editorial
@antophilip
@theshreyansjain He prefers calls over texts, so we had
at work that they’re champions.
to narrate this “dayum” magazine for
We don’t think he means it anymore.
him to proof-read.
content
Can usually be seen telling everyone
@sree_prithvi
@shibishetty
Takes 272938 naps a day ‘without’
forehead? Yes. What the fuck is
getting caught. Guess who’s
wrong with him? Yes.
getting fired hahahaha.
design
Is that ‘Jackass’ written on his
@ iamakbarfaisal
@siddharth.mohandas
@mansimishra1
When he doesn’t feel
Most of his time is
The day she wears
like working he gets
spent making maggi
anything but white will be
homemade biriyani, and
noodles and sending
the day Shreyans finally
then no one works. Well
noods. Geddit? Geddit?
replies to our texts.
played Akbar, well played.
Okay sorry.
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Under 25’s only focus has always been to create a voice for the youngsters. In the last 5 years, we’ve been able to build what is now India’s largest youth community and we are working on creating more and more value for you guys. We decided to create another outlet to showcase all the talent and cool things out there that are yet to be discovered or definitely deserve a shoutout. So it made sense for us to do this round-up of sorts. We’ve been talking to you for the last 5 years and definitely want to include you in more of these interactions. Think about this magazine as a reminder that there’s so much to discover and we’re hoping by the end of this, we leave you craving for more. Love, Team Under 25 P.S: All the links are underlined and interactive! feel free to click, follow and explore!
@under25official
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watch. read.
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round up! everything that went up, down and all around at under 25.
Sound familiar? Yeah,
stint in politics continued
change, again.
we’re talking about the
with the Indian National
Now that she’s back in
model turned red carpet
Congress (INC). Yeah,
Bangalore, she’s working
host turned content
you read that right. That’s on her jewellery brand
creator turned *takes
where ‘Chief Tweeter’ as
“Elixir’s Talisman” and
deep breath* event
she likes to call it, slid
is collaborating with the
curator turned freelancer.
onto her resume. For
British tourism board
seven months, she had
to promote the same in
Her wealth of experience
complete control over
India.
stems from the fact that
the INC’s twitter account
she’s been hustling ever
thrashing out tweets day
“Never compare your
since she was 17. She
and night to around 4.5
beginning to someone
started off as a model
million people! How
else’s middle” is
and 2 years into the
she didn’t write ‘I like
something she swears by
trade at the age of 19,
big butts and I cannot
which keeps her going.
she wanted change.
lie’ completely baffles
Every. Single. Day.
Cut to: 2015.
our minds, or that’s just me; okay, that’s most
Dayum, Elixir, just
vAfter the massive
probably just me.
Dayum!
positive reception for
She got tired of social
THAT open letter, her
media and searched for
@ elixirnahar
Behold, Aishani Shetty.
The film recently won Best Short Film at SIIMA and
With phenomenal
the Bangalore Shorts Film
performances in popular
Festival.
movies like Rocket, Vaastu Prakaara and many more
Naduve Antaraviralli was
on their way!
the only film she took up and managed to complete
She got major props for her
shooting for, while she was
performance and she made
still in college. The film
heads turn throughout the
is in it’s final stages and
national circuit by being
will release soon. Are we
nominated for best actress
excited or what?!
at SIIMA and IIFA Utsavam awards in 2015 for Vaastu
Keep going Aishani, we are
Prakaara.
all rooting for you!
A super proud moment for her, which also got her into the spotlight, was her directorial debut with the short film, Kaaji.
@aishanishetty
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We were checking his
dad’s company repair solar
has, there has always been
website out, where the
inverters, building toy robots,
a constant vision to solve
introduction itself gave us an
researching on DIY kits to
real world problems through
inspiration overhaul.
making hovercrafts, boats
technology. This vision can
He says, “I strongly believe
and go-karts and in due
be seen coming alive through
that the path that humanity
course building it all on his
all that he does and we can’t
follows, needs to be pivoted
own. What were you doing
wait to see what’s in store,
for the better, and I wish
when you were 8, huh?!
but we can be rest assured
to spend my time working
that the future of this country
towards setting up those
He helped create The
pivoted pathways.” Yep, he
Makers Asylum along with
really is 19.
Vaibhav Chhabra and a
is in safe hands. God-dayum!
team of youngsters who Angad is currently pursuing
wanted to support the entire
his BSc in Electrical
maker movement and
Engineering at the Georgia
its community.
