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Cricket comes to Triangle for big tournament – a sports, cultural and economic victory

Posted by WRAL TechWire | Jul 19, 2023

In a victory for culture, sports and economic development, Morrisville has emerged as a destination for the best Cricket players in the nation and world, who have come here to train, and to vie for minor league cricket championships. The driving force behind this push is the rising number of immigrants in America from cricket-playing countries—in particular from the Indian subcontinent. And there’s a big tournament in Morrisville this week. Let’s take a look at the rise of cricket in the Triangle.

It’s India’s time: Prime Minister’s visit to US highlights ongoing transformation

Posted by WRAL TechWire | Jun 20, 2023

The transformation of the Indian economy did not happen overnight. It took bold vision and decisive action to get India moving in the right direction. Expect more market leading companies to join the likes of Apple and Cisco to invest in India in the very near future. I am sure many CEOs across many industries will be interested in what Prime Minister Modi has to say about his plans for India’s economy as he visits the United States.

From humble start in Nepal to SBA Exporter of the Year: Saga of an RTP entrepreneur

Posted by WRAL TechWire | May 25, 2023

From the mountains of Nepal to the peak of being acknowledged as the U.S. Small Business Administrations’ Exporter of the Year, entrepreneur Raj Bhandari shares his remarkable story with WRAL TechWire contributing columnist Steve Rao. Immigrants get the job done, as Rao likes to say.

H-1B fraud – ‘gaming the system’ – shows reform is needed now, says TechWire columnist

Posted by WRAL TechWire | May 17, 2023

I wanted to take this opportunity to address the issue of immigration fraud, and more importantly, respond to any negative perceptions which could be attributed to H1B immigrants who contribute to the continued success and growth of an innovation economy.

The India-NC connection: Here’s why Triangle is best place for an Indian American small business event?

Posted by WRAL TechWire | Apr 20, 2023

The Research Triangle region in North Carolina is thriving thanks in large part to the success of Indian-American entrepreneurs. Indian-American businesses are creating jobs in North Carolina. Much of this job creation is in the technology, life science sectors, along with health care, retail and hospitality. Let’s take a look.

Guest opinion: Tech layoffs across Triangle are impacting high-skilled immigrants

Posted by WRAL TechWire | Feb 17, 2023

Tech layoffs in the Triangle are affecting skilled immigrants working on H1-B visas. And that’s a huge issue for our regional economy, Steve Rao writes.

Guest opinion: NC’s Indian-American CEOs are only the tip of the iceberg

Posted by Jason Parker | Jan 16, 2023

North Carolina has a lot invested in India, as the country’s business community does in us. It’s time to build on that partnership, columnist Steve Rao says.

Steve Rao: Remembering a legend and his impact on many – including me

Posted by WRAL TechWire | Dec 21, 2022

When it comes to game changing innovation in tennis, the world had sports entrepreneur and legend, Nick Bolleterri, who died last Sunday at his home in Bradenton, Florida, at the age of 91. Contributor Steve Rao talks about Nick’s impact on his own life and the sport.

Guest opinion: Tech layoffs show the need for a new approach to skilled immigration

Posted by WRAL TechWire | Nov 29, 2022

Everyone knows the tech industry is in crisis. But if you’re ones of the immigrants who make up 20 to 30% of workers at these companies, the situation is even more dire.

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