Q&A on 21st Century Skills – Ashok Trivedi

Founder and Chairman of iGate, Mr. Ashok Trivedi, spoke with BrainGain Magazine at One Globe Conference. As the founder of an organization spread across nations, Mr. Trivedi had valuable insight on what the global employers are looking for. He also spoke about the importance of human networks, and shared his thoughts on India's booming study abroad trend.

What it takes to study nanotechnology

Professor Ted Sargent is Vice President – International, at the University of Toronto, Canada, and a professor in the university's Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering. In an exclusive interview with BrainGain Magazine on Monday, March 27, 2017, he spoke about how he became interested in nanotechnology, how nano devices are created, and why engineering students should think like both engineers and entrepreneurs. Prof. Sargent also spoke about the role that students play in cutting-edge research, the value of a PhD in today's job market, and the academic, geographic and financial benefits of studying at the University of Toronto.

Interview with Silicon Valley marketing pioneer Satjiv Chahil

Silicon Valley consultant Satjiv Chahil started out with a B.Com degree from Punjab University, Chandigarh, in 1971. He got an MBA from the Thunderbird School of Global Management, now part of Arizona State University. In his career of over 30 years, he has worked with companies such as Apple, HP, IBM, Palm, and Xerox, driving initiatives at the cutting edge of entertainment technology. On November 24, 2016, he chatted with BrainGain Magazine about his studies and work, and shared some advice for young people interested in studying abroad.

6 questions with a Music Technology major

Joshua Smith, an undergraduate at Drexel University, Philadelphia, explains what the Music Industry major is all about.

Understanding the importance of fundamental research when planning your career

Recently, University of Otago physicists achieved a major breakthrough after a decade-long effort. Here's what we can all learn from their accomplishment.

5 Great Gaming Apps for Management Students

Bored of slogging through practice tests for your management entrance tests or just keen to train your brain? We think these 5 apps might be a perfect fix to train your brain and have some fun. Check them out below.

Study Architecture at IaaC Barcelona

Areti Markopoulou, the Academic Director at the Institute for Advanced Architecture of Catalonia (IaaC), Barcelona feels that sustainable architecture requires a blend of disciplines like electronics, technology, ecology, biology and agriculture to meet new urban complexities. Areti spoke to braingainmag.com on IaaC and its new two years, dual-accreditation Masters in City and Technology course in Mumbai and Barcelona in partnership with Balwant Sheth School of Architecture of NMIMS University.

Book Review: A Human′s Guide to Machine Intelligence

Kartik Hosanagar's big picture thinking on new technology contains some profound analysis of the hidden dangers in algorithmic decision-making.

12 questions with Silicon Valley marketing visionary Satjiv Chahil

A champion of game-changing innovations, he talks about his journey from Punjab University to influential C-level roles at Sony, Hewlett Packard, BMW, Mercedes-Benz, and Swarovski. He is the digital pioneer who founded Apple’s New Media Division 25 years ago.

'Creative destruction fits well with the spirit and nature of our work'

Engineer, economist and business studies professor Ajay Agrawal explains how the University of Toronto’s Creative Destruction Lab helps campus innovators commercialize research breakthroughs.