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Cricket, class and baila: The many layers of Sri Lanka’s celebrated Royal Thomian sports encounter

With an unbroken 145-year streak, the face-off between two of the island-nation’s oldest schools has become a cultural rite of passage for the nation’s elite.

Uditha Devapriya
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Uthpala Wijesuriya
· Apr 21, 2024 · 11:30 am
Biba Jagmohan Kaur: The legend whose music captured the essence of Punjabi culture and the ‘Jutt’

Sometime in the 25 years since her passing, Punjab changed. Punjabi music has become universalised but its golden era ended with her.

Aarnav Tewari-Sharma
· Jun 25, 2023 · 11:30 am
The scene-stealing Wonder Woman, from the page to the screen

After making an impressive debut in ‘Batman v Superman’, the crusader in a bustier is finally getting her own movie.

Ankita Maneck
· Mar 26, 2016 · 09:45 am

An alternative femininity: behind the enduring fascination of Audrey Hepburn

She broke the stereotype and redefined style and class. Her image exuded innocence and honesty that spoke to women across generations.

Rachel Moseley, The Conversation
· Jul 08, 2015 · 02:30 pm