"We are no longer citizens of the United States of America and all those who live in the five-state area that encompasses our country are free to join us." The new country would issue its own passports and driving licenses, and living there would be tax-free -- provided residents renounce their US citizenship picked by 2manyusernames 2 years ago

A child street performer who could stick knives through his arms and walk on hot coals without feeling any pain has led to a genetic discovery that promises a new generation of safer and stronger painkillers. picked by teaya21 3 years ago

Research shows that condoms are too big for the majority of Indian men. picked by tlovesd 3 years ago

Imagine the meeting that happened right after they found this out... picked by mrnelson 3 years ago

In an effort to keep more money for themselves, the Cherorkee tribe will vote to overturn a 141-year-old agreement, revoking the Cherokee citizenship of the descendants of slaves owned by the tribe. picked by 2manyusernames 3 years ago

There's a stretch of track near Southall where express trains roar past at 100 miles an hour. It is where a third of all suicides-by-train occur in Britain, and many of those who kill themselves here are Indian women who feel it's the only way out. picked by dollyllama 2 years ago

The rationale from Rana Vishnawatan, an Indian businessman: 'My kidney is failing and I don't want to be in there getting my blood changed like a car going for an oil change. This trade may seem horrendous to you, but it may not seem so bad when your family is starving in a gutter. One person is dying of hunger and the other has money... picked by Browntrout 3 years ago

The Nike Air Native will be distributed to Native Americans in an effort to promote fitness, and exploit third world child labor. picked by buddha 2 years ago

Some 3,000 villagers have attended an elaborate Hindu wedding ceremony in eastern India for two monkeys.

The "bride" was dressed in a five-metre long sari and decked in flowers. The ceremony took place last Thursday in Ghanteswara village in Orissa state. picked by AutumnLotus 2 years ago

The machine malfunctions and displays a $1.6mil win despite disclaimers that the maximum payout is $2,500. This casino patron is taking it to court. picked by coldbladed 2 years ago

Have these people never heard of the shaken baby syndrome?
Incredibly stupid. picked by Nicky666 2 years ago

This letter was allegedly written to the U.S. government as a response to the request to purchase the land of the Suquamish Indians.

Although the authenticity of the letter is debatable, it is still a beautiful statement of environmentalism and brotherhood that continues to resonate with many today. picked by mahler87 2 years ago

"In November 1872, soldiers and settlers attacked Captain Jack's camp on Lost River. After the battle, about 50 Modocs fled to the strategic position of the lava beds. Jack lived in the stronghold and successfully defended it for about one year. The first battle for the stronghold took place in January 1873, and the second in April 1873." This is part of the history I grew up on. Altho... read full post picked by psycmoe 3 years ago

An Indian journalist who allegedly persuaded a depressed businessman to kill himself on camera, before police stopped him, has been charged with abetting suicide. picked by mitzuzake 2 years ago

More than 100 Tibetan exiles in India have been barred by from marching to Tibet to protest against China holding the Olympics, Indian police say. picked by topofall 2 years ago

Every night in this quiet western Indian city, 15 pregnant women prepare for sleep in the spacious house they share, ascending the stairs in a procession of ballooned bellies, to bedrooms that become a landscape of soft hills.

*The Handmaid's Tale? picked by dollyllama 2 years ago

“The Algonkian tribes held six thanksgiving festivals during the year. When the Indians sat down to the 'first Thanksgiving' with the Pilgrims, it was really the fifth thanksgiving of the year for them!” This reminds me to be thankful all year long, and it ends with a beautiful Indian prayer.

Yeah, it's a day late, but no big deal; there's still one more to go. picked by meggysue 12 months ago

And you think appeals drag out too long in the U. S. picked by tigertony 10 months ago

But instead of a somber chief executive offering reassuring words and expressions of sympathy and compassion, viewers saw a wildly disconnected and inappropriately light president making introductory remarks. At the event, a Tribal Nations Conference hosted by the Department of Interior's Bureau of Indian affairs, the president thanked various staffers and offered a "shout-out" to "... read full post picked by shuallyo 3 weeks ago

Don't panic - no-one is attaching electrodes to anything. Indian Health and Family Welfare Minister Ghulam Nabi Azad has said that he is very much in favour if the rapid electrification of outlying Indian villages as the introduction of TV will reduce the number of children conceived. picked by pocksucket 5 months ago