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'Chick-lits' Hit Indian Book Stands

Dec 20th, 2007 · In a stark change to conventional Indian literature, chick-lit novels are gaining popularity in Indian society. As a part of the program's Next Big Thing series, author Swati Kaushal discusses her novel, which many call the first Indian chick-lit, and the necessity for this genre in Indian culture.

Keywords: culture · Society · popularity · novel · Literature · genre · indian · Next Big Thing · Chick · Swati Kaushal

Satellite Tracks Human Rights Abuses

Jun 11th, 2007 · This week's Next Big Thing highlights Amnesty International's use of satellite imagery to document human rights abuses in Darfur, and in other places around the globe.

Keywords: human · satellite · Darfur · Next Big Thing · imagery · Amnesty International

From Studio 4B: The Noisettes

May 3rd, 2007 · Raw, energetic Rock 'N Roll at its finest. The London group paid a visit to NPR studios for an interview and in-house performance as Tell Me More's "Next Big Thing."

Keywords: London · interviews · rawness · studio · Next Big Thing · energetic · Tell Me More · 4B · noisettes · Rock Roll

Austin DJ's Influence Extends Beyond SXSW ****

Mar 15th, 2007 · There aren't too many regional DJs with national influence. Andy Langer is one of them. His show, The Next Big Thing, has played on Austin's KROX every Sunday for eight years. Now Langer has become an influential tastemaker.

Keywords: national · region · Austin · Next Big Thing · DJs · tastemakers · Langer's · sXSW · Andy Langer · KROX

Mothers of Invention: Parenthood and Profit ***

Nov 13th, 2005 · Tinkle Targets and crustless sandwich cutters: These are just two of the many parenting products invented by mothers. Jennifer Ludden discusses invention and motherhood with Tamara Monosoff, author of The Mom Inventor's Handbook: How to Turn Your Great Idea into the Next Big Thing.

Keywords: products · Mothers · inventing · parents · sandwich · Handbook · Jennifer Ludden · Invention · parenthood · crustless · cutters · motherhood