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Mysuru Man's Post Slamming Neighbour's English-Only Parenting Sparks Debate
A Karnataka man's post has sparked a debate online on how urban children are losing touch with their native languages.
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A Purple Revolution Is Brewing In J&K's Town, Thanks To Lavender Culture
A six-hour drive from Jammu leads to the quiet hilly town of Bhaderwah, which is blanketed in purple this time of year, thanks to the sea of lavender spread across the town, giving a new identity to the place.
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9 Fabulous Cities Around The World That Go All Out For Pride Month
Pride Month brings together LGBTQ+ communities and allies worldwide for a joyful, unapologetic celebration of love, identity, and equality.
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Genetic Study Reveals Maya Civilization’s Collapse Was a Reorganization
A groundbreaking genetic study published in Current Biology reveals that the Maya civilization didn’t mysteriously vanish around 1,200 years ago, as once thought. By analyzing ancient genomes from Copán in western Honduras, researchers discovered strong genetic continuity from the Late Archaic era to modern Maya groups. This evidence challenges ...
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8 Tribal Crafts From Northeast India That Are Deeply Rooted In Culture & History
From warrior shawls to wild silks and sacred paintings, the tribal crafts of Northeast India are a vibrant expression of history, identity, and everyday life.
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800-Year-Old Mummy Reveals Unusual Facial Tattoos Made from Rare Minerals
A newly analysed 800-year-old female mummy has surprised researchers with minimalist facial tattoos made from unusual mineral-based ink. Unlike the elaborate designs typically found in Andean mummies, this woman’s tattoos were composed of simple lines and an S-shape, made from magnetite and augite. Discovered in the Italian Museum of Anthropology...
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Archaeologists Discover Ancient Artifacts in Iraq, Unlocking Secrets of Mesopotamia
Artefacts unearthed at Kurd Qaburstan in Iraq, including clay tablets, a game board, and monumental remains, are offering significant insights into Mesopotamian history. Researchers, led by Tiffany Earley-Spadoni from the University of Central Florida, are uncovering details about the daily lives, literacy, and social structures of this Middle Bron...
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Opinion: Tribal Society And Pride Of Birsa Munda - Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Writes For NDTV
The tribal society of India is rich in history, culture, and valour, with a legacy marked by struggle for identity, freedom, and dignity. This society has been fighting for its rights and freedom for centuries.
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"IITians Are Most Modest": Debate Erupts Over Viral Post About IIT Graduates
The debate highlighted contrasting views about the cultural identity and behavior of IIT graduates.
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8 Railway Stations In Lucknow Division Officially Renamed
The stations were renamed after a demand was made by former Amethi MP Smriti Irani to preserve the cultural identity and heritage of the place.
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Blog | A Non-Binary Teenager, An Ancestral Home, A Ghost: Finding Identity In 'Rain Must Fall'
Spirituality, a significant theme in the book, is introduced with a gentle touch, rooted in Indian cultural concepts of the soul. The author reflects, A soul doesnt have a gender, it is not bound by anything, it is just love.
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President's Move After Sri Lankan Supreme Court Rules Against Gender Equality Bill
The bill aims to ensure equal opportunities regardless of sex or gender identity, but opponents argue it could permit same-sex marriages, conflicting with cultural values.
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12-Year-Old UK Boy With Haircut Phobia Risks Getting Kicked Out Of School
Farouk James 12, is having an argument with his school in London because it says his long hair does not fit their uniform rules.
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"Suddenly, I Felt Like Myself": UK Woman, 22, Who Changed Her Gender 6 Years Ago
Transgender identity has become part of the ideological "culture wars", but Anna Drew, a 22-year-old British woman, just wants to be better understood, six years after she began her gender transition.
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Assamese Should Pledge Not To Sell Land To "Suspected Foreigners": Himanta Sarma
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Sunday appealed to the Assamese people not to sell their land to any "suspected foreigner" in order to safeguard the culture and identity of the indigenous population.
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Mysuru Man's Post Slamming Neighbour's English-Only Parenting Sparks Debate
A Karnataka man's post has sparked a debate online on how urban children are losing touch with their native languages.
-
A Purple Revolution Is Brewing In J&K's Town, Thanks To Lavender Culture
A six-hour drive from Jammu leads to the quiet hilly town of Bhaderwah, which is blanketed in purple this time of year, thanks to the sea of lavender spread across the town, giving a new identity to the place.
-
9 Fabulous Cities Around The World That Go All Out For Pride Month
Pride Month brings together LGBTQ+ communities and allies worldwide for a joyful, unapologetic celebration of love, identity, and equality.
-
Genetic Study Reveals Maya Civilization’s Collapse Was a Reorganization
A groundbreaking genetic study published in Current Biology reveals that the Maya civilization didn’t mysteriously vanish around 1,200 years ago, as once thought. By analyzing ancient genomes from Copán in western Honduras, researchers discovered strong genetic continuity from the Late Archaic era to modern Maya groups. This evidence challenges ...
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8 Tribal Crafts From Northeast India That Are Deeply Rooted In Culture & History
From warrior shawls to wild silks and sacred paintings, the tribal crafts of Northeast India are a vibrant expression of history, identity, and everyday life.
-
800-Year-Old Mummy Reveals Unusual Facial Tattoos Made from Rare Minerals
A newly analysed 800-year-old female mummy has surprised researchers with minimalist facial tattoos made from unusual mineral-based ink. Unlike the elaborate designs typically found in Andean mummies, this woman’s tattoos were composed of simple lines and an S-shape, made from magnetite and augite. Discovered in the Italian Museum of Anthropology...
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Archaeologists Discover Ancient Artifacts in Iraq, Unlocking Secrets of Mesopotamia
Artefacts unearthed at Kurd Qaburstan in Iraq, including clay tablets, a game board, and monumental remains, are offering significant insights into Mesopotamian history. Researchers, led by Tiffany Earley-Spadoni from the University of Central Florida, are uncovering details about the daily lives, literacy, and social structures of this Middle Bron...
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Opinion: Tribal Society And Pride Of Birsa Munda - Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Writes For NDTV
The tribal society of India is rich in history, culture, and valour, with a legacy marked by struggle for identity, freedom, and dignity. This society has been fighting for its rights and freedom for centuries.
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"IITians Are Most Modest": Debate Erupts Over Viral Post About IIT Graduates
The debate highlighted contrasting views about the cultural identity and behavior of IIT graduates.
-
8 Railway Stations In Lucknow Division Officially Renamed
The stations were renamed after a demand was made by former Amethi MP Smriti Irani to preserve the cultural identity and heritage of the place.
-
Blog | A Non-Binary Teenager, An Ancestral Home, A Ghost: Finding Identity In 'Rain Must Fall'
Spirituality, a significant theme in the book, is introduced with a gentle touch, rooted in Indian cultural concepts of the soul. The author reflects, A soul doesnt have a gender, it is not bound by anything, it is just love.
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President's Move After Sri Lankan Supreme Court Rules Against Gender Equality Bill
The bill aims to ensure equal opportunities regardless of sex or gender identity, but opponents argue it could permit same-sex marriages, conflicting with cultural values.
-
12-Year-Old UK Boy With Haircut Phobia Risks Getting Kicked Out Of School
Farouk James 12, is having an argument with his school in London because it says his long hair does not fit their uniform rules.
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"Suddenly, I Felt Like Myself": UK Woman, 22, Who Changed Her Gender 6 Years Ago
Transgender identity has become part of the ideological "culture wars", but Anna Drew, a 22-year-old British woman, just wants to be better understood, six years after she began her gender transition.
-
Assamese Should Pledge Not To Sell Land To "Suspected Foreigners": Himanta Sarma
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Sunday appealed to the Assamese people not to sell their land to any "suspected foreigner" in order to safeguard the culture and identity of the indigenous population.
