New SAYA! chief aims to target poor youth

As a Cornell University undergraduate majoring in chemistry and Asian studies, Udai Tambar spent many weeks studying ethnic identity issues among Indians in New York City. "I also studied how......

7 Indian-Americans get Soros fellowship

Seven Indian-Americans are among 31 recipients of this year's Paul and Daisy Soros Fellowship for New Americans. The fellowship, open to resident aliens, naturalised US citizens, and first......

Nilekani comes up with a 'Genie'

EkStep to offer android app-based solutions to help children solve learning problemsIt all started on June 15 last year during a small meeting at the house of Nandan Nilekani, who had just returned......

'Indo-US trade bonds can fortify strategic ties'

Raymond E Vickery, former assistant secretary of commerce for trade development in the Clinton Administration, who is now a senior vice president at Washington, DC-based strategic advisory firm......

Money really can't buy happiness

A study of the mental state of the modern American woman has found that financial security might not be enough to ensure happiness or satisfaction with one's life. Women who concentrate much of......

Karan Bhatia lands top job in GE

Former senior Bush administration official Karan Bhatia has landed a top job with General Electric. He has beennamed vice president and senior counsel in the conglomerate's international law and......