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Dance
Dance has been an important part of most cultures from their earliest times. Throughout the world, as part…
Anthropology, Politics, and Place in Sri Lanka: South Asian Reflections from an Island Adrift
Abstract How does the idea of ‘South Asia’ play out in the politics and public culture of Sri…
Folk Dances
Folk Dances differ from classical dances in many ways. The tempo, rhythm and gestures of classical dances are complex and require…
Prisoners Observe Eid-ul Fitr in Tajikistan Jail
You are not Forgotten. Berlin, Brussels (24/04 – 28.57) Tajikistan authoritarian regime under President Emomali Rahmon is holding…
‘Special’ Khurba Bread Keeps Hunger Pangs at Bay During Ramadan in Northern Pakistan
KHAPLU: After offering afternoon prayers, Fatima carries wood from the roof of her house in northern Pakistan to…
Ancient DNA Reveals the Multiethnic Structure of Mongolia’s First Nomadic Empire
Long obscured in the shadows of history, the world’s first nomadic empire—the Xiongnu—is at last coming into view…
Salman Rushdie is Recovering, Reflecting, and Writing About the Attack on His Life
Salman Rushdie is back at his desk, savoring the acclaim for his most recent work and bending to the…
Buddhism in Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka is the oldest continually Buddhist country, Theravada Buddhism being the major religion in the island since…
Genghis Khan
Genghis Khan (aka Chinggis Khan) was the founder of the Mongol Empire which he ruled from 1206 until his death in 1227. Born…
The Top 10 Best Indian Dishes and Recipes
Indian dishes are vastly diverse, and not to mention delicious because of the variety of flavors and regions.…