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Kavita’s Blog:
President Barack Hussein Obama: The Audacity of hope becomes reality.
Cinema Paradiso:
Amrita Rajan looks at the ties that bind Slumdog Millionaire, Ghajini and Bollywood and more.
Business and Technology:
Marketing guru Dr Jagdish Sheth shares thoughts on the Mumbai attacks, Indo-Pak and Israeli-Palestine conflict, America’s role and the year that will be
Larsen and Toubro CEO Anil Naik says a lot has to change in India in the aftermath of the Mumbai attacks.
Vivek Wadhwa says Indian info-tech companies that once specialized in basic work are now providing high-value tasks such as R&D and business transformation services.
Matt Welsh looks at the American Automobile industry crisis
Legal Column:
Scott H Greenfield tackles an interesting question- If someone harms another person in self-defense, do they then have a duty to save the person?
Matt Welsh says Prop 8 may be on shaky grounds.
From Kavita’s Desk:
Kavita’s editorial for January 21, 2009.
Cover Feature:
Between Life and Execution: The Troy Anthony Davis story - Kavita shares Troy’s story, an interview with him and her meeting him in jail.
Read Kavita’s Exclusive Interview with Troy Davis
Lock ‘em up, break em down - Gautam Narula’s poem against capital punishment, dedicated to Troy Anthony Davis
NEW 1/7/2009:
Troy’s case subject of International Human Rights Competition
TROY ANTHONY DAVIS NAMED 2008’S PERSON OF THE YEAR BY SUNDAY PAPER
2008 People of Impact: Martina Correia the Crusader
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Youth Column:
** NEW **: Thomas Fielding, William Horton, Gautam Narula and Kunal Naik take reigning champs Alpharetta High into the 3rd round of HI-Q tournament.
Featured Writing:
I have a dream: DK Matai connects the historic inauguration of President Barack Obama with Dr. Martin Luther King’s 80th birthday.
How to defeat Hamas? Dr Deepak Chopra says several truths are buried beneath criss crossing agendas
How to stop terrorism: Journalist and Film maker Gnani Sankaran says terrorism is not a mindless act of violence by non- thinking individuals or groups. It is also politics - politics by other means. A thought provoking piece and a must read for the issues it addresses.
The purposes of the Ground Campaign:A special report on Israeli and Middle-Eastern Affairs by Eran Lerman
Mumbai Before and After: Continuing Amrita Rajan’s feature of Mumbai in the aftermath of the Nov 2008 attacks
Babar Khan explains why Islam is a much maligned religion.
Israeli Consul General Ambassador Reda Mazour says Gazans can only truly be free by declaring Gaza a terror-free zone.
Social Responsibility:
Jasjit Khan discovers the forgotten people-thousands of Bhutanese refugees being helped by Indian community members in Atlanta.
Smita Joshi says its time to create a united states of humanity as Barack Obama takes office.
Up Close and Personal:
Nishita C Narula reports on Envi Events New Year bash!
Helping hands:
Scott H Greenfield talks about the husband and wife team of Jennifer and Mark White, and their initiative to help at-risk youth.
Astrology:
Ace numerologist Niraj Mancchanda predicts the fortunes and misfortunes of President Obama and Bollywood stars for 2009.
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Webcast:
Danny Boyle, Director of the highly acclaimed Slumdog Millionaire, and Gotham Chopra talk about filmmaking, story telling and why he does what he does.
Viewpoint:
** NEW **: Prashant Radhakrishnan reflects on Barack Obama’s Inauguration.
In an open letter to Barack Obama Deepak Chopra says it will be to our shame if we continue to ignore the Israel-Palestine conflict.
In a hard hitting, thought provoking piece, writer and film maker Gnani Sankaran says the Taj Hotel does not symbolize the essence of the real India.
Dr Robert R Friedmann explains why those who are pointing fingers at Israel’s invasion of Gaza need to take a second look at their stance
Writer, diplomat Shashi Tharoor on why its important for minorities and police to mend ties in the aftermath of the Mumbai attacks
Maestro’s Column:
Ustad Amjad Ali Khan shares nostalgia, prayers and hopes for the future as we step into 2009.
Shekhar:
Director Shekhar Kapur says the Mumbai attacks is a wake up call for the citizens of India
Anoushka:
Anoushka Shankar escapes gunfire and reaffirms some special moments in her life
Words of Wisdom:
Dr Deepak Chopra on how President Barack Obama has become a symbol of the rise of secular spirituality in this country
Amma Sri Karunamayi’s message for the new year and how to use energy in a positive way.
Sri Sri Ravi Shankar asks Mumbaikars to fight with equaninmity and channelize their dynamic energy for the common good.
Sports Talk:
Syed Khalid Mahmood believes India will be at the top in the world of cricket.
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Spotlight Event:
Around the World in Asian Days: Getting China and India Right
A Webinar hosted by Dr. Anil K Gupta & Haiyan Wang (Sponsored by ICA Institute) (Feb 24)
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What’s happened and previews of coming attractions
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Women’s Voice:
Gurmeet Kaur escapes to nature to rejuvenate but finds a treasure that deepens her faith and returns her to her purpose in life in a unique way
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