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TOPIC OF THE WEEK
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Resilient Delhi: 'Life has to go on. We cannot let criminals rule our lives' |
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Lashkar-e-Taiba, Pakistani minister deny links to blasts |
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In Brief |
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Gloom for Assamese family |
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When the music stopped in Kolkata home |
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14-year-old who lost his parents dogged by a lesser 'examination' |
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Dad told mom he had chosen name for 17-day-old baby; bomb killed him before he could reveal it |
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Courageous Kuldeep Singh, who threw bomb out of bus before it exploded, may never drive again |
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'Today is another reminder that terror knows no borders:' Condoleezza Rice |
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Rep. Wilson condemns terror on House Floor |
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Islamic group condemns |
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Kasuri calls Natwar, condoles |
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Pakistan seeks proof to act against militants |
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Motion in House of Commons on blasts |
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Leicester Muslims flay attacks |
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Memorial service in Britain for the victims |
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'I was amazed that (everyone) we met said they learned much by meeting us'
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'One of the memorable elements of the trip was witnessing the exchange between Sonia Gandhi and Prime Minister Singh'
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'We were inspired by the intelligent people we met, and the vision they had for a better India'
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'In India, there exists no disconnect between the personal and the political'
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'I understand Indian perspective in a completely new way'
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Many viewpoints are 'harmonized around a deep respect for plurality of thought and identity'
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IACPA Interns in India
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Indo-American Parliamentarians Forum Hosts Interns at Lunch
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6 selected IACPA interns in India under WLP's expanded program |
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From a Hindu festival, Diwali becomes one that is celebrated globally |
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Festival celebrated over 5 days: From Dhan Trayodashi to Bhayya Duj |
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Easy, everyday recipes for popular sweets for Diwali |
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Toll over 1,300, 6,000 injured; India Inc., states step up relief efforts |
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U.S. offer turned down saying situation 'under control' |
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Pakistan, India differ over army troops crossing the LOC |
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1,500 terrorists killed in quake, say intelligence sources |
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Two million homeless in Pakistan, relief work on |
German hospital comes up
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Bush calls Musharraf for support; calls Manmohan to praise India for helping Pakistan |
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Can there be possible political pay-off for either U.S., or India, in giving aid? |
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U.N. issues 'flash appeal' for $272 m., sends experts to Pakistan |
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Chivukula urges N.J. residents to donate |
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Decade of tumultuous changes in market of contemporary Indian art |
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'It really is just catching up to the world price levels that it deserves' |
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'Market has changed completely over the last decade; it will go from strength to strength' |
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'My concern has always been to paint to earn enough so I can keep my family going' |
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'I have sold paintings for 50 rupees which are sold for lakhs. I don't get anything for it' |
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'Number of people interested in art has exponentially grown; buying, selling art has become a social thing' |
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'We neither relate to modernity nor do we relate fully to our own tradition or legacy' |
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'Collectors should not be conditioned by
the climate. They should remain unbiased' |
India votes for EU resolution accusing Iran; say it was to 'avert confrontation'
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Iran 'did not expect such vote;' but says the gas deal is on
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Iran wants to conclude LNG deal by yearend
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Congress Party defends vote; BJP slams vote, Left unconvinced
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'I commend Prime Minister Singh for his courageous decision'
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Natwar Singh in Ottawa; Canada welcomes India's IAEA vote, agrees on nuclear cooperation
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India's vote, 'I believe was independent judgment rather than toeing line'
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This Nov. 1, Diwali Day, New Yorkers may be free of streetside parking worries
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Bill 'recognizes importance of religious and cultural traditions of growing Indian community in NYC'
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NYC Transportation Committee hearing; much emotion over parking on Diwali
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'I will be compassionate to Sarabjit'
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'Reform of the U.N. must include expansion of the Security Council'
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'I think there is no difference on objectives (between U.S. and India on Iran)'
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International Diplomacy; Engaging Bush, Musharraf
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'Your motherland thanks you for all that you have done' - Prime Minister
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Images
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'Captive' media wait 4 hours for brief tryst with Manmohan, Musharraf
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Stand and wait at the U.N. during GA and guess who you will sight?
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When Musharraf met Sharon
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'Important thing is the actions'
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Sorry, it's a dog's life…for a journalist
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India to buy French submarines; ties touch new heights
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Tamil connection to Prime Minister's visit to France
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United Nations Democracy Fund is set up; key role for India and U.S.
