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<image:caption>The Simpsons' Apu returns, now voiced by Indian-American actor Sunil Malhotra, sparking renewed debate on cultural representation and stereotypes.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>That is, until now. Apu is back, and this time, thankfully, he is voiced by Indian-American actor Sunil Malhotra.</image:caption>
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<news:title>Apu Returns: Does A New Indian-American Voice Actor Really Solve The Problem? </news:title>
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<loc>https://homegrown.co.in/homegrown-explore/ruhbaru-is-bringing-the-orchestral-qawwali-project-to-india-this-december</loc>
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<image:caption>The collective will perform in Delhi, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, and Mumbai, introducing audiences to a unique fusion of devotional music and immersive live performances under the Ruhbaru cultural platform.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>The Orchestral Qawwali Project explores the meeting point of qawwali, western classical, South Asian and Indian classical musical traditions, alongside classical dance and immersive live performance.</image:caption>
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<news:title>Ruhbaru Is Bringing The Orchestral Qawwali Project To India This December</news:title>
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<loc>https://homegrown.co.in/homegrown-creators/rashi-ganeriwals-ode-to-the-blurry-beautiful-days-of-navratri</loc>
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<image:caption>The Heritage Garba at Lukshmi Vilas Palace in Baroda, led by Radhika Raje, blends grandeur and inclusivity, welcoming LGBTQI+ communities.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Over time, her pictures shifted from showing what Garba looks like to remember what it felt like to be inside it.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-21T10:00:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Rashi Ganeriwal's Ode To The Blurry, Beautiful Days Of Navratri </news:title>
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<loc>https://homegrown.co.in/homegrown-creators/creep-it-real-a-homegrown-halloween-watchlist</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-21T06:00:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Creep It Real: A Homegrown Halloween Watchlist  </news:title>
<news:keywords>desi horror, Halloween watchlist, folk horror, South Asian cinema, gendered violence, caste oppression, ecological collapse, supernatural folklore, churail stories, patriarchy critique, colonial Bengal, Bay of Bengal, feudal hierarchies, witch archetype, homegrown horror, South Asian films, feminist horror, feminine liberation, monstrous society, South Asian folklore, supernatural elements, folklore horror, feminine power, supernatural lens, homegrown films</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://homegrown.co.in/homegrown-supply/5-homegrown-brands-making-cleaning-products-with-gentler-eco-friendly-ingredients</loc>
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<news:title>5 Homegrown Brands Making Cleaning Products With Gentler, Eco-Friendly Ingredients</news:title>
<news:keywords>eco-friendly cleaning, plant-based cleaners, biodegradable products, natural detergents, homegrown brands, chemical-free cleaning, sustainable cleaning, laundry solutions, dishwashing liquids, floor cleaners, refill packs, soapnut cleaners, organic cleaning, pet-safe cleaners, solar-powered facility, homecare brands, Eco-friendly detergent, Eco-friendly laundry detergent, Eco-friendly floor, cleaners, Plant based floor cleaners, Natural floor cleaners, Natural laundry detergent, House cleaning products, Natural house cleaning product brand, Natural house cleaning product, Gentler house, cleaning products, Natural eco-friendly products, Natural eco-friendly house cleaning products, Indian brands for natural eco-friendly house cleaning products</news:keywords>
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