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Within three months, the event grew from 12 people to over 400. They had to reserve baseball diamonds. What was the secret?

| Time | Activity | |------|----------| | 0:00 | Arrival + chai + snacks (samosas, jalebis, or namak para) | | 0:15 | Icebreaker: “Two truths, one lie – Desi edition” (e.g., “I have eaten 50 paani puris in one sitting”) | | 0:30 | Group game: Antakshari (only 90s songs) | | 0:50 | Story circle: “My favorite memory of my grandparents” | | 1:00 | Potluck dinner (or order from a local Desi restaurant) | | 1:30 | Open dance floor – one song each from Bollywood, Bhangra, and Qawwali | | 2:00 | Wrap up with a group photo doing the ✌🏽 pose or “Namaste” hands | desisocialday

Desi Social Day " is an adult-themed television episode from the series "Brazzers Exxtra," which premiered in 2025 Within three months, the event grew from 12

Why? Three reasons:

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In my fifteen years of teaching, I sought every opportunity to learn more about teaching math. I wanted to know HOW students develop math concepts, just like I had been taught how students learn to read. I want every teacher to experience the same math transformation I did, and have the confidence to teach any student that steps foot in their classroom. I’m excited to be alongside you in your math journey!

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