http://www.netip.org/blog Tue, 09 Mar 2010 18:48:49 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en by Pooja Dhawan, Brand Strategy Chair for NetIP North America The Network of Indian Professionals North America launched its radio show in 2009 under the leadership of then VP External Affairs, Sundip Arora (2010 President, NetIP NA).  It was marketed as a series of teleconferences and webinars to increase the value of ... http://www.netip.org/blog/2010/03/09/prime-time-with-netip-a-look-behind-the-scenes-of-our-most-successful-visibility-campaign/ by Sejal Bhrambatt, National Liaison, Network of Indian Professionals Houston NetIP Houston hosted and participated in its first annual For the Love of Food cook-off on Sunday February 21, 2010. After being approached by member Shephali Patel about this event to get the community involved in learning about healthy ... http://www.netip.org/blog/2010/03/05/netip-houston-hosts-1st-annual-for-the-love-of-food/ by Vishal Bagchi, Community Service Pillar Chair, Network of Indian Professionals Dallas Who knew that by throwing a pie (or three) at others could help The Dallas Animal Advocates (DAA) raise money and break a World Record?!?   Well the NetIP Dallas Community Service Pillar and their members helped make this possible on Thursday, January ... http://www.netip.org/blog/2010/03/04/netip-dallas-world-record-breaking-community-service-event/ On behalf of NetIP's North America Board and Chapter Officers, here's wishing our readers and the NetIP Community a happy and colorful Holi. Cultural Awareness, along with Professional Development, Community Service and Political Awareness, is a core pillar of the Organization and our chapters are committed to providing a unique platform ... http://www.netip.org/blog/2010/03/01/celebrate-holi-with-the-netip-family-and-support-an-important-cause/ Reprinted with Permission from Purti Ruchi Bali, President of the Network of South Asian Professionals DC Originally posted on January 25, 2010 at http://netsapdc.wordpress.com/ January Third Thursday, January 21, 2010 We (NetSAP DC) held our first Third Thursday of the year at Hudson in Dupont Circle and had a great turnout. By my humble estimate, I think ... http://www.netip.org/blog/2010/02/24/netsap-dcs-january-third-thursday-benefiting-the-grameen-foundation/ Editor's Note: Recently NetIP North America's very own Hardik Shah was featured in an article in the Financial Times, the article is reposted below. Hardik is the Marketing Chair for External Affairs for NetIP North America. BRICS: The changing faces of global power By Alan Beattie Published: January 17 2010 19:05 | ... http://www.netip.org/blog/2010/02/23/brics-the-changing-faces-of-global-power/ By Rupa Ramaswamy, Community Chair, Network of Indian Professionals Pittsburgh An earthquake, never felt before A Tuesday afternoon, 12th January 2010, with people all over the world still living in their memories about their New Year events and celebrations, an earthquake hit our planet, in the Caribbean city of Port-au-Prince, Haiti. This ... http://www.netip.org/blog/2010/02/23/netip-pittsburgh-raises-1000-for-haiti-earthquake-relief/ Originally published by the Carnegie Magazine. Reprinted with Permission. SANTOSH PERLA, INDIA AND ZAMBIA The North Shore Name: Santosh Krishna Perla Age: 29 Occupation: Project Manager, Vivisimo Birthplace: Born in Ongole, India. Raised in Zambia Years in U.S.: 10 Years in Pittsburgh: 4 What brought Santosh to Pittsburgh: Work Neighborhood: Squirrel HillSantosh Perla turned down a job in Silicon Valley ... http://www.netip.org/blog/2010/02/21/destination-pittsburgh-with-santosh-perla/ Reprinted with permission from the Dec. 16, 2009, issue of INDIA New England. http://www.indianewengland.com By JEN RICHMAN Sundip Arora In three years, Sundip Arora has risen from volunteer with the Network of South Asian Professionals in Boston to leader of the group's national parent organization, the Network for Indian Professionals, North America. Arora, who currently ... http://www.netip.org/blog/2010/02/18/sundip-arora/ NetIP goes Green with Simran Sethi, Environmental Expert for Oprah.com 20th Anniversary brings Social Responsibility Feb 17, 2010, New York, NY: The Network of Indian Professionals of North America (NetIP) begins a new chapter in their history today as they welcome Simran Sethi, named one of the top ten eco-heroes of the ... http://www.netip.org/blog/2010/02/17/netip-goes-green-with-simran-sethi-environmental-expert-for-oprahcom/