Across Cultures
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Happy New Year of the Pig! The fascinating story of the Chinese calendar
The Chinese New Year is welcomed with fireworks, whose sound, together with the sound of drums and music, is meant to scare away the demon Nian.
Sara Chiesura
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Why modern theories of psychology may suffer from a pro-Western bias
Psychological phenomena have long been thought of as universal. Turns out that scientists may have been blinded by their own, largely Western, culture.
Nicolas Geeraert, The Conversation
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From mummification to ‘sky burials’: Why we need death rituals
Death rituals help us to cope with loss and perhaps even feelings of guilt associated with disposing of a corpse.
Jonathon Jong, The Conversation
Trending
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By mixing Carnatic and Hindustani, Mysore’s kings helped create a unique body of music
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The real reason why Modi says what he does – Hindu India accepts it
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The Assam voter who no longer supports the BJP because of the CAA
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‘My son lost his job during demonetisation but at least it removed black money’
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‘Supporter of BJP met me’: Surat candidates on the various reasons they withdrew from the election
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Translating an Inuit tale: How many words does Marathi have for ice?
Written in Inuktitut in 1969, Canada's first Inuit novel 'Harpoon of the Hunter' has made its Indian debut in Hindi and Marathi.
Mridula Chari
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Move aside 'Night Watch' – Rembrandt painted Mughal miniatures too
The European painter's Mughal studies influenced his later Biblical paintings.
Mridula Chari
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Five Indian classical music performances by foreigners
These foreigners overcame huge challenges, from mastering difficult lyrics to adapting Western instruments, to gain command over the form.
Scroll Staff
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