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India is the world's most populous democracy and second
only to China in population. There are 18 official languages
in a nominally secular political system dominated by the Hindu
majority.
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Learn more about India's economy, Indian
theater, and the cultural capital of Calcutta, the "City of
Joy." read more
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a journey to India, a FRONTLINE/World crew comes across Osama
bin Laden -- not the terrorist mastermind, but rather an actor starring
in a popular community theater production torn from the headlines.
Days later, after a four-hour-long portrayal of bin Laden before
an enthusiastic, packed house in Calcutta, the actor turns to ask
our reporter: "What did you think of my performance?" read
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Interview with Arun Rath: Confronting New Myths
FRONTLINE/World reporter Arun Rath, an Indian-American journalist,
was in New York during the 2001 terrorist attacks and he directed
special coverage of the aftermath for National Public Radio. As
he set off to his father's home country on a through-the-looking-glass
journey, Rath felt "alien and familiar at the same time." |
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