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Sonia Chopra

Sonia Chopra

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The writer is a freelance journalist based in Ohio. Her work has appeared in The New York Times, New York Newsday, The Orlando Sentinel, Salon.com, Rediff,com, India Abroad, Indian Express, Firstpost.com, and The Quint.

By Sonia Chopra

Protesters trump across US: Not my president!

I think he is sowing what he reaped.

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Trump is US president: Mood in America after its moment of truth

The real work has just begun.

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Hillary Clinton wasn't enough, why America voted for Donald Trump

All was forgiven.

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America in labour. Will it be a boy or girl?

Groups who are leaning towards Clinton include African Americans, Muslims and Asians, while white and union workers are likely to vote for Trump.

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US election: Day of reckoning is here for Trump and Clinton

A CBS News/New York Times poll found that 82 per cent of likely voters are more disgusted than excited about the poll.

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Both Trump and Clinton were losers in last debate

They scored a few points each with clear pitches to their supporters on the positions they have already spoken on in the past.

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US presidential debate was ugly: Hogged by sex, lies, and crimes

Donald Trump sounded confused while Hillary Clinton seemed well researched in her responses.

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US presidential debate: How a calm, prepared Clinton trumped Trump

For the first few minutes, it seemed as if the Republican candidate was going to win points, but then Hillary swiftly, masterfully and authoritatively took over.

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How Aziz Ansari is making world of comedy a better place

When minorities are writers, they are in positions of power that can shatter the pesky immigrant stereotypes.

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How Orlando shooting will affect the US polls

Donald Trump is renewing his promise to ban Muslims from entering the US.

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Why Muhammad Ali's greatest fight was outside the boxing ring

No sports figure can ever match Ali's dogged determination and steely conviction to rally behind a political or a social cause.

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By letting Stanford rapist get away, America just put women on trial

If the perpetrator is a high achiever like Brock Turner, will no woman on college campus ever get justice?

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India should not apologise for UCLA shooter Mainak Sarkar

The violence on the California campus was the 186th school shooting since the Connecticut incident in 2012.

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Purvi Patel is no poster child for abortion rights

Women advocates must stop treating the sensitive case like a circus.

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Prove Sonia Gandhi guilty, but stop personal attacks

It is sheer hypocrisy on the part of the BJP to praise Modi's 'chaiwala' roots and to ridicule Congress chief's 'Italian waitress' student job.

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Twinkle Khanna and Sri Sri came out looking silly on Twitter

The actress has a right to say what she wants, but in a professional manner.

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This Mother's Day, I want nothing from you, my son

I am proud of you for being a smart, thoughtful kid.

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A short history of everything wrong with Donald Trump

Does United States want a president with a proven record of bigotry, racism, sexism and pure ignorance?

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Why there is a Fan in all of us

Like SRK's Gaurav Chandna, are we empty, hollow souls seeking validation?

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Trump vs Clinton: Let the character campaign begin

How the two winners handle themselves and portray themselves as classy, dignified US presidential figures will be the real test.

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Ashamed by attack on Big B, every Indian should be

Even if the Panama Papers allegations are proven, it is his own hard-earned money.

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India has no time for 'Bharat Mata ki jai'

Improve the state and citizens will want to sing about its greatness because no government should have to force its people to do that.

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Hillary versus Trump for the White House looks almost certain

Both candidates for the US presidential elections have braced themselves for the battles ahead.

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How 'patriotic' BJP is shaming India and getting away with it

Are you grateful and thankful that you have representatives of a government like OP Sharma?

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New Hampshire results show American anger against career politicians

Bernie Sanders and Donald Trump - considered long-shot outsiders - have grabbed the imagination of grass-roots voters.

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Iowa caucus results and Trump's loss: What not to trust

The road to the US' presidential primary has suddenly become a very complicated one.

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Obama's last State of the Union address was his most powerful

It reminded the Americans of why they were blown away with the man who called for 'transformation' and 'change' .

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Hillary Clinton was right. Donald Trump is a terrorist recruiter now

Jihadi outfit Al-Shabab released video featuring Trump’s famous "ban of Muslims" sound bite.

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Flashback 2015: How I remember the year that was

As we walk into 2016, I wish the world is a kinder place where we celebrate 'different' people.

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I was molested in a bus: We're all Jyoti Singh, all India's daughters

As a tribute, India should work on empowering women by enforcing strict laws on harassment, stalking and rape.

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