June 2006
Physicians And Techies
Census data bears out the popular perception of Indian Americans as doctors and techies. Indians are five times as likely to be in the computer/scientific
iSpy
Send us your photos capturing an interesting or intriguing aspect of Indian life in America and win $50.Every month, we will publish a selection of
Go Figure! Win $30
Almost two-thirds misidentified Photo 1 as the Taj Mahal, to which the Bibi ka Maqbara bears a striking resemblance. Indeed, it is also known as
Culinary Journey From India To South Africa
An Invitation to Indian Cooking was Madhur Jaffrey's first cookbook for the American market, published in 1973. It is still regarded as a classic and
Shell Out Says New York
India is a dead beat and needs to fork out $28 million for back taxes, says New York City. Now a federal appeals court has
Run Budhia Run
The Orissa government has banned a four-year-old boy who ran 40 miles in seven hours from marathons out of fear for his health. Budhia Singh,
Arjun Most Popular Indian American Baby Name
Arjun again edged out Aditya as the most popular Indian male baby name in America in 2005.The Social Security Administration recorded it as the 701
Journeys: From Chandigarh To America, By Ship
They came to America 20 years ago, a hundred strong, on a ship from India: men, women, children, cattle and scores of monkeys, all stowed
Where Could Kaavya Be?
Life sometimes can be a bit of a Bollywood tear-jerker. One minute you're on top of the world, the next you are broken to pieces.
Meet Meera Masi
Sooraj ke tarha chamkoChidiyo ke tharha ChehekoPhoolo ke Tharha MehekoHaso hasao Khushe ManaoNow parents and kids who cannot speak or read Hindi can sing this
Osteoporosis? Take A Swig Of Beer
There Is a God! Beer is actually good for you, which's great news for all the six-pack desis out there who can't do without guzzling
Half Empty, Half Full Or Full To The Brim
The mighty Gods Rama and Krishna are on crutches and the Goddess Durga is hearing impaired? Watch a performance of Colors of Ability and you
Worried By The Gold Price Just Settle For Diamonds
"Gold's not like oil or steel - it can't run cars or heat homes, and it doesn't build bridges. But unless you're a jewelry maker,
A Whole New Market And Champagne Too
Increasingly the two worlds are merging. The audience was all-American as well as tourists from Germany to Australia and the venue was a chic restaurant
A Seven Day Miracle
Their life went from being a nightmare to a heavenly dream.Winston Peter, a Hindu priest from Guyana who lives in Queens with his family of
Dreams & Detours
It's not every day that a first film made by a neophyte is selected to premiere at the prestigious Tribeca Film Festival, chosen over hundreds
Let's Dance
For the second generation dance is freedom of expression, cultural roots, a fitness routine, a date-finder and a socializing venue all rolled into one.
Worst President In History?
Bush's most dangerous legacy is the erosion of America's vaunted traditions of civil rights and liberties.
A Medical Surprise
A comprehensive nationwide survey of children has some cheerful news for Indians.