India is the land of diversity and cultures. From the bright sarees and lehengas that adorn women in the North, to the simple ...

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For centuries, the history of the West African kingdom of Kaabu has been told mainly by word of mouth ... a string instrument that resembles both a harp and a guitar. 'The puzzle you cannot ...