SCI & TECH● LOW2h ago · Oct 23, 2026, 2:03 AM

‘Game boards’ carved on rocks in Kasaragod hint at age-old yen for leisure

The Hindu · south asia

Six such ‘games,’ resembling the Manjadippala or Kadippala boards, were found carved on rocks, hinting that people engaged in recreational activities thousands of years ago. However, doubts have been raised about their antiquity and purpose. Further studies and scientific dating are required to determine their precise age

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