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Slumdog Millionaire (2008). Jamal, who grew up in the slums of Mumbai, is close to winning
the Indian version of Who Wants to Be a Millionaire. But how does a young man from such a
background know the answers to questions that stumped more educated contestants? At turns
sad, funny, romantic, and gritty, Slumdog won 8 Academy Awards, including Best Picture.

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make a life in New York for their son, and then of the son’s attempt to balance his Indian and
American identities.

The Story of India (2007). A six-part documentary presented by historian Michael Wood. During
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viewer to see some of modern India, while learning about the country’s history.

Useful Websites

Overseas Adventure Travel Forum (tips World Weather
from previous travelers) www.intellicast.com
www.oattravel.com/forum www.weather.com
www.wunderground.com
Overseas Adventure Travel Store
www.oatshop.com Basic Travel Phrases (80 languages)
www.travlang.com/languages
Overseas Adventure Travel Frequent
Asked Questions Packing Tips
www.oattravel.com/faq www.travelite.org

International Health Information/CDC U.S. Customs & Border Protection
(Centers for Disease Control) www.cbp.gov/travel
http://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel
Transportation Security
Electricity & Plugs Administration (TSA)
www.worldstandards.eu/electricity/ www.tsa.gov
plugs-and-sockets
National Passport Information Center
Foreign Exchange Rates www.travel.state.gov
www.xe.com/currencyconverter
Holidays Worldwide
www.oanda.com/converter/classic
www.timeanddate.com/holidays
ATM Locators
www.mastercard.com/atm
www.visa.com/atmlocator

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