The annual event draws large crowds and serves as a public affirmation of cultural identity shaped by centuries of African ...

A viral Instagram reel is captivating the internet with the story of India's Siddi people, descendants of East Africans who preserved unique traditions in Gujarat and Karnataka villages for centuries ...

ABSTRACT: African psychology must be understood through the lens of indigenous worldviews that recognize the deep interdependence of the spiritual and physical realms. Unlike Western paradigms, which ...

When we think of New Year's celebrations, images of midnight countdowns, fireworks, and parties often come to mind. But across India, tribal communities celebrate the arrival of a new year in their ...

The long-standing tradition of reading the president’s official speech in every county during national celebrations has outlived its purpose. It is a relic of the imperial presidency—an era when power ...

With just days to go until the Africa Cup of Nations 2025 kicks off in Morocco, anticipation is already spilling beyond the stadiums. The hosts will open the 24-team football, tournament against ...

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or ...

ISLAMABAD: The Kalash tribe in Chitral valley has begun its annual Chawmos festival, an ancient winter celebration that attracts both local and foreign tourists. The festival, which lasts for two ...

A TikTok video of Katleho Meti, who was born with spina bifida, dancing at his graduation recently went viral. A wheelchair manufacturer and distributor has now agreed to provide him with a custom set ...

The United Nations has inscribed a Taita traditional dance, Mwazindika, to safeguard it from extinction, recognising the imminent threats posed by rural-urban migration and opposition from religious ...