Re-imagining Tradition
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How England’s colonial push 150 years ago prompted the invention of its ‘ancient’ royal ceremonies
It is worth remembering that the rituals accompanying Queen Elizabeth’s death are of relatively recent vintage.
Ronojoy Sen
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How modern AI and virtual reality reflect principles of India’s ancient Vedanta philopsophy
In VR, we’re often called upon to do battle with evil forces, confronting jeopardy and virtual mortality along the way.
Akhandadhi Das, Aeon
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What if Mughal miniature paintings were set in modern times?
An army of relatives greets a Dubai-returned uncle, runaway brides and a new Samsung Galaxy S5 feature in this series of pictures tweeted by a Pakistani law student.
Mridula Chari
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Faltering economy, poor citizens, South Asia’s bully: The reality of India’s global ambitions
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Banana republic in the making?: A South Asian perspective on India from Kathmandu
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JD(S) suspends MP Prajwal Revanna amid sexual abuse allegations
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Fact-checking five days of Narendra Modi’s speeches: A catalogue of lies
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In Mathura, Muslims say they were denied their vote. No complaints in Hindu areas