www.scientificamerican.com4 weeks agoScienceThis Nearly 50-Foot Snake Was One of the Largest to Slither the EarthThe fossilized vertebrae found in an Indian coal mine belonged to a gigantic snake species named Vasuki indicus. [ more ]
www.amny.com1 month agoFilmHow Dev Patel got Monkey Man,' his directorial debut beset by challenges, to the finish line | amNewYorkDev Patel's Monkey Man film draws inspiration from Hindu mythology and superhero iconography. The film explores themes of faith, justice, and the duality of religion as both a unifier and a source of division. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com2 months agoEveryday cookingTwo Sri Lankan curry recipes and a fiery sambol, by Cynthia ShanmugalingamEach god in Hindu mythology is associated with a specific animal companion, reminiscent of Sri Lankan sambols matching perfectly with main dishes. Quick, easy dishes can be created for busy cooks, like the nutritious curry with rice and cashew nuts described in the article. [ more ]