Heather Timmons from the NY Times, just posted a very interesting read on Indian women moving up the ranks of the financial industry in India. How are they doing it? What obstacles are they facing? Can American women ever reach those heights? Read the article here. AKPC_IDS += "1465,";

by Syeda Hasan An awkward silence fills the room as she searches for something to focus her attention on. The pattern on the curtains, the number of tiles in the floor — anything to save her from having the conversation her mother is attempting to impose on her right now. “Fatima, I think it’s...

by Foram Mehta Jewel-sized droplets of rain begin to pitter-patter on Brice Johnson’s head. A pesky bumblebee zooming around briefly interrupts his thoughts, but the disturbances are only external. His unwavering calm exudes from a place deep within, and he continues to recall memories of the long...

About a year ago, BG had the privilege of interviewing Lisa Thoyakulathu, a new recruit for the Peace Corps. Stationed in in  Swaziland, Thoyakulathu has been working at the grassroots level to educate locals about HIV transmission. Her past year has been exciting with adventures, life lessons, and...

by Pooja Patel Remember that awkwardly shaded eye shadow that made you feel like you were dressing up more for Halloween, rather than a night out on the town? How long has it lingered around in your make-up bag? What about your mascara? As you shift around items in your collection, you may have wonder...

by Aditi Mehta Recently, BG sat down with Iram Zaidi, the Co-Founder and Chief Business Development Officer of Profound Aesthetic. The hip young t-shirt company had recently caught our eye not only for its fashionable tees, but for do-good attitude. According to Zaidi, Profound Aesthetic is a clothing...

photography by Thuy Ly It’s a new year, and it’s time to take charge of your life. Where will this year take you? There are adventures around each corner. What surprises will you find? New friends and new stories. Are you ready? It’s twenty-ten and you’re ready to have some...

Hello readers, We’re baaack! I know, it’s been a while. Life’s been a whirlwind for us the past couple of months. Many of us have been working long and hard to revamp the site and figure out new features to improve your reading experience. I apologize for the wait, but hopefully it’s...