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'Main Theek Haan': The Words Punjabi Men Use to Disappear
'I'm fine.' 'Sab changa.' 'Theek haan.' For a lot of Punjabi men, these aren't answers — they're an exit. Here's what's underneath the reflex, and the one question that gets past it.
The Loneliest Man in America Might Be Driving a Truck
Tens of thousands of Punjabi men drive trucks across this country, providing in total isolation. A look at the loneliest version of the provider — and what it quietly costs him.