Cultural Symbols

Why Sri Lanka named its first-ever satellite after Ravana

For some Sinhala-Buddhists, the mythological king is a symbol who challenges Indian cultural hegemony.

Sruthisagar Yamunan
· Jul 06, 2019 · 09:00 am
How Nazis twisted the swastika into a symbol of hate

The swastika, an ancient and innocent symbol in many cultures for hundreds of years, now represents racial hatred.

James M Skidmore, The Conversation
· Sep 05, 2017 · 07:30 pm
Barbie bows to diversity with three new sizes, seven skin tones, 22 eye colours and a lot more

She can be petite, tall or curvy, besides the original form.

Scroll Staff
· Jan 29, 2016 · 03:33 pm