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Rickshaws in India celebrating America’s birthday
In the United States, a long holiday weekend over the 4th of July celebrates America’s 250th birthday. Recently, NPR’s 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.
An auto-rickshaw displays a poster of U.S. President Donald Trump that celebrates "250 Years of America" on the back of vehicle in New Delhi, India, Wednesday, May 20, 2026.
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In the United States, a long holiday weekend over the 4th of July celebrates America’s 250th birthday. Recently, NPR’s 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.