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Word: kurta (lookup in dictionary) (lookup stats)
Dates: during 1970-1979
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...other matters. The interview took place in a small parlor of the Prime Minister's residence in New Delhi, where Sanjay and his wife Menaka, 20, also live. Reported Smith and Shepherd: "Unlike most Indians of his age, Sanjay scorns Western-style clothes for a traditional knee-length kurta, worn over white cotton pajamas. Shy but well-spoken, Sanjay began by describing with obvious pride the car he designed from scratch. Later, when he took his guests for a ride, he tactfully inquired, 'Shall I drive fast or slow?' before tearing off on a test-drive performance...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: INDIA: Indira Gandhi's 'Crown Prince' | 2/2/1976 | See Source »

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