Politicians, CEOs, cabbies, cooks… Indians in America are having a moment

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Lavina Melwani | Aug 31, 2018 03:11 PM IST | Economy | Original Article: https://www.cnbctv18.com/economy/politicians-ceos-cabbies-cooks-indians-in-america-are-having-a-moment-434581.htm Indra Nooyi is possibly the most visible Indian-American CEO whose corporation PepsiCo is based in Purchase, New York. Dr. Balu M. Balasubramanian, a chemist, and his wife Andal Balu have recast the idli-grinder in a new avatar. Lavina Melwani @lavinamelwani

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Chocolate Sutra

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By Lavina Melwani | February 8 2018 | Khabar | Original Article: http://www.khabar.com/magazine/cover-story/chocolate-sutra The humble grinder of idli batter is now a chocolate-making machine Mr. and Mrs. Balu started out selling grinders for idli-dosa batter. Improvising from there, and finding a market niche, they launched CocoaTown, which is now a recognized catalyst for the “bean-to-bar” industry amongst small scale

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