<p>Washington: From workers who built some of America's first railways in the West to the creator of Hotmail, a new exhibition here showcases the contributions made by Indian Americans to the country's culture beyond Bollywood.</p><p>In seven sections spread over 5,000-square feet, "Beyond Bollywood: Indian Americans Shape the Nation" explores over 200 years' history of Indian immigration, their spiritual and religious influences, and their achievements in academics, science and sports.</p><p>Mounted by Smithsonian's Asian Pacific American Centre, at the National Museum of Natural History, it also takes a close look at Indian Americans' contributions to art, food, music and dance.</p><p>The first-of-its-kind exhibition will be on display for a year in Washington and then travel to museums, libraries and community centers in 15 cities across the country through the Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibition Service for five years.</p><p><a href="http://www.indiatvnews.com/news/world/us-hails-indian-americans-from-spelling-bee-champ-to-hotmail-c-16308.html">Keep reading...</a></p><p>Read also:</p><p><a href="http://www.indolink.com/displayArticleS.php?id=022614095332">Museum Eyes Indian-Americans Contribution To US Culture</a> (INDOlink)</p><p><a href="http://www.arabnews.com/news/531766">Smithsonian tells story of Indian-Americans</a> (Arab News)</p><p><a href="http://www.thehindu.com/opinion/op-ed/smithsonian-looks-at-influences-of-indianamericans/article5730090.ece">Smithsonian looks at influences of Indian-Americans</a> (The Hindu)</p><p>Explore: <a href="http://news.google.com/news/more?ncl=dVHlBINoyVtmZMMlzGJIjif0tP03M&authuser=0&ned=us">119 additional articles.</a></p>