August 2009
That Sinking Feeling
Even as the economy shows growing signs of improvement, there is a lurking fear among many economists and forecasters that we are witnessing a false lull before a storm of epic proportions.
Like Money For Chocolate
My aunt didn’t marry the man — some insignificant matter about him having no hair — and I was understandably crushed.
Spreading Pain
It is hard to empathize with an out-of-work, $80,000-a-year techie tossed out on the manicured lawns of his half-million-dollar estate in New Jersey
Funny Money
Indian Canadian comic Russell Peters, who recently released a DVD Red, White and Brown has climbed to the top 10 earning comedians, according to Forbes
Green Card Relief
A new immigration bill co-sponsored by 51 Congressmen would grant green-card holders the same rights as citizens to bring their spouses and children to the
False Profit
The pastor of an Indian cable-TV ministry in upstate New York has been charged with bilking investors of $2 million in a jewelry scam. Samuel
Shaming The Gods
In a bid to shame the Gods into delivering rain, frustrated farmers near Banke Bazaar, in Bihar, asked their unmarried daughters to strip naked to
Savita Bhabhi Banned
Savitabhabhi.com, a wildly popular adult cartoon site, has been blocked by the Indian government. An official of Controller of Certifying Authorities, which is responsible for
Generous Uncles?
Three recent Harvard graduates have launched a website that seeks to match cash-strapped Harvard students with alums willing to offer them interest-free loans from $500
This Ain’t Funny
Pakistan is threatening pranksters mocking President President Asif Ali Zardari.
The Dish
Reporter Krystin Wiggs, acknowledged she had been deceived by an elaborate hoax.
The Hillary Platter
During her recent visit to India, Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, who professes fondness for Indian food, made sure she caught a dinner at Bukhara,
Burger King Withdraws Ad
After several Hindu groups protested the ad depicting the Hindu goddess Lakshmi, Burger King issued a public apology.
Premji: Visa Controversy naïve
Protectionist measures scaling back professional visas are naïve and counterproductive.
Spotting Grey
White is the most popular color for cars worldwide, but Indians are bucking the growing popularity of black and grey colors in America and Europe.
Silicon Valley’s Glass Ceiling
Asians might power the Silicon Valley revolution, but they do so from the back of the bus. A new study has found that even though
Australian Envoy
Australia names an Indian Australian as its new High Commissioner to New Delhi.
Foreign Employers Black List
The Indian government compiles a black list of 355 foreign employers.