IT'S ALL ABOUT THE DESI WORLD
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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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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).
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January 2014 -
Nina Davuluri got the most attention among all contestants in the 2014 Miss America pageant. But Bindhu Pamarthi, Miss District of Columbia 2013 was also a great contestant.
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January 2014 -
No, we’re not referring here to another Indian-American achiever. So, then, why did the goddess of knowledge and the arts draw media attention?
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January 2014 -
Translation: Truth Alone Prevails. This popular TV talk show, created and hosted by film star Aamir Khan, was a hit in India for the pioneering way it highlighted social problems.
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January 2014 -
Yes, it’s the name of a huge multinational company. Perhaps just as important, from an Indian-American perspective, the word stands for a prestigious national math, science and technology competition that attracts hordes of high school students every year.
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January 2014 -
Remember the Bean? Formally known as the Cloud Gate, Anish Kapoor’s mirror-like sculpture reflecting the city skyline is a fixture in Chicago’s Millennium Park, drawing swarms of visitors.
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January 2014 -
It’s the name (or non-name) of the abstract work that fetched a record $3.8 million at Christie’s first art auction in India.
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January 2014 -
It’s the name of India’s first yoga, music, and life spirit festival.
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December 2013 -
As the year winds down, the holidays allow us to hit pause to relax, reflect, and remember. We offer an appreciation of some individuals who died in the first eleven months of 2013.