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Bush-Singh meeting; strong reservations over Iran's nuclear program
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India makes another pitch for peaceful resolution of row over Iran
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'Storm in tea cup' over PM's Vajpayee remark
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Americans view India as a closer friend of the U.S. than France, says Survey
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India, Pakistan reiterate resolve to seek peaceful solution to Kashmir
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At independent press briefing Gen. Musharraf denies impasse
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'Our nations must not remain trapped in a cycle of confrontation and conflict'
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'Things have improved dramatically once the military has gotten here': Rep. Jindal
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Doctors step out in large numbers to help victims of Hurricane Katrina
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India offers $5 mn, Bangladesh $1 mn; aircraft with relief material stands by
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'Many have hallucinations, panic attacks and anxiety'
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Louisiana Gurdwara partially submerged; Holy Book safe
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'I saw 110 miles per hour winds from my living room'
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Relief efforts by Indian American community organizations
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Katrinahelp.info, a site set up, among others, by contributors from India
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Rep. Crowley thanks India, Bangladesh for 'generosity'
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Rep. Ackerman thanks India and Indian Americans for supporting relief efforts
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Does religion help people to cope with economic shocks and natural disasters?
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Hotel owners give rooms, board free to victims
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Hoteliers volunteer, reach out to victims
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MAS to host interfaith press meet on the Hill
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Sania makes history, 1st Indian woman in 4th round of Grand Slam
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'She is playing for India, she is not playing for herself; She is a very patriotic girl'
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Mixed fortunes for other Indians playing at the USGrand Slam
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'Unprecedented number of people, floats, sponsors:' Dr. Parikh
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Silver Jubilee of New York's India Day Parade
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58th anniversary of India's independence : Europe:-Britain
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58th anniversary of India's independence : Ireland
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58th anniversary of India's independence : Illinois ; California
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58th anniversary of India's independence : Philadelphia
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58th anniversary of India's independence : Maryland
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58th anniversary of India's independence : Florida
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'Crossing behind the 'Authorized Personnel Only' sign marked the beginning of an adventure in politics'
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'Initially my excitement hinged upon seeing stars'
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'Interning on Hill has restored my faith in politics'
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12th Class of Washington Leadership Program (WLP)
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'I came to learn how health care policy is formulated'
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'I explored my identity as an Indian-American'
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'All celebrity encounters didn't mean anything at all. These people were, in the end, only people'
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'Now I know factors influencing public policy'
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'I am leaving D.C. with more questions than I had'
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Reception to recognize 2005 LLDP interns; Local Program launched this year
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'Instead of reading policy briefs, I witnessed history in the making'
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'Beauty of D.C. lies in the fact that everyone starts from the bottom'
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'Politics isn't bad, government isn't bad, but they can only be good if the right people come to power... we need more Indian Americans
in politics'
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'I got an excellent sense of the dynamic in Congress
and absorbed a great deal in eight weeks that flew by'
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'I saw that people do have a voice that does not fall on deaf ears'
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'Washington is the most animated classroom I have ever sat in'
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'One realizes that here in the heart of our country democracy is alive, strong and ever flourishing'
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'As I shook his hand, Prime Minister Singh looked at me and said, "you are the future and we in India are proud of you." I was
speechless.'
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Sania Mirza: In Top 50 and new darling of women's tennis
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Sania prepares for U.S. beginning Aug. 29
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Advertisers rush to sign up a non-cricketing sports icon
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'Young India' on its hopes and aspirations for the country
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'Young India' on its hopes and aspirations for the country
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‘We are going to do good. We are capable and we have the knowledge and the know-how’
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Indian American Center for Political Awareness celebrates 11th anniversary;
honors members of Congress who are supportive of Indian
American community
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‘The whole idea behind it (WLP) is one of the interesting things I have seen on Capitol Hill’
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‘I didn’t find anyone better so I am still working for Sen. Clinton’
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‘Members of Congress have really embraced the Indian community and given you lot of opportunities’
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‘There’s one person who started it all and kept it running’
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‘I am today who I am because of Gopal Raju’s influence’
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Current India Caucus Co-Chairs; What They Said
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Former India Caucus Co-Chairs; What They Said
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Representatives; What They Said
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‘It is just a thrill to see these young bright people’
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‘You (IACPA) are acquiring such high visibility on the Hill’
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‘Learn as much as you can, make all contacts’
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‘In 20-30 years, we ought to have a goal of having 1 South Asian or 1 Indian American in every state legislature’
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‘We also need to bring in Indian Americans into the executive branch in larger numbers’
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‘I was disappointed that he didn’t mention then President Clinton’
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‘I would like to see India brought to Security Council urgently’
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‘Prime Minister cemented what has been made by visits of Rao and Vajpayee’
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U.S. to treat India at par with N-weapon states; fuel for Tarapur
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‘I have taken upon myself to push for India’s becoming a permanent member of the Security Council’
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PM pushes India as investment destination at Caucus lunch
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PM credited Indian Americans with changing India’s image in U.S.
