Roya Hamid sat cross-legged on the velvet mat, a cup of green tea next to her.

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Nearby, his friend sat cross-legged on a dumpster acting as a lookout, eyes peeled for patrolling cops.

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Saturday evening, as Katehi left campus, dozens of students sat cross-legged and with their arms linked in a silent protest.

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As Friday's service began, three Sikh musicians in dark turbans sat cross-legged on the ground next to a row of six coffins and large, framed photos of the dead.

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Aparna Choudharie, a scientist at the Indian Council of Agricultural Research, sat cross-legged in her sari on the ground as she cheered on one of the speakers who took the stage.

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In the evening, Charles met an assortment of craftsmen at the City Palace, who sat cross-legged in a semi-circle showing off their colourful goods including sandalwood carvings, jewellery and miniature paintings.

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This morning, like every morning, I sat cross-legged on a cushion on the floor, rested my hands on my knees, closed my eyes, and did nothing but breathe for 20 minutes.

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