Behind the God-swapping in the South African Indian community [part 1]: A Hindu devotee prepares to participate in a fire-walking ceremony to honour the goddess Draupadi in Durban in 2011. Reuters/Rogan WardThe first group of Indian indentured labourers arrived in South Africa in 1860. The majority settled in Natal because they were originally requested by local farmers. Like … [Read more...] about Behind the God-swapping in the South African Indian community [part 1] | The Conversation
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JHB Image: Flying over the Indian Ocean
JHB Image: Flying over the Indian Ocean: Johannesburg tagged image from Flickr – click on the name of the photographer below the image to see more Johannesburg goodness. Flying over the Indian Ocean Image by rogergordon On my way from Johannesburg to Taipei Source: MyJHB Read more on MyJHB. Join the fun: Add Your event | Submit a Press Release | Add your … [Read more...] about JHB Image: Flying over the Indian Ocean
Why the Indian Ocean’s little-known humpback dolphins need protection | The Conversation
Bridget Susan JamesWhen discussing my research on humpback dolphins people often think I mean the humpback whale. The humpback dolphin is probably the least-known marine mammal of Africa. It lives close to shore, just behind the breakers in waters up to about 20m deep. Humpback dolphins are very shy. They regularly swim in small groups and, as a result, they are not easy to … [Read more...] about Why the Indian Ocean’s little-known humpback dolphins need protection | The Conversation
Enjoy two Indian titles at Ster Kinekor this week
Romance, comedy, music and an epic historical drama are on the menu at Ster-Kinekor this week, with the release of two Indian titles – Bajirao-Mastani and Dilwale. Both films were released on Friday, 18 December and are currently being screened at select Ster-Kinekor cinemas, providing perfect viewing for the summer holiday season. Read more on: Media Update Submit your … [Read more...] about Enjoy two Indian titles at Ster Kinekor this week
6 men arrested for gang rape of teen in Indian hotel
New Delhi – Indian police arrested six men for the gang rape of a 17-year-old girl, officials said on Tuesday. The Delhi-based teenager said she had travelled to the western city of Jaipur after she had been promised employment as a security guard. “She was taken to a hotel room where 10 men including the […] The post 6 men arrested for gang rape of teen in … [Read more...] about 6 men arrested for gang rape of teen in Indian hotel
