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The Harvard grad who's committed to making a difference

The Harvard grad who's committed to making a difference

Rediff.com22 May 2013

Soros scholar Vivek Viswanathan shares his journey

The Harvard grad who's committed to making a difference

The Harvard grad who's committed to making a difference

Rediff.com22 May 2013

Soros scholar Vivek Viswanathan shares his journey

An Indian American's quest to reclaim his identity

An Indian American's quest to reclaim his identity

Rediff.com21 May 2013

In the second part of a series on Indian-Americans who have won the Paul and Daisy Soros Fellowships this year, Arthur J Pais profiles Columbia University graduate Nishant Batsha, who shares his experiences as a second-generation Indian-American and how he intends to use the scholarship opportunity.

'I am a proud Sikh, proud American'

'I am a proud Sikh, proud American'

Rediff.com16 May 2012

In the third part of the series on Indian Americans who won Paul and Daisy Soros Fellowships, Arthur J Pais tells the story of Jasmeet Kaur Ahuja, a Sikh American with roots in Punjab.

Diabetes, divorce, displacement: He still won a Fellowship

Diabetes, divorce, displacement: He still won a Fellowship

Rediff.com14 May 2012

In a six-part series commencing today, Arthur J Pais profiles the winners of the Paul and Daisy Soros Fellowships for New Americans. First up in this series is Sahil Singh Gujral, who despite suffering from diabetes and displacement as a result of his parents' long-drawn divorce proceedings, managed to win the Fellowship.

Harvard grad, activist, Soros Fellow: Meet Amar Bakshi

Harvard grad, activist, Soros Fellow: Meet Amar Bakshi

Rediff.com20 May 2013

In a three-part series commencing today, Arthur J Pais profiles some of the winners of the Paul and Daisy Soros Fellowships for New Americans. First up is Amar Bakshi, who fought and won a legal battle to uphold the freedom of the press in Zimbabwe and has studied at Harvard, John Hopkins and now Yale.

From advising Bobby Jindal to law, been there done that

From advising Bobby Jindal to law, been there done that

Rediff.com18 May 2012

In the fifth part of the series on Indian Americans who won the Paul and Daisy Soros Fellowships, Arthur J Pais profiles Rina Thomas, daughter of Indian immigrant doctors settled in New Orleans.

I experienced intense racism, bullying: An achiever speaks

I experienced intense racism, bullying: An achiever speaks

Rediff.com17 May 2012

In the fourth part of the series on Indian Americans who won Paul and Daisy Soros Fellowships, Arthur J Pais profiles Vineet Singal, who is doing his to make this world a healthier place.

Waking up everybody, from Palestine to America

Waking up everybody, from Palestine to America

Rediff.com15 May 2012

In the second part of the series on Indian-Americans who won the Paul and Daisy Soros Fellowships for New Americans, Arthur J Pais profiles Indra Sen, who through his own programme is waking up Americans to the plight of Palestinian children in refugee camps.

People are tempted by instantly rewarding careers

People are tempted by instantly rewarding careers

Rediff.com19 Jun 2009

Get Ahead presents an interview with six Indian-origin youngsters who won prestigious fellowships in the United States. Here, first year JD candidate at Harvard Law School and DPhil candidate at Oxford Tarun Chhabra, 28, discusses how he came to win the prestigious grant and what he intends to do with the money.

'My message is one of empowerment & independence'

'My message is one of empowerment & independence'

Rediff.com20 May 2009

Get Ahead presents an interview with six Indian-origin youngsters who won prestigious fellowships in the United States. Here, first-year Harvard medical student Shantanu Gaur, 22, discusses how he came to win the prestigious grant and what he intends to do with the money.

'I want to educate and empower the public'

'I want to educate and empower the public'

Rediff.com7 May 2009

Get Ahead presents an interview with six Indian-origin youngsters who won prestigious fellowships in the United States. Here, Harvard graduate and first-year medical student Ashish Agrawal, 22, discusses how he came to win the prestigious grant and what he intends to do with the money.

'I want a career in public service'

'I want a career in public service'

Rediff.com30 Apr 2009

Get Ahead presents an interview with six Indian-origin youngsters who won prestigious fellowships in the United States. Here, Previn Warren, a 26-year-old Harvard Law undergraduate, discusses how he came to win the prestigious grant and what he intends to do with the money.

Honour for an inspirational leader

Honour for an inspirational leader

Rediff.com21 Apr 2009

As part of a week-long achiever series, Get Ahead presents an interview with each of six Indian-origin youngsters who won prestigious fellowships in the United States.

7 Indian-Americans get Soros fellowship

7 Indian-Americans get Soros fellowship

Rediff.com16 Mar 2007

The fellowship, open to resident aliens, naturalised US citizens, and first generation Americans who have completed or are about to complete undergraduate degrees, will support each student for up to two years of graduate study.