Lt Col Raja Chari was one of the 12 astronauts chosen amongst 18,000 applicants to prep for the new mission to Mars by NASA. He will start his two-year training as an associate astronaut starting August 2017. Continue reading “RAJA CHARI: Mars and Beyond!”
MILAN & MANAN SHAH: Brothers in Harmony
MANPREET TOOR: Fusing Bollywood with Classical Kathak
Manpreet Toor, is quickly gaining popularity on Youtube and Instagram for her Indian dance routines. In this performance, Manpreet is joined by Trisha Chaaganlal for a fusion dance off: Bollywood vs. Kathak, minus the Ghungroos. Continue reading “MANPREET TOOR: Fusing Bollywood with Classical Kathak”
KRIPA VARANASI: Inventor of LiquiGlide
Kripa Varanasi, a professor at MIT, along with one of his former students created a solution to help reduce leftovers at the bottom of containers such as paint, toothpaste, & ketchup. Continue reading “KRIPA VARANASI: Inventor of LiquiGlide”
SAMAA: Carpooling Capella Guys Sing Bailando
Samma is a new vocal group comprised of members from the Chai Town Capella at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Continue reading “SAMAA: Carpooling Capella Guys Sing Bailando”
SAMIR LAKHANI: From Soap Bank to CNN Heroes
Samir Lakhani, a recipient of CNN Heroes Award, founded a soap bank in Cambodia in order to increase hygiene awareness and prevent the spread of diseases. He came up with his idea while on a humanitarian mission in Cambodia, known for its famous Angkor Wat temple.
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EXODUS ARTISTRY: Group Dances To Bollywood
Exodus Artistry, based out of New York and New Jersey, is a professional dance company that blended Eastern and Western dance forms to the classic Ramta Jogi by A.R. Rahman. Continue reading “EXODUS ARTISTRY: Group Dances To Bollywood”
SHOBHIT BANWAIT: Playing Tabla Cover of “Shape of You”
Shobhit Banwait is an Indo-Canadian musician whose Tabla covers created a strong loyal fan base on Youtube. In this video, he drums it out to Shape of You by Ed Sheeran. Continue reading “SHOBHIT BANWAIT: Playing Tabla Cover of “Shape of You””
SUUCHI RAMESH: Creating Manufacturing Jobs in America
Suuchi Ramesh, the founder of Suuchi Inc, is creating jobs in America by creating “Made in America” women’s clothing, bags, and home goods. Continue reading “SUUCHI RAMESH: Creating Manufacturing Jobs in America”
POONAM & PRIYANKA SHAH: A Stunning Kathak Performance
Poonam & Priyanka Shah, known for their fusion take on classical Indian dance forms on Youtube, performs a breathtaking Kathak routine to Dhire Jalna. Continue reading “POONAM & PRIYANKA SHAH: A Stunning Kathak Performance”