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Impact of India’s Hindi-influenced name change consideration affects Indian-American students at CHS

Impact of India’s Hindi-influenced name change consideration affects Indian-American students at CHS

Jenny Li February 22, 2024

The country English speakers know as “India” is considering changing its name to “Bharat." According to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), the purpose is to increase the...

Sophomore Roohi Sanka sprinkles akshinthalu, a mix of tumeric and rice, onto figures of gods. “There was a Hindu god in human form who came back to his town after years of penance and another god defeated a demon-like figure who was terrorizing the area. Those (stories) are told on Diwali,” she said.

As Diwali festivities begin on Nov. 4, students share differences of celebrating traditions here at CHS compared to India

Royce Brown October 22, 2021

As Diwali approaches on Nov. 4, many Indians prepare for the holiday. On this day which originated in the Indian subcontinent, Hindus, Jains, Sikhs and Newar Buddhists celebrate the victory of good over...

Weight On Your Shoulders: Students, staff examine potential health effects of carrying heavy backpacks

Weight On Your Shoulders: Students, staff examine potential health effects of carrying heavy backpacks

Sarah Zheng September 20, 2019

For CHS students, backpacks are an essential part of their life, as carrying a backpack all day can be more convenient than putting textbooks in a locker, but according to a survey conducted by Consumer...

Rhythm Blues

Robbie Ge May 23, 2019

More international students are studying in United States for diploma

More international students are studying in United States for diploma

News September 16, 2015

As senior Fangyi Deng comes home to a compact household with his aunt, uncle, cousin, grandparents and mother, he makes an alleviated shift from speaking English to speaking Cantonese, a southern dialect...

Diwali

Diwali

blogs November 21, 2014

Diwali, the festival of lights is one of the biggest and brightest festivals in India. Many different regions celebrate this holiday, but the universal symbol is the victory of good over evil. The date...

Perception

blogs April 5, 2014

Poverty, hunger, homelessness, mosquitoes, chaos and pollution – these are all things typically associated with India. Not a single one of these words has a positive connotation and that’s what bothers...

Top Ten Commonly Used Brown Words

blogs March 22, 2014

1. Desi – used to describe things that originate from or relate to India, Pakistan, Bangladesh and that general area Ex) This is a list of desi words. That girl is desi. 2. Mehndi – henna, applied...

Welcome to Second Generation!

blogs March 6, 2014

Second generation Americans are people whose parents migrated to America from a different country. These Americans are the first in their families to be raised here and to be affected by their life in...

Living Hope Club to increase awareness of club

Beats April 18, 2013

According to club co-sponsor Carol Piganelli, Living Hope Club will not have another fundraiser for the rest of the school year. Piganelli said she plans to increase awareness of the club this year and...

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