Interview with Silicon Valley marketing pioneer Satjiv Chahil

Silicon Valley consultant Satjiv Chahil started out with a B.Com degree from Punjab University, Chandigarh, in 1971. He got an MBA from the Thunderbird School of Global Management, now part of Arizona State University. In his career of over 30 years, he has worked with companies such as Apple, HP, IBM, Palm, and Xerox, driving initiatives at the cutting edge of entertainment technology. On November 24, 2016, he chatted with BrainGain Magazine about his studies and work, and shared some advice for young people interested in studying abroad.

Q&A on 21st Century Skills – Ashok Trivedi

Founder and Chairman of iGate, Mr. Ashok Trivedi, spoke with BrainGain Magazine at One Globe Conference. As the founder of an organization spread across nations, Mr. Trivedi had valuable insight on what the global employers are looking for. He also spoke about the importance of human networks, and shared his thoughts on India's booming study abroad trend.

What it takes to study nanotechnology

Professor Ted Sargent is Vice President – International, at the University of Toronto, Canada, and a professor in the university's Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering. In an exclusive interview with BrainGain Magazine on Monday, March 27, 2017, he spoke about how he became interested in nanotechnology, how nano devices are created, and why engineering students should think like both engineers and entrepreneurs. Prof. Sargent also spoke about the role that students play in cutting-edge research, the value of a PhD in today's job market, and the academic, geographic and financial benefits of studying at the University of Toronto.

Studying Abroad 101: How to Get Admission

BrainGain magazine’s panel of experts - Zafeena Suresh (Education USA), Andrew White (Hofstra University), and Ji Mi Choi (Arizona State University), in conversation with moderator Uma Asher (Editor, BrainGain magazine) on how students should approach studying in the USA. Watch the video to get important information which can make your dream of pursuing higher studies in the USA a reality: from basic steps to making the most of an international education.

7 reasons to study in New Zealand

The number of Indians who chose to study in New Zealand is up by 53% from last year. High Commissioner to India Joanna Kempkers and Education NZ Regional Director John Laxon discuss why

Book Review: #Girlboss by Sophia Amoruso, published by Penguin

Nasty Gal founder Sophia Amoruso's business book is for millennials who don’t go to Ivy League schools but dare to dream big.

Pankaj Vir Gupta on UVa School of Architecture's Re-Centering Delhi Initiative

University of Virginia School of Architecture's Re-Centering Delhi initiative is creating a repository of several out-of-the-box, yet pragmatic, perspectives on restoring Yamuna to its past glory. Pankaj Vir Gupta, Harry S. Shure Visiting Professor of Architecture and Principal, Vir Mueller Architects talks about the origins of the initiative, it's impact and the importance of creative problem solving in the field of architecture and urban planning.

"Innovation without creating value is only a fad," Q&A with Prof. Alain Goudey

Speaker, professor and entrepreneur Alain Goudey talks about humanoid robots, sonic branding, innovating and value in technology etc.

A university-industry partnership in Canada is developing a low-cost fix for self-driving wheelchairs

Since its invention, the wheelchair has seen barely any technological improvements. Here’s how artificial intelligence experts at the University of Toronto and Cyberworks Robotics are changing all that.

Q&A with Linda Liu: What is the ideal admissions process?

College Board's Vice-President International Linda Liu talks about the newly formed India Global Alliance, its mission, and the ideal admissions process. Watch the video for more.