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Mum's sister is Masi, Dad's sister is Foi, Mum's brother is Mama, Dad's brother is Kaka.
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Yes. Two trees of light.
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You can be both.
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From embarrassment to pride, gently.
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Yes.
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Because they carried them a long way.
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Both, all the way through.
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A whole street of relatives.
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Little India and everywhere else.
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Two words for everything.
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Paratha in a lunchbox.
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Bringing the lamp in.
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And how to tell them.
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A house for Bhagwan.
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A mark, not a stain.
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Sunday mornings with Nani.
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Eighteen hours of love.
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Ages 0-3+from$1.99 - Why Does India Feel Like Home Even Though I Don't Live There?Coming soonSoonWhy Does India Feel Like Home Even Though I Don't Live There?
Because part of you does.
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Ages 0-3+from$1.99 - Why Do I Look Different From Some Children at School?Coming soonSoonWhy Do I Look Different From Some Children at School?
Different, and exactly right.
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Ages 0-3+from$1.99 - Can I Be Indian If I Don't Speak Gujarati, Hindi or Tamil?Coming soonSoonCan I Be Indian If I Don't Speak Gujarati, Hindi or Tamil?
Yes. And here is how to start.
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