Thanks and with best regards,


R. Arun Kumar

Vice President

Head of Business Unit

Virtusa Corporation

I Like Mike


Mike Amin of AAHOA deserves all the credit in his balancing his two diverse origin: his Indian roots and his ties as a modern American businessman. I am in the telecom field, but I’d like to learn more about such successful, non-techi Indian businessmen in the U.S.

Sanjay Shah

Chicago, IL

Gunboat Diplomacy


I read your September issue with interest. The column “Diplomacy in the face of Terror” by Air Commodore Jasjit Singh, was an especially interesting piece. So much hype has been created about the effects of the September 11 attacks that rarely has anybody seen the other side of the coin: the ravages suffered by India at the hands of the same militants who perpetrated the attacks on the World Trade Centers. Mr. Jasjit Singh’s comments remind me of a term that is very popular these days, “Gunboat Diplomacy”. By amassing its troops along the border and forcing Pakistan to do likewise, India is inflicting a far more long term “economic damage” on the country, as pointed out by the author. Going by the overtures made by the world’s leading statesman, Pakistan looks to be at the end of its tether. However, the recent $1 billion loan writeoff that the U.S. provided to Pakistan might be a dangerous incentive, since it could be, as Mr Singh contends, a case of “subsidizing Pakistan’s cross border terrorist efforts against India.”

The article has very succinctly delivered, what is in essence, the dynamics that weigh in the decision making process of the Indian leadership and the danger of pursuing a “low cost war” (terrorism) like Pakistan has done.

Glenn Fernandez

Atlanta, GA

Still independent, innovative and Indian


si100 issue shows that Indian entrepreneurship is alive and kicking in U.S. Even with the economy in doldrums, Iraq-war threats and new terrorist threats against the U.S., Indian immigrants have courageously started new companies and are doing well. If we had a similar environment for risk taking and supportive government policies in India, it could join the club of developed countries, and not remain at the back of underdeveloped nations. Thanks for being a true torch bearer of Indian entrepreneurs.

Ramesh Shetty

Houston, TX

At this juncture, when everyone is debating Indian innovation, your si100 cover feature has come as a harbinger of hope. It is a very well documented of how times are changing, giving an insight to what the future holds. Your editorial ‘Tech Dhanda!’ too raises various concerns about ‘next generation’ products and tries to resolve the issues within the limits of proper reasonability and credibility. Every human activity is associated with some risks. In the concluding sentence in your editorial you clearly define the balance. It is now left to the technology companies and the authorities concerned to take stock of the situation. Further you made a very valid point that getting a fancy MBA from a prestigious school and working at a top consulting firm will only compound the problems if the companies themselves do not trim their focus on providing ‘true’ value to the customers. The lessons learned by Wipro and Infosys are also quite interesting. The services business is a long haul business. The experiences of big companies will be a beacon light for the smaller ones. I only hope the Indian companies learn from your articles and put into use their learning.

Murlee Krishna

Bangalore, India

Refreshing Make-over


I have been noticing siliconindia’s “new” look. I must say I like it, and I was wondering why you haven’t made a noise about it, like other magazines usually do. Are you waiting to see what your readers’ responses are? Do keep up the good work.

Riya Trevor

Jackson Heights, NY