Art & Leisure
19 Sep, 2025
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Volcanoes can help us untangle the evolution of humans – here’s how
How did humans become human? Understanding when, where and in what environmental conditions our early ancestors lived is central to solving the puzzle of human evolution. Unfortunately, pinning down a…
18 Sep, 2025
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Embody the International Day of Peace
The International Day of Peace, celebrated on September 21, is a reminder of humanity’s shared dream: a world free from conflict, hatred, and division. Yet, peace is not just a global agenda. It is a…
18 Sep, 2025
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Admiral’s Mountain Great House: Echoes from Coopers Hill
Situated in Coopers Hill, St Andrew, the Admiral’s Mountain Great House stands as a stately reminder of Jamaica’s layered history. Known also as Admiral Mountain, this grand estate was the residence…
12 Sep, 2025
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The neem tree: Quiet healer and ancient inspiration
Standing under the generous shade of a neem tree ( Azadirachta Indica), one senses more than just relief from the mid-day sun. Here is a living symbol of history, health, culture, and inspiration.…
12 Sep, 2025
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11 Sep, 2025
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Amitabh Sharma | Grand Market – fuzzy, warm, on a crescendo
Grand Market – the mention of it brings fond memories for many. It is the time of the year when festivities are in the air, the breeze is cool ... and, of course, it’s the ‘most wonderful time of the…
11 Sep, 2025
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Indians and the orange rinder
After the collapse of the Trans-Atlantic slave trade, plantations lacked a large, cheap labour force. At the same time, British India’s socioeconomic conditions rapidly deteriorated, causing…