‘Indian Idol’ finals lead to sectarian clashes

Far from the star-studded galas typical of Bollywood, hundreds of people crowd around an old television set in a dilapidated church to watch the conclusion of “Indian Idol 3.” The object of their interest is crooner Prashant Tamang, a 24-year-old Nepalese Indian police officer who was crowned the newest “Idol” to the delight of his hometown fans. Jonathan Jones (’05) reports for the San Francisco Chronicle.
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