The American Dream: Indian students immigrate, make their mark in science

The American Dream: Indian students immigrate, make their mark in science

Meera Chandrasekhar left India in 1975 to study in the United States, driven by her passion for experimental physics. Dr. Kattesh Katti arrived in 1990 and eventually became a pioneer in nanotechnology and nano-medicine. Vineet Singh arrived 27 years ago to expand his research in microbiology.

by Mara Dumitru, Allyson Smith, Beth Burton, Alaysia Stremel and Muhammed Mukhtar May 29, 2024

The good doctor in H-1B limbo

The good doctor in H-1B limbo

Visa review under the Trump regime in USA puts rural America at risk of losing Indian doctors amid a shortage of physicians. Sharon Mai in USA and Sudipto Maity in India report

by Trans World Features June 16, 2018

Making as entrepreneurs

Making as entrepreneurs

Entrepreneurship is the mantra of the day with terms like start-ups, crowd funding, venture capitalists, etc. becoming household words. What it takes to be a successful entrepreneur? New York based SPAN writer Carrie Loewenthal Massey talks to two Indian entrepreneurs who participated in the 2016 Global Entrepreneurship Summit in California to find out about their journey to success

by Trans World Features (TWF) January 30, 2017

Tea beyond the cup

Tea beyond the cup

Young Mountain Tea, Fulbright scholar Adhiraj Vables start-up in Oregon, works to create sustainable livelihoods for rural communities in the Kumaon region of Uttarakhand. Paromita Pain reports

by Trans World Features/IBNS January 26, 2017

A Winner in Spirit

A Winner in Spirit

Renu Khator is the first Indian American to head a comprehensive research university in USA. California-based SPAN writer Steve Fox reports

by Trans World Features (TWF) March 28, 2016

A slice of Indian life in America

A slice of Indian life in America

A newly opened exhibit in the Smithsonian museum complex in Washington, D.C. gives a glimpse of the struggles and achievements of the Indian community in America. SPAN writer Jane Varner Malhotra reports

by SPAN/TWF August 11, 2014

From plastic to power

From plastic to power

Plastic is one of the toughest materials to get rid of and trash around cities is a common sight. What if this waste be turned into a resource and help the environ? Michael Gallant reports on such an attempt

by Trans World Features (TWF) April 20, 2014

Field testing ideas

Field testing ideas

Resources for developmental programmes often go wasted due to lack of in-field experience. US-based Neil Buddy Shah develops a module IDinsight to streamline social change with clients around the world , including India. Michael Gallant reports

by Trans World Features (TWF) April 20, 2014

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