A cultural magazine that weaves together threads of Indian heritage, identity and acceptance across multiple creative domains.
REET is a magazine issue focused on Indian culture, heritage, identity and acceptance. It is edited by Ankita Dutta and Aatrayee Nath, with contributions from writers and artists. The issue is structured into sections covering design and fashion, art and literature, film and music, and lifestyle.
The design and fashion section opens with a feature on Chhau, a semi-classical dance form from Odisha, Jharkhand and West Bengal. It discusses the dance's masks, footwork, martial origins and spiritual themes, and how its essence is translated into modern fashion and art. A styled photoshoot titled 'Mukhota. The Culture Within' accompanies the feature.
The art and literature section includes pieces on artist Tapas Sarkar, painter and poet Jayshree Shah, Jhumpa Lahiri's novel 'The Namesake', and Devdutt Pattanaik's book 'The Pregnant King'. These explore storytelling, visual art and literary narratives rooted in Indian traditions.
The film and music section covers Raj Rachakonda's work '8 A.M Metro', Rishab Rikhiram Sharma's blending of heritage with rhythm, Ashutosh Gowariker's film 'Swades', and Sid Sriram's modern classical bridge. These pieces examine how contemporary film and music engage with Indian cultural themes.
The lifestyle section features Yazdani Bakery, Oye Kake (a North Indian food experience), Jahangir Art Gallery in Mumbai, and an editor's cache. It also includes advertisements for brands such as Molt (modern Indian adornment), Tangerine Life, and Buy Artisan. The magazine is 102 pages long and includes a full masthead and editorial team listing.