Q&A: Meet Shakuntala Marndi, Santali-language activist and WikimedianA mother tongue is deeply connected to one's identity, self-expression, and individualityWritten by Amrit Sufi28 March 2025
At Carnival in Rio de Janeiro, the life of a 16th-century ‘travesti’ echoes into the presentThe life of Xica Manicongo, from the colonial period in Bahia state, echoes the risks, threats, and struggles trans people face in modern BrazilWritten by Luís Gustavo Carmo Translated by Liam Anderson24 March 2025
Complexities of decolonization of names in Central AsiaClose political and economic ties with Russia form a major obstacleWritten by Nurbek Bekmurzaev23 March 2025
The story of the only German-language newspaper in Central AsiaMinority newspapers are key to mutual understandingWritten by Anton Genza20 March 2025
Trinidad & Tobago's moko jumbie master, ‘Dragon’ de Souza, takes his last stride'His impact on the growth of the Moko Jumbie art form in Trinidad and Tobago is too immense to be measured'Written by Janine Mendes-Franco19 March 2025
‘Emilia Pérez’: An Oscar for Latin American stereotypesBeyond its awards, the musical “Emilia Perez” sparked controversy, especially in Mexico.Written by Connectas Translated by Melissa Vida18 March 2025
The Svrzo House: A window into the past of everyday life in SarajevoThe Svrzo House is one of the most visited museums in Sarajevo and an important tourist destinationWritten by Balkan Diskurs18 March 2025
Two Jamaican reggae artists with rural roots pass on, leaving echoes of the 1990sCocoa Tea and Determine leave behind a legacy of 'conscious' reggae musicWritten by Emma Lewis17 March 2025
The transformation of the popular hero in Egyptian drama: From resistance to violenceEgyptian drama is normalizing the idea that justice is achieved through brute force, reflecting deeper societal crises and power strugglesWritten by Raseef2217 March 2025
The story of Nepal's enigmatic rudraksha seeds through photosThe rudrakshas from Nepal are in high demand in India and ChinaWritten by Sanjib Chaudhary17 March 2025
A ballerina battles for European GeorgiaIn Natia Bunturi's eyes, Georgia's struggle is one of resilience and hopeWritten by Giorgi Ninos16 March 2025
Jingzhe: A Chinese holiday to take down ‘pests and villains’An American tourist asks the sorceress to hit Donald TrumpWritten by Oiwan Lam15 March 2025
This Gambian advocate believes female genital mutilation could be eliminated within one generationThe fight against FGM has requires men, young people, and local womenWritten by Guest Contributor11 March 2025
The ambiguity of my Jamaican sound'How is it that I, a Jamaican who has lived all my life on the island, do not sound like one?'Written by Candice Stewart9 March 2025
How did Northeastern Mandarin become the official tongue of Chinese stand-up comedy?Phonetic affinity to Mandarin makes Dongbeihua a natural choice for Chinese stand-up comedyWritten by Oiwan Lam4 March 2025
Georgian food goes international'The New Yorker forecast the rise of the cuisine in 2019, and a mass appeal moment has finally arrived across Western Europe'Written by Elliot Friar2 March 2025