THE FEATURED ARTICLES
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Thrilling Tale of a Chilling Disease
December 2010 - “It’s a testament to malaria’s great success as a pathogen—many people carry the parasite and pass it on to others without feeling very ill,” says author Sonia Shah, who traveled to some of the most malaria-infested regions of the world to research her book.
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An Interview with Shabana Azmi
December 2010 - A grand dame who commands respect for her many memorable performances on-screen and her brave engagements in the arena of social reform, SHABANA AZMI speaks to Khabar about her early influences, the people that inspire her, the legacy of activism that she inherited from her parents, and the social cause close to her heart.
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A Noble Lama for the Global Era
December 2010 - The world’s most visible Buddhist, the Fourteenth Dalai Lama, may be the Tibetan community’s spiritual and political head, but as his recent visit to Atlanta showed, he has an extraordinary appeal that cuts across cultures. And having, by now, lived in India twice as long as he did in Tibet, His Holiness considers himself a “son of India.”
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President Obama Goes to India
December 2010 - Now that the dust has settled on Obama’s India trip, here’s looking at its most prescient moments, and deciphering its lasting impact.
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Youth: Talking About Indian Identity
November 2010 - What I have noticed over the years is that my generation of fellow Indian Americans are becoming increasingly more American, and in many cases losing their Indian side completely. This is especially so in our appearances.
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Solar Energy for West Bengal’s Poor
November 2010 - A believer in the seamless blending of ideals and lifestyles, Jaju, a diligent Gandhian, has chosen to live a life of old-fashioned Indian simplicity. He bathes with just half a bucket of water. He has pretty much stopped shopping and gets by on what he already has in drawers and closets.
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Celebrating London's India House Art
November 2010 - The most striking feature of the art of India House is its organic link with contemporary movements in Indian art, especially the Bengal School. This was due in no small measure to the vision of Rothenstein, who had been active in the Royal Society of Arts, London.
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Three Ethnic Soups for Cooler Days
November 2010 - Soups are among the simplest of food preparations, yet they can also be creative, attractive, tasty and nutritious.
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Readers Write
November 2010 - Letters from readers
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Muhammad Yunus Talks to Khabar
October 2010 - The famous micro banker talks about a revolutionary way of seeing the world of commerce and about his grand vision of making poverty a thing of the past.