FAQs

While we want to drift away in the vast ocean of information in cyberspace, Trisha, our main contributor asked us the most pertinent question… “Where is Caleidoscope heading to…” Baffled by this intriguing question, we set out to answer a set of Frequently Asked Questions to clarify doubts of our readers.  

 
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What is Caleidoscope?

Caleidoscope.in is a forum that intends to collect interesting experiences and unique information on niche subjects such as Offbeat Travel, Alternative Lifestyle, Volunteering, Design, Art & Culture, Food, Nostalgiphilia, etc. Just like a Kaleidoscope which fascinates you with new design every time you view it, we would like to offer a different and interesting take on everyday life and a first time view of undiscovered aspects of life as well.

 
Who is behind C-scope?

Levine Lawrence and Nagaraj D H are the originators of the idea of creating this forum. Other core team members are: Trisha B, Monica L.

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We aspire to cover the same topic in a different manner where the author's personal thoughts on the subject are more crucial than just factual narration. we seek experts to write on topics which they have dealt with for years; we also want total amateurs who have no clue about a subject and yet would have an opinion on it!

 
Why C-scope?

In the rapid fast pace of our lives, we are losing some essential aspects which we can reminisce only when they have become faded memories. The primary reason of setting up C-scope is to compile and preserve those endearing aspects of our lives which would soon become nostalgia. So C-scope aims to be a den or adda for Nostagliphiliacs! It will also be a repository of new sparkling ideas that can inspire others to emulate. That’s why our motto is “pinch of jazz, loads of nostalgia!”

 
Where?

C-scope believes that any one who leads an alternative lifestyle or observes life in a different manner can write about it from any part of the world. So we can cover any aspect from across the globe, but as of now, we would like to focus on India.

When did it start?

The origin of the idea came about when the core team was touring Nepal in December 2007. There in places like Thamel in Kathmandu and Pokhara, we met myriad type of people from across the globe who had diverse opinion about everything under the sun. Then a thought came about on the need to compile these views in one repository for posterity.

 
How to contribute?

Anyone who is interested to write about their personal experience of a unique aspect of life can send us their topic through the ‘submit a story’ link. The story should essentially a personal account written in simple plain English. Typically the story should have 700 words of text and a picture to accompany. You can take facts from other sites by quoting the reference, but the overall content should be original. We can only pay you modest fee for each article, right now. later when we have revenue model, we can afford to pay a better fee. So go ahead and dump your opinion on any subject of your interest. But our editors will have the final say whether you do have a thought to ponder or you are just rambling into empty cyber space!

We hope these basic FAQs clear most of your doubts. For further details, check the ‘about Us’ page or mail us at lifestyle@caleidoscope.in