Editor’s Note »
Welcome to the second edition of Vibe. This issue is all about intersections—where tradition collides with technology, where identity is redefined through art, and where the future is quietly taking shape today.
We open with the world of finance, where AI is becoming the founder’s not-so secret weapon—transforming chaos into clarity, and speed into a powerful edge. In the same spirit of transformation, we break down Bitcoin, once ridiculed but now unstoppable, forcing us to rethink the very idea of value. And from data to decision making, Forrester’s latest recognition of CriticalRiver shows how trust and growth are built not on more information, but on better, cleaner insights.
But innovation isn’t just about machines. It’s also about people who dare to disrupt. Drag artiste Patruni Sastry is rewriting binaries with wit, glitter, and unapologetic brilliance. Actor Saiyami Kher, fresh from conquering Ironman 70.3 twice, shows us what resilience and self-belief can achieve — while reminding us she’s still hungry for more.
Culture, too, gets its spotlight. The Kolhapuri chappal’s journey from local markets to Prada’s runway sparks a fierce debate on authenticity and cultural ownership. Meanwhile, designer Shravan Kummar reminds us that true couture is not fleeting — it is heritage woven into every thread, bridging artisanship and modernity.
Lighter indulgences abound too. Matcha is suddenly everywhere — from Instagram feeds to café counters — becoming the new global obsession. And in our digital age, we explore whether India’s dating apps are really making it easier to find love — or just making that choice much harder.
Finally, we step back and ask: if the last decades belonged to smartphones and the internet, could the next belong to quantum leaps and ambient computing? The future, as always, feels closer than it seems.
Welcome to a world in motion.
Team Vibe: Farhaan Tipu, Lineysha Jain, Pranay J, Manisha Kaushal, Mallik T, Mallikarjun
Design: Feroz Shaik