Word: bindi
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...past. The Beatles, for example, were influenced heavily by the music of the great sitar player, Ravi Shankar. We all know about the therapeutic powers of yoga--and, for better or worse, the teachings of Deepak Chopra. No Doubt's Gwen Stefani is oft-seen wearing a bindi on her forehead; mehndi, the decorative paint worn by many Indian brides, has become quite popular among Western women. Even Nehru jackets may someday make a comeback...
...near Montalcino (pop. 5,500) in 1978, the area's growers and agricultural unions strongly objected. They remained unconvinced even after the company promised to produce only high-quality wines there. In 1981, the major agricultural unions of the province announced in a letter to Montalcino Mayor Mario Bindi that they were dropping their fight against Villa Banfi. Nevertheless, they asserted, the American firm's project would have "negative consequences on the production of local wines...
Innovator. In Paris, Alfredo Bindi tried, but failed, to commit suicide by devouring his suspenders...