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

Barbie gets a makeover, new dolls will have different body types, hair and skin colour

Mattel’s toy, which became an iconic figure after its 1959 launch, has been facing poor sales for several years now, forcing the company to finally broaden its idea of beauty.

Scroll Staff

· Jan 29, 2016 · 08:02 am

From South Carolina to Northern Ireland: why the flags we fly matter

Symbols matter – and there's no stronger symbol than a flag in a post-conflict society.

John Brewer, The Conversation

· Jun 26, 2015 · 06:30 am