Like the old saying goes, “You can take an Indian out of India, but never India out of the Indian.” For those new to New York and hankering for a taste of the motherland and all the goodies she offers, the city is a treasure trove of all things Indian or desi. With a large… Continue reading The World in NYC: India
Month: March 2013
Top Ten Must-See International Events in NYC
Arguably the best part of living in New York is the fact that New Yorkers are constantly exposed to other cultures by simply walking on the streets. There are also plenty of major international events in New York that focus on specific countries; one of the privileges of living in New York is that we can take… Continue reading Top Ten Must-See International Events in NYC
10 Accelerator Programs Every Entrepreneur Should Know About
The New York technology and startup scene has seen huge growth over the past five years, and now finding the initial seed money and – more importantly – a network of entrepreneurs willing to help you get your company get off the ground has become easier than ever. One way to pass beyond the initial… Continue reading 10 Accelerator Programs Every Entrepreneur Should Know About
Global Cities: Dubai – The Race to Stay on Top
Having lived in New York for almost eight years, I sometimes wonder why there seems to be a constant need to reinvent the city and why we need even more high-rises. The planned extension on the West Side of Manhattan, the rise of the new World Trade Center complex and, suggestions to rezone Midtown East… Continue reading Global Cities: Dubai – The Race to Stay on Top
Entrepreneur Portrait: Amar Sawhney, Ocular Therapeutix
Originally from India, entrepreneur and CEO of Ocular Therapeutix, Amar Sawhney has been living and innovating in the United States for more than 25 years. We had the opportunity to discuss Amar’s experience as a foreign national living and innovating in the United States. After completing his graduate degree at the University of Texas, Amar… Continue reading Entrepreneur Portrait: Amar Sawhney, Ocular Therapeutix
The World in NYC: Ireland
New York City has long been home to a large and thriving Irish community. By 1854 somewhere between 1.5 and 2 million Irish had emigrated to NYC largely due to the Irish Potato Famine of the 1840s – an event commemorated to this day by the Irish Hunger Memorial at the corner of Vesey Street and North… Continue reading The World in NYC: Ireland
SXSW: Made in Austin, Improved by New York
This week was New York International’s second time attending South by Southwest (SXSW), the film, interactive, and music conference and festival, which takes place in Austin, Texas every year. What started off as a small independent music festival has evolved into a mega conference for everything from finding new music talent to investing in new… Continue reading SXSW: Made in Austin, Improved by New York
Is President Obama on the Right Side of the Immigration Fence?
While the U.S. economy continues to struggle, measures that could help alleviate unemployment and spur economic growth have remained buried in complex immigration reform bills. The possibility of using immigrants to boost the economy has been overshadowed by more controversial issues such as border security and undocumented immigrants living within the U.S. These issues are… Continue reading Is President Obama on the Right Side of the Immigration Fence?
Entrepreneur Portrait: Massimo Baldini, Livio
Genoa, Italy native, Massimo Baldini, is an international entrepreneur and innovator. After receiving his MBA from the University of Chicago in 2003, Massimo remained in the US to start a new business with founder, Jake Sigal. He is now president of Livio, a Michigan-based tech company that works to integrate apps with cars. Livio Connect… Continue reading Entrepreneur Portrait: Massimo Baldini, Livio