Diverse representation is an expectation, but as individuals no longer allow themselves to be defined in singular terms, there's mounting pressure on brands to understand and sensitively reflect how the intersections between race, gender, class, and ability impact people's everyday lives.

From decentralised autonomous organisations (DAOs) run on Discord to city-wide mutual aid groups, people are finding safety and optimism in numbers. For growing numbers of people, collective action is emerging as the only viable solution to compounding crises and deepening alienation.

The Museum of Wonky English by Duolingo highlights the unintended comedy that often results when learning a language. With many people looking to upskill amid tumultuous times, there is space for brands to create a feeling of safety and security for those looking to spread their wings.

Although higher education in India is conducted in English, the country is home to hundreds of communities who speak different languages and have little exposure to English. To make education more inclusive to them, the government is extending education in native languages.

An abundance of new content is what sets Netflix apart from other streaming services. In an attempt to expand its global audience base, it’s acquiring local content, dubbing and subtitling a significant amount of its offering, and creating targeted ads with local talent speaking the local language.

Language boundaries are breaking as content made in Indian languages, other than Hindi, is attracting more audiences with strong scripts and diverse stories. As streaming companies bump up their budgets, why is this move towards pan-Indian content so appealing to both native and foreign speakers?