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"Chalo Chalo!" Vote for Biden: Bollywood hit tune to woo Indian Americans

Turning a Bollywood hit tune into a campaign anthem, Democratic Party presidential candidate Joe Biden's supporters are wooing Indian American voters with an eye on swing states where small margins can decide who becomes the next president

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Indian youth off to meet Pakistani sweetheart held at border

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Masks, Varanasi's new holy offering to God

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COVID-19 will widen the gender education gap in Afghanistan

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Indian school principal wins $1mn in Dubai Duty-Free draw

The principal of the Indian High School in Ajman has won a million dollars in the Dubai Duty Free (DDF) raffle draw, it was reported

Pakistani court orders gender test in alleged same-sex marriage

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Decapitated body of Bangladesh millionaire found in NYC apartment

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