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Slumdog Millionaire author invited to Capitol Hill
Press Trust Of India / Washington Jul 04, 2009, 00:05 IST

Advocacy group, USAsian has commended globally acclaimed author Vikas Swarup for receiving the US-India Business Council’s 34th anniversary award and for being invited to the Capitol Hill by the co-chairs of the Congressional Caucus on India and Indian-Americans.

“Vikas Swarup’s incredible success story as a writer has made all of us in the Indian diaspora proud,” said David Faria, Chairman of USAsian, the Washington-based advocacy group.

“The movie Slumdog Millionaire, with its twin theme of love and hope, inspired millions of people around the world.

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