Tete a tete with Lakshmi Egappan, speech therapist in Texas

It's a very common perception that most NRI professionals living in America come from an IT backgrounds or something similar. But today, breaking this traditional trend, expats from India are diversifying their career choices abroad, opting for rather challenging and competitive professions. This is a one-on-one interview with one such NRI, Lakshmi Egappan, a speech therapist working in Texas, United States.

Super Bowl 2015 v/s In Retrospect: "We are united in our Differences"

As one snowstorm in Boston city abated, another storm of enthusiastic sports lovers was waiting to make a cheerful roar of victory.

The journey, visiting back home

A few hours to home, I am actually writing this on my plane, sitting restlessly in my passenger seat.

Why social media matters for NRIs?

September 30, 2014, Orkut finally comes to a shutdown. As a teenager back in India years ago, I remember my growing up days with Orkut being our very first social media platform, introducing us to the virtual world madness.

The 'face of Indian fashion' abroad

There are people who look at fashion as simply a way to look good, and there are others who take it as a medium to express who they really are.

'Amusing conversations' one can't escape being an NRI

Sometimes, being an NRI can leave you stunned with some very amusing conversations. That being said, I have always believed that every foreign land comes with its own set of facts and myths attached.

Confessions of an NRI bride: The first few months

"Just married and moved to the United States," says my current life status. I am 26, a true Delhiite and have been a workaholic all my life in a passionate 9 to 5 job until I finally decided to tie the knot.