NetIP Radio talks to Dr. Abraham Verghese TODAY at 6pm!

Dr. Verghese is Professor for the Theory and Practice of Medicine at the Stanford University School of Medicine. He’s also the Senior Associate Chair of the Department of Internal Medicine. Few people combine a career as physician, professor and author as well as Abraham Verghese, who has been on the New York Times bestseller list with all three of his books, including his most recent, Cuttting for Stone.

 He was a featured speaker at TED  in Edinburgh last summer, and lectures widely on topics that range from his experience in medicine to the patient-physician relationship and the art of fiction.Join our conversation as we explore the power of our mind to overcome pain, discuss the TV show HOUSE, homosexuality and AIDS prevention and how nutrition plays a role in disease prevention. 

NetIP launched its radio show in 2009 and has a large listenership across its broadcast cities and the web. During this regular show, leading business, financial, arts and media professionals discuss issues such as; surviving the financial turmoil by leveraging South Asian roots; thepolitical voice of South Asians; the face of the 21st century Indian American professional; struggling for the American dream, immigration, economics and much more. The show gets over 6000 listeners on the internet alone. Every show brings NetIP’s social networks to life with questions, comments, status updates and more. Hum Desi Radio is a division of World Band Media, North America’s first Ethnic Digital RadioNetwork.

Join us as we talk to celebrities, economists,
entrepreneurs and inspirational individuals on the air.

Email us at primetime@netip.org, Tweet us on www.twitter.com/netipna

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NetIP Atlanta – Charity is Colorblind Launch Event!

NeIP Atlanta’s Charity is Colorblind (CiC) initiative “Protect Our Children: Protect our Future” was launched at the April Networking Social at the Artmore Hotel in Midtown, Atlanta. NetIP Atlanta’s CiC initiative is to help raise money for Baal Dan, a non-profit organization dedicated to improving the lives of children of need in India. 

 Baal Dan works to raise funds in the U.S. and provides grant projects in India to benefit children deprived of basic rights to food, shelter, healthcare, and education.  NetIP Atlanta’s CiC goal is to raise $5,000 for Baal Dan. 

 The event was a huge success as it received a lot of appreciation among the members and raised over $500 for Baal Dan.  NetIP Atlanta raised over $1,500 to date through its on-line fundraising campaign and the NetIP Atlanta CiC Launch Event.  The focus of the event was to educate the attendees on Baal Dan and motivate them to join the cause as well.

 The event was planned in such a way that attendees could learn as well as concurrently enjoy the networking mixer. Several activities were carried out in order to raise awareness about Baal Dan. There were posters, placards, videos that explained what Baal Dan is and what activities are carried out by them.  More than that, raffle tickets were given out throughout the night, and a ticket was picked out two times during the course of the event.

NetIP Atlanta Board members were all dressed in Baal Dan T-shirts to show their commitment to the cause. Several stations were set up to educate interested individuals through a tri-fold information board, one page flyers, and fun facts spread throughout the bar. Fundraising incentives such as, 1) $10 voucher to a future event for setting up a fund-raising page, 2) a free Baal Dan T-shirt   for someone who raised $100, 3) a free Diwali GALA ticket for someone who raised $500 and a free NetIP Atlanta 2013 membership for someone who raised $1,000, were announced to rally attendees to sign up as a fundraiser and support the cause.

Several items such as wine bottles, restaurant gift cards, T-shirts, etc were raffled away.  There were delicious appetizers donated by one of the past sponsors, Bhojanic Indian restaurant, apart from the specials provided by the venue such as drink specials and varieties of cheeses and fruits.  Several members signed up for fundraising pages and 12 T-shirts were sold, which helped raise awareness for the cause.

To learn more about the NetIP Atlanta CiC campaign and sign up as a fundraiser click here:   http://www.firstgiving.com/NetIP-Atlanta

Indulge in the Luxury of The Park Hotel – Hyderabad

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Let the City of Nizams charm you this summer. Follow our trail to pack in the best of Hyderabad- from fairy tale palaces, bustling bazaars, grand feasts to the glimmering jewels and the indulgent luxury of The Park.

