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		<title>New takes on old media</title>
		<link>http://northwestern.news21.com/2009/08/27/new-takes-on-old-media/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2009 22:32:46 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Hamsa Ramesha</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[I previously discussed the burgeoning market of ethnic media, which got me thinking about different storytelling methods. Lo and behold, what I found were unique ways in which ethnic media and/or their audiences were taking steps to change news.

Take a look at the models I found:


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		<title>Urban Desi Radio</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2009 17:44:42 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Hamsa Ramesha</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Get ready to jive to the beat of tablas while rocking out to hard metal. That is, only if you live in the Bay Area.

Starting Aug. 12, South Asians in the Silicon Valley can tune into KLOK 1170 AM every Wednesday from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. for Urban Desi Radio. The show features music from around the world, with a South Asian focus, and plans for guest speakers and discussion topics on entertainment and lifestyle are in the works.


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		<title>Bollywood the American Way</title>
		<link>http://northwestern.news21.com/2009/08/26/bollywood-the-american-way/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2009 22:38:25 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Hamsa Ramesha</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[All it took was a dash of insomnia, a long plane journey and a big helping of boredom for Jennifer Hopfinger to get hooked on the world of Bollywood.

Listening to her relate the experience of watching her first mass dance sequence, the lip-synching stylings of actor Shah Rukh Khan, or the sultry moves of actress Rani Mukerji is an out-of-body experience for me - having grown up watching Amitabh Bachchan and Brad Pitt on screen (although not together... yet!)


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		<title>Bay Area Filipino newspaper reaches for the stars</title>
		<link>http://northwestern.news21.com/2009/08/25/bay-area-filipino-newspaper-reaches-for-the-stars/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2009 22:37:22 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Hamsa Ramesha</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[In the face of today’s recession, the poor health of mainstream media, and the general decline of print outlets, one San Francisco-based newspaper is given a strong bill of health.


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		<title>I am proud to be South Asian because&#8230;</title>
		<link>http://northwestern.news21.com/2009/08/25/i-am-proud-to-be-south-asian-because/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2009 20:24:53 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Hamsa Ramesha</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[So I took a hike to the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, Ill for the South Asian Carnival on Aug. 15 and Aug. 16. In light of India Independence Day and Pakistan Independence Day, I thought it'd be neat to ask people there just why they were proud to be who they are. Listen to their responses, and sound off on your own below!


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		<title>Hindu mythology + Twitter = Philosophical musings of the 21st century</title>
		<link>http://northwestern.news21.com/2009/08/25/hindu-mythology-twitter-philosophical-musings-of-the-21st-century/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2009 17:34:02 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Hamsa Ramesha</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[When Lord Ganesha (the elephant-faced Indian deity who removes obstacles) wrote the Mahabharata as dictated by Sage Veda Vyasa, it was probably written on the 4th century BCE equivalent of bamboo paper.

These days, you can follow140-character pieces of this Sanskrit epic on Twitter.


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		<title>Despite Khan-troversy, Bollywood &#8216;Badshah&#8217; keeps his cool</title>
		<link>http://northwestern.news21.com/2009/08/17/despite-khan-troversy-bollywood-badshah-keeps-his-cool/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2009 21:00:56 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Hamsa Ramesha</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[By now you may have heard the story of how Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan, also known as ‘King Khan,’ was questioned by airport security for 66 minutes (previous reports say two hours) at Newark Liberty International Airport on Friday. Khan’s name reportedly appeared on a security checklist, and he wasn’t released until after Indian diplomats intervened.


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		<title>Happy Independence Day, India</title>
		<link>http://northwestern.news21.com/2009/08/14/happy-independence-day-india/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2009 22:32:08 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Hamsa Ramesha</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[In honor of tomorrow, here’s a little something for today.

I’ll be attending the South Asian Carnival this weekend at the Rosemont Convention Center in Rosemont, Ill (also in Houston at Reliant Park this weekend). If you haven’t heard, it’s the first-ever carnival of its kind, featuring Bollywood celebs like Shah Rukh Khan and Bipasha Basu. There’s also a fashion show, wedding expo, food booths, jewelry bazaar and more!


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		<title>Calling all California Republicans: Step up!</title>
		<link>http://northwestern.news21.com/2009/08/04/calling-all-california-republicans-step-up/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2009 21:53:42 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Hamsa Ramesha</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[When I tell people I’m from California (and very proud of it) I get one of two reactions: A nod of understanding and jealous delight at meeting someone from the Sunshine State, or a wary smile and disbelief at everything I say henceforth.

California is a great place to live, especially if you fall in a minority group. Because in California – particularly in the Bay Area and Los Angeles – you won’t feel like a minority.


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		<title>Coming to America: A Bollywood story</title>
		<link>http://northwestern.news21.com/2009/08/03/coming-to-america-a-bollywood-story/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2009 22:16:15 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Hamsa Ramesha</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[I’ve never quite understood why it took the fame of Slumdog Millionaire to put India, much less Bollywood, on the map here in the States. It’s not even Indian! It’s British!

What really tipped me over the edge was watching the Pussycat Dolls’ remix of “Jai Ho,” the hit song by A.R. Rahman from Slumdog. At first, I was fascinated to see Nicole Scherzinger and the other Dolls dance in Indian-inspired clothing with khol-darkened eyes. Then, I heard the lyrics, some of which were literal translations from Hindi, and was incredibly confused. So much is lost: the subtle meanings and layers of context make a literal translation sound absurd and tacky. And finally came frustration and disappointment at the jazzed up “Jai Ho (You Are My Destiny)” that was more a failed imitation than a successful remix.


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