India elects a new Idol.

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This past spring, eight finalists gathered at a TV studio in Mumbai (also known as Bombay) for the weekly taping of Indian Idol The singers were art in their late teens and 20s; each dreamed of making it big in Hollywood, India's movie industry. The winner, chosen by popular vote, would get a Sony recording contract and a brand-new car. Indian Idol, similar in format to American Idol, is among several TV talent shows that have become popular in India. Most of the contestants come from smart...

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