Silicon Horizon
Your coverage of the semiconductor space has played down the importance of EDA. This much-maligned space has grown steadily and is the key to all the innovations in the chip design and fab sectors. While Chitkara says it is counter-cyclic, the issue here is how much of it is counter-cyclic? The fab tools apart, design and automation tools pretty much follow the semiconductor market dynamics. But the main issue was well thought out and has introduced new trains of thought in applications.
Rachna Pillay
Sunnyvale, CA

Harvi Sachar has taken pains to point out that the core of Silicon Valley is still largely driven by Indian innovators and CEOs. I agree that the other spaces have seen the top topple in the second round of funding. This is a true reflection of the fact that hardcore technology is best headed by hardcore engineers. Let us keep the flame burning.
Mohinder Pal Singh
Corpus Christi, TX


Career tips

The article on maintaining status while relocating was germane. The author is thorough in her analysis and has given a well-rounded perspective to the story. As Indians move back to India, it would be interesting to watch the market a couple of years from now. With increasing pay scales, rising costs and demands, is it worthwhile for companies to recruit from here?

Gopal Namasivayam
Portland, OR

Bunker Baron

Robert Chandran has built a multi-billion company from scratch, flying against the face of Shell and Chevron-Texaco. The IT tribe must take heart from this. Not only can we build a good company, competition is not always in Goliaths.

Preet Kaul
St. Louis, IL