Thursday, January 17, 2019

Corner Office: Hadi Partovi Was Raised in a Revolution. Today He Teaches Kids to Code.

The founder and chief executive of Code.org, who was born in Iran, says computer science is a “foundational skill,” one that future doctors, lawyers and politicians should all possess.

from NYT > Technology https://nyti.ms/2DgRS9o

Facebook Identifies Russia-Linked Misinformation Campaign

Facebook removed nearly 500 pages and accounts targeted at Europe and Central Asia. Some originated from an agency controlled by the Kremlin.

from NYT > Technology https://nyti.ms/2SWogmU

Wednesday, January 16, 2019

Religious vocals to replace soft music on Pakistan International Airlines flights

Religious vocals to replace soft music on Pakistan International Airlines flights

from India Today | World http://bit.ly/2FG9ehl

H-1B visa holders frequently placed in poor working conditions: US think-tank report

H-1B visa holders frequently placed in poor working conditions: US think-tank report

from India Today | World http://bit.ly/2RvVo8D

Microsoft Pledges $500 Million for Affordable Housing in Seattle Area

The move is the most ambitious effort yet by a tech company to fund construction for local teachers, firefighters and other middle- and low-income residents.

from NYT > Technology https://nyti.ms/2T3AudK

Indian-Origin doctor charged in US fraud freed on $7 million bond

Indian-Origin doctor charged in US fraud freed on $7 million bond

from India Today | World http://bit.ly/2RS8Cf4

Trump nominates 3 Indian Americans to key administration post

Trump nominates 3 Indian Americans to key administration post

from India Today | World http://bit.ly/2DdBlmy