Yodelling, the traditional singing of herders in the Swiss Alps, was recognised by the United Nations on Thursday as part of the world’s cultural heritage. Yodelling was added to UNESCO’s Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity, at a meeting in New Delhi. “As the emblematic song of Switzerland, yodelling encompasses a wide
Brazil’s Senate Economic Affairs Committee (CAE) has approved a proposal to raise the tax on licensed gambling operators through a gradual increase in the Gross Gaming Revenue (GGR) rate, marking the latest attempt by the federal government to strengthen fiscal returns from the newly regulated betting sector. The committee voted 23-1 in favour of bill
Indie hit Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is favourite for ‘Game of the Year’ at Thursday’s Game Awards − the video gaming industry’s equivalent of the Oscars − marking the “cherry on top” of a blockbuster year for chief developer Guillaume Broche. The co-founder of studio Sandfall Interactive in the southern French city Montpellier has been on an “emotional
TOI TOI, the National Theatre Learning & Participation Programme, is celebrating its 15th season of events with Carols at Christmas , happening from December 13 to 20. Shortlisted for ‘Best Artistic Programme’ for six seasons, the team is gearing up for another sell-out show, whose story is told through puppetry, music and movement. Read more about