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Include secular, democratic India in Security Council: PM
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Visit, signing of pact has done away with entrenched ideologies about India: Blackwill
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PM allays fears over nuclear pact; talks of ‘reciprocal commitments’
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Of rare ceremonial receptions and exclusive White House banquets
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India-U.S. ‘resolve to transform the relationship and establish a global partnership’
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Experts differ on whether Congress will back nuclear pact with India
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Manmohan lauds ‘central role’ played by Rice in improving ties
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CEOs of both countries join politicians in expanding U.S.-India relations
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‘Complete the journey’ that Columbus began, PM tells Americans
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‘Contribution Indian-American community is making’ indicator of potential relationship
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‘India’s track record in nuclear non-proliferation is impeccable’
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‘In India we have a true democracy that understands the needs of its people’
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APEDA leads delegation of Indian companies to Fancy Food Show
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‘India has good quality, good packaging, backed with food safety systems’
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4 labs are set up to certify quality of food exports
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Indian food is not just about curry, says Sanjeev Kapoor
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‘U.S. is most important tea market for India; we’re doing everything to tap it’
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127 million Americans drink tea every day, says Tea Association of USA
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World tea production rose in 2004, offsetting decline in India
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Bilateral with Blair canceled; PM outlines India’s climate concerns
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‘U.S. to share new cleaner fuel automobile technologies with India,’ says President Bush
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Delhi Metro beefs up security after London blasts
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Manmohan Singh expresses outrage at London blasts
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G8 Summit: India among 5 invited countries
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G8 Summit: India among 5 invited countries
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G8 is not serious about trade, say anti-poverty campaigners
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G8 urges India, China, U.S. to combat climate change
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Washington, Mukherjee lay groundwork for Manmohan Singh’s visit
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Teresita Schaffer on Mukherjee’s visit
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India and the U.S. sign landmark 10-year defense cooperation agreement
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Pranab Mukherjee returns to a different D.C. 10 years later
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Bush-Manmohan summit to be ‘most consequential,’ says Burns
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Kissinger ‘regrets’ remarks about Indira Gandhi; Bush lauds her anti-poverty efforts
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Physicians rally to strengthen organization at annual convention
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DNC chief Howard Dean likely to travel to India before Bush
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Sen. Cornyn says he is upbeat about India Caucus
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Pak Caucus co-chair lauds the India-U.S. partnership
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DNC chief Howard Dean likely to travel to India before Bush
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Women physicians feature activists, authors, executives
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AAPI awards 4 for excelling in science and philanthropy
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Young physicians seek to become entrepreneurs
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Envoy urges physicians to invest in India, strengthen India-U.S. relationship
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India is a favorite destination with tourists looking for medical care
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‘Health care in India is world-class and cheapest’
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‘Operation was great. I’m thrilled beyond words’
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‘I’m in awe of the tender loving care I received’
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‘Treatment cost me one-fourth the cost in Canada’
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Vedic India to set up medical townships; Ahmedabad may be 1st city
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‘Quality that we provide here is better than in countries like Thailand, Malaysia’
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Harvard professor endorses IACPA
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IACPA launches 2005 Local Leadership Development Program (LLDP) in New York City
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The twelfth class of Washington Leadership Program
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2005 WLP interns learn how Congress and Washington, D.C., work
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2005 WLP interns learn how Congress and Washington, D.C., work
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2005 WLP interns learn how Congress and Washington, D.C., work
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‘I favor admitting all 4, including India, to U.N. Security Council without veto’
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‘Bilateral relations moving ahead with U.S.’
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By 2035, Indians would have a standard of living equal to the U.S: Nath
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‘Challenge of implementing economic growth’
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‘Now the younger people in India are looking for results:’ Pilot, fresh face in Indian politics
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Sunil Dutt — Bollywood’s first antihero ever
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If Sunil Dutt was not real, he would be character from 1950s Hindi cinema
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Filmmaker who was a passionate gourmet chef
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From being a business student to winning 31 Oscar nominations
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FILMOGRAPHY
MERCHANT-IVORY
PRODUCTIONS
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Merchant was always interested in making films in India
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‘Mother India’ mourns actor, filmmaker, activist Sunil Dutt, 75
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Reminiscing about how the foundation came into being
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World citizen, legendary filmmaker Ismail Merchant, 68
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‘The ban will force the girls into prostitution’
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‘Dance bars,’ Mumbai phenomenon, banned on May 18
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A day in 26-year-old Mumbai dancer’s life
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‘Almost all ‘dance bars’ are dens of prostitution’
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Pulitzer-nominated author Suketu Mehta defends ‘dance bars’
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English gains primacy over 18 languages and thousands of dialects
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English language teaching evolves into a multimillion dollar business
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Hinglish, Tanglish, Benglish... ‘Arey! C’mon yaar!’ ‘He’s here, no?’
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From The Guardian: Professor of English on Desi English
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English Words of Hindi Origin
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‘When you are compassionate you exude positive energy’
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‘If I were not the Dalai Lama, maybe I would be a watch repairer’
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Closer Sino-Indian ties do not augur well for Tibetan autonomy
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