Cultural Heritage
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Why the snow leopard has become the mascot for Ladakhi identity amid political, ecological anxieties
The region has been separated from Jammu and Kashmir but without constitutional provisions that would have guaranteed protection of its unique culture.
Padma Rigzin
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‘Behold the universe’: What draws Bengalis to visit Visva-Bharati – Rabindranath Tagore’s world
Anthropology students in the town examine a question close to home.
Sarveswar Sipoy, Naina Das, Ankita Mukherjee & Riya Gurung
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Kolkata’s Durga Puja added to Unesco’s ‘Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity’ list
The Unesco lauded the festival for its all-inclusive approach.
Scroll Staff
Trending
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High cholesterol: Supplements alone do little but a healthy diet can make a difference
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Why India must undo its long silence over the massacre of Muslims after Hyderabad integration in ’48
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Why India’s ties with Turkey are worse than ever before
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Humans of New York founder chides Humans of Bombay for filing copyright case against rival account
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Watch: The moment when a Las Vegas busker realised singer Kelly Clarkson was singing with her
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Cricket, fashion, nostalgia: Two Instagram pages are chronicling forgotten Dawoodi Bohra culture
Bohras of Calcutta and Stories of Surti Bohras are an attempt to puncture the stereotype of the religious, regressive Muslim.
Aarefa Johari
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Writer Amish Tripathi appointed director of Nehru Centre in London
Indian Council for Cultural Relations President Vinay Sahasrabudhe said the writer would bring more visibility to the flagship cultural centre.
Scroll Staff
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Why it’s significant that the UK has returned the locks of hair of an Ethiopian king
Ethiopia is a storytelling nation in which Emperor Tewodros has a special place.
Mohammed Girma, The Conversation
Video
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Watch: Many injured at roadside talent show ‘Happy Street’ in Madurai, Tamil Nadu
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Watch: Comedian imagines Karan Johar explaining ‘Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani’ roles to cast
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Watch: The moment when a Las Vegas busker realised singer Kelly Clarkson was singing with her
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Watch: Crocodile rescued after straying into open plot of land following heavy rain
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Caught on camera in a zoo: Two gorillas run for cover as it begins raining
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Sri Sri’s Art of Living and the art of hosting a private event at heritage temple site in Tamil Nadu
A state government department played a key role in getting permission from the ASI for Thanjavur’s Brihadisvara temple where private events are prohibited.
S Senthalir
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A movement through music: Why UNESCO was right to add reggae to its cultural heritage list
In doing so, the body has recognised the social and political importance of Jamaican music.
Christopher Partridge, The Conversation
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Culture Ministry starting ‘Vedic Heritage Portal’ to communicate scientific knowledge in the Vedas
The Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts in Delhi will set up and manage it.
Shreya Roy Chowdhury
The Reel
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Start the week with a film: KG George’s ‘Irakal’ is a singular study of a psycho
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Watch: Marathi series ‘Shantit Kranti’ gets a second season
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‘Kumari Srimathi’ trailer: In Nithya Menen-led Telugu show, a woman stakes claim to her inheritance
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‘The Great Indian Family’ review: Well-meaning but simplistic
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‘Sultan Of Delhi’ trailer: Tahir Raj Bhasin leads series about ambition in 1960s India
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Between heritage and home: Chinese-origin Pakistanis negotiate the recent growth of Sino-Pak ties
Chinese migration to Pakistan has increased with CPEC construction. But there is also a long established ethnic Sino community in the country.
Alice Ping-hsiu Lin, Dawn.com
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Bangladesh’s abiding love for the Taj Mahal should be a lesson for the new Mughal-hating India
The Taj is everywhere in Bangladesh – from coffee mugs to wedding halls and a disastrous replica.
Hugo Ribadeau Dumas
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Does Victoria’s Secret’s new collection cross the line between appreciation and appropriation?
At Victoria's Secret recent fashion show, models strutted down the runway wearing Native-inspired regalia.
George Nicholas, The Conversation
The Field
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Watch, Asian Games: Men’s 10m air rifle team wins India’s first gold medal in Hangzhou
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India at Asian Games, Sept 26 schedule: Shooting, boxing, hockey continues
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Watch, Asian Games: Indian rowers add to tally with two bronze medals
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Watch, highlights: Indian women’s cricket team win the Asian Games gold after win over Sri Lanka
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Asian Games, Cricket: Titas Sadhu steps up to fill a void and help her team win gold