We grew larger, as Indians all over the globe, read and shared The Indian Trumpet. Yes, running the magazine was an insane idea back then, and more so now as we re-launch the magazine in the winter of 2023. We’re now waking up after a tiny nap, as we’d occupied ourselves in nurturing stories elsewhere; and we’re waking up in a different world — where reading magazines is getting labelled as an archaic activity, stories have a shelf life of 24 hours, and content for consumption is not only more than what we can handle but also is available across more mediums than what one can imagine.
Purva Grover Founder-Editor Dolly Goel Art Director
Yet, we’re back, back in the times when many magazines run by large publishing groups have shut shop.
Michael Gomes
Why are we doing this? Strangely enough, that’s one question, which doesn’t bother any of us Trumpet Blowers. For, other than being supported by many equally insane individuals, we still haven’t lost faith in the power of storytelling and journalism, as we once knew it. We’re comfortable with the idea of ‘what if’ we’re not able to make a huge difference, gain massive readership, and more — we’re here to simply tell you the Indian story and hope you can narrate the tales to your friends, families, and future generations.
Samina Amoji
So, shall we? Once upon a time…
Drishtee Johar
Features Head
Features Writer Joaquim Gonsalves Podcast Producer Vishal Bheero Features Writer
Social Media Executive
There was a bunch of people, who realised that there was nothing more comforting than a plate of Pani Puri! A few others joined this bunch and gave this plate of Indian snacks various other names — Gol Gappa, Puchka… and as was expected nobody objected, instead they all decided to stand in a queue, waiting patiently for their turn to be ‘served’ by the bhaiya (the street food vendor); and everything else as they say is history. Over spicy, tangy, and sweet servings, the bunch developed quirky habits of asking for an extra puri (complimentary) from the bhaiya, slurped down bowls full of extra pani, debated over how the ‘not-so-clean’ portion always tasted better than the ‘five-star’ street food experience…. And that’s the story we bring to you in the Winter Special, The Pani Puri Edition. Till we meet next, happy tooting
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