Shoe Brand Hoka Accused of Misappropriating New Zealand’s Maori Heritage | Firstpost America | N18G Global sportswear brand ...

Some Hoka shoe models, such as the Arahi and Hopara, also use Māori names, further fuelling criticism over the brand’s lack of acknowledgment of its cultural origins. Hoka initially acknowledged its ...

In te reo Māori, hoka means 'to fly'. The company initially accredited their use of the word to the “ancient Māori language” in 2010, but there is no attribution to its roots now and the word is ...

India celebrates 17 national symbols representing its heritage, culture, and values. Key symbols include the Tiranga flag, the Ashoka Chakra emblem, the Jana Gana Mana anthem, and the Vande ...

The DMK-led Tamil Nadu government has decided to remove the official rupee symbol (₹) from the state’s Budget 2025, replacing it with the Tamil script. This marks the first time a state has ...

However, unlike English, te reo Māori is a transparent language – the written form is completely phonetic with a 100% consistent match between symbol and sound. This makes learning to read and ...