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Culture
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Portraits of India’s people by a Flemmish artist who lived on the margins of 18th-century Calcutta
Baltazard Solvyns, who ended up in India as an unlicensed resident, was far more immersed in Indian life than his European counterparts of the time.
Giles Tillotson
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Herding in the aisles: The follow-the-leader approach that makes deplaning a nuisance
The herd mentality may have ensured sustenance and safety once upon a time but now it often blinds us to the right choice.
Rohan Banerjee
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Blackness and identity: In Cuba, an Afro hair care initiative goes to the roots and beyond
Community hair salon Rizo Libre aims to enable Black people to have a conversation about racism, identity and self-esteem – through their hair.
Rachel Pereda, The Human Journalism Network
Trending
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Start the week with a film: Why ‘Manjummel Boys’ was a blockbuster
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Election Commission orders transfer of Andhra Pradesh police chief
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‘We are living in perpetual fear’: Prajwal Revanna video leaks spark panic among women in Hassan
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Ramachandra Guha: How Narendra Modi has undermined the practice of science in India
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The BJP wants an Opposition-free Gujarat. But some are putting up a fight
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‘Hand of God’: How a young Indian Navy sailor returned from the dead in Australia in 1951
An 18-year-old stoker was presumed dead after he fell off a navy destroyer. By a miracle he survived, swam in cold waters to the shore and found his way back.
Ajay Kamalakaran
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By mixing Carnatic and Hindustani, Mysore’s kings helped create a unique body of music
The Mysore court was once a melting pot of forms and genres, from which emerged a niche repertory for the veena that is scarcely known and rarely performed.
Malini Nair
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Why Britain rebuffed Australia’s effort to recruit Indian labour for its pearl fishing industry
The public anger over the exploitation of Indian labour across the British Empire made the government in Delhi wary of sending workers to Australia in 1920.
Ajay Kamalakaran
Video
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Watch: South Korean band performs Rabindra Sangeet accompanied by traditional Korean instruments
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Watch: This man fused hip-hop with Bharatnatyam to dance to Shakira’s ‘Hips Don’t Lie’
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Watch: Comedian hilariously mimics different types of announcements at railway stations
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Eco India: A new buzzword for a protein rich animal feed: Insect farming
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Eco India, Episode 259: How future-proof innovations can revolutionize the way we protect nature
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Mine but not really mine: Why ‘owning’ digital items doesn’t feel the same
Our music, films, books and photographs are increasingly accessed via digital platforms rather than stored on our shelves.
Rebecca Mardon, The Conversation
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Is chewing gum the way to a healthier diet?
The answer is no and here’s why.
Sandra Sunram-Lea, The Conversation
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Is apple cider vinegar as good for health as it sounds?
There isn’t as much scientific evidence to support its popularity as a health tonic as some influencers might like to think.
Stephen Hughes, The Conversation
The Reel
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Watch: Manoj Bajpayee’s hundredth movie ‘Bhaiyya Ji’ is a revenge drama
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Start the week with a film: Why ‘Manjummel Boys’ was a blockbuster
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How actor Shahana Goswami flies under the radar and above the competition
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‘Presumed Innocent’ trailer: Jake Gyllenhaal plays a lawyer accused of murdering his lover
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‘Lampan’ trailer: Marathi series is based on Prakash Narayan Sant’s stories
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How Indians won civil rights in Australia
Government officials and influential private citizens took up the cause of Indian immigrants in Australia, which had a state-sanctioned discrimination policy.
Ajay Kamalakaran
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Younger generations have less freedom and independence – and it is affecting their happiness
Over-protecting children can inadvertently hinder their psychological development.
Fiorentina Sterkaj, The Conversation
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What Hannah Arendt’s philosophy says about not taking criticism personally
The distinction between who and what we are reminds us to uncouple our sense of self-worth from the opinions of others.
Samantha Fazekas, The Conversation
The Field
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Olympics, Athletics: India’s men’s and women’s 4x400m relay teams make the cut for Paris Games 2024
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IPL 2024: Kolkata Knight Riders move to the top spot after comfortable win over Lucknow Super Giants
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IPL 2024: Ravindra Jadeja stars with all-round performance in Chennai’s win over Punjab
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Women’s T20 World Cup: India to face Pakistan on October 6 as ICC announce tournament schedule
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Watch, highlights ISL 2023-24 final: Mumbai City beat Mohun Bagan Super Giant for second Cup title