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A Kerala writer discovers how food preferences shape relationships, learning that love means creating space for different tastes. His journey from conflict to compromise offers hope for couples navigating cultural differences.
A new comic series set in 15th-century Kerala is turning regional folklore into a fantasy adventure that's sold over 2,000 copies and caught the attention of manga legends. The success proves there's a hungry audience for stories rooted in local culture.
The Netherlands is celebrating as Pride Amsterdam and traveler culture earn spots among five traditions nominated for UNESCO's prestigious intangible cultural heritage list. If approved, these living traditions will join a global roster of cultural treasures worth protecting.
Researchers in Kerala, India are launching a groundbreaking project to preserve the forgotten migration stories of generations of Keralites who built lives across Africa. Their experiences as traders, professionals, and entrepreneurs have shaped communities on two continents but risk being lost forever.
Two endangered tribal languages spoken by 60,000 people in north Kerala are being rescued from extinction through groundbreaking dictionary projects. The work captures more than 5,000 words before they disappear forever.
A Kerala village has turned Onam into a Christmas-style caroling tradition, with King Mahabali leading singers door to door for eight nights. For nearly 40 years, Valayanchirangara has kept this joyful twist on festival tradition alive across generations.
Paris has launched MansA, a vibrant cultural center celebrating Afro-descendant arts, stories, and excellence from across the diaspora. The space debuts with a bilingual magazine and aims to showcase African culture while France debates returning thousands of looted artifacts.
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Johannesburg lost one of its most vibrant cultural forces when Maria McCloy, a pioneer who helped define South African pop culture, died at 50. Her three-decade legacy connected thousands of artists and shaped how the world experienced music from a young democracy.
For over 60 years, playback singer S. Janaki became Kerala's "adopted daughter" despite being born in Andhra Pradesh, recording thousands of songs that became the soundtrack of everyday life. Her passing marks the end of an era, but her timeless melodies continue to connect generations of Keralites.
Every morning in a quiet Kerala village, food lovers line up by 8:30 AM for a unique idli that's been made the same way for two centuries. The Ramasseri idli, flat like a dosa but soft like an idli, represents a living culinary tradition that's captivating India.
A new museum celebrating the life of legendary freedom fighter and communist leader A.K. Gopalan opens Tuesday in his birthplace of Peralassery, Kerala. The sprawling memorial spans two floors and brings his decades of struggle for justice to life through modern exhibits.
When lockdown left women searching for creative outlets, two friends in Kerala transformed a shared love of crochet into The Starlings, a thriving community of 25 craftswomen who share orders and support each other's work. What started as a WhatsApp group now connects women across Kerala and into West Asia.
India selected Kerala and three other states to build a rare earth minerals corridor that could create 50,000 jobs and attract $5 billion in investment. The project turns Kerala's coastal mineral wealth into permanent magnets for defense, space, and electric vehicles.
Japan's national sport is heading back to Europe for a two-day exhibition in Paris this June, building on last year's successful London event. This time, the focus is on cultural authenticity and long-term partnerships rather than flashy spectacle.
Leaders in Nigeria's Ebonyi State are launching a major cultural preservation effort to protect the Igbo language and traditions from disappearing. The initiative combines government support, academic partnerships, and direct funding for local artists.
Ghana just unveiled a new national policy that positions arts and culture as engines for economic growth and job creation. The strategic plan connects heritage preservation with sustainable development goals reaching to 2030.
Young artists in Azerbaijan's capital are transforming electronic music into a powerful platform for cultural exchange and creative expression. The movement connects local DJs with international performers, building bridges through beats and bass.
Mexico City just made it official: pan dulce, the sweet bread at the heart of countless family gatherings, is now recognized as Intangible Cultural Heritage. The move celebrates a centuries-old tradition that turns flour and sugar into memories.
A new documentary celebrates Rhoda Roberts AO, whose decades of work connected Indigenous stories and knowledge to millions of Australians. Her passion for sharing Country's deep wisdom continues inspiring cultural understanding nationwide.
Lagos hosted its first-ever Diaspora Ball, bringing together Nigerians from around the world for an evening of music, fashion, and cultural celebration. The sold-out event at EbonyLife Place signals a new annual tradition connecting the global Nigerian community.
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