Institute of Technology in Atlanta, but his stint with
What’s important to
technology began when he
understand is that
was only 8 years old!
beyond the endless list of
Watching engineers at his
achievements that Angad
@ angadmakes
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Shivesh Bhatia, the man
If you take a look at
Traveler India awarded him
behind blog-turned-website
Shivesh’s Instagram page,
the Social Media Star of the
‘Bake with Shivesh’.
you’ll find some drooool
Year. ‘Bake with Shivesh’
worthy pictures! He is
also won ‘Best Dessert Blog’
Baking wasn’t always his
super instinctive with what
award by Better Homes and
passion and it was only
he does in the kitchen and
Gardens. From sugar-free
in the 11th grade that he
doesn’t plan his recipes,
to vegan to vegetarian,
realized sugar therapy was
apart from the times that
he’s made it and he’s got
a real thing and he could
there are family demands.
it all. The baker believes in
make something out of this.
No one can say no to
focusing on original content
Who knew, what started out family. Even if you’re a as a burnt batch of vanilla
and organic growth.
celebrity baker!
cupcakes could actually be
P.S - Please send our
a way to finding something
We at Under 25 aren’t the
way some of those lemon
you’re passionate about?
only ones who are crazy
cupcakes with matcha
Shivesh started posting
about his baked goods.
buttercream or maybe even
pictures of his food on
He won the Outlook Social
those strawberry tarts.
social media and the
Media Award and even
We know we’ll be saying
response was absolutely
got featured on Vogue’s list
Dayum after every bite!
incredible.
of “20 Under 26” in 2017. The same year, CondeNast
@ shivesh17
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Born to Indian parents, she best selves. For Aishwarya
share the same views with
was raised in Thailand.
that was Mr. Waltho.
their music
bullied and found refuge
The big stage transformed
You make us go Dayum,
in music to escape the
her from being this shy
Aishwarya!
unpleasantness of it.
and sweet Youtuber to
Music to her was always
a vibrant artist. Looking
an integral part of life as
at how overwhelmed
it was something constant
Aishwarya was while
and celebrated by her
performing, Monica Dogra
family. So gravitating
walked out on stage and
to music was never
gave her a quick pep talk.
questioned. Her family
Game recognizes game, I
were her biggest fans
guess?
Growing up she was
and constantly supported and pushed her into
Her goal is to become
making music a career.
a singer who moves her
And like all musicians,
audience with power and
there’s always a music
humility of her music.
teacher who inspires and
Her inspirations are Lucy
influences them to be their
Rose and Adele, who also
@ worldofaugust
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This one is for all you art lovers out there! The India Art Festival (IAF) is a contemporary art fair held annually in Mumbai and New Delhi. The Mumbai festival is usually held at the start of the year (but hold on) and the one held in New Delhi is held in November from the 22nd to the 25th at Thyagaraj Stadium. (Yes, you guys still have a chance to make it this year) I know what y’all are thinking, why are we recommending this art festival? Oh, we’ll tell you why. This is the only art fair that’s held in India that showcases art from mid-level to major galleries and independent artists.The artwork is presented in all forms including paintings, sculptures, digital prints, ceramics etc.
There’s something for everybody under one roof! But wait, there’s more.The IAF features almost 50 art galleries from Mumbai, Delhi, Chennai, Kolkata, Bangalore, Hyderabad, Ahmedabad and Jaipur. HOLD UP! This isn’t just nationwide, art from Canada, UK, UAE, Srilanka, Israel and Singapore are also showcased at the fair. The main focus of the IAF is to bring artists from different backgrounds into one common space so that the buying of art can be broken away from the confines of conventional art spaces. We think this is one experience you art lovers and art creators should not miss out on.
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You foodies are in for a treat! The Grub Fest is India’s biggest food festival and it’s held in New Delhi. Keep your wallets full and your bellies empty because on the 16th of October the best restaurants from all over the city will be there to serve you and your cravings! What goes with good food? Good music, duh. So get ready for some amazing performances and some amazing music from artists all over the country to keep you entertained as you chow down some amazing food.
think you get it, let us break this down for you. From milkshakes to waffles to burgers, they’ve got it all! What’s more, some of the best kept food secrets will also be revealed by some of the most talented chefs from the country. We have one thing and only one thing to say, Da-YUM
From mouth-watering desserts to aroma filled cuisines, there’s nothing that will not leave you satisfied. We don’t
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For all you tech junkies and start-up starters, this one is for you. So take notes.
dialogues on the future of the workspace and the impact of cutting edge technology.”
TechSparks has been bringing innovators, speakers, connections and answers for everyone in India for the last eight years and this year it’s going to be bigger and better. Held in Taj Yeshwanthpur, Bengaluru on the 5th and 6th of October, 2018. It is the place to be if you want to be a part of innovation, disruptive technologies and success stories.
TechSparks has had over 500 speakers including NITI’s Aayog CEO Amitabh Kant, Flipkart’s Binny Bansal, Bhavish Aggarwal of Ola Cabs and more! And a little birdie told us that this year it’s gonna get bigger and better.
This massive event has had almost 30,000 attendees. Isn’t this amazing? Imagine, all the conversations you can have under one roof. TechSparks answers all your questions. From “where does one raise capital and how to scale successfully” to “broader
Also, it’s going to be super interesting this year because Under 25 is a part of it in a big way as well. Lots of interesting announcements coming through, watch out!
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Ziro Music Festival is one of India’s biggest Indie festivals! This year it will be held on the 27th of September and it goes all the way to the 30th of September. Just when you know you’re gonna discover and hear good music, you realise how amazing the journey to Ziro is as well. Will the traveller in you lose your mind? Dayum right you will! So here’s how it goes, you first take a direct flight to Guwahati, Assam. You enjoy the amazing scenic sights Assam has to offer and get on a train that will take you to Naharlagun, a town that’s located at the foothills of the Himalayas. And finally you get into a taxi, which is usually a jeep. The cold winds will also be accompanying you and don’t forget to stop for some hot tea and a nice warm meal! Voila, you are at Ziro Valley. With greenery all around and tents set up everywhere, the Ziro Valley
brings you good music, diverse people, culture and tradition. Last year’s lineup included Khasi Bloods, Kroashia, Aswekeepsearching , Burudu, Lateral, Kum Chirui, Attingkok, Sky Level, Reggae Rajahs, Damo Suzuki, The Kathmandu Killers, Alaska Snack Time, Alobo Naga and the Band, Bint El Funk, Jambili, Thaalavattam and Dhruv Visvanath among others. Imagine how insane this year’s line up would be? It’s every Indie music lover’s wet dream. The Ziro Festival has become the go -to spot for everything young and music. 2 stages and over 40 musicians all at the same destination. Tickets starting from Rs.2000 going all the way to Rs.23000, there’s something for everyone! Dayum! By the looks of it, a bad time is impossible.
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Karwaan is a carefree, feel good travel film brought to life by Irrfan Khan’s sheer brilliance, Dulquer Salman’s charm and Mithila Palkar’s innocence. Strung together with beautiful visuals of South India (finally!) along with Prateek Kuhad’s soulful music (SAY WHAAT?!) This is a movie which is fresh and something that we’ve been craving for!
Demetri Martin is back with his signature one liners and witty drawings on his second Netflix Comedy Special. In this brilliant two-sided special, Martin leaves nothing to chance as he talks about everything that needs to be spoken about; that is doughnut holes, sports bars & the alphabets most aggressive letters! For all the comedy lovers out there, we’re sure this will make you go “HOT DAYUM!”
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If Facebook wasn’t scary enough already, with their Doesn’t “Hijo de puta” bring back
Candy Crush requests, ’well placed’ advertisements
so many memories?
and of course the Cambridge Analytica Scandal,
So while we wait for the 4th season
we’ve got something that’ll send shivers down
of Narcos, may we interest you
your spine. This investigative documentary revolves
in something similar? El Chapo is
around a reporter who is undercover as a content
a drama series which covers the
moderator.He is being given a rare peep at what
true story of the rise, capture and
makes and doesn’t make the cut on the world’s
escape of notorious Mexican drug
largest social network and what are the implications
lord, Joaquin ‘El Chapo’ Guzman.
of the 2.2 billion people who use it.
Football fans, UNITE! We’ve got something for you. Amazon Prime Video have released a ground breaking docu-series with a year’s footage of the current Premier League Champions ride to ravishing success. Get an exclusive look into Pep Guardiola’s methods and into the players lives on and off the pitch. Get your tissues ready, it’s a roller coaster.
