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A street vendor frying potato vadas for vada pav in Mumbai's busy Dadar neighborhood.

Invented by a street vendor in the 1960s, vada pav is Mumbai's most loved street food. But now, there are vada pav chains selling frozen and fried versions of this iconic dish.

Scientists Start To Tease Out The Subtler Ways Racism Hurts Health

The biological effects of lifelong exposure to racism or other sorts of discrimination can be complicated, scientists say, but likely tap into the same mechanisms as other types of chronic stress.

Demonstrators are shown gathering during a demonstration at the Old Port of Marseille on Jan. 7, 2015, after a shooting at a French satirical newspaper in Paris.

At Least 12 Die In Shooting At Magazine's Paris Office; Suspects Named

Multiple French media outlets, citing a police bulletin, say the suspects are two brothers, Said and Cherif Kouachi, and a third man, Hamyd Mourad.

Investigations continue at the Erawan Shrine the morning after an explosion in Bangkok, Thailand. Thailand's prime minister on Tuesday promised that authorities would quickly track down those responsible for the bombing.

A Second Explosion Hits Bangkok, As Police Track Down Suspect In First Blast

The second blast happened when an explosive was thrown from a bridge. It did not injure anyone. An explosion on Monday left at least 20 dead and 140 injured.

Chef Su-Mei Yu and the Pro Kids learn about fermentation with Austin Durant at Suzie's Farm.

SAVOR SAN DIEGO: Season 2: Pro Kids: Youngsters Take Swings At Healthy Eating

Airs Thursday, July 21, 2016 at 8:30 p.m. on KPBS TV

Liagnfen Of Happy Tears, an appetizer of cold, spicy starch jelly noodles served at MáLà Project. The New York City eatery is part of a new generation of higher-end Chinese restaurants that are catering not just to American palates but also to a growing number of monied immigrants.

New Wave Of Chinese Restaurants Challenges 'Cheap' Stereotype

Chinese food has long been seen as cheap takeout. Now a new generation of deep-pocketed immigrant restaurateurs aims to offer an updated spin on the Chinese restaurant, with prices to match the decor.

Thailand's Military Ruler Says No Elections For At Least A Year

Gen. Prayuth Chan-ocha, who seized power last week, also warned anti-coup protesters, saying they lack a "true understanding of democracy."

Chef Su-Mei Yu (right) cooks with Rancho La Puerta co-founder and owner Deborah Szekely (left).

SAVOR SAN DIEGO: Season 2: Spa Food: It All Began At Rancho La Puerta

Airs Thursday, July 28, 2016 at 8:30 p.m. on KPBS TV

Food writer Maria Speck soaks bulgur wheat in pomegranate juice to saturate it with burgundy color, then serves it with blueberries and orange-blossom water to tantalize the taste buds and eyes.

Porridge, The Food That Built Empires, Stages A Savory Comeback

Globally, this humble dish was one of the first ways humans learned to unlock the nutrition in grains. Now, chefs are embracing its sumptuous, delicious possibilities. And no, it's not just oatmeal.

Pro-democracy activists, sleep, rest and walk on a street near the government headquarters, on Tuesday in Hong Kong. Students and activists, many of whom have been camped out since late Friday, spent a peaceful night singing as they blocked streets in Hong Kong in an unprecedented show of civil disobedience to push demands for genuine democratic reforms.

Hong Kong Leader To Protesters: 'Stop Campaign Immediately'

Leung Chun-ying says Beijing will not accede to demonstrators' demands for democratic reforms. Meanwhile, activists have vowed a new phase of civil disobedience on Wednesday.

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