Tag Archives: TFC

TV Networks offer A Taste of the Old Country

Posted on July 25, 2010 by Jeff

“Every evening, millions of families in India gather around their TV sets to watch “Balika Vadhu,” a soap opera about a married 8-year-old girl. At the same time, Indian households in the U.S. that have access to it switch to … Continue reading →

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I want to be wasian!

Posted on August 29, 2008 by Jeff

A few nights ago, I noticed the Daughter watching the latest Cheetah Girls movie from Disney. The movie made me remember the time she shouted in teenage frustration, “I want to be WASIAN!” I thought again about this outburst when … Continue reading →

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