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Happiness (oil on canvas)

Artist: Elayaraja S 

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Lovely Indian Woman by  Shahrzad Ranji

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India Untouched (2007)

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Intelligence agencies intercepted the radio message from Bodo militant chief, but forces could not reach in time

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Jiaur Rahman's red ribbon series (~2007-2008).

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Rare photos of Pandurang Khankhoje, an Indian revolutionary in 1920s Mexico.

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സദ്യ (Sadya)

A variety of vegetarian dishes traditionally served on a banana leaf in Kerala, India....The main dish is plain boiled rice, served along with other dishes collectively called Kootan (കൂട്ടാന്‍) which include curries like Parippu, Sambar, Rasam, Pulisseri and others like Kaalan, Avial, Thoran, Olan, Pachadi, Mango pickle, Naranga curry, as well as Papadum, Banana, plain Yogurt or Buttermilk, and plantain chips. The traditional dessert called Payasam served at the end of the meal is of many kinds and usually three or more are served. The 'Kootan' are made with different vegetables and have different flavours; some say the reason for including so many dishes in the Sadya is to ensure that the diners will like at least two or three dishes. (x)

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Yoga: Aligning to the Source

This short film is an introduction into the ancient practice of South Asia which has become synonymous with New Age philosophy as a multibillion dollar industry in the West it's meaning becomes more clouded with White Western point of views foreign to it's origins. Here are some voices from actual South Asians on the practice.

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Recommendations for Desi Diaspora Type Films to watch feel free to add! (=

Bend it like Beckham 

East if East

West is West

Bhaji at the Beach

Yasmin

Breakaway

Mississippi Masala

Touch of Pink

American Desi

Shades of Ray

Anita & Me

American Chai

My Son the Fanatic

Chutney Popcorn

Americanizing Shelley

It’s a Wonderful Afterlife

Cosmopolitan

The Namesake

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New state in the Indian Union: Telangana. This state is carved out of existing state of Andhra Pradesh. The city of Hyderabad is now a part of the new state.

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The districts of Kerala in Malayalam films (Part 1/2):

Chemmeen, Annayum Rasoolum, Drishyam, Kunjananthante Kada, The Gangster, Nadan, Oru Indian Pranayakatha, and Ustad Hotel.

Inspired by (x).

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The districts of Kerala in Malayalam films (Part 2/2):

One Way Ticket, Sufi Paranja Katha, Ordinary, Ee Adutha Kalathu, Pranchiyettan & the Saint, and Kerala Varma Pazhassi Raja.

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Inspired by (x).

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Just 13 years and 11 months old, Poorna, a tribal girl from Andhra Pradesh, has become the youngest woman to conquer Mount Everest, the highest peak in the world. Share and spread this awesome news!

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Are all South Indians Madrassis?

A general explanation of who lives in South India and what is peculiar about each of the major states Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka.

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Murali Nagapuzha 

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Wave of Korean Culture Hits Nagaland

Korean culture is flooding into Nagaland. New trade treaties between India and Korea facilitated the exchange of Korean goods and enabled them to enter Nagaland with greater ease. Additionally, Nagas have long felt neglected by the central Indian government. This is especially the case with Naga youth. Many believe this lack of identity with central India informs Nagas' embrace of Korean culture.