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EDITORIAL:
India Goes to Polls

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A fascinating chapter in the human democratic history is being inked in India as the nation goes to 930,000 polling booths to elect a new central government and Prime Minister. The world’s largest electoral exercise that started, April 7, will span nine phases and culminate on May 16, when results to 543 seats of the 16th Lok Sabha (lower house of Parliament) will be announced, writes Priyanka Bhardwaj.

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.

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COVER STORY
The Colossal Indian Elections:
Choosing their New Leader

India goes to polls to elect a new central government and Prime Minister, writes Priyanka Bhardwaj.
In the wake of general elections in India, Siliconeer conducted a sample poll here in the U.S. The results are published in this feature.


EDUCATION
Building Schools in Africa:
TeachTheFuture Foundation

As high school kids we believe that we have the obligation to improve the lives of impoverished kids and it starts with education, write Kaushik, Emil and Karthik.


OPINION
Why I Voted for Modi:
2014 India General Elections

For his vote, Siddharth Srivastava looked at these aspects when he voted for the country’s leadership.


OTHER STORIES
EDITORIAL: India Goes to Polls
SOCIETY: Movies or Politics: It’s All in the Family
FEAT: From Preemie to Taekwondo Pro
SUBCONTINENT: The El Nino Scare
BOOK EXTRACT: Darkest Before the Dawn
TRIBUTE: SF Bay Area Community Leader Naranjibhai V. Patel
BUSINESS: Xoom's New Service: Instant Money Transfer to India
BOLLYWOOD: 2014 IIFA Celebrations in Tampa, Fla.
REALITY FICTION: An Offbeat Story
AUTO REVIEW: 2014 Mazda3 Grand Touring Sedan
TRAVEL: Trip to California State Railroad Museum, Sacramento
BOLLYWOOD FILM REVIEW: Kaanchi
BOLLYWOOD: Guftugu
FICTION: The Scarf
RECIPE: Lamb Dopiaza
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