Stay at The Park, rise with the sun for an invigorating yoga session with the trained staff by the infinity pool overlooking the Hussain Sagar Lake. Grab a bicycle from the concierge and ride along Necklace Road circling the lake or burn calories on foot while soaking in the early morning calm. All that exercise calls for a king-sized breakfast at Verandah – The All-Hours Restaurant before you set off into the charming chaos of the Old City.

At the Old City of Hyderabad, sojourn in the labyrinthine lanes of the old quarter, once the heart of the Nizam’s kingdom. It is said thal all roads in the city lead to Charminar, a four-pillared colossus built in 1591 by Mohammed Quli Qutb Shah, either to celebrate the founding of Hyderabad, or in honour of his begum Bhagwati, or perhaps to praise God for ending a plague ravaging the city.

Browse the bazaars around Charminar for a mind-boggling selection of bargains. Lose yourself in the sights, sounds, and aromas of this historic quarter. Drop by at Haziq and Mohi, a stor of rare books and manuscripts in Persian, Urdu, Arabic and English, or the Purani Haveli, the 16^th century home of Nizam Fath Jung Mehboob Ali Khan which now houses a museum.

In the New Hyderabad, go shopping for designer couture, lusterous pearls, and natural dyed, handwoven fabrics.

Take a day trip to the Ramoji Film City. This is the world’s largest film studio complex with  huge kitsch sculptures, palatial sets and hi-tech studios. It rivals anything Hollywood has to offer! Watch films being shot, or feel like a star yourself- a film crew is ready to shoot a video of you performing on a real movie set. Only a few kilometers outside the city, this is quite an experience!

Everyday brings new excitement in Hyderabad, and of course you can recharge your batteries at the end of each day at The Park by taking a royal hamam in your room- just like the Nizams of yore. Choose from a selection of luxurious baths that revitalize Tantalize your taste buds with authentic and aromatic Hyderabadi cuisine at Aish, the Indian Restaurant at The Park. Head to Kismet, the nightclub, for a contemporary and glamorous nightlife experience or just enjoy signature cocktails at Carbon, the bar.

For more information or bookings: www.theparkhotels.com

NetIP radio talks to entrepreneur Suneet Tuli TODAY at 6pm!

NetIP Radio talks to Suneet Tuli, CEO of Datawind

Join us tonight at 6pm local time for our radio show, Prime Time with NetIP.  Our guest is Suneet Tuli, CEO of Datawind and Creator of the $47 Aakash Android Tablet. With an upgraded tablet on the horizon, and rumors afoot about a tie up with Reliance Industries, we had an interesting conversation about the IT industry and the hot topics that make news every day. The Aakash tablet device was developed as part of the country’s aim to link 25,000 colleges and 400 universities in an e-learning program. Originally projected as a “$35 laptop”, the device will be sold to the Government of India at US$50 until further orders are received to obtain the $35 committed price, and will be distributed to university students for free. A commercial version of Aakash is currently marketed as UbiSlate 7+ at a price of $60.

Suneet Singh Tuli is the founder and CEO of DataWind Ltd., responsibile for the overall vision, strategy  and execution for the Company’s future.  He has 22 years of experience as a serial entrepreneur, having previously launched two successful companies that conducted Initial Public Offerings (IPOs) on the Nasdaq stock market.  At DataWind and previous ventures, patented technologies were created to develop scanning, printing and imaging products that set world records in both price and performance.  The innovative products and technologies created through these ventures have received numerous awards and accolades, including recognition by the Guinness Book of Records.

Most recently, DataWind’s Aakash/UbiSlate tablets have received worldwide attention, as the Company executes a vision to empower the next 3 billion people with computing and internet access.

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NetIP-NY Charity is Colorblind (CiC) Launch, Empower Through Education, a HUGE success!

NetIP-NY would like to thank everyone who helped make our CiC Launch, where we announced our “Empower Through Education” campaign a HUGE success!

NetIP-NY is excited to partner with UNICEF Schools for Asia program and is striving to raise a $100,000 for Education. Over 50 guests enjoyed a wonderful 3 course lunch at the Michelin star rated Tulsi Restaurant, and helped raise several hundred dollars towards a great cause!

