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Celebrating Haleem at Hyderabad’s Pista House
In India, one of the most celebrated and popular religious dishes is a meat delicacy called haleem.
The Terra Nova and Her Polar Adventures
The Terra Nova is your first clue. We’re looking for a city along the North Sea Coast of Scotland. It’s about a third of the way up the east coast of Scotland.
Afrobeat from Antibalas: Lead Singer Amayo Channels Fela Kuti
The New York Afrobeat band Antibalas have just come out with their latest release. And it’s chock-a-block with the spirit and sound of Fela Kuti.
As Israel Prepares for War, Some Citizens Accuse it of Warmongering
Israelis are gearing up for a possible strike on Iran’s nuclear facilities and an Iranian military response.
Musicians Gather for the 11th Annual Son Jarocho Festival in LA
Betto Arcos gives us a preview of some of the bands to performing at this year’s Son Jarocho Festival taking place this weekend in Los Angeles.
Muslim American Rapper Zaki Syed Becomes Voice for Tolerance Following Wisconsin Sikh Massacre
Zaki Syad is the Muslim American rapper behind a spoken word rap tribute to the victims of the August 5th Sikh temple shooting near Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Malaysian YouTube Sensation Zee Avi
With two albums out, and a third in the works, Zee Avi gives the YouTube generation of musicians something to aspire to.
As Mexico Drug War Rages, Los Dos Laredos Struggle
Laredo, Texas, and Nuevo Laredo, Mexico share a border and an economy. So the increase in Mexican drug violence means businesses in both Laredos are struggling.
America, But Better: Canadian Comedians Take On US Politics
Our “continental BFF’s” are here to save us from ourselves. Anchor Marco Werman talks to comedians and co-authors Chris Cannon and Brian Calvert about their new book, America, But Better: The Canada Party Manifesto.
Why the South American Chinchorro People Made the First Mummies
Seven thousand years ago, people of the Chinchorro culture in modern-day Chile and Peru made the world’s first mummies. Why did this primitive group of hunter-gatherers adopt such complex mortuary rituals? A new study attributes the practice to a shift in the climate.
Debo Band Grooves to Ethiopian Jazz of the 70s
Debo Band is an 11-piece ensemble rooted in 1970s music from Ethiopia.
Astronomer Brad Smith says Mars’ Mount Sharp Not Really Called That
He explains how geographical features on Mars are named, and why “Mount Sharp”–near where NASA’s rover Curiosity landed this week– is not an official moniker.
Why American Chinatowns Must Change
Chinatowns throughout North America have long been places for Chinese migrants to find familiar surroundings and safety in a new country. But today, the beacon of Chinatown is starting to burn a little less bright.
Husband of Pussy Riot Band Member says Russian Trial ‘Smelled of the Middle Ages’
Pyotr Verzilov has been attending the band’s trial for the past couple of weeks.
Nation Urges Citizens to ‘Make Babies’ on Independence Day
To combat shrinking birth rate, the Singapore government has offered “baby bonus” tax breaks and paid maternity leaves.
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