The number of people speaking Urdu and those interested in learning the language has decreased, and this has, in turn, impacted the entertainment industry as well.
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The Real Heroes of ‘Game of Thrones’ Are Actually the Peasants
In total war, it is not the lords and ladies who see the worst horrors, but the peasants whose fields are burned and homes destroyed.
How Air Guitar Became a Serious Sport
An ethnomusicologist traces the origins of the practice, from early 20th century 'air conductors' to Joe Cocker's air riffing at Woodstock to the rise of international competitions.
Founder of Nepali Metal Society Arrested Over Noise Pollution Complaint
The members of the Extreme Underground Metal Society of Nepal have launched a 'Free Vishal Rai' campaign to seek support from metalheads around the world.
Is Bollywood Joining Politics Worth All the Limelight?
While some actors barely make a mark in politics, there's immense potential for them to bring about some actual change.
Here’s What You Can Do to Help Workers Who Make Fashion Garments
Consumers should ask: “who made my clothes” so that they remember the modern slavery conditions imposed on many garment workers.
Peterson vs. Žižek: How an Ideological Debate Turned Into a Spectator Sport
You’d think Žižek and Peterson would interact like oil and water, but that wasn’t exactly the case.