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fast glam

[For

Toshada

Uma

and

Nishka

Lulla]

Photographs:

VIJIT GUPTA;

Hair

and

Make-Up:

NISHA GULATI AT FAZE MANAGEMENT

Bodysuit, H&M;

earring, Outhouse

TOSHADA

UMA,

MODEL

“‘Fight back’ is what I

constantly tell myself,

and I want it to be

etched into everyone’s

conscience. Nobody

will fight for you, you

must fight for your own

causes. Our opinions

are important, valid

and must be voiced;

they absolutely cannot

be shushed in times

of trouble. If you think

you’re oppressed by

causes that are societal

or communal, rage

against the system and

support shall follow if it

has to... Nevertheless,

make your place and

stand your ground. Not

only must you fight the

problems around you,

you must also fight the

vices within you. Do not

give into the negativity

in your mind and never

let yourself think that

you’re weak either.

Fight your thoughts if

they ever tell you your

battles are not worth

fighting for. And I want

this to be an echo in the

back of our minds, so

that we remember to

fight back—especially

when times get rough.”