In Silicon Valley, Indian programmers form association to fight for rights
Because of the long delay in getting green cards, employers save about $40,000 in wages and benefits for each programmer over a year.

Indian community 'discovers' Deepak Chopra
'For many years, many Indian Americans shunned him, thinking he has become a white man's favourite guru,' says an Indian community organiser. 'They were afraid that like many other Indian gurus he could become infamous too.'

Hey! Ram dies out, but The Cup gets fuller
The Kamal Haasan film recorded one of the steepest second-week declines for a desi film.

Speculation about Indians in BC Cabinet
'Dosanjh should have at least three from the Indian Canadian community,' said a community leader. 'But I feel he is acutely conscious of unwarranted criticism against him.'

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Silicon Valley congresswoman slams INS
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Shyamalan passes Stuart Little sequel
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Hospitality business leader ventures into banking
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