Desi World
IT'S ALL ABOUT THE DESI WORLD
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Mixed Reception for Smithsonian Exhibit on Indian-Americans
April 2014 -
A groundbreaking exhibit titled “Beyond Bollywood” at the Smithsonian did get some decent reviews, but some Indian-Americans who saw it weren’t thrilled with coverage or title.
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180 Nations, 26 Airports, 30 Days
April 2014 -
To boost in-bound tourism, India is expanding its visa-on-arrival program to all nations except eight. Remember that an electronic visa is required before departing for India.
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WHAT THEY DID
April 2014 -
Kush Sharma and Sophia Hoffman of Kansas City, Missouri, lasted 96 rounds in an unprecedented spelling bee marathon--a test of endurance. Kush will go to the nationals in D.C.
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WHAT THEY WON
April 2014 -
The year is only three months old, but we’ve already seen a bunch of prizewinners receiving generous sums of money. They include writers, inventors, educators, and environmentalists.
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WHAT HE SAID
April 2014 -
Khushwant Singh, novelist, lawyer, politician, journalist, will be remembered for his history of the Sikhs, his generosity, bravery, and warmth, according to historian Ramachandra Guha.
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E-BOOK MATTERS
April 2014 -
“Old-fashioned” physical books still matter, but e-books play an important role for many reasons--for classics, recent novels, those not following the traditional publishing route, etc.
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POP PHENOMENON IN PINK
April 2014 -
The story of the Gulabi Gang (Pink Gang of Sampat Pal Devi and her group of woman warriors) has been told in several books, a documentary, and movies--one controversial.
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Walking Clocks, Talking Toys
April 2014 -
Toys that come alive have enchanted generations of children. Gauri Nanda made Clocky, a moving alarm clock; she and Audry Hill made Mailman, which links kids to your smartphone.
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A Short and Selective Indian Glossary: FOOD BABE
January 2014 -
The names may or may not be familiar; what they all share is a recent relevance to Indians or Indian-Americans.
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A SHORT INDIAN GLOSSARY: MANGALYAAN
January 2014 -
Literally meaning “Mars craft,” it’s the name of an Indian spacecraft heading to the Red Planet. India’s first interplanetary mission is officially called M-O-M (Mars Orbiter Mission).
