A look back over the past six days.
1. Singers across India go into panic at rumour that cult throat lozenge firm is shutting down
Rumours that a firm that manufacturers an ayurvedic cough lozenge had an unexpected consequence: India's singers confessed that Kushal Kanthil was a reassuring accessory in practice and at performances. Read the story here.
2. Four dance sequences from classic Jayalalithaa movies
Jayalalithaa is noted for her nifty political moves. Here is evidence of her brilliant dance moves from her career as an actress in Tamil and Bollywood films.
3. Pakistani rappers remind the world that YouTube is banned in their country
YouTube has been banned in Pakistan since 2012. Pakistani musicians Adil Omar and Ali Gul Pir made a video to demand that the restrictions be lifted. Watch the videos and read the article here.
4. Musharraf comedy show has Pakistan enthralled
Former president Pervez Musharraf's travails in court have provided Pakistan much amusement. Story here.
5. India’s first film museum, set to open soon, has a disputed history
The country's first museum dedicated to cinema will soon throw open its doors. But the building was acquired in dubious circumstances. Read all about it here.
6. As Indians criticise Qatar construction deaths, a sad fact: India ranks No. 1 in construction worker deaths
Voices have been raised in protest, over the horrific number of deaths of Indian construction workers in Qatar. But India's record in ensuring the safety of workers at home isn't stellar. Click here to read the article.
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1. Singers across India go into panic at rumour that cult throat lozenge firm is shutting down
Rumours that a firm that manufacturers an ayurvedic cough lozenge had an unexpected consequence: India's singers confessed that Kushal Kanthil was a reassuring accessory in practice and at performances. Read the story here.
2. Four dance sequences from classic Jayalalithaa movies
Jayalalithaa is noted for her nifty political moves. Here is evidence of her brilliant dance moves from her career as an actress in Tamil and Bollywood films.
3. Pakistani rappers remind the world that YouTube is banned in their country
YouTube has been banned in Pakistan since 2012. Pakistani musicians Adil Omar and Ali Gul Pir made a video to demand that the restrictions be lifted. Watch the videos and read the article here.
4. Musharraf comedy show has Pakistan enthralled
Former president Pervez Musharraf's travails in court have provided Pakistan much amusement. Story here.
5. India’s first film museum, set to open soon, has a disputed history
The country's first museum dedicated to cinema will soon throw open its doors. But the building was acquired in dubious circumstances. Read all about it here.
6. As Indians criticise Qatar construction deaths, a sad fact: India ranks No. 1 in construction worker deaths
Voices have been raised in protest, over the horrific number of deaths of Indian construction workers in Qatar. But India's record in ensuring the safety of workers at home isn't stellar. Click here to read the article.
