Last fall, people in Atlanta’s Afghan community found their food stamps had been stolen. Reporters from 285 South, Atlanta’s publication focusing on immigrant and refugee communities, broke the story.
An estimated 20,000 professionals work in US-funded projects across Bangladesh. Additionally, vendors, dealers, and several million beneficiaries could be affected by a prolonged aid freeze.
The 62-year-old UN-sanctioned official said his own leaders were “committing injustice against 20 million people”, referring to the women who make up roughly half of the Afghan population.
From those who toiled behind the scenes to those who were performers themselves but never made the marquee, here are just a few of the secret songwriters responsible for some of the greatest hits.
Shilpa Rao, with her strong voice, has sung popular songs in many languages, including Hindi hits like “Ghungroo” and “Malang.” Both artists have won many awards for their work in Indian ...