Arun Venugopal

Senior Reporter, WNYC News

Arun Venugopal appears in the following:

NY Immigration Advocates Urge Obama to Act Now

Sunday, November 16, 2014

By Arun Venugopal : Senior Reporter, WNYC News

President Obama is expected to enact immigration reforms without congressional input, and advocates for immigrants are urging him to follow through.

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How Hema Ramaswamy Found Healing Through Traditional Indian Dance

Saturday, November 15, 2014

By Arun Venugopal : Senior Reporter, WNYC News

Down Syndrome and two major surgeries couldn't stop Hema Ramaswamy, who turned to classical Indian dance as a form of artistic and physical healing.

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Redefining Muslim Messaging

Friday, November 07, 2014

WNYC's Arun Venugopal explores the social media strategies of western Muslims in the age of ISIS.

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Modi Operandi

Tuesday, September 30, 2014

WNYC reporter Arun Venugopal and Hunter history professor Manu Bhagavan discuss Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to the U.S.

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Indian Prime Minister Holds Court at Madison Square Garden

Monday, September 29, 2014

By Arun Venugopal : Senior Reporter, WNYC News

After being banned from the U.S. for 10 years, the Indian Prime Minister made a triumphant touchdown in New York, addressing thousands of supporters at Madison Square Garden.

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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Visits NY After 10-Year Ban

Friday, September 26, 2014

By Arun Venugopal : Senior Reporter, WNYC News

For many of his supporters, Modi's visit is seen as vindication after accusations that his administration allowed hundreds of Muslims to die at the hands of Hindus.

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Columbia University Students, President Meet Over Sexual Assault Concerns

Tuesday, September 16, 2014

By Arun Venugopal : Senior Reporter, WNYC News

Student leaders gave Columbia University President Lee Bollinger three weeks to respond to their demands about the university's sexual assault policies.

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At Columbia, Tension Rises Over Sexual Assault

Friday, September 05, 2014

By Arun Venugopal : Senior Reporter, WNYC News

Columbia University students receive more sexual violence education than ever before. But Emma Sulkowicz and other survivors of assault say serial rapists remain free to roam campus.

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Race and Friendship: The Role of Segregation

Tuesday, August 26, 2014

A recent survey finds that 75 percent of white Americans have no non-white friends. We look at the role historically segregated housing plays.

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Suburbs and Segregation

Monday, August 25, 2014

WNYC reporter Arun Venugopal and Slate's Jamelle Bouie explore the suburban racial divide.

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Micropolis: Ferguson, a Suburb Like Any Other

Monday, August 25, 2014

By Arun Venugopal : Senior Reporter, WNYC News

Michael Brown's death has focused worldwide attention on Ferguson, Missouri. But the racial divisions that surfaced in this St. Louis suburb are common to suburbs across America.

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Brooklyn Palestinians on Gaza Conflict: 'We're not Cowards'

Friday, July 25, 2014

By Arun Venugopal : Senior Reporter, WNYC News

After a late-night encounter outside a mosque, Palestinians in Bay Ridge are bracing for more tensions.

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How to Find Deliciousness in Your Kids' Table Scraps

Tuesday, July 15, 2014

Eating off children's plates is part of everyday dining for parents. But can you find hidden gems? Watch Dan Pashman's video guide to what's edible and what's just too gross.

NYC Iraqis: Some Shrug at Crisis, Others Want to Fight

Thursday, June 19, 2014

By Arun Venugopal : Senior Reporter, WNYC News

Some are desensitized to the escalating conflict; others are calling their imams wondering if they should go to war.

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Watch: How to Curse Like a World Cup Fan

Wednesday, June 18, 2014

We talk to World Cup obsessives from Japan, Cameroon, Brazil, Mexico, Croatia and Greece about how they cheer (and drink, and curse) their team.

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Making Comedy Out of Slavery and Prison Life

Wednesday, May 28, 2014

By Gisele Regatao : Senior Editor, Culture, WNYC News / Arun Venugopal : Senior Reporter, WNYC News

Two young, African-American playwrights are making satire out of heavy topics. "We cry and laugh with the same muscle," says Marcus Gardley.

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Local Religious Leaders Divided Over Supreme Court Prayer Decision

Friday, May 09, 2014

By Arun Venugopal : Senior Reporter, WNYC News

The Supreme Court says that prayers before town meetings are Constitutional.

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Rent Guidelines Board Proposes Historic Rent Freeze

Monday, May 05, 2014

By Arun Venugopal : Senior Reporter, WNYC News

Tenants cheer a preliminary vote that could freeze rent for some apartments for the first time in the history of New York City's Rent Guidelines Board.

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