Discovering games at the most unexpected places
The New Indian Express Kochi|January 03, 2025
MY journey to understand more about games has taken me to the strangest places, among them Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) in Delhi.
Vinita Siddhartha vinita@kreedagmes.com

The land occupied by the JNU has a fascinating history that is believed to date back thousands of years.

Archaeological studies have revealed that the area has been inhabited since Paleolithic ages, with evidence of human activity, that include ancient tools and graffiti on rock. Also found, are the typical wedge marks which many believe indicate a medieval attempt to quarry boulders.

I was invited to the university by a PhD student, who on his wanderings through the campus found some incredible markings on the rocks that looked like games.

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