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In the United States, a long holiday weekend over the 4th of July celebrates America\u2019s 250th birthday. Recently, NPR\u2019s correspondent in India found an unlikely place that same birthday is being marked. On the back of three-wheeled motorbike taxis known as rickshaws in New Delhi. We investigate.<\/p>\n

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In the United States, a long holiday weekend over the 4th of July celebrates America\u2019s 250th birthday. Recently, NPR\u2019s correspondent in India found an unlikely place that same birthday is being marked. On the back of three-wheeled motorbike taxis known as rickshaws in New Delhi. 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