Word: indias
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Dates: during 1940-1949
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...INDIA Anchor for Asia
...When India's Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru needs to relax, he stands on his head. This is not the exotic mysticism of the fabulous East but a practical way to drive off fatigue and make up for lack of sleep. Last week, as Nehru left New Delhi for Washington on one of the century's most important visits of state, his secretary discussed head-standing with U.S. newsmen: "Perhaps the Prime Minister will demonstrate this for your President Truman...
America had a lot of other things to learn about Asia's key man. Nehru has been a somewhat nebulous figure, graceful and great, "a jewel among men" as his master Mahatma Gandhi said, but vaguely seen and known. Now, after two years as Prime Minister of free India, he is emerging in sharp and colorful detail. The cultured patriot with the Cambridge accent, luminous eyes and magnetic smile who spent 13 of his 60 years in British jails has become the Orient's unoriental, supercharged public executive...
...events in Asia and the world over are making him reconsider. India's leader could use some U.S. help to lift up his nation. "I am not going to that great and powerful country with a message to teach," he told Bombay officials last week. "I wish to learn what I think will be beneficial to India...
Pandit Nehru, Prime Minister of India, will visit Harvard today with his sister, Mrs. Vijaya Lakshmi Pandit, Indian ambassador to the United States. The visitors will be entertained at a small lunchoon given by President and Mrs. Cousut at the President's home. However, no public appearance is planned during the brief visit...