Legend And Lore
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What the spider tales of Indians in the Caribbean reveal about our fragility and powers of endurance
A web, rather than a root, gives a better image of how humans converge, unfold and heal as social beings.
Ajay Gandhi
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The legend of the Indian prince who is the forefather of all Cambodians
The love story of prince Preah Thong and Naga princess Neang Neak is intrinsic to Cambodian culture, passed on to every child at a young age.
Ajay Kamalakaran
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Maha Shivratri: Bengal has two Shiva traditions – of the potbellied peasant and the King of Kailash
When did Shivratri assume importance among the masses of Bengal?
Jawhar Sircar
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Maharashtra ruling alliance accused of insulting state by placing Shivaji-style headgear on PM Modi
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Football: Sunil Chhetri’s legacy goes beyond the playing field
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Constitution, cows, rations: Why Dalits in UP want to vote out the BJP
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This personal narrative explores the joy and irony of small-town life in India
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These innovations have made Amrik Sukhdev Dhaba in Murthal the truck drivers’ favourite since 1967
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Why Arjuna’s massive chariot in Mahabalipuram suddenly got named after Ganesha
The meaning behind monuments and temples, even when carved out of solid stone, can always be reinterpreted.
Jennifer Howes
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Hell hath no fury like a woman scorned: The legend of the bell of Dōjō-ji
Dōjō-ji is a Buddhist temple dedicated to Senju Kannon or Avalokiteśvara.
Yasuo Ohtsuka
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Was Helen really to blame for the Trojan War – or just a scapegoat?
For over 2,800 years, audiences have grappled with the destructive power.
Jan Haywood, The Conversation
Video
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Watch: Meet Figaro, the curious cat who loves to ‘help’ her human making pottery
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Watch: Messi, the dog from ‘Anatomy of a Fall’, walks the red carpet at the Cannes Film Festival
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Video: Being Muslim in today’s India
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Watch: Massive rainstorm hits Mumbai, strong winds knock down trees, damage cars
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‘Barking news’: Woman turns journalist to ‘report’ on mischiefs and complaints by her pet dogs
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From legend to science: The tame crocodiles of Karachi's Manghopir shrine
The highlight of any visit to the tomb of the Sufi saint is a jaunt to feed the reptiles in the adjoining pond.
Nadeem F Paracha
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Found and lost? Old Hyderabad’s famous tunnels
Two underground arches found near the Charminar may have been destroyed, but the idea of a secret tunnel between the Charminar and the Golconda fort lives on.
Ram Karan