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Culture
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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
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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
Trending
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The real reason why Modi says what he does – Hindu India accepts it
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BJP’s street-fighters in coastal Karnataka want a share in power
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The Assam voter who no longer supports the BJP because of the CAA
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Lok Sabha polls: Ladakh MP rallies supporters after BJP drops him from candidate list
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For better or for worse? Shifts in gender norms in India – in 12 charts
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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
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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
Video
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Watch: K-Pop singer Aoora sings in Assamese as he collaborates with Nilotpal Bora in a new folk song
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Watch Anu Malik and Sonu Nigam’s impromptu performance of ‘Main Hoon Na’ at Farah Khan’s home
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Watch: Doordarshan newsreader faints on live TV in Kolkata owing to severe heat
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Watch: Spice Girls sing ‘Stop’ as bandmates reunite to celebrate Victoria Beckham’s 50th birthday
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Watch: Over 350 ballerinas come together to break the world record for standing on tip toes
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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
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Hindustani stalwart Amarnath’s path to musical glory ran through the carnage of the Partition
A new biography shines some light on the unusual life and art of one of the most admirable musicians of the 20th century.
Malini Nair
The Reel
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Watch: In ‘The Big Cigar’, the Black Panther founder flees America through a fake movie
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‘Dil Dosti Dilemma’ review: A feelgood entertainer about young love and old ties
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In ‘Tahader Katha’, the many partitions endured by a freedom fighter
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Watch: Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman in ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ trailer
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Start the week with a film: A legend returns in ‘Bob Marley: One Love’
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Instead of buying your way to wellness, try this five-step method for wellbeing
Long-term wellbeing comes from a committed pursuit of both pleasure and meaning.
Ben Gibson, The Conversation & Victoria Ruby-Granger, The Conversation
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A work in progress, helping others: Lessons from a course on happiness
Unless we keep working at it, the improvements are temporary.
Sarah Jelbert, The Conversation & Bruce Hood, The Conversation
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‘I want to connect culture, people, food in one sentence’: Restauranteur and food writer Asma Khan
‘To eat is a privilege, but just because you’re poor, a refugee, or in a war zone doesn’t mean that you are someone without the right to feel satisfied.’
Shree Thaarshini Sriraman & Vighnesh Hampapura
The Field
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Watch, highlights ISL 2023-24: Mumbai City win dramatic semi-final first leg against FC Goa
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Athletics, Asian U20 C’ships: India clinch medals in men’s javelin, discus and 1500m on opening day
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Boundaries and impact: The imbalance in IPL 2024 shows it is not a good time to be a bowler
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IPL 2024: Delhi Capitals hold their nerve to beat Gujarat Titans in a high-scoring thriller
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Boxing: Preeti to headline India’s 50-member squad for Asian U-22 & Youth Boxing Championship