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Taste of Summer
Paneer Fajitas Serve these tasty finger treats as an appetizer at your next party! Ingredients: ½ pound paneer, chopped in 1 inch squares 1 lime, the juice 1 tablespoon olive oil Salt to taste 2 tablespoons crushed red pepper flakes 1 teaspoon mustard powder Pinch …
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The Wedding that Surpassed Fantasy
Yes, we are talking about the marriage of Abhishek Bachchan and Aishwarya Rai, both celebrities in their own rights. On one hand, we have Abhishek, a star and a heartthrob for million of Indians and the darling son of the first couple of Bollywood (Amitabh …
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Travel Guide to India: Gujarat
In general, when one speaks of Western India, the first place that comes to mind is Mumbai! Though the state of Gujarat often misses any mention, it offers a wide variety of must-see places that can mesmerize any traveler coming from any part of the …
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The Namesake
One of the best things about reading Ms. Lahiri’s book, “The Namesake” was putting it down whenever the feelings of sadness, anger, distress, or joy came over me. Even better, I could put it down when I felt overwhelmed by empathy. Sure, I could empathize …
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Bollywood Today
First, the quarterly results are out! The performance of Bollywood films over the first three months of 2007 doesn’t seem rosy at all. Almost resembling the disappointing act of the Indian cricket team in the World Cup, the Box Office shows that only one film …
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Teenage Perspective
Sometimes it’s hard to know whether I’m coming or going. It’s tough enough being a teenager – you’re trying to fit in and blend in to the crowd. And, yet, I can’t. My tan skin and dark hair give me away. I was brought up …
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Pandit Jasraj: The Voice of Indian Classical Music
On a hot and stifling summer night in Delhi, a vocalist started singing the raga, Dhulia Malhar. The moon was shining full and bright, but the weather was unbearable. While the singing progressed, nature seemed to get involved too. Dark clouds began gathering and before …
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NRI Travel Guide : Kashmir
Kashmir is India’s own piece of heaven on Earth. For ages, this picturesque valley has allured tourists and adventurers into its mesmerizing maze. People from all walks of life and from all parts of the world have fallen for the captivating charm of this valley, …
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Celebrating Mother’s Day Every Day
The holiday began many, many years ago in ancient Greece, where mothers and maternal gods were honored with an annual festival. The holiday, in modern times, has evolved from the notion of “Mothering Sunday” celebrated in the United Kingdom as a Christian holiday more so …
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