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...Yelena Khanga, a former Soviet television commentator, and Betsey Wright, a former chair of the Arkansas Democratic party who once served as chief of staff for Arkansas Gov. Bill Clinton, complete the list of fellows...

Author: By Nell M. Maluf, CONTRIBUTING REPORTER | Title: Roemer Tops List Of New IOP Fellows | 2/4/1992 | See Source »

...Tufts. It seemed only logical to cease wearing kachh (pants cut off at the knee), kara (iron bangles on the wrist) and a kirpan (a small dagger). But Walter has always observed two of the five "Ks" dictated by his religion: he wears kes (unshorn hair) and carries a khanga (a ceremonial comb...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: National Affairs: Kes? Yes! | 12/22/1952 | See Source »

...baptized, he added Singh (Lion) to his name-"John Jones" became "John Jones, Lion." From baptism, the youth must wear the five "K"s: 1) kes-uncut hair of the whole body; 2) kachh-short drawers, for convenience in fighting; 3) kara-iron bangle; 4) khanda-steel dagger; 5) khanga-comb (his kit for cleanliness...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Religion: Sikh | 3/9/1925 | See Source »

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