In the wake of general elections in India, we at Siliconeer conducted a sample poll here in the U.S. The poll, conducted in association with CloudMR, reflected opinions of the expatriate Indian community on the parties and candidates, key issues of interest, and what they expect from the leadership in India. The results are published in this feature.

To be successful in today’s rapidly advancing world, a proper education is essential. We live in a world in which the smartest are more fit for survival. As high school kids we believe that we have the obligation to improve the lives of impoverished kids and we believe it starts with education, write Kaushik Ravikumar, Emil Irimpan and Karthik Ravikumar.

Weighing his options between Rahul Gandhi, Arvind Kejriwal or Narendra Modi, he looked at two aspects when he went to vote in this year’s general elections. One nationalistic, other selfish. Whether the party he was voting is good for the country overall. And further, for his family, that translates as better livelihood, opportunity, lifestyle, living and security, writes Siddharth Srivastava. 

Sarah Patil was born premature and weighed only 1lb. 5oz. She was the tiniest baby in NICU at Maine Medical Center. Now, at age seven, she is a Red Belt Taekwondo champ who has already won 20 medals in various championships. Dad Sunny Patil talks about her enduring achievements.

The pioneers of the Indian software industry had to run a long marathon leaping over tough hurdles. Just when they were totally exhausted and the prospects looked completely hopeless, they were stuck by a tsunami of opportunity, writes M.A. Arun in his book, Blast off: The rise of India in Outsourcing.

San Francisco Bay Area visionary and community leader, Naranjibhai V. Patel recently succumbed to his illness. As friends and family pray for the departed soul to rest in peace, Ashok K. Gupta also fondly remembers his meetings with Naranjibhai in this tribute.

Each Christmas Pop would assemble a diorama of a small village, complete with cotton for snow, trees, street signs and little people. Around the village he laid the tracks for his Lionel train. Every evening, as we sat for dinner, the train would travel around and around the village, periodically issuing a whoo-whoo and a puff of smoke, writes Al Auger as his visit to the California State Railroad Museum brings back fond memories.

Siliconeer wishes all moms a very happy Mother’s Day!