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7.19.2020

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My parents gave up their American Dream and moved back to India. 25 years later, I asked them why
Rishi Iyengar's parents came to the U.S. to pursue the American Dream -- and then moved back to India. He asks them about their decision, whether they had any regrets, and how their experience can help to understand this moment of tremendous turmoil for immigrants.

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This L.A. music producer is obsessed with houseplants: See how they amplify his work
The sounds Mark Redito produces is heavily influenced by his houseplants.

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'Bulge Bracket' Brings Wall Street’s Asian-American Faces to TV
Writer/director Christopher Au's new short series comedy Bulge Bracket, now on Amazon Prime, wa inspired by his wife's intense experience as an investment banker.

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What We Can Learn From Bruce Lee's Fight Scenes
A closer look at Bruce Lee's biggest movies -- now available in a new Criterion Collection box set -- reveals the many dimensions of a man best known as a fierce action hero.

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'The Baby-Sitters Club' Star Momona Tamada on Claudia Kishi's Fashion Influence
And, yes, the 13-year-old did take a "one-of-a-kind" wardrobe treasure home with her from set.