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The Changing Face of (Captain) America
October 2013 -
Cartoonist Vishavjit Singh dressed in the costume of Marvel Comics superhero Captain America, to “challenge the way [we] think about superheroes—and bearded Sikhs like me.”
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Legalizing Marijuana
October 2013 -
Dr. Sanjay Gupta of CNN recently changed his stance on medicinal marijuana, since it can immensely help certain patients--but noted that it can harm young, developing brains.
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Good Sports: A Role Model for Hindus and Everyone Else
September 2013 -
Rep. Tulsi Gabbard of Hawaii is the first Hindu (non-Indian) to serve in the House of Representatives and has become a sought-after speaker at Indian-American events. Indian-Americans are proud.
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Good Sports: World Champions
September 2013 -
Three Indian-American teens are world champions. At the National Geographic World Championship, they beat contestants from 17 other countries, including Canada (2nd place) and India (3rd).
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Good Sports: Watch Cricket at Hit Wicket
September 2013 -
For cricket (and street food) fans : in the Boston suburb of Cambridge, a stop at Hit Wicket is a must. The sports bar is the first in the U.S. with cricket as a central theme.
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QUOTA of QUOTES
September 2013 -
Quotes from a dark-skinned actress, the godson of Satwant Singh Kaleka, a Sikh executive, a pageant winner, a doctor on racism, and a doctor on money.
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DID THAT REALLY HAPPEN?
September 2013 -
How much do you know about current events in India and the U.S.? Try this short quiz!
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Satire: Wanted: A Good Home for a Chicken
September 2013 -
Backyard chickens--the pets that make you breakfast: An NBC News article states that hundreds of former backyard chickens are awaiting new homes at shelters around the country.
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Avenger to the Rescue
September 2013 -
"Burka Avenger" has debuted on Pakistan TV. Along with entertainment, social messages to youth (and men) include the importance of girls’ education and treating everyone equally.
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Poverty Line Drops in India
September 2013 -
How much does it cost to eat a cheap meal in an Indian city? We have an idea now, thanks to those who debunked claims by politicians that meals could be purchased for a paltry amount.