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The biggest struggle out their for a writer is to get their work published. Here’s a hilarious take on the struggles of two screenwriters wherein they bring their screenplay at any and every situation. May it be at a coffee shop or the doctors office. We think this is a good read if you like all things funny. www.mcsweeneys.net/articles/how-to-talkabout-your-screenplay-in-any-social-situation
If you loved the Obama Biden memes that went around during the 2017 US Elections, you will go crazy with this book. It’s the classic case of the “Who Done it?” and it’s definitely a page turner.
This article is about the Young Pioneers of World War II and how they were brought up as a youth organization in the Soviet Union that promoted communist ideals of cooperation and hard work. This is a heavy read but it definitely is an interesting one allthatsinteresting.com/young-pioneerssoviet-union
These are 2 Indian Twitter accounts that we think you should follow. They have a reply to anything and everything via a tweet and the results are absolutely hilarious!
@Gabbar Singh After continuous reading and laughing we
@AksharPathak
have only one thing to ask, what are you
The hilarious Akshar Pathak will make you
smoking, bro? Honestly, the tweets Gabbar
laugh till your lungs give up. His Twitter
Singh posts are absolutely hilarious. Makes
feed is basically a funny take on everything
you wonder what’s going on in his head
relevant happening in India. So it sort of
(we secretly, kind off wanna live in there).
kills two birds with one stone, you get some basic news and a lot of laughter.
Poetry and storytelling in all forms are always loved and appreciated. Here are 2 Instagram accounts that play with style, format and spacing!
@writingsofvinati Vinati is an internationally published poet. Her poetry collection Udaari is so beautiful and fresh. She’s also a lawyer but by the looks of it, poetry is her calling.
@beautaplin Beau Taplin is an author and a social media influencer. Beau’s philosophy on life is simple: make it meaningful. We think his writing is very simple and impactful. The kind that gets you in the feels!
Who? To be honest, we didn’t know either. But he’s absolutely blowing our minds right now. Why? Well, this 16 year old became only the fifth Indian shooter to claim a gold in the Asian Games, beating a field of multiple world and Olympic champions in the 10m air pistol finals. You’ve made us teary eyed, and we honestly don’t mind! Keep going, Saurabh!
We’ve all lost that one introverted friend at a party, haven’t we? Wouldn’t you wish that there was a complete handbook full of ways to search for your missing friend? Look no further, we’ve done you a solid. The #HowToCatchAnIntrovert is the quirkiest way to find them with our personal favourite tip being, ‘Throw a cat into the room’.
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We all get the case of the Monday Blues. Funnily enough, Twitter has given us a solution for this as well#TuesdayThoughts where you’ll find anything and everything that could make you feel good to laugh. From motivational quotes to babies spilling their drinks, they’ve got it all. We at Under 25 think this is A1!
The ‘Kiki’ challenge is a thing of the past. Ever since the Bangalore City Police got involved at least. Instead, everyone is trying to replicate the soccer celebration of Tottenham Hotspur’s mercurial midfielder Dele Alli. Like most viral challenges, Alli’s celebration looks simple at first glance - like an upside down “OK” gesture - but it’s infuriatingly difficult to master. But, don’t worry we’ve got you! It’s a simple 3 part process.
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Through the year, we at Under 25 are constantly up to something and we want you know everything about it. Okay, we’ll cut straight to the chase. Self marketing is best marketing. Kthanksbyeee.
July was the Fitness Month and boy was there a lot of fitness. Under 25 partnered with LBB cycles, Outfit Gym and FreshMenu . The ones getting into ‘shape’ were split into two teams - Team Red and Team Blue. The teams worked out everyday at the Outfit Gym and prepared for their Weekly Challenge. Every week the tasks got tougher but the teams did not lose hope! Go check out our Instagram page. @under25official to see all the sweat and tears that were dropped.
We just completed ‘Food Month’ right now and it was definitely a month surrounded by some delicious food. Fresh Menu has been spicing up their menu and we’ve been indulging. We’ve also partnered with Lavonne Academy, India and have been bringing out some tasty stories! Watch it all on our Instagram page!
Content creation is at it’s absolute peak right now and there are some youngsters in the scene who are killing it and how! This month celebrates content creators, the power of creation and more importantly, all the creativity that exists today. Stay tuned and do not forget to follow us on Instagram and subscribe to our Youtube channel.