men gather not to heal, but to plot—where heartbreak turns into strategy, and self-improvement is rebranded as domination
BY Rani Jana 17 April 2025
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Supreme Court lawyer Shahrukh Alam talks to Rani Jana about the legal and constitutional aspects of censorship, political satire and the recent controversies surrounding Kunal Kamra.
BY Rani Jana 16 April 2025
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The 'perfectionist' usually stays clear of negative roles in films. But when he does choose them, they are difficult to forget.
BY Rani Jana 18 March 2025
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From K-pop groups to Taekwondo demonstrations, the second edition of the Korean Karnival brought a slice of South Korea to Delhi. With Korean food stalls, beauty product booths, and cultural exhibits, the festival celebrated Hallyu, drawing in die-hard fans as well as curious passersby.
BY Rani Jana 9 March 2025
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