The world has always been divided. First it was the Romans and Greeks, battling it out on arms, literature, governance, and philosophy. Then came the era of colonialism, the Spaniards, Brits, French, and Dutch, all racing around the world harboring resources. A few years later it was Democracy vs. Communism, and the World joined a …
The sun-scorched maidans of Mumbai reverberate with the crack of willow on leather. Local lads wield improvised bats of discarded wood, striking bundled rags across dusty gravel. It is gilli-danda, a game as old as the land itself. The origins are uncertain, but the joy is visceral. Centuries later, English ships arrive on Indian shores. …
