a cultural trend around the World!
A myriad of colourful kites fill the Indian sky to announce the arrival of Spring; kite flying gathers a frenzied momentum – whether it is the festival of Uttarayan or Independence Day, … Read More
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As coronavirus mutates, the world stumbles again to respond
DURBAN: Doctors and nurses at a South African hospital group noticed an odd spike in the number of Covid-19 patients in their wards in late October. The government had slackened … Read More
World leaders condemn riot at US Capitol building
The violence erupted after US President Donald Trump spoke to protesters to repeat his false claim that he won the US election in November. Scenes of armed rioters breaching and … Read More
New Covid strain in Nigeria: Another new coronavirus variant found in Nigeria, says Africa CDC | World News
NAIROBI: Another new variant of the novel coronavirus seems to have emerged in Nigeria, the head of Africa’s disease control body said on Thursday, cautioning more investigation was needed. The … Read More
A World Beneath the Sands by Toby Wilkinson review – the golden age of Egyptology | History books
In 1880, a ship from Alexandria moored off 23rd Street, New York City. On board was an obelisk. Nothing proclaimed imperial might quite like a phallic pharaonic monument. This was … Read More
Not a wonderful world: why Louis Armstrong was hated by so many | Music
“I cannot think of another American artist who so failed his own talent. What went wrong?” asked one biographer of Louis Armstrong. “The sheer weight of his success and its … Read More
How TikTok changed the world in 2020
For Ryan it isn’t just about the quality of your content but your behaviour as an individual. He references @kallmekris, a creator who’s created several loveable return characters including a … Read More
How Indian printed and painted cotton textiles (chintz) changed the world!
For thousands of years, Indian textiles have been ‘objects of desire’ across the world, renowned for their rich craftsmanship and unique aesthetic. From heavy calicoes to light muslin, Indian cotton … Read More