On the 9th of August, Oman celebrates the end of Ramadan. This ‘Feast of Breaking the Fast’ is celebrated for three days. For this occasion, mostly before the last ten days of Ramadan, women shop till they drop. Every piece of cloth for the women and for their children has to be new. Textiles and … Continue reading
Never heard of it? Neither did I, till yesterday. ‘Seven tiles’ or ‘Lagori’ is a traditional game still played in the rural and semi urban areas in India. In his blog ‘Reflection’ in ‘Games we played’ Uttar Banga Anath Ashram, a cardiothoraric surgeon, looks back to games of his childhood. “Seven tiles was a game … Continue reading
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