Nov / December 2009

Entrepreneur Extraordinaire

There has been much research on how birth order is significant in shaping individual success, but only for children of large families — four or more siblings — and in families where finances and parental time are constrained.
“A child’s position in the family impacts his personality, his behavior, his learning and ultimately his earning power,” [...]

Sep / October 2009

Jay Sean The Changing Face Of POP-R&B

For years now, mainly black artists have dominated mainstream Pop-R&B. The music has become iconic and the ability to reach stardom is highly unlikely. Luckily, the scent of ”change” has emerged. Far across the Atlantic, in the UK, South Asian artist, Jay Sean is changing the face of Pop-R&B.
“I have such a great sense of [...]

July / August 2009

Charming Chameleon: Navi Rawat

At first glance, no one would guess this sizzling beauty is remotely Indian. Rather one would presume she is Spanish, Mexican, Arabic, Iranian, or even Italian. However, without a doubt this multi-ethnic actress is Indian, or at least partly. Rawat’s exotic good looks make her something of a chameleon actress, helping her play characters from [...]

Jan / February 2009

Padma Lakshmi More Than Just A Pretty Face

In the super populated Indian temple, Lakshmi is the domesticdeity representing wealth and the embodiment of beauty, grace, and charm. Padma Lakshmi does not stray from the classic description of the Hindu god; in fact, the mere mention of her evokes an immediate association to a stunningly beautiful woman with a stellar physique and long [...]