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Landmark ‘Falun Gong Protection Act’ Clears House With Unanimous Approval
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Top Chinese Generals Expelled From Communist Party in Sign of Greater Purges
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Rich in cultural traditions and ancient heritage, modern-day India still upholds dozens of seemingly-superstitious beliefs. Those who shun them may not realize that they are rooted in the practical wisdom of our ancestors. Some of the most prevalent Indian superstitions have fascinating cultural foundations or little-known logic behind them. Let’s
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