Nov 25, 2008 Bay Area Edition Vol. 4 No. 22 Events   There are 40 upcoming events listed in our Bay Area calendar. Click here for calendar. Cabinet News Treasury Secy.Tim Geithner, head of the Federal Reserve Bank of New York. Former Treasury Secretary Lawrence Summers to be the chief of his Council of Economic Advisers. State Talk Express But the real bombshell was the choice of former rival Hillary Clinton as Secretary of State. There were rumors that this might be just a rumor, but many felt that having been 'jilted' once during the VP selection, she and her supporters would not stand for one more heartbreak. The Crunch Felt 'Round the World As the U.S. economic crisis spreads around the globe like a contagious disease, Mohan Guruswamy explores its causes and the rippling effects being felt in countries around the world. His suggestions for how India should respond to ensure its future stability and economic growth. More... Driving Mr. Barack With the auto industry gaining Obama’s ear, and seemingly his supportive shoulders, author Mickey Z warns of the tolls already exacted by the car culture and the real cost behind bailing out the failing industry in taxes on our planet’s health. More... Woman and Man in India In a country that mostly views women as possessions, where a woman must be attached to a man, former editor Aakar Patel explains the difficulties faced by both sexes due to the marginalized place of the one, and the learned behavior of the other. More... In Debted Bliss In a worrisome time when the economic crisis is sweeping the globe, individuals may find themselves in unexpected affairs -- with their bank. Indu Balachandran writes about all the new attention she's getting from her bank’s new "Relationship Manager". More... Obama TV Melvin Durai's comedic imagination envisions the mingling of America’s love of reality TV with its newest fascination with the political arena, as Obama mania sweeps the nation. His brainchild, Obama TV, may be up for election at the next Oh Really Awards. More... Movies     There are 8 movies playing in Bay Area. Details... Other News Treachery Secy.Forgiveness is breaking out all around (except for homeowners with bad loans, evidently). Sen. Joe Lieberman has been allowed to keep his post as head of the Homeland Security Senate Committee. This after he capped his record of betrayal of the Democratic Party with an outright support and vigorous campaigning on behalf of the Republican ticket, including a prime time speech at the Republican Convention. The retention was in no small measure due to Barack Obama's intervention, it is reported. About us |Submit articles |Advertise | Contact us |Subscribe FREE |Privacy Policy |Archives Copyright© indogram - the global Indian village in your neighborhood™