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A major intersection in Lucknow The end of summer is here, which means a new crop of programs here on CPN. We’re returning to an old theme this week with a new piece from Deepak Singh, our reporter for the South Asian community here in Central Virginia. Deepak spent this summer back in Lucknow, the …
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CPN regular contributor Deepak Singh reflects on his own mixed race family in this touching piece that originally aired on PRI’s The World.
CPN reporter Deepak Singh offers his reflections on Black Friday and how it reminded him of pilgrimages in his homeland India.
CPN reporter Deepak Singh offers his reflections on his first day in America.
CPN reporter Deepak Singh reports offers his reflections on the 4th of July while on holiday in Lucknow India.
In Charlottesville, Virginia a group of women are “hooking”, “top rolling” and “shoulder pressing”—all in the name of raising money for charity. Reporter Deepak Singh has more on the game of Arm Wrestling.
Joel Barrett, a resident of South Bend, Indiana, recently flew to NYC with his partner David to get married on their 7th anniversary. He is working on a book about his experiences of growing up “godly” but gay in a conservative Baptist home and of his struggles of going through 2 1/2 years of ex-gay therapy. He discussed some of his thoughts with reporter, Deepak Singh.
Some Charlottesville residents have found a way to brush up on their Spanish…and their dancing — at the same time. And all without travelling to a South American country.
Charlottesville is known for its global scene — exotic restaurants, world music, cultural events and festivals. In a city where people representing dozens of nations live and work together, Charlottesville adds one more thing to its list to flaunt its international flavor: Cricket.
The Street Musicians of New Orleans Reporter Deepak Singh was in New Orleans recently. Walking around the city, he talked with some of the street musicians and recorded their music. Take a listen! Follow Deepak Singh on Facebook and Twitter.
The South Asian community of South Bend, Indiana celebrates Holi, the Hindu festival of colors with the local community. Holi marks the beginning of spring, and the harvesting season.
Chasing America: Of Lollipops, Night Clubs and Ferocious Dogs – Chapter 6 Haircut– In this chapter we listen to a skit about the infamous haircut!!! “A quintessential coming to America tale told with humor and wit. Follow Deepak Singh as he leaves his home in a burgeoning, but deeply traditional Indian metropolis to small-town Pennsylvania …
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