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Issue 3 of a print-only independent magazine that's a home for courageous ideas and thought-provoking design by Bengaluru's best writers and artists.
LURU is the kind of magazine we love to root for: independent, print-only, and deeply invested in the city it calls home. Each issue picks apart a single theme, taking you across Bengaluru through tales and travels, both real and imagined. Issue 03 looks at the many games that shape how Bengalureans live—on the field, on the screen, onstage, and in everyday negotiations with power, love, and identity. From dog shows and drag kings to childhood consoles, hospital clowns, mythic villains, ageing actors, and the choreography of breakups, The Games We Play gathers stories that reveal how performance, strategy, rivalry, and playfulness run through the city’s cultural and emotional life. We think a subscription to LURU would make for 1) a great welcome gift for anyone who's just arrived and getting acquainted with the city, 2) a great souvenir for anyone who's visting or curious about it, and 3) a great farewell gift for the one's leaving!
We are driven by curiosity, and a deep love for product, and are committed to transparency. We scour the internet to find products we love—from brands we trust. We look for things that stand out for their distinctive design, quality and mindfulness. We recommend these finds on the Souk website and in our newsletters—and tell you exactly why we like them. Like any friend would do.
If you're new to this, here's the deal — when you buy something through a link on Souk, we may earn a percentage of the sale, but it is at no extra cost to you. This allows us to remain independent and focused on curating only what we genuinely love. Any ad or sponsored post will be clearly labelled as such — there are no secret product placements on Souk! Each time you use our links to buy something, it supports our team's hard work as your trusted shopping buddy.
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