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Laying down the lore

India, Aug. 24 -- Why do certain stories survive? The ones that endure tend to hold a bit of humour, pathos, the element of surprise and, often, a quick, pithy lesson in what it means to be human. Tho... Read More


Laying down the lore

India, Aug. 24 -- Why do certain stories survive? The ones that endure tend to hold a bit of humour, pathos, the element of surprise and, often, a quick, pithy lesson in what it means to be human. Tho... Read More


In photos: See how William Morris's designs still permeate our world

India, Aug. 23 -- . An outfit from the Autumn/Winter 2015 Marc Jacobs collection, created in collaboration with the William Morris Gallery. Born in 1834, into a wealthy middle-class family, William M... Read More


Mermaids, wandering trees, birds that cry: Inside the world of lesser-known Indian folktales

India, Aug. 22 -- Why do certain stories survive? The best tales - the ones that endure - contain a bit of humour, pathos, the element of surprise and, often, a quick, pithy lesson in what it means t... Read More


Why is mahjong everywhere?

India, Aug. 17 -- Mahjong is Mandarin for "sparrows", because that's what the clattering tiles were thought to sound like, when the game was invented in Qing dynasty China, most likely in a port city,... Read More


Why is Mahjong everywhere?

India, Aug. 15 -- Mahjong is Mandarin for "sparrows", because that's what the clattering tiles were thought to sound like, when the game was invented in Qing dynasty China, most likely in a port city,... Read More


Love mahjong? There are 40 versions of the game to consider

India, Aug. 15 -- What made mahjong a global phenomenon? To understand this, let's take a step back to the fascinating roots of the four-player game of luck and skill. Invented in China in the 1800s,... Read More


Relooted: A new videogame invites players to steal back African artefacts

India, Aug. 9 -- Finally, treasures from Kenya, Ethiopia, Benin and more, will be returned to their rightful homes. at least within the strategy game, Relooted. Built by the South African gaming comp... Read More


Relooted: A new videogame invites players to steal African artefacts back from Western museums

India, Aug. 9 -- Finally, treasures from Kenya, Ethiopia, Benin and more, will be returned to their rightful homes. at least within the strategy game, Relooted. Built by the South African gaming comp... Read More


AITA?: A look at the 'trolley problems' of today

India, Aug. 2 -- Should you credit AI when you use it at work? Are there things that simply can't be forgiven? What kinds of everyday lies are justified. and does it even matter? There's a lot that's... Read More