Curated Selves: Performing Identity and Authenticity on Instagram – Gyandeep Bhattacharyya
Jenny L. Davis broadly defined social media as the “set of interactive Internet applications that facilitate (collaborative or individual) creation,…
Food Instagram: Identity, Influence, and Negotiation edited by Emily J. H. Contois and Zenia Kish (2022): A Review by Subham Kumar
In a world where “camera eats first” has become an instinct, Food Instagram: Identity, Influence, and Negotiation edited by Emily…
From High Drama to the Mundane: How Influencers Showcase the Intricate Politics of Indian Households – Aanchal Dhull
If you’re a social media addict like me and a Hindi-speaking North Indian with an appetite for drama, you’re likely…
Snap, Share and Savour: Capturing Insta-worthy Escapes – Moureen Kalita
One afternoon, as I was scrolling randomly through my Instagram feed, a reel caught my attention: a beautiful young woman…
Serving ‘Traditional’ Food on Instagram: Visuality and Aesthetics – Rituparna Patgiri
Like most of us, I spend my free time looking at Instagram reels. During one such Instagram spree, I came…