India's Traditions Hold On With The Chapati Man : NPR

India is changing so fast that traditional culture seems to be disappearing in the time it takes to hit "delete." Farm families travel on bullock carts while chatting on cell phones. Sikhs attend weddings in traditional turbans and saris — then dance after the ceremony to pounding techno beats. More and more Indians are swapping traditional tea time for drinks at a chain of cafes modeled on Starbucks.

But on most evenings, a scene from the old ... Full Story »

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by Som Patidar - Jun. 14, 2009

Yes. This story measures the change in economic profile of Indians along with keeping old traditions alive.

The character of 'Chapati Man' as a symbol of tradition is suiting the core of feature.

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