Creative Indian techies are on a roll these days. Every few months, we hear of a bright techie hitting the limelight with his artistic or creative pursuits. Joining the bandwagon today is Paritosh Uttam, an IIT M alumnus, and a practicing techie. His debut novel with none other than Penguin Books is out this month. More...

Like most of my generation who have not lived through any of the Indo Pak wars, and cannot understand any reasons for long term hostility, I hope for peace between out two countries.  The latest peace initiative between the two countries was jointly launched by powerful media groups – Times of India and Jang in Pakistan. More...

Singapore-based Global Indian Foundation manages 22 international schools in 8 countries.  In September, 2010, the Global School of Silicon Valley will start operations in USA as well.  Their schools aim to nurture global citizens with an international perspective that builds entrepreneurial skills from the very beginning. More...

By any standards, the Indian media are free and fearless.  Tehelka will always be remembered for its brilliant sting operation exposing corruption in Indian defence deals.  More recently, a sting operation showed Governor Tiwari of Andhra Pradesh consorting with call girls.  It seems that Indian techie blogs are inspired by such freedom of expression. More...

Have you danced to desi produced ‘The Blog Song’ or been mesmerized by the ‘Vocal Chanting’ style, a combo of India with techno dance beats and deep bass? Wilbur Sargunaraj, the man behind this joyful, mind-blowing music is also a call centre specialist and a motivational speaker who will tell you to follow your heart to be happy. More...

US-based Indian origin Tech firm Apex Technology Group had initiated legal action against American blogs EndH1B, Itgrunt and Guestworkerfraud. Apex Technology Group, which counts IBM, Microsoft, UBS and other blue chip companies as clients, wanted to protect its reputation after EndH1B published a post accusing it allegedly of mistreating Indians on H1B Visas. More...

On Dec 22, 2009, Techgoss has exclusive reported on how Infosys co-founder and current Govt of India’s UID Project head, Nandan Nilekani’s name was being presented as an advisor to an American VC firm.  The same VC firm also listed prominent Indian and Chairman of the UN’s Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), Dr Rajendra Pachauri, as another advisor. More...

A few months after taking over call center operations of the well-known Etelecare Global Solutions, Stream Global Services is still figuring out their way around a complicated situation they have gotten themselves in. Particularly, what do with original Etelecare employees that are getting paid like managers? More...

US-based Indian origin Tech firm Apex Technology Group had initiated legal action against American blogs EndH1B, Itgrunt and Guestworkerfraud. Apex Technology Group, which counts IBM, Microsoft, UBS and other blue chip companies as clients, wanted to protect its reputation after EndH1B published a post accusing it allegedly of mistreating Indians on H1B Visas. More...

The Ministry of External Affairs is run by two intelligent, suave, well spoken and well dressed men.  SM Krishna is the senior Minister and is assisted by his junior Shashi Tharoor who is Minister of State.  Both are good public servants.  One represents the old India while the other is the face of new India. More...