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'Everyone Said Tu Karega': India Batting Coach Sitanshu Kotak On Abhishek Sharma's Comeback
India batting coach Sitanshu Kotak credited the team's culture and unwavering belief in ensuring that Abhishek Sharma would come good one day during their successful 2026 Men's T20 World Cup 2026 campaign.
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Ancient Footprints in White Sands Confirm Humans Reached America 23,000 Years Ago
Ancient footprints discovered in White Sands, New Mexico, have been confirmed to be over 23,000 years old, pushing back the timeline of human presence in the Americas by nearly 10,000 years. Radiocarbon dating of mud samples across three labs supports their authenticity, challenging long-held beliefs about the Clovis culture and reshaping early mig...
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Beyond Beach Parties: 6 Cultural Festivals To Attend In Goa
The beauty of these cultural festivals in Goa is that they each reflect a different slice of the 'susegad' life through a variety of beliefs and rituals.
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2,400-Year-Old Puppets with Expressive Faces Discovered in El Salvador
Archaeologists in El Salvador have unearthed 2,400-year-old ceramic puppets with expressive faces atop a pyramid. The figurines, featuring movable heads, were likely used in public rituals to depict historical or mythical events. The discovery challenges the belief that ancient El Salvador was culturally isolated, linking its traditions to broader ...
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"Was Uncompromising To His Core Beliefs": PM's Tribute To Balasaheb Thackeray
Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid tributes to Shiv Sena founder Balasaheb Thackeray on his birth anniversary, saying he was uncompromising when it came to his core beliefs and always contributed towards enhancing the pride of Indian culture.
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Chinese Woman Sparks Outrage After Sharing Video Of Son Urinating On Family's Meal
In China, a mothers social media post ignited a fierce debate when she shared an unusual family incident: her young son urinated on a dining table, and the family continued to eat the meal.
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Ritual Samurai Beheading: New Insights from Translated Edo Period Texts
Four newly translated Japanese texts shed light on samurai beheading rituals from the Edo period (1603-1868). Contrary to popular belief, beheading by a fellow samurai was more common than self-inflicted wounds. The oldest text, The Inner Secrets of Seppuku, emphasizes preparation for these rituals. The treatment of samurai varied based on rank, wi...
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Here's What The Ancient Practice Of Sprinkling Water Around Food Meant!
Our ancestors have left us with a trove of traditional practises that became an integral part of the Indian culture and were also considered healthy. One of these practises includes sprinkling water in a circular fashion around their plate or banana leaf thrice.
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Cooch Behar, A Part That India Has Been Slow To Embrace
And of our belief that this ushering in of a new political culture will be rewarded by voters. In Cooch Behar, as in Bengal.
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There is No Better 'Role Model' Than Captain America, Says Varun Dhawan
"I like him because he has that culture, which we call old school. It's important that we take it forward. So I think that for today's kids and youth there is no better role model than him, who sticks on to his culture and beliefs from the past," said Varun
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India Is Garden With Many Flowers, Respects Diversity of Belief: PM Modi
Amid a debate on intolerance, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said that India has an ancient tradition of "openness, respect for diversity of beliefs and cultures".
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Michelle Obama Calls for Addressing Crisis in Girl's Education
With a whopping 62 million girls out of school worldwide, US First Lady Michelle Obama has said to address the global crisis in girl's education requires not just investment, but also challenging cultural beliefs and practices.
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Michelle Obama Arrives in Qatar for Education Trip
Michelle Obama arrived Monday in Qatar on the opening stage of her first solo Middle East tour, where she is expected to call for addressing "cultural beliefs" obstructing girl's education.
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What a Selfie Taught Me About Culture, Freedom and Confidence
Before Prime Minister Narendra Modi's proclamation, I never contemplated the power of a random selfie in my parenting and cultural experience. Afterward, I reflected on a singular belief: geography is destiny and it impacts my experiences as a daughter and as a mother.
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English FA Chief Certain no Summer 2022 World Cup
Greg Dyke, the head of England's Football Association giving evidence to the British parliament's Culture, Media and Sport select committee, re-iterated his belief that temperatures would be too high to hold the 2022 World Cup in Qatar in the traditional summer months.
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'Everyone Said Tu Karega': India Batting Coach Sitanshu Kotak On Abhishek Sharma's Comeback
India batting coach Sitanshu Kotak credited the team's culture and unwavering belief in ensuring that Abhishek Sharma would come good one day during their successful 2026 Men's T20 World Cup 2026 campaign.
-
Ancient Footprints in White Sands Confirm Humans Reached America 23,000 Years Ago
Ancient footprints discovered in White Sands, New Mexico, have been confirmed to be over 23,000 years old, pushing back the timeline of human presence in the Americas by nearly 10,000 years. Radiocarbon dating of mud samples across three labs supports their authenticity, challenging long-held beliefs about the Clovis culture and reshaping early mig...
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Beyond Beach Parties: 6 Cultural Festivals To Attend In Goa
The beauty of these cultural festivals in Goa is that they each reflect a different slice of the 'susegad' life through a variety of beliefs and rituals.
-
2,400-Year-Old Puppets with Expressive Faces Discovered in El Salvador
Archaeologists in El Salvador have unearthed 2,400-year-old ceramic puppets with expressive faces atop a pyramid. The figurines, featuring movable heads, were likely used in public rituals to depict historical or mythical events. The discovery challenges the belief that ancient El Salvador was culturally isolated, linking its traditions to broader ...
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"Was Uncompromising To His Core Beliefs": PM's Tribute To Balasaheb Thackeray
Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid tributes to Shiv Sena founder Balasaheb Thackeray on his birth anniversary, saying he was uncompromising when it came to his core beliefs and always contributed towards enhancing the pride of Indian culture.
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Chinese Woman Sparks Outrage After Sharing Video Of Son Urinating On Family's Meal
In China, a mothers social media post ignited a fierce debate when she shared an unusual family incident: her young son urinated on a dining table, and the family continued to eat the meal.
-
Ritual Samurai Beheading: New Insights from Translated Edo Period Texts
Four newly translated Japanese texts shed light on samurai beheading rituals from the Edo period (1603-1868). Contrary to popular belief, beheading by a fellow samurai was more common than self-inflicted wounds. The oldest text, The Inner Secrets of Seppuku, emphasizes preparation for these rituals. The treatment of samurai varied based on rank, wi...
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Here's What The Ancient Practice Of Sprinkling Water Around Food Meant!
Our ancestors have left us with a trove of traditional practises that became an integral part of the Indian culture and were also considered healthy. One of these practises includes sprinkling water in a circular fashion around their plate or banana leaf thrice.
-
Cooch Behar, A Part That India Has Been Slow To Embrace
And of our belief that this ushering in of a new political culture will be rewarded by voters. In Cooch Behar, as in Bengal.
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There is No Better 'Role Model' Than Captain America, Says Varun Dhawan
"I like him because he has that culture, which we call old school. It's important that we take it forward. So I think that for today's kids and youth there is no better role model than him, who sticks on to his culture and beliefs from the past," said Varun
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India Is Garden With Many Flowers, Respects Diversity of Belief: PM Modi
Amid a debate on intolerance, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said that India has an ancient tradition of "openness, respect for diversity of beliefs and cultures".
-
Michelle Obama Calls for Addressing Crisis in Girl's Education
With a whopping 62 million girls out of school worldwide, US First Lady Michelle Obama has said to address the global crisis in girl's education requires not just investment, but also challenging cultural beliefs and practices.
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Michelle Obama Arrives in Qatar for Education Trip
Michelle Obama arrived Monday in Qatar on the opening stage of her first solo Middle East tour, where she is expected to call for addressing "cultural beliefs" obstructing girl's education.
-
What a Selfie Taught Me About Culture, Freedom and Confidence
Before Prime Minister Narendra Modi's proclamation, I never contemplated the power of a random selfie in my parenting and cultural experience. Afterward, I reflected on a singular belief: geography is destiny and it impacts my experiences as a daughter and as a mother.
-
English FA Chief Certain no Summer 2022 World Cup
Greg Dyke, the head of England's Football Association giving evidence to the British parliament's Culture, Media and Sport select committee, re-iterated his belief that temperatures would be too high to hold the 2022 World Cup in Qatar in the traditional summer months.
