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Étienne-Jules Marey
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Étienne-Jules Marey

Conchita Fernandes looks back at the remarkable life of Étienne-Jules Marey, the relatively less known pioneer of the study of movement.

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November 2016
Interstellar
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Interstellar

A trip to India’s highest astronomical observatory by OVERDRIVE (India’s largest auto magazine) and Mercedes-Benz

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November 2016
An Island Of Hope
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An Island Of Hope

Sakshi Parikh takes a look at the sharp street photography by José Luis Barcia Fernández filled with vivid geometry and strong juxtapositions.

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February 2017
William Eggleston
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William Eggleston

No one, perhaps, has ever been as defiant about colour, as William Eggleston. No one, also, has been as criticised. Raj Lalwani writes.

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February 2017
An Eye For A Phone?
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An Eye For A Phone?

With the hype around the iPhone 7 Plus at skyscraper levels, Natasha Desai investigates whether it is truly groundbreaking.

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December 2016
Prabuddha Dasgupta
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Prabuddha Dasgupta

Prabuddha Dasgupta’s Edge of Faith is a remarkably ruminative document of a lived experience. Raj Lalwani muses on the journey of the visual poet of melancholy.

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December 2016
The African Portraits
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The African Portraits

Mahesh Shantaram chronicles everyday racism in India through a series of poignant portraits of African students who live here. Raj Lalwani discusses the visual and social nuances that lie within.

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December 2016
Let There Be Light!
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Let There Be Light!

The Canon EF-M 28mm Macro IS STM is the fi rst macro lens meant for Canon’s mirrorless segment. Vedika Singhania puts it to test.

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August 2017
Home Of The Unknown
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Home Of The Unknown

Åsa Sjöström creates awareness and intimacy, with a blend of documentary and fine art photography, and personal intent. Sainethra Hariharan discovers a sense of both affinity and hope within the quiet telling of Sjöström’s stories.

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August 2017
Walking the Line
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Walking the Line

Senthil Kumaran speaks to Natasha Desai from the front lines of the prolonged struggle for territory between humans and tigers.

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April 2017
Restoring Normalcy
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Restoring Normalcy

The Fujifi lm XF 35mm f/2 R WR is the second lens for Fuji’s X series of cameras that offers a focal length of 35mm, but is a stop slower. Shridhar Kunte put it through its paces.

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April 2017
Keen & Versatile
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Keen & Versatile

With the Fujinon XF 50-140mm f/2.8 R LM OIS WR, Fujifi lm brings a quintessential workhorse to the X-series lineup. K Madhavan Pillai puts it to the test.

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June 2017
A Master Of Portraits
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A Master Of Portraits

Sakshi Parikh tests the Sigma 135mm f/1.8 DG HSM Art to see whether it is able to maintain the superb standards of the Sigma Art lineup. Here’s what she found out.

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June 2017
Fujifilm X-T2 - X Marks The Spot
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Fujifilm X-T2 - X Marks The Spot

K Madhavan Pillai tests the much-awaited Fujifi lm X-T2 to find out if it manages to recaptures the magic of its predecessor.

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January 2018
A Beginner's Guide
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A Beginner's Guide

Tanvi Dhulia puts Canon’s latest iteration, the EOS 200D to the test. How does the compact DSLR fare?

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January 2018
A Classic Addition
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A Classic Addition

The FE 100–400mm f/4.5-5.6 is the fi rst lens in Sony’s armoury to reach beyond the 300mm mark, and that is made for E-mount full frame cameras. Shridhar Kunte shares his experience.

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January 2018
Meet the Strangers
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Meet the Strangers

Shizuka Yokomizo attempts to capture the personal worlds of those unknown to her, through a series of planned chance encounters.

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September 2016
The Songs of Silence...
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The Songs of Silence...

This Independence Day, BP, along with its sister magazine, Overdrive began a remarkable journey in Audi Q3, Q5 and Q7 SUV cars to the Siachen Base Camp, and raised the national flag with our troops posted there.

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September 2016
Silent Requiems
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Silent Requiems

Ismail Ferdous talks to Conchita Fernandes about the dangers involved in forgetting and moving on,without any respite for those facing grievous loss.

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September 2016
"Photography Is A Visual Methodology, Which Allows Me To Understand And Learn About The World That Surrounds Me."
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"Photography Is A Visual Methodology, Which Allows Me To Understand And Learn About The World That Surrounds Me."

I have always initiated each project based on my understanding of the historical and political contexts of what I’m photographing.

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January 2017
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Nimble All-rounder

The Sony FE 24-105mm f/4 G OSS comes as a very welcome addition to the lineup for many photographers. K Madhavan Pillai puts it to the test.

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May 2018
The First Ever Spacewalker
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The First Ever Spacewalker

Bruce McCandless was on the receiving end of the transmission at NASA’s mission control, when Neil Armstrong uttered the following... “That’s one small step for a man, one giant leap for mankind.”

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April 2018
Oppo F5: An Oppo for Pretty People
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Oppo F5: An Oppo for Pretty People

On the face of it, the Oppo F5 offers quite a bang for the buck. K Madhavan Pillai reports.

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April 2018
Wide Choice Narrowed
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Wide Choice Narrowed

The Canon EF-M 11–22mm is the fi rst wide-angle lens from the company’s mirrorless camera segment. Shridhar Kunte puts it to the test.

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July 2017
4010mah Of Redemption...
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4010mah Of Redemption...

The Gionee A1 is yet another device targetted at a selfie-loving audience. Natasha Desai puts in on her test bench.

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July 2017
Early Tornado Chasers
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Early Tornado Chasers

This dramatic picture is the second known image captured of a tornado.

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July 2017
A Classic Redefined
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A Classic Redefined

K Madhavan Pillai tests the Canon 85mm f/1.4L IS USM to discover how this classic short telephoto portrait lens is different from the rest.

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February 2018
All Powered Up And A Ways To Go
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All Powered Up And A Ways To Go

field-tests the Gionee M7 Power, a new entrant in a rather competitive, mid-level segment.

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February 2018
Lacking Vision
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Lacking Vision

For its price tag, the InFocus Vision 3’s specs appear promising. But how does it perform? Conchita Fernandes finds out.

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February 2018
The TV Sitters
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The TV Sitters

Natasha Desai discusses Olivier Culmann’s thoughtful gaze over the banality yet relatability of the act of watching television.

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October 2016