Renita Bakshi, Co-President of NetIP-NY, introduced “Think Change” and “CiC”, while Digant Dave (Co-President of NetIP-NY) talked about the importance of education and giving back. Hima Dasika, Internal Affairs Chair from NetIP North America, spoke about the origins and success of CiC at a local chapter level, its evolvement to a nationwide initiative, and how the contributions of the NetIP-NY community can impact the CiC initiative on both a local, national, and global level.
 
Ananda Grant from UNICEF, US Foundation was on-hand to present information about UNICEF’s Schools for Asia program, as part of their greater mission to aid the children of the world, and reduce preventable child deaths from 21,000 a day to 0. Sahara ONE was there to cover the event and a special thanks to Surbhi Sahni from Bittersweet NYC for presenting complimentary sweets to all of our attendees.

Please click here for a video summarizing our CiC Launch event.
 

For more info about NetIP-NY CiC, visit the NetIP CiC Blog.

April – An Exciting Time To Visit The Park New Delhi

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April is an exciting time to be in New Delhi, the historical & cultural hub and the capital of India. Plan your trip now to coincide with the city’s many cultural festivals and stay at the strategically located The Park Hotel at the heart of New Delhi’s business and entertainment district.

Immerse yourself in a 3-day festival of music and dance from the Latin American countries organized by the Indian Council for Cultural Relations or be part of the celebrations to commemorate the anniversary of Amir Khusrau, a popular Persian Poet known for his Sufi poems, at his tomb which is built next to his tutor,Nizamuddin Aulia’s tomb in Delhi.

On this day a fair is organized and many poets and Sufi singers come together to pay homage to this famous poet. The day starts with prayers and devotion where people praise his works and ‘Qawwalis’ are sung in the evening. The tomb which is dedicated to him is visited by peoplefrom all over the world. His various poetic verses are engraved on the walls of the tomb. At  Rabindra Bhawan, a cultural centre of New Delhi, the National Drama Festival is organized to pay homage to this legendary poet. The Park provides easy access to many historic monuments and bazaars while meeting all needs of a modern day business traveller. Many of its 220 rooms overlook the historic 18th century observatory Jantar Mantar.

An important festival of North-India to look forward to in the month of April is Baisakhi. Baisakhi named after the Indian summer month of Baisakh is a popular harvest festival celebrated all over India, known variedly in different states. It also marks the beginning of the New Year and is especially important for farmers. Baisakhi is also a very important Sikh festival since it was on the day of Baisakhi in 1699 that Guru Gobind Singh, the tenth Sikh guru established the Khalsa Panth (Sikh brotherhood).There is plenty of celebration, traditional dancing and eating at this time. On this occasion, you can participate in a walk organized by Red Earth to some of the historic Gurudwaras (sikh shrines) of Delhi, which are traditionally the centres of prayer and festivity on this auspicious day. You can listen to shabad kirtan (Sikh devotional hymns), and enjoy karah prasad (a sweet preparation served in Gurudwaras) and langar, a community offering of food. As part of the walk, you will also visit the Fatehpuri phool mandi (flower market), the historical flower markets of Delhi.

If theatre excites you, enjoy the Summer Theatre Festival, a series of plays hosted at the Kamani Auditorium and performed by students of the city’s acclaimed National School of Drama.

And of course, you can drive to Agra through the Indian country side. Agra is the ultimate zenith of art and Taj Mahal, the ultimate romantic symbol and an epitome of beauty in white marble. The monument appears as a poem in white marble. It took 22 years to get built by 20,000 skilled artisans who laid the white marble structure with precious and semi precious stones. Many tourists visit India only to see the Taj Mahal and are engulfed in its mystery and spell.

Book at The Park, New Delhi, for a minimum of 3 nights and avail an attractive package:

Welcome drink upon arrival, complimentary one-way airport transfer, early check-in facility from 9am and a late check-out facility till 6pm (subject to room availability), Free Internet, Free room upgraded (subject to availability). Complimentary Buffet Breakfast daily, 15% discount on the Bar, 15% discount on all food & non-alcoholic beverages and a flat 15% discount on all spa treatments at AURA, the award-winnning spa.

For more information:

www.theparkhotels.com