'Ray' of hope
A retired professor of genetics at the University of Toronto, Dr Ray, has taken it upon himself to help Indian children suffering from genetic malformations - more specifically those born with a cleft lip or cleft palate.

'This is no service. It's what I do best'
Paralyzed, ravaged by cancer and two heart attacks, Sharadkumar Dicksheet still can find it himself to come to India every six months to do corrective surgery for the poor.

The Angel of Jackson Heights
Generous and enthusiastic, Sandhya Sheth helps new immigrants find their feet through her organisation, Parivar Relief.

BFI Sets Its Eyes High
The federation for the blind is determined to collect $ one million by the new millennium.

Dalai Lama Fan Gives $ 5 m For A New Asian Art Museum
And, no, he isn't Richard Gere or Harrison Ford.

Educating India, Silicon Valley Style
The IT sector in America, in which Indian Americans have played a pivotal role, is increasingly involved in expanding educational opportunities in India.

Houston Charity Gets New Focus
Pratham plans to get students to aid the cause of other students.

Young Pros Help Marrow Donation Drive
Volunteers push to get minority individuals, whose tissues are much rarer, to put their names in for donation.

Spices for Education in New York
Asha for Education is presenting Spice Week '99 in New York City to mark the 52nd anniversary of Indian Independence and raise funds for its children's educational causes in India.

No Time For Remix Parties And Silicon Valley
Scores of Indian Americans are making their presence felt not just because of their academic excellence, but because of their commitment to social